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.

Sukumo

Sukumo

Located in the southwestern edge of Kochi Prefecture, Sukumo's deeply indented coastline with its plunging cliffs is breathtaking.

Sukunahikona Shrine

Sukunahikona Shrine

A Shintō shrine noted for its Sanrōden, or private prayer hall, dedicated to Sukunahikona, a dwarf deity associated with the creation of Japan.

Sumiyoshi Shrine

Sumiyoshi Shrine

This small Shintō shrine recalls the economic development of Onomichi.

Sunrise Itoyama

Sunrise Itoyama

A multipurpose facility on the Shikoku end of the Shimanami Kaido

Susaki Coast

Susaki Coast

This dramatic peninsula was once a beach on ancient Gondwanaland.

Taishaku Gorge

Taishaku Gorge

Taishaku Gorge is an 18 km-long ravine along the Taishaku River, one of the tributaries of the Takahashi River in Shōbara and Jinseki Kōgen, Hiroshima.

Takahashi

Takahashi

The small city of Takahashi in the mountains of Okayama grew up around Bitchū Matsuyama Castle. It retains much of its Edo period atmosphere, with many old merchant premises close to the river.

Takamatsu

Takamatsu

Capital of Kagawa Prefecture, Takamatsu is best known for Ritsurin Garden, one of the most beautiful traditional gardens in Japan.