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.
Saihō-ji Temple
A temple with a fine view of Takehara’s old town from its vermillion Kannon Hall.
Saijō in Ehime
Saijō is a city with abundant natural springs, fed by the meltwater of snowy Mt. Ishizuchi.
Saijō in Hiroshima
Saijō is a town located in the mountains east of Hiroshima city famous for its sake breweries dating back over 100 years.
Saikoku-ji Temple
Saikoku-ji is a huge temple complex on the slopes of Mt. Atagoyama. It’s the largest of the many temples in Onomichi.
Saitō Brewery Co., Ltd.
The three-person team of Saito Brewery brews Gotensakura sake in their attractive brewery in Tokushima city.
Saka no Ue no Kumo Museum
This museum by renowned architect Ando Tadao houses attractive historical exhibits, and offers fine views of Bansuiso Villa.
Sakaide
The city from where the Seto Bridge crosses the Seto Inland Sea to Kurashiki in Okayama Prefecture, home to the distinctively-shaped Mt. Iino.
Sakakiyama Hachiman Shrine
A Shintō shrine in Akitsu with a sake theme. In the shrine compound is a fine bronze statue of Miura Senzaburō, who devised a method for brewing sake with the soft water of Hiroshima.
Sakawa
This charming little town has Kōchi’s oldest brewery, buildings dating back to the Edo period, and a fine samurai residence.