Places of Interest
Explore Japan Adventurer’s places of interest through the interactive map and listing below, designed to help you discover places by region and theme at a glance. Use the filters to refine what appears, then click any pin or listing to open the page and learn more.
Mt. Kōya
As the resting place of Kōbō Daishi, Mt. Kōya is the start and end point of the Shikoku Pilgrimage.
Mt. Narabara
The highest mountain on the Takanawa Peninsula in northwestern Shikoku.
Mt. Ōasa
Hike an imposing mountain from Konpira Shrine to Zentsu-ji Temple.
Mt. Seta and Mt. Kasamatsu
An easy stroll with magnificent sea and mountain views.
Mt. Shijiki
Mt. Shijiki is a 347 m high volcanic peak at the southernmost tip of Hirado Island.
Mt. Shirataki
Mt. Shirataki is a steep, 227 m high mountain with rocky outcrops located on the northwestern side of Innoshima Island. It's covered in Buddhist statuary.
Mt. Shōji, Chimney Mountain
The oldest brick chimney in Japan stands atop a low mountain that was once a castle.
Mt. Takaiwa
Mt. Takaiwa is a mountain topped with a three monoliths offering panoramic views of Unzen.
Mt. Takanawa
Takanawa-san is a good hiking mountain between Matsuyama and Imabari.