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.
Heike Residence
A museum in an Edo-period home associated with the Taira Clan, also known as the Heike.
Higashi Chaya
Higashi Chaya District is Kanazawa’s most famous historic teahouse quarter, established in 1820.
Higashi-Iya Museum of Local History and Folklore
Authentic exhibits present the history and livelihood of this unique region of Shikoku.
Higurashi Villa Memorial Museum
A Meiji-period villa housing a museum documenting Sumitomo’s efforts to combat pollution.
Hiji River
River flowing across bucolic landscape and towns in Ehime Prefecture
Himeji Castle
Himeji is one of the twelve castles with keeps surviving from the Edo period, and it’s regarded as one the finest examples of Japanese castle architecture.
Himosashi Church
The white-walled Himosashi Church with its single tower commands the local landscape.
Hirado
Hirado is a picturesque region of Nagasaki Prefecture with a fascinating international history.
Hirado Castle
Hirado Castle is particularly noted for its panoramic views of Hirado Bay and its bridge.