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. 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.
Mt. Takatani Observation Deck
The observation deck on Mt. Takatani is the best place to see the sea of fog that occurs on cold mornings in Miyoshi in the mountains of Hiroshima.
Mt. Tsurugi
This majestic mountain of legend is surprisingly accessible.
Mt. Unzen
Mt. Unzen is an impressive active volcanic complex on the Shimabara Peninsula.
Mt. Washigatō
Climb this spectacular rocky mountain on Omishima for an unforgettable view.
Mukaishima Island
The first island on the Shimanami Kaidō on the Hiroshima side. Its monoliths were once a celestial observatory.