Japan

Mt Fuji & Tokyo Bay

Mt Fuji rises behind the Tokyo bay on a clear day.

Tokyo Bay

Tokyo Bay is a bay located in the southern Kantō region of Japan, and spans the coasts of Tokyo. The Tokyo Bay region is the most populous and the largest industrialized area in Japan.

High Rises of Ginza

One of the city’s top shopping districts, Ginza is packed with upmarket boutiques located next to the Imperial City.

High Rises of Ginza

One of the city’s top shopping districts, Ginza is packed with upmarket boutiques located next to the Imperial City.

Miyashita Park, Shibuya

The lively hub of Shibuya is arguably the youth heart and soul of the city with world-famous sights including the iconic scramble crossing, this area is a must-see for nightlife and trendy youth culture.

Shibuya

The lively hub of Shibuya is arguably the youth heart and soul of the city with world-famous sights including the iconic scramble crossing, this area is a must-see for nightlife and trendy youth culture.

Shibuya

The lively hub of Shibuya is arguably the youth heart and soul of the city with world-famous sights including the iconic scramble crossing, this area is a must-see for nightlife and trendy youth culture.

Tokyu Plaza Omotesando Harajuku

Buzzing Harajuku, a district in Shibuya, is renowned for colorful street art and youth fashion, with quirky vintage clothing stores and cosplay shops along Takeshita Street, and traditional, upmarket boutiques on leafy Omotesando Avenue

Takeshita Street, Harajuku

Buzzing Harajuku, a district in Shibuya, is renowned for colorful street art and youth fashion, with quirky vintage clothing stores and cosplay shops along Takeshita Street, and traditional, upmarket boutiques on leafy Omotesando Avenue

Takeshita Street, Harajuku

Buzzing Harajuku, a district in Shibuya, is renowned for colorful street art and youth fashion, with quirky vintage clothing stores and cosplay shops along Takeshita Street, and traditional, upmarket boutiques on leafy Omotesando Avenue

Hibiya Park

An oasis of calm and Japan's first Western-style park

Hibiya Park

An oasis of calm and Japan's first Western-style park

Hibiya Park

An oasis of calm and Japan's first Western-style park

Gaisen Moat

A moat around the imperial palace in Chiyoda ward.

Gaisen Moat

A moat around the imperial palace in Chiyoda ward.

Sakurada-mon Gate

A gate in the inner moat of Tokyo Imperial Palace. It was the location of the Sakuradamon Incident in 1860, in which Tairō Ii Naosuke was assassinated outside the gate by samurai of the Mito Domain and Satsuma Domain

Sakurada-mon Gate

A gate in the inner moat of Tokyo Imperial Palace. It was the location of the Sakuradamon Incident in 1860, in which Tairō Ii Naosuke was assassinated outside the gate by samurai of the Mito Domain and Satsuma Domain

Gaisen Moat

A moat around the imperial palace in Chiyoda ward.

Moat

A moat around the imperial palace in Chiyoda ward.

Sakurada-mon Gate

A gate in the inner moat of Tokyo Imperial Palace. It was the location of the Sakuradamon Incident in 1860, in which Tairō Ii Naosuke was assassinated outside the gate by samurai of the Mito Domain and Satsuma Domain

Nijubashi Bridge

Also known as "Ninohashi" or "Tsukimihashi," it is the bridge that goes over the moat from the Imperial Palace Plaza through the main gate to the palace.

Nijubashi Bridge

Also known as "Ninohashi" or "Tsukimihashi," it is the bridge that goes over the moat from the Imperial Palace Plaza through the main gate to the palace.

Imperial Palace

The Imperial Palace is the main residence of the Emperor of Japan

Imperial Palace

The Imperial Palace is the main residence of the Emperor of Japan

Moat

A moat around the imperial palace in Chiyoda ward.

Tokyo Skytree

A broadcasting and observation tower in Sumida, Tokyo. It became the tallest structure in Japan, and reached its full height of 634 meters (2,080 ft) in March 2011, making it the tallest tower in the world.

Tokyo Skytree

A broadcasting and observation tower in Sumida, Tokyo. It became the tallest structure in Japan, and reached its full height of 634 meters (2,080 ft) in March 2011, making it the tallest tower in the world.

Tokyo Skytree

A broadcasting and observation tower in Sumida, Tokyo. It became the tallest structure in Japan, and reached its full height of 634 meters (2,080 ft) in March 2011, making it the tallest tower in the world.

Nakamise-dori Street

Bustling shopping street connecting the main gate of Sensoji Temple & the main hall.

Kaminarimon

Thunder Gate is the outer of two large entrance gates that ultimately leads to the Sensō-ji in Asakusa, Tokyo

Tokyo Cab

Nakamise-dori Street

Bustling shopping street connecting the main gate of Sensoji Temple & the main hall.

Nakamise-dori Street

Bustling shopping street connecting the main gate of Sensoji Temple & the main hall.

Hōzōmon

Treasure-House Gate is the inner of two large entrance gates that ultimately leads to the Sensō-ji temple.

Lantern

The giant 3.9m tall boasting 700kg red lantern is replaced roughly every ten years.

Sensō-ji

Tokyo's oldest temple, and one of its most significant, formerly associated with the Tendai sect of Buddhism.

Five Storied Pagoda

Stands 48 meters high, to be seen from almost anywhere in the square of Snsoji Temple, the five-storied pagoda in Sensoji Temple is one of the very few pagodas still standing in Tokyo

Sensō-ji

Tokyo's oldest temple, and one of its most significant, formerly associated with the Tendai sect of Buddhism.

Hōzōmon

Treasure-House Gate is the inner of two large entrance gates that ultimately leads to the Sensō-ji temple.

Hōzōmon

Treasure-House Gate is the inner of two large entrance gates that ultimately leads to the Sensō-ji temple.

Skytree from Sensō-ji temple

A broadcasting and observation tower in Sumida, Tokyo. It became the tallest structure in Japan, and reached its full height of 634 meters (2,080 ft) in March 2011, making it the tallest tower in the world.

Tokyo Rickshaw

The term “rickshaw” is an anglicized version of jinrikisha, the Japanese word for this human-powered carriage. Through tourist rickshaws in "Tokyo Asakusa", where good old traditional culture remains.

Kaminarimon

A 3.9m-tall lantern greets visitors to this stately gate at the entrance to Sensō-ji temple.

Tokyo Rickshaw

The term “rickshaw” is an anglicized version of jinrikisha, the Japanese word for this human-powered carriage. Through tourist rickshaws in "Tokyo Asakusa", where good old traditional culture remains.

Tokyo Metropolitan Government Building Observatory

Tokyo at dusk, observed from Tokyo Metropolitan Government Building Observatory.

Tokyo Metropolitan Government Building Observatory

Tokyo at dusk, observed from Tokyo Metropolitan Government Building Observatory.

Tokyo Metropolitan Government Building Observatory

Tokyo Skytree looms large in the horizon at dusk, observed from Tokyo Metropolitan Government Building Observatory.

Tokyo Metropolitan Government Building Observatory

Tokyo at dusk, observed from Tokyo Metropolitan Government Building Observatory.

Tokyo Metropolitan Government Building Observatory

Tokyo at night, observed from Tokyo Metropolitan Government Building Observatory.

Tokyo Metropolitan Government Building Observatory

Tokyo at night, observed from Tokyo Metropolitan Government Building Observatory.

