The best areas in Japan for walking in nature - from short strolls to longer hikes
The Silver Pavilion: Reflecting the Artistic Splendor of the Ashikaga Shogunate
Centuries-old center of Shugendo, home to the Honzan Shugen sect and the Four Great Benzaiten deities
A peaceful retreat dedicated to Emperor Meiji and Empress Shoken, nestled in Tokyo’s metropolitan landscape.
Ancestral home of warrior legends and a spiritual haven for over a millennium
A tranquil waterfall with historical reverence since the 8th century.
Edo period retreat with Japanese and Chinese landscape influences
A tranquil Edo period garden, shaped by the six elements of Waka poetry.
A historic escape through towering bamboo in Kyoto’s Arashiyama district
A historic Confucian temple in Tokyo since 1690, with the world’s largest stone statue of Confucius.
Sacred Summit with Panoramic Vistas of Tokyo and Mt Fuji
A historical site in Tokyo, featuring the legacy of Edo Castle.
A significant green space in downtown Osaka, surrounding Osaka Castle.
A serene haven of maple splendor at the foot of Mt. Misen