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.
Birthplace of Iwasaki Yatarō
The rural town of Aki is the birthplace of Iwasaki Yataro, the founder of Mitsubishi Corporation. His beautiful thatched house remains today as one of the sights of Aki.
Bitchū Matsuyama Castle
Bitchū Matsuyama Castle stands on a mountain high above the town of Bitchū Takahashi. The high stone walls are very impressive, and the view from the keep is expansive and awe-inspiring.
Boke Mart
A ‘demented’ facility combining the role of restaurant, café, tourist information, and entertainment venue.
Botchan Train
The tiny locomotives and carriages of the Botchan Train are a picturesque sight as they chug around Matsuyama Castle and into the period station at Dōgo.
Cape Ashizuri
The southernmost point of Shikoku, at the tip of a peninsula projecting into the vast Pacific Ocean.
Cape Muroto Lighthouse
Lighthouse built in the Meiji period overlooking the Pacific ocean.
Chichibugahama Beach
Chichibugahama Beach in Mitoyo attracts crowds of Instagrammers looking to snap dynamic shots in its mirror-like reflecting tide pools.
Chiyonokame Brewery
A modern brewery in Uchiko, that likes to try new things.
Chōmei-ji Temple
Chōmei-ji is a beautiful temple with a pagoda high on the slope of Mt. Chōmeiji, overlooking Lake Biwa. It's reached by climbing 808 stone steps.