Tokyo Metropolitan Government Building Observatory

Tokyo at night, observed from Tokyo Metropolitan Government Building Observatory.

Tokyo Metropolitan Government Building Observatory

Tokyo at night, observed from Tokyo Metropolitan Government Building Observatory.

Shinjuku

A microcosm of Tokyo: there are skyscrapers and neon lights but also yakitori stalls in old wooden shacks; luxury hotels and manga kissa; legacy department stores and discount electronics retailers.

Shinjuku

A microcosm of Tokyo: there are skyscrapers and neon lights but also yakitori stalls in old wooden shacks; luxury hotels and manga kissa; legacy department stores and discount electronics retailers.

Kabukichō Ichiban-gai

Kabukichō Ichiban-gai is one of the primary entrances to the Kabukichō district in Shinjuku, an acclaimed adult-oriented nightlife hub, Kabukicho brims with diverse entertainment avenues

Kabukichō Ichiban-gai

Kabukichō Ichiban-gai is one of the primary entrances to the Kabukichō district in Shinjuku, an acclaimed adult-oriented nightlife hub, Kabukicho brims with diverse entertainment avenues

Kabukichō Ichiban-gai

Kabukichō Ichiban-gai is one of the primary entrances to the Kabukichō district in Shinjuku, an acclaimed adult-oriented nightlife hub, Kabukicho brims with diverse entertainment avenues

Kabukichō

Kabukichō Ichiban-gai is one of the primary entrances to the Kabukichō district in Shinjuku, an acclaimed adult-oriented nightlife hub, Kabukicho brims with diverse entertainment avenues

Kabukichō

Kabukichō Ichiban-gai is one of the primary entrances to the Kabukichō district in Shinjuku, an acclaimed adult-oriented nightlife hub, Kabukicho brims with diverse entertainment avenues

Shinjuku

A microcosm of Tokyo: there are skyscrapers and neon lights but also yakitori stalls in old wooden shacks; luxury hotels and manga kissa; legacy department stores and discount electronics retailers.

Kabukichō Ichiban-gai

Kabukichō Ichiban-gai is one of the primary entrances to the Kabukichō district in Shinjuku, an acclaimed adult-oriented nightlife hub, Kabukicho brims with diverse entertainment avenues

Kabukichō Ichiban-gai

Kabukichō Ichiban-gai is one of the primary entrances to the Kabukichō district in Shinjuku, an acclaimed adult-oriented nightlife hub, Kabukicho brims with diverse entertainment avenues

Omoide Yokocho

Omoide Yokocho, a maze of narrow alleys close to the West Exit of Shinjuku Station, stands in stark contrast to all the bright and clean modern environs of the station. Tiny restaurants and open barbecue food stalls spill their smoke, noise and greasy steam over alleys hardly wide enough to stretch out your arms.

Omoide Yokocho

Omoide Yokocho, a maze of narrow alleys close to the West Exit of Shinjuku Station, stands in stark contrast to all the bright and clean modern environs of the station. Tiny restaurants and open barbecue food stalls spill their smoke, noise and greasy steam over alleys hardly wide enough to stretch out your arms.

Omoide Yokocho

Omoide Yokocho, a maze of narrow alleys close to the West Exit of Shinjuku Station, stands in stark contrast to all the bright and clean modern environs of the station. Tiny restaurants and open barbecue food stalls spill their smoke, noise and greasy steam over alleys hardly wide enough to stretch out your arms.

Omoide Yokocho

Omoide Yokocho, a maze of narrow alleys close to the West Exit of Shinjuku Station, stands in stark contrast to all the bright and clean modern environs of the station. Tiny restaurants and open barbecue food stalls spill their smoke, noise and greasy steam over alleys hardly wide enough to stretch out your arms.

Omoide Yokocho

Omoide Yokocho, a maze of narrow alleys close to the West Exit of Shinjuku Station, stands in stark contrast to all the bright and clean modern environs of the station. Tiny restaurants and open barbecue food stalls spill their smoke, noise and greasy steam over alleys hardly wide enough to stretch out your arms.

Omoide Yokocho

Omoide Yokocho, a maze of narrow alleys close to the West Exit of Shinjuku Station, stands in stark contrast to all the bright and clean modern environs of the station. Tiny restaurants and open barbecue food stalls spill their smoke, noise and greasy steam over alleys hardly wide enough to stretch out your arms.

Omoide Yokocho

Omoide Yokocho, a maze of narrow alleys close to the West Exit of Shinjuku Station, stands in stark contrast to all the bright and clean modern environs of the station. Tiny restaurants and open barbecue food stalls spill their smoke, noise and greasy steam over alleys hardly wide enough to stretch out your arms.

Omoide Yokocho

Omoide Yokocho, a maze of narrow alleys close to the West Exit of Shinjuku Station, stands in stark contrast to all the bright and clean modern environs of the station. Tiny restaurants and open barbecue food stalls spill their smoke, noise and greasy steam over alleys hardly wide enough to stretch out your arms.

Omoide Yokocho

Omoide Yokocho, a maze of narrow alleys close to the West Exit of Shinjuku Station, stands in stark contrast to all the bright and clean modern environs of the station. Tiny restaurants and open barbecue food stalls spill their smoke, noise and greasy steam over alleys hardly wide enough to stretch out your arms.

Omoide Yokocho

Omoide Yokocho, a maze of narrow alleys close to the West Exit of Shinjuku Station, stands in stark contrast to all the bright and clean modern environs of the station. Tiny restaurants and open barbecue food stalls spill their smoke, noise and greasy steam over alleys hardly wide enough to stretch out your arms.

Omoide Yokocho

Omoide Yokocho, a maze of narrow alleys close to the West Exit of Shinjuku Station, stands in stark contrast to all the bright and clean modern environs of the station. Tiny restaurants and open barbecue food stalls spill their smoke, noise and greasy steam over alleys hardly wide enough to stretch out your arms.

Omoide Yokocho

Omoide Yokocho, a maze of narrow alleys close to the West Exit of Shinjuku Station, stands in stark contrast to all the bright and clean modern environs of the station. Tiny restaurants and open barbecue food stalls spill their smoke, noise and greasy steam over alleys hardly wide enough to stretch out your arms.

Omoide Yokocho

Omoide Yokocho, a maze of narrow alleys close to the West Exit of Shinjuku Station, stands in stark contrast to all the bright and clean modern environs of the station. Tiny restaurants and open barbecue food stalls spill their smoke, noise and greasy steam over alleys hardly wide enough to stretch out your arms.

Omoide Yokocho

Omoide Yokocho, a maze of narrow alleys close to the West Exit of Shinjuku Station, stands in stark contrast to all the bright and clean modern environs of the station. Tiny restaurants and open barbecue food stalls spill their smoke, noise and greasy steam over alleys hardly wide enough to stretch out your arms.

Omoide Yokocho

Omoide Yokocho, a maze of narrow alleys close to the West Exit of Shinjuku Station, stands in stark contrast to all the bright and clean modern environs of the station. Tiny restaurants and open barbecue food stalls spill their smoke, noise and greasy steam over alleys hardly wide enough to stretch out your arms.

Omoide Yokocho

Omoide Yokocho, a maze of narrow alleys close to the West Exit of Shinjuku Station, stands in stark contrast to all the bright and clean modern environs of the station. Tiny restaurants and open barbecue food stalls spill their smoke, noise and greasy steam over alleys hardly wide enough to stretch out your arms.

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Kaminarimon

Thunder Gate is the outer of two large entrance gates that ultimately leads to the Sensō-ji in Asakusa, Tokyo

Asahi Beer Hall

Asahi Breweries headquarters located on the east bank of the Sumida River in Sumida, is juxtaposed with Tokyo Skytree.

Before the day starts at Nakamise-dori

The street lined with about 90 shops selling crafts, souvenirs and plenty of sweet and savory snacks.

Nakamise-dori

The street lined with about 90 shops selling crafts, souvenirs and plenty of sweet and savory snacks.

Lanterns

Hōzōmon

Treasure-House Gate is the inner of two large entrance gates that ultimately leads to the Sensō-ji temple.

Hōzōmon

Treasure-House Gate is the inner of two large entrance gates that ultimately leads to the Sensō-ji temple.

Five-Storied Pagoda

Stands 48 meters high, to be seen from almost anywhere in the square of Snsoji Temple, the five-storied pagoda in Sensoji Temple is one of the very few pagodas still standing in Tokyo

Hōzōmon & Skytree

Sensō-ji

Tokyo's oldest temple, and one of its most significant, formerly associated with the Tendai sect of Buddhism.

Five-Storied Pagoda

Stands 48 meters high, to be seen from almost anywhere in the square of Snsoji Temple, the five-storied pagoda in Sensoji Temple is one of the very few pagodas still standing in Tokyo

Asahi Beer Hall

Asahi Breweries headquarters located on the east bank of the Sumida River in Sumida, is juxtaposed with Tokyo Skytree.

Meiji Jingu Ichino Torii

First gate at Meiji Jingu, a Shinto shrine in Shibuya, Tokyo, that is dedicated to the deified spirits of Emperor Meiji and his wife, Empress Shōken

Meiji Jingu Lantern

Meiji Jingu Consecrated Sake Barrels

A customary tribute at many Shinto shrines involves donations of barrels of sake. This offering was to the former emperor Meiji, who was the first Japanese emperor to hold power after many centuries of samurai rule.

Meiji Jingu Higashijinmon

A Shinto shrine in Shibuya, Tokyo, that is dedicated to the deified spirits of Emperor Meiji and his wife, Empress Shōken

Meiji Jingu Gehaiden

A Shinto shrine in Shibuya, Tokyo, that is dedicated to the deified spirits of Emperor Meiji and his wife, Empress Shōken

Chōchin

Meiji Shrine Offering

Meiji Shrine wine

The dedicated wine bottles are brought to the main building of the shrine and placed there with solemnity, and then a Shinto ritual is conducted.

Ema & Goshuin

Write down your wishes or aspirations, or give thanks, on the ema and hang it around the camphor tree standing in front of the main shrine.

Meiji Jingu Rites

Meiji Jingu ceremonies are often solemn, with two priests leading the procession. The ceremony itself is about 30 minutes long and includes prayers and rituals, such as ringing a bell.

Meiji Jingu Nino Torii

Meiji Jingu ceremonies are often solemn, with two priests leading the procession. The ceremony itself is about 30 minutes long and includes prayers and rituals, such as ringing a bell.

Meiji Jingu Ichino Torii

First gate at Meiji Jingu, a Shinto shrine in Shibuya, Tokyo, that is dedicated to the deified spirits of Emperor Meiji and his wife, Empress Shōken

Kuromon Ichiba Market

A lively covered market which stretches for 580 meters, both local homeowners and restaurant chefs get their supplies here, the market is famous for its fresh seafood and has recently become a popular tourist location.

Izakaya Tavern

Dotonbori is a canalside entertainment district popular with students and after-work drinkers who pack into small bars and izakaya taverns.

Dotonbori

Dotonbori is a canalside entertainment district popular with students and after-work drinkers who pack into small bars and izakaya taverns.

Izakaya Tavern

Dotonbori is a canalside entertainment district popular with students and after-work drinkers who pack into small bars and izakaya taverns.

Dotonbori

Dotonbori is a canalside entertainment district popular with students and after-work drinkers who pack into small bars and izakaya taverns.

Kuromon Ichiba Market

A lively covered market which stretches for 580 meters, both local homeowners and restaurant chefs get their supplies here, the market is famous for its fresh seafood and has recently become a popular tourist location.

Street Food Vendors

Dotonbori is a canalside entertainment district popular with students and after-work drinkers who pack into small bars and izakaya taverns.

Dotonbori

Dotonbori is a canalside entertainment district popular with students and after-work drinkers who pack into small bars and izakaya taverns.

Ebisu Tower Ferris Wheel

The Ferris wheel is also known as Ebisu Tower since it is decorated with a giant picture of Ebisu, the deity of commerce, as well as the Don Quixote brand character. Ebisu is particularly revered in Osaka, historically a merchant city.

Dotonbori

Dotonbori is a canalside entertainment district popular with students and after-work drinkers who pack into small bars and izakaya taverns.

Neon Billboards

Dotonbori is a canalside entertainment district popular with students and after-work drinkers who pack into small bars and izakaya taverns. Narrow lanes are lit at night by neon billboards.

Ebisu Tower Ferris Wheel

The Ferris wheel is also known as Ebisu Tower since it is decorated with a giant picture of Ebisu, the deity of commerce, as well as the Don Quixote brand character. Ebisu is particularly revered in Osaka, historically a merchant city.

Dotonbori

Dotonbori is a canalside entertainment district popular with students and after-work drinkers who pack into small bars and izakaya taverns. Narrow lanes are lit at night by neon billboards, like the iconic Glico running man sign, and lined with street food vendors serving grilled takoyaki octopus balls

Dotonbori Glico Sign

Famed giant billboard installed in 1935 as an advertisement for the Glico confectionery company.

Street Food Vendors

Dotonbori is a canalside entertainment district popular with students and after-work drinkers who pack into small bars and izakaya taverns.

Castle Moat

Once the largest castle in Japan when originally built in the 1580s, the castle is one of Japan's most famous landmarks and it played a major role in the unification of Japan during the sixteenth century of the Azuchi-Momoyama period.

Osaka Castle

Once the largest castle in Japan when originally built in the 1580s, the castle is one of Japan's most famous landmarks and it played a major role in the unification of Japan during the sixteenth century of the Azuchi-Momoyama period

Osakajo Gozabune Pier

The boat is a replica of Houou-maru, Toyotomi Hideyoshi's golden boat. It cruises around the Osaka Castle inner moat in about 20 minutes.

Osaka Castle

Once the largest castle in Japan when originally built in the 1580s, the castle is one of Japan's most famous landmarks and it played a major role in the unification of Japan during the sixteenth century of the Azuchi-Momoyama period

Gokuraku-bashi Bridge

Gokuraku-bashi, also known as Paradise Bridge, provides an entrance to Osaka Castle. Paradise Bridge crosses the northeast moat and provides a spectacular view.

Osaka Castle

Once the largest castle in Japan when originally built in the 1580s, the castle is one of Japan's most famous landmarks and it played a major role in the unification of Japan during the sixteenth century of the Azuchi-Momoyama period

Gokuraku-bashi Bridge

Gokuraku-bashi, also known as Paradise Bridge, provides an entrance to Osaka Castle. Paradise Bridge crosses the northeast moat and provides a spectacular view.

Gokuraku-bashi Bridge

Gokuraku-bashi, also known as Paradise Bridge, provides an entrance to Osaka Castle. Paradise Bridge crosses the northeast moat and provides a spectacular view.

Osaka Castle

Once the largest castle in Japan when originally built in the 1580s, the castle is one of Japan's most famous landmarks and it played a major role in the unification of Japan during the sixteenth century of the Azuchi-Momoyama period

Castle Moat

Once the largest castle in Japan when originally built in the 1580s, the castle is one of Japan's most famous landmarks and it played a major role in the unification of Japan during the sixteenth century of the Azuchi-Momoyama period

Otemon Gate

This gate is the main entrance to Osaka Castle.

Osaka Castle

Once the largest castle in Japan when originally built in the 1580s, the castle is one of Japan's most famous landmarks and it played a major role in the unification of Japan during the sixteenth century of the Azuchi-Momoyama period

Osaka Castle

Once the largest castle in Japan when originally built in the 1580s, the castle is one of Japan's most famous landmarks and it played a major role in the unification of Japan during the sixteenth century of the Azuchi-Momoyama period

永観堂 諸堂

Eikan-dō Zenrin-ji is the head temple for the Seizan branch of Japan's Jōdo-shū Buddhist sect. The temple is located just south of the Philosopher's Path in central Higashiyama. Its grounds are expansive, with many buildings connected by covered walkways.

Chokushimon

Eikan-dō Zenrin-ji is the head temple for the Seizan branch of Japan's Jōdo-shū Buddhist sect. The temple is located just south of the Philosopher's Path in central Higashiyama. Its grounds are expansive, with many buildings connected by covered walkways.

Eikan-dō Zenrin-ji

Eikan-dō Zenrin-ji is the head temple for the Seizan branch of Japan's Jōdo-shū Buddhist sect. The temple is located just south of the Philosopher's Path in central Higashiyama. Its grounds are expansive, with many buildings connected by covered walkways.

Zenrinjimikagedo

Eikan-dō Zenrin-ji is the head temple for the Seizan branch of Japan's Jōdo-shū Buddhist sect. The temple is located just south of the Philosopher's Path in central Higashiyama. Its grounds are expansive, with many buildings connected by covered walkways.

Zenrinjimikagedo

Eikan-dō Zenrin-ji is the head temple for the Seizan branch of Japan's Jōdo-shū Buddhist sect. The temple is located just south of the Philosopher's Path in central Higashiyama. Its grounds are expansive, with many buildings connected by covered walkways.

Zenrinjimikagedo

Eikan-dō Zenrin-ji is the head temple for the Seizan branch of Japan's Jōdo-shū Buddhist sect. The temple is located just south of the Philosopher's Path in central Higashiyama. Its grounds are expansive, with many buildings connected by covered walkways.

Eikan-dō Zenrin-ji

Eikan-dō Zenrin-ji is the head temple for the Seizan branch of Japan's Jōdo-shū Buddhist sect. The temple is located just south of the Philosopher's Path in central Higashiyama. Its grounds are expansive, with many buildings connected by covered walkways.

Eikan-dō Zenrin-ji

Eikan-dō Zenrin-ji is the head temple for the Seizan branch of Japan's Jōdo-shū Buddhist sect. The temple is located just south of the Philosopher's Path in central Higashiyama. Its grounds are expansive, with many buildings connected by covered walkways.

Zenrinjimikagedo

Eikan-dō Zenrin-ji is the head temple for the Seizan branch of Japan's Jōdo-shū Buddhist sect. The temple is located just south of the Philosopher's Path in central Higashiyama. Its grounds are expansive, with many buildings connected by covered walkways.

View of Kyoto from Tahota Pagoda

Eikan-dō Zenrin-ji is the head temple for the Seizan branch of Japan's Jōdo-shū Buddhist sect. The temple is located just south of the Philosopher's Path in central Higashiyama. Its grounds are expansive, with many buildings connected by covered walkways.

Hojo Pond

Eikan-dō Zenrin-ji is the head temple for the Seizan branch of Japan's Jōdo-shū Buddhist sect. The temple is located just south of the Philosopher's Path in central Higashiyama. Its grounds are expansive, with many buildings connected by covered walkways.

Hojo Pond

Eikan-dō Zenrin-ji is the head temple for the Seizan branch of Japan's Jōdo-shū Buddhist sect. The temple is located just south of the Philosopher's Path in central Higashiyama. Its grounds are expansive, with many buildings connected by covered walkways.

Tahoto Pagoda

Eikan-dō Zenrin-ji is the head temple for the Seizan branch of Japan's Jōdo-shū Buddhist sect. The temple is located just south of the Philosopher's Path in central Higashiyama. Its grounds are expansive, with many buildings connected by covered walkways.

Nanzen-ji Sammon Gate

Nanzen-ji Sammon Gate

Nanzen-ji Sammon Gate

Chion-in Samnon Gate

A serene temple with over 800 years of history. Chionin Temple, the head temple of the Jodo-Shu (Pure Land Sect) of Buddhism, sits at the foot of Higashiyama.

Chion-in Mieido

A serene temple with over 800 years of history. Chionin Temple, the head temple of the Jodo-Shu (Pure Land Sect) of Buddhism, sits at the foot of Higashiyama.

Chion-in Nokotsudo

A serene temple with over 800 years of history. Chionin Temple, the head temple of the Jodo-Shu (Pure Land Sect) of Buddhism, sits at the foot of Higashiyama.

Chion-in

A serene temple with over 800 years of history. Chionin Temple, the head temple of the Jodo-Shu (Pure Land Sect) of Buddhism, sits at the foot of Higashiyama.

Chion-in Mieido

A serene temple with over 800 years of history. Chionin Temple, the head temple of the Jodo-Shu (Pure Land Sect) of Buddhism, sits at the foot of Higashiyama.

Devotees

A serene temple with over 800 years of history. Chionin Temple, the head temple of the Jodo-Shu (Pure Land Sect) of Buddhism, sits at the foot of Higashiyama.

Chion-in Mieido

A serene temple with over 800 years of history. Chionin Temple, the head temple of the Jodo-Shu (Pure Land Sect) of Buddhism, sits at the foot of Higashiyama.

Otoko-zaka

A serene temple with over 800 years of history. Chionin Temple, the head temple of the Jodo-Shu (Pure Land Sect) of Buddhism, sits at the foot of Higashiyama.

Otoko-zaka

A serene temple with over 800 years of history. Chionin Temple, the head temple of the Jodo-Shu (Pure Land Sect) of Buddhism, sits at the foot of Higashiyama.

Chion-in Samnon Gate

A serene temple with over 800 years of history. Chionin Temple, the head temple of the Jodo-Shu (Pure Land Sect) of Buddhism, sits at the foot of Higashiyama.

Chion-in Samnon Gate

Kimono

The kimono is a traditional Japanese garment and the national dress of Japan. It is a wrapped-front garment with square sleeves and a rectangular body, and is worn left side wrapped over right.

Higashiyama

Kimono

The kimono is a traditional Japanese garment and the national dress of Japan. It is a wrapped-front garment with square sleeves and a rectangular body, and is worn left side wrapped over right.

Kimono

The kimono is a traditional Japanese garment and the national dress of Japan. It is a wrapped-front garment with square sleeves and a rectangular body, and is worn left side wrapped over right.

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Ryozen Kannon

Ryozen Kannon

Hōkan-ji Pagoda

The Yasaka Pagoda, also known as the Tower of Yasaka, is a Buddhist pagoda that is 46-meter tall with graceful, sloping roofs on each tier. The 5-story tall pagoda is the last remaining structure of a 6th-century temple complex known as Hōkan Temple

Hōkan-ji Pagoda

The Yasaka Pagoda, also known as the Tower of Yasaka, is a Buddhist pagoda that is 46-meter tall with graceful, sloping roofs on each tier. The 5-story tall pagoda is the last remaining structure of a 6th-century temple complex known as Hōkan Temple

Kiyomizudera Kyodo

A Buddhist temple founded in 780 on the site of the Otowa Waterfall in the wooded hills east of Kyoto, and derives its name from the fall's pure waters. The temple's wooden stage offers an outstanding panoramic view of the city.

Kiyomizu-dera Sanjunoto

A Buddhist temple founded in 780 on the site of the Otowa Waterfall in the wooded hills east of Kyoto, and derives its name from the fall's pure waters. The temple's wooden stage offers an outstanding panoramic view of the city.

Kiyomizudera Kyodo

A Buddhist temple founded in 780 on the site of the Otowa Waterfall in the wooded hills east of Kyoto, and derives its name from the fall's pure waters. The temple's wooden stage offers an outstanding panoramic view of the city.

Kiyomizu-dera Saimon

A Buddhist temple founded in 780 on the site of the Otowa Waterfall in the wooded hills east of Kyoto, and derives its name from the fall's pure waters. The temple's wooden stage offers an outstanding panoramic view of the city.

Sannenzaka

Sannenzaka is a stone-paved, pedestrian road in Higashiyama-ku, Kyoto, Japan. It's a traditional Japanese street and a tourist attraction that's part of a series of approaches to Kiyomizu-dera Temple.

Kiyomizu-dera Saimon

A Buddhist temple founded in 780 on the site of the Otowa Waterfall in the wooded hills east of Kyoto, and derives its name from the fall's pure waters. The temple's wooden stage offers an outstanding panoramic view of the city.

Ninenzaka

An ancient 150m stone-paved pedestrian road lined with traditional buildings and shops known for its classic architecture, teahouses & cherry blossoms.

Hōkan-ji Pagoda

The Yasaka Pagoda, also known as the Tower of Yasaka, is a Buddhist pagoda that is 46-meter tall with graceful, sloping roofs on each tier. The 5-story tall pagoda is the last remaining structure of a 6th-century temple complex known as Hōkan Temple

Hōkan-ji Pagoda

The Yasaka Pagoda, also known as the Tower of Yasaka, is a Buddhist pagoda that is 46-meter tall with graceful, sloping roofs on each tier. The 5-story tall pagoda is the last remaining structure of a 6th-century temple complex known as Hōkan Temple

Hōkan-ji Pagoda

The Yasaka Pagoda, also known as the Tower of Yasaka, is a Buddhist pagoda that is 46-meter tall with graceful, sloping roofs on each tier. The 5-story tall pagoda is the last remaining structure of a 6th-century temple complex known as Hōkan Temple

Kiyomizu-dera Niomon Gate

A Buddhist temple founded in 780 on the site of the Otowa Waterfall in the wooded hills east of Kyoto, and derives its name from the fall's pure waters. The temple's wooden stage offers an outstanding panoramic view of the city.

Kiyomizu-dera Sanjunoto

A Buddhist temple founded in 780 on the site of the Otowa Waterfall in the wooded hills east of Kyoto, and derives its name from the fall's pure waters. The temple's wooden stage offers an outstanding panoramic view of the city.

Kiyomizu-dera Niomon Gate

A Buddhist temple founded in 780 on the site of the Otowa Waterfall in the wooded hills east of Kyoto, and derives its name from the fall's pure waters. The temple's wooden stage offers an outstanding panoramic view of the city.

Kiyomizu-dera Niomon Gate

A Buddhist temple founded in 780 on the site of the Otowa Waterfall in the wooded hills east of Kyoto, and derives its name from the fall's pure waters. The temple's wooden stage offers an outstanding panoramic view of the city.

Kiyomizu-dera Tamurado

A Buddhist temple founded in 780 on the site of the Otowa Waterfall in the wooded hills east of Kyoto, and derives its name from the fall's pure waters. The temple's wooden stage offers an outstanding panoramic view of the city.

Kiyomizudera Koyasunoto Pagoda

A Buddhist temple founded in 780 on the site of the Otowa Waterfall in the wooded hills east of Kyoto, and derives its name from the fall's pure waters. The temple's wooden stage offers an outstanding panoramic view of the city.

Kiyomizu-dera Asakurado

A Buddhist temple founded in 780 on the site of the Otowa Waterfall in the wooded hills east of Kyoto, and derives its name from the fall's pure waters. The temple's wooden stage offers an outstanding panoramic view of the city.

Kiyomizu-dera Sanjunoto

A Buddhist temple founded in 780 on the site of the Otowa Waterfall in the wooded hills east of Kyoto, and derives its name from the fall's pure waters. The temple's wooden stage offers an outstanding panoramic view of the city.

Kiyomizu-dera

A Buddhist temple founded in 780 on the site of the Otowa Waterfall in the wooded hills east of Kyoto, and derives its name from the fall's pure waters. The temple's wooden stage offers an outstanding panoramic view of the city.

Kiyomizu-dera Sanjunoto

A Buddhist temple founded in 780 on the site of the Otowa Waterfall in the wooded hills east of Kyoto, and derives its name from the fall's pure waters. The temple's wooden stage offers an outstanding panoramic view of the city.

Kiyomizudera Kyodo

A Buddhist temple founded in 780 on the site of the Otowa Waterfall in the wooded hills east of Kyoto, and derives its name from the fall's pure waters. The temple's wooden stage offers an outstanding panoramic view of the city.

Kiyomizu-dera Niomon Gate

A Buddhist temple founded in 780 on the site of the Otowa Waterfall in the wooded hills east of Kyoto, and derives its name from the fall's pure waters. The temple's wooden stage offers an outstanding panoramic view of the city.

Kiyomizu-dera Niomon Gate

A Buddhist temple founded in 780 on the site of the Otowa Waterfall in the wooded hills east of Kyoto, and derives its name from the fall's pure waters. The temple's wooden stage offers an outstanding panoramic view of the city.

Kiyomizu-dera Niomon Gate

A Buddhist temple founded in 780 on the site of the Otowa Waterfall in the wooded hills east of Kyoto, and derives its name from the fall's pure waters. The temple's wooden stage offers an outstanding panoramic view of the city.

Sannenzaka

Sannenzaka is a stone-paved, pedestrian road in Higashiyama-ku, Kyoto, Japan. It's a traditional Japanese street and a tourist attraction that's part of a series of approaches to Kiyomizu-dera Temple.

Kiyomizu-dera Niomon Gate

A Buddhist temple founded in 780 on the site of the Otowa Waterfall in the wooded hills east of Kyoto, and derives its name from the fall's pure waters. The temple's wooden stage offers an outstanding panoramic view of the city.

Sannenzaka

Sannenzaka is a stone-paved, pedestrian road in Higashiyama-ku, Kyoto, Japan. It's a traditional Japanese street and a tourist attraction that's part of a series of approaches to Kiyomizu-dera Temple.

Sannenzaka

Sannenzaka is a stone-paved, pedestrian road in Higashiyama-ku, Kyoto, Japan. It's a traditional Japanese street and a tourist attraction that's part of a series of approaches to Kiyomizu-dera Temple.

Ninenzaka

An ancient 150m stone-paved pedestrian road lined with traditional buildings and shops known for its classic architecture, teahouses & cherry blossoms.

Ninenzaka

An ancient 150m stone-paved pedestrian road lined with traditional buildings and shops known for its classic architecture, teahouses & cherry blossoms.

Ninenzaka

An ancient 150m stone-paved pedestrian road lined with traditional buildings and shops known for its classic architecture, teahouses & cherry blossoms.

Hōkan-ji Pagoda

The Yasaka Pagoda, also known as the Tower of Yasaka, is a Buddhist pagoda that is 46-meter tall with graceful, sloping roofs on each tier. The 5-story tall pagoda is the last remaining structure of a 6th-century temple complex known as Hōkan Temple

Hōkan-ji Pagoda

The Yasaka Pagoda, also known as the Tower of Yasaka, is a Buddhist pagoda that is 46-meter tall with graceful, sloping roofs on each tier. The 5-story tall pagoda is the last remaining structure of a 6th-century temple complex known as Hōkan Temple

Photographing Hōkan-ji Pagoda

The Yasaka Pagoda, also known as the Tower of Yasaka, is a Buddhist pagoda that is 46-meter tall with graceful, sloping roofs on each tier. The 5-story tall pagoda is the last remaining structure of a 6th-century temple complex known as Hōkan Temple

Ninenzaka

An ancient 150m stone-paved pedestrian road lined with traditional buildings and shops known for its classic architecture, teahouses & cherry blossoms.

Ninenzaka

An ancient 150m stone-paved pedestrian road lined with traditional buildings and shops known for its classic architecture, teahouses & cherry blossoms.

Kamo River

Tonan Sumi-Yagura

Built in 1603, this cypress-wood castle with extensive gardens was a home for the shogun Ieyasu.

Main Gate

Built in 1603, this cypress-wood castle with extensive gardens was a home for the shogun Ieyasu.

Nijō Castle

Built in 1603, this cypress-wood castle with extensive gardens was a home for the shogun Ieyasu.

Ninomaru-Goten Palace

Built in 1603, this cypress-wood castle with extensive gardens was a home for the shogun Ieyasu.

Ninomaru Garden

Built in 1603, this cypress-wood castle with extensive gardens was a home for the shogun Ieyasu.

Nijō Castle

Built in 1603, this cypress-wood castle with extensive gardens was a home for the shogun Ieyasu.

Ninomaru Garden

Built in 1603, this cypress-wood castle with extensive gardens was a home for the shogun Ieyasu.

Honmaru Garden

Built in 1603, this cypress-wood castle with extensive gardens was a home for the shogun Ieyasu.

Moat

Nijō Castle has two concentric rings of fortifications, each consisting of a wall and a wide moat.

Moat

Nijō Castle has two concentric rings of fortifications, each consisting of a wall and a wide moat.

Honmaru Garden

Built in 1603, this cypress-wood castle with extensive gardens was a home for the shogun Ieyasu.

Honmaru Garden

Built in 1603, this cypress-wood castle with extensive gardens was a home for the shogun Ieyasu.

Nijo Castle Higashi Otemon

Built in 1603, this cypress-wood castle with extensive gardens was a home for the shogun Ieyasu.

Kenreimon Gate

The Kyōto Imperial Palace is the former palace of the Emperor of Japan, located in Kamigyō-ku, Kyoto, Japan. Since the Meiji Restoration in 1869, the Emperors have resided at the Tokyo Imperial Palace. Kyoto Imperial Palace preserves the look and ambiance of the Palace as it had been in the time of Japan's ancient imperial dynasties.

Kyoto Imperial Palace

The Kyōto Imperial Palace is the former palace of the Emperor of Japan, located in Kamigyō-ku, Kyoto, Japan. Since the Meiji Restoration in 1869, the Emperors have resided at the Tokyo Imperial Palace. Kyoto Imperial Palace preserves the look and ambiance of the Palace as it had been in the time of Japan's ancient imperial dynasties.

Kyoto Imperial Palace

The Kyōto Imperial Palace is the former palace of the Emperor of Japan, located in Kamigyō-ku, Kyoto, Japan. Since the Meiji Restoration in 1869, the Emperors have resided at the Tokyo Imperial Palace. Kyoto Imperial Palace preserves the look and ambiance of the Palace as it had been in the time of Japan's ancient imperial dynasties.

Shishinden

The Kyōto Imperial Palace is the former palace of the Emperor of Japan, located in Kamigyō-ku, Kyoto, Japan. Since the Meiji Restoration in 1869, the Emperors have resided at the Tokyo Imperial Palace. Kyoto Imperial Palace preserves the look and ambiance of the Palace as it had been in the time of Japan's ancient imperial dynasties.

Shishinden

The Kyōto Imperial Palace is the former palace of the Emperor of Japan, located in Kamigyō-ku, Kyoto, Japan. Since the Meiji Restoration in 1869, the Emperors have resided at the Tokyo Imperial Palace. Kyoto Imperial Palace preserves the look and ambiance of the Palace as it had been in the time of Japan's ancient imperial dynasties.

Shishinden

The Kyōto Imperial Palace is the former palace of the Emperor of Japan, located in Kamigyō-ku, Kyoto, Japan. Since the Meiji Restoration in 1869, the Emperors have resided at the Tokyo Imperial Palace. Kyoto Imperial Palace preserves the look and ambiance of the Palace as it had been in the time of Japan's ancient imperial dynasties.

Otsunegoten

The Kyōto Imperial Palace is the former palace of the Emperor of Japan, located in Kamigyō-ku, Kyoto, Japan. Since the Meiji Restoration in 1869, the Emperors have resided at the Tokyo Imperial Palace. Kyoto Imperial Palace preserves the look and ambiance of the Palace as it had been in the time of Japan's ancient imperial dynasties.

Otsunegoten

The Kyōto Imperial Palace is the former palace of the Emperor of Japan, located in Kamigyō-ku, Kyoto, Japan. Since the Meiji Restoration in 1869, the Emperors have resided at the Tokyo Imperial Palace. Kyoto Imperial Palace preserves the look and ambiance of the Palace as it had been in the time of Japan's ancient imperial dynasties.

Kyoto Imperial Palace

The Kyōto Imperial Palace is the former palace of the Emperor of Japan, located in Kamigyō-ku, Kyoto, Japan. Since the Meiji Restoration in 1869, the Emperors have resided at the Tokyo Imperial Palace. Kyoto Imperial Palace preserves the look and ambiance of the Palace as it had been in the time of Japan's ancient imperial dynasties.

Great Torii

The beautiful entrance and giant torii gate for the Fushimi Inari area.

Chozuya

When visiting a shrine, there is a custom of purifying one's hands and mouth, which is called chouzu. A chozuya is a building where you wash your hands. A bucket filled with water is set up in the center, and a ladle is placed on it.

Fushimi Inari

Fushimi Inari Taisha Sembon Torii

Mountainside shinto shrine featuring a path with thousands of traditional red gates & stairs.

Fushimi Inari Taisha Sembon Torii

Mountainside shinto shrine featuring a path with thousands of traditional red gates & stairs.

Fushimi Inari Taisha Sembon Torii

Mountainside shinto shrine featuring a path with thousands of traditional red gates & stairs.

Fushimi Inari

Fushimi Inari Taisha Sembon Torii

Mountainside shinto shrine featuring a path with thousands of traditional red gates & stairs.

Fushimi Inari Taisha Sembon Torii

Mountainside shinto shrine featuring a path with thousands of traditional red gates & stairs.

Togetsukyo Bridge

The Togetsu-kyo Bridge has been a landmark in Western Kyoto's Arashiyama District for over four hundred years. The wooden bridge spans the Katsura River in front of Arashiyama Mountain, offering incredible views.

Kadono Oi

Kadono Oi

Hogon-in

Shishiku Garden

Arashiyama Bamboo Grove

One of Kyoto’s top sights and for good reason: standing amid these soaring stalks of bamboo is like being in another world.

Katsura River

Katsura river viewed from Arashiyama Park Observation Deck.

Katsura River

Katsura river viewed from Arashiyama Park Observation Deck.

Togetsukyo Bridge

The Togetsu-kyo Bridge has been a landmark in Western Kyoto's Arashiyama District for over four hundred years. The wooden bridge spans the Katsura River in front of Arashiyama Mountain, offering incredible views.

Arashiyama Station

The Kimono Forest is an artificial landscape made of about six hundred poles cladded in Japanese kimono fabric and set along a paved road from train station terminus Randen in Arashiyama

The Kimono Forest

The Kimono Forest is an artificial landscape made of about six hundred poles cladded in Japanese kimono fabric and set along a paved road from train station terminus Randen in Arashiyama

Arashiyama Bamboo Grove

A natural forest of bamboo that consists mostly of mōsō bamboo and has several pathways for tourists and visitors.

Arashiyama Bamboo Grove

A natural forest of bamboo that consists mostly of mōsō bamboo and has several pathways for tourists and visitors.

Arashiyama Bamboo Grove

A natural forest of bamboo that consists mostly of mōsō bamboo and has several pathways for tourists and visitors.

Arashiyama Bamboo Grove

One of Kyoto’s top sights and for good reason: standing amid these soaring stalks of bamboo is like being in another world.

Togetsukyo Bridge

The Togetsu-kyo Bridge has been a landmark in Western Kyoto's Arashiyama District for over four hundred years. The wooden bridge spans the Katsura River in front of Arashiyama Mountain, offering incredible views.

Togetsukyo Bridge

The Togetsu-kyo Bridge has been a landmark in Western Kyoto's Arashiyama District for over four hundred years. The wooden bridge spans the Katsura River in front of Arashiyama Mountain, offering incredible views.

Arashiyama Rickshaw

The rickshaw drivers in Arashiyama, Japan, skillfully navigate through the scenic bamboo groves and historic streets, providing a traditional and picturesque mode of transportation while sharing insightful tales of the area's cultural heritage.

Arashiyama Rickshaw

The rickshaw drivers in Arashiyama, Japan, skillfully navigate through the scenic bamboo groves and historic streets, providing a traditional and picturesque mode of transportation while sharing insightful tales of the area's cultural heritage.

Kinkaku-ji

Kinkaku-ji officially named Rokuon-ji is a Zen Buddhist temple in Kyoto, Japan

Golden Pavilion

Kinkakuji (Golden Pavilion) is a Zen temple in northern Kyoto whose top two floors are completely covered in gold leaf.

Golden Pavilion

Kinkakuji (Golden Pavilion) is a Zen temple in northern Kyoto whose top two floors are completely covered in gold leaf.

Golden Pavilion

Kinkakuji (Golden Pavilion) is a Zen temple in northern Kyoto whose top two floors are completely covered in gold leaf.

Golden Pavilion

Kinkakuji (Golden Pavilion) is a Zen temple in northern Kyoto whose top two floors are completely covered in gold leaf.

Golden Pavilion

Kinkakuji (Golden Pavilion) is a Zen temple in northern Kyoto whose top two floors are completely covered in gold leaf.

Golden Pavilion

Kinkakuji (Golden Pavilion) is a Zen temple in northern Kyoto whose top two floors are completely covered in gold leaf.

Kinkakuji

Kinkaku-ji officially named Rokuon-ji is a Zen Buddhist temple in Kyoto, Japan

Sho River

Sho River

Sho River under Ogimachi Bridge

The suspension bridge in Shirakawago is a beautiful and unique attraction that offers incredible views of the surrounding mountains and traditional Japanese architecture.

Sho River

A traditional village, one of UNESCO's World Heritage Sites, showcasing gasshō-zukuri, vernacular houses with steep thatched roofs.

Sho River under Ogimachi Bridge

The suspension bridge in Shirakawago is a beautiful and unique attraction that offers incredible views of the surrounding mountains and traditional Japanese architecture.

Historic Village of Shirakawa-go

A traditional village, one of UNESCO's World Heritage Sites, showcasing gasshō-zukuri, vernacular houses with steep thatched roofs.

Historic Village of Shirakawa-go

A traditional village, one of UNESCO's World Heritage Sites, showcasing gasshō-zukuri, vernacular houses with steep thatched roofs.

Historic Village of Shirakawa-go

A traditional village, one of UNESCO's World Heritage Sites, showcasing gasshō-zukuri, vernacular houses with steep thatched roofs.

Historic Village of Shirakawa-go

A traditional village, one of UNESCO's World Heritage Sites, showcasing gasshō-zukuri, vernacular houses with steep thatched roofs.

Shirakawago Three Houses

A traditional village, one of UNESCO's World Heritage Sites, showcasing gasshō-zukuri, vernacular houses with steep thatched roofs.

Shirakawago Three Houses

A traditional village, one of UNESCO's World Heritage Sites, showcasing gasshō-zukuri, vernacular houses with steep thatched roofs.

Historic Village of Shirakawa-go

A traditional village, one of UNESCO's World Heritage Sites, showcasing gasshō-zukuri, vernacular houses with steep thatched roofs.

Historic Village of Shirakawa-go

A traditional village, one of UNESCO's World Heritage Sites, showcasing gasshō-zukuri, vernacular houses with steep thatched roofs.

Gassho-style House

A traditional village, one of UNESCO's World Heritage Sites, showcasing gasshō-zukuri, vernacular houses with steep thatched roofs.

Gassho-style House

A traditional village, one of UNESCO's World Heritage Sites, showcasing gasshō-zukuri, vernacular houses with steep thatched roofs.

Historic Village of Shirakawa-go

A traditional village, one of UNESCO's World Heritage Sites, showcasing gasshō-zukuri, vernacular houses with steep thatched roofs.

Historic Village of Shirakawa-go

A traditional village, one of UNESCO's World Heritage Sites, showcasing gasshō-zukuri, vernacular houses with steep thatched roofs.

Historic Village of Shirakawa-go

A traditional village, one of UNESCO's World Heritage Sites, showcasing gasshō-zukuri, vernacular houses with steep thatched roofs.

Sho River

Sanmachi dori

During the Edo period, Takayama was a lively hub town bustling with craftsmen, merchants, and farmers from the surrounding area. In Takayama, Sanmachi-dori is distinguishable by the distinctive, old architecture and shops that remain to this day.

Sanmachi dori

During the Edo period, Takayama was a lively hub town bustling with craftsmen, merchants, and farmers from the surrounding area. In Takayama, Sanmachi-dori is distinguishable by the distinctive, old architecture and shops that remain to this day.

Takase River

Takase Valley

Takase Valley

Takase Valley

Takase Valley

Lake Ryujin Observation

Takase River

Grooming

Jigokudani has been a worldwide popular place for watching the bathing monkeys in a hot spring that live in group with wonderful social interactions.

Baby Snowmonkeys Hugging

Jigokudani has been a worldwide popular place for watching the bathing monkeys in a hot spring that live in group with wonderful social interactions.

Mother and baby snow monkeys bonding

Jigokudani has been a worldwide popular place for watching the bathing monkeys in a hot spring that live in group with wonderful social interactions.

Mother and baby snow monkeys bonding

Jigokudani has been a worldwide popular place for watching the bathing monkeys in a hot spring that live in group with wonderful social interactions.

Mother and baby snow monkeys bonding

Jigokudani has been a worldwide popular place for watching the bathing monkeys in a hot spring that live in group with wonderful social interactions.

Mother and baby snow monkeys bonding

Jigokudani has been a worldwide popular place for watching the bathing monkeys in a hot spring that live in group with wonderful social interactions.

Macaque enjoying an onsen

The only place in the world where monkeys bathe in hot springs. The park is inhabited by Japanese Macaques, which are also known as Snow Monkeys.

Snow Mountain Monkeys

The only place in the world where monkeys bathe in hot springs. The park is inhabited by Japanese Macaques, which are also known as Snow Monkeys.

Macaque enjoying an onsen

The only place in the world where monkeys bathe in hot springs. The park is inhabited by Japanese Macaques, which are also known as Snow Monkeys.

Macaque enjoying an onsen

The only place in the world where monkeys bathe in hot springs. The park is inhabited by Japanese Macaques, which are also known as Snow Monkeys.

Highest Point of Japan’s National Routes

Shiga Kogen is a highland area with altitudes reaching more than 1,000 meters and is part of the Joshinetsukogen National Park in northern Nagano. Made up of 18 ski resorts, Shiga Kogen is the largest combined ski area in Japan.

Shiga Kogen

Shiga Kogen is a highland area with altitudes reaching more than 1,000 meters and is part of the Joshinetsukogen National Park in northern Nagano. Made up of 18 ski resorts, Shiga Kogen is the largest combined ski area in Japan.

Shiga Kogen

Shiga Kogen is a highland area with altitudes reaching more than 1,000 meters and is part of the Joshinetsukogen National Park in northern Nagano. Made up of 18 ski resorts, Shiga Kogen is the largest combined ski area in Japan.

Japanese Highlands

Shiga Kogen is a highland area with altitudes reaching more than 1,000 meters and is part of the Joshinetsukogen National Park in northern Nagano. Made up of 18 ski resorts, Shiga Kogen is the largest combined ski area in Japan.

Japanese Highlands

Shiga Kogen is a highland area with altitudes reaching more than 1,000 meters and is part of the Joshinetsukogen National Park in northern Nagano. Made up of 18 ski resorts, Shiga Kogen is the largest combined ski area in Japan.

Japanese Highlands

Shiga Kogen is a highland area with altitudes reaching more than 1,000 meters and is part of the Joshinetsukogen National Park in northern Nagano. Made up of 18 ski resorts, Shiga Kogen is the largest combined ski area in Japan.

Japanese Highlands

Shiga Kogen is a highland area with altitudes reaching more than 1,000 meters and is part of the Joshinetsukogen National Park in northern Nagano. Made up of 18 ski resorts, Shiga Kogen is the largest combined ski area in Japan.

Tanohara-Shitsugen Marsh

A small wetland, the combination of white birches and ferns.

Tanohara-Shitsugen Marsh

A small wetland, the combination of white birches and ferns.

Matsumoto Castle

Matsumoto Castle, originally known as Fukashi Castle, is one of Japan's premier historic castles, along with Himeji and Kumamoto, with its origins going back to Sengoku period.

Matsumoto Castle

Matsumoto Castle, originally known as Fukashi Castle, is one of Japan's premier historic castles, along with Himeji and Kumamoto, with its origins going back to Sengoku period.

Matsumoto Castle

Matsumoto Castle, originally known as Fukashi Castle, is one of Japan's premier historic castles, along with Himeji and Kumamoto, with its origins going back to Sengoku period.

Matsumoto Castle

Matsumoto Castle, originally known as Fukashi Castle, is one of Japan's premier historic castles, along with Himeji and Kumamoto, with its origins going back to Sengoku period.

Matsumoto Castle

Matsumoto Castle, originally known as Fukashi Castle, is one of Japan's premier historic castles, along with Himeji and Kumamoto, with its origins going back to Sengoku period.

Matsumoto Castle & Iconic Red Bridge

Matsumoto Castle, originally known as Fukashi Castle, is one of Japan's premier historic castles, along with Himeji and Kumamoto, with its origins going back to Sengoku period.

Matsumoto Castle at Night

Matsumoto Castle, originally known as Fukashi Castle, is one of Japan's premier historic castles, along with Himeji and Kumamoto, with its origins going back to Sengoku period.

Matsumoto Castle at Night

Matsumoto Castle, originally known as Fukashi Castle, is one of Japan's premier historic castles, along with Himeji and Kumamoto, with its origins going back to Sengoku period.

Tashiro Marsh

Tashiro Pond, one of Kamikochi's most scenic spots, is a small pond surrounded by marshland.

Sasa

Sasa, also called broad-leaf bamboo have wide, short leaves. They usually get no taller than 6′.

Tashiro Marsh

Tashiro Pond, one of Kamikochi's most scenic spots, is a small pond surrounded by marshland.

Kamikōchi Valley

Kamikochi is an alpine valley located in the southern half of Chubu Sangaku National Park that offers some of the country's most splendid mountain scenery.

Tashiro Pond

Tashiro Pond, one of Kamikochi's most scenic spots, is a small pond surrounded by marshland.

Kamikōchi Valley

Kamikochi is an alpine valley located in the southern half of Chubu Sangaku National Park that offers some of the country's most splendid mountain scenery.

Tashirobashi, Hotakabashi bridge

Kamikochi is an alpine valley located in the southern half of Chubu Sangaku National Park that offers some of the country's most splendid mountain scenery.

Kasumizawa Bridge

Kamikochi is an alpine valley located in the southern half of Chubu Sangaku National Park that offers some of the country's most splendid mountain scenery.

Azusa River

The Azusa flows through Kamikochi, into the Matsumoto Basin and beyond, merging with the Sai and Shinano Rivers.

Azusa River

The Azusa flows through Kamikochi, into the Matsumoto Basin and beyond, merging with the Sai and Shinano Rivers.

Azusa River

The Azusa flows through Kamikochi, into the Matsumoto Basin and beyond, merging with the Sai and Shinano Rivers.

Kappa Bridge

Kappa Bridge, also known as Kappabashi, is a wooden suspension bridge in the center of Kamikochi, a mountain resort in Japan. It spans the Azusa River.

Kamikōchi Valley

Kamikochi is an alpine valley located in the southern half of Chubu Sangaku National Park that offers some of the country's most splendid mountain scenery.

Kamikōchi Valley

Kamikochi is an alpine valley located in the southern half of Chubu Sangaku National Park that offers some of the country's most splendid mountain scenery.

Kappa Bridge

Kappa Bridge, also known as Kappabashi, is a wooden suspension bridge in the center of Kamikochi, a mountain resort in Japan. It spans the Azusa River.

Traditional Inn in Narai-juku

Narai-juku was the thirty-fourth of the sixty-nine stations of the Nakasendