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.
Omogo Gorge
A dramatic gorge of great natural beauty, with attractions in every season.
Onomichi
A fascinating maritime town of ancient temples and alleyways
Ōshima Island
The fiirst major island on the Ehime side of the Shimanami Kaidō with scenes of rice paddy, shrines, temples, and cherry blossom.
Otomouma Horse Festival
A festival perpetuating a 600-year old tradition of horse riding.
Ōtsuka Museum of Art
The Ōtsuka Museum of Art is located in Naruto, Tokushima, specialising in full-size reproductions of famous works on ceramic plates.
Ōtsuki Kashiwajima
Otsuki is a charming town in the southwestern corner of Kochi Prefecture, located on a peninsula that juts out in the Pacific Ocean.
Ōura Cathedral
Ōura Cathedral is the oldest surviving Christian church in Japan and one of Nagasaki’s most important historical and religious landmarks.
Oyama Shrine
The striking Shinmon gate of Oyama Shrine incorporates elements of three different architectural traditions.
Ōyamazumi Shrine
One of the most historically significant shrines in Japan. Located on Ōmishima Island along the Shimanami Kaidō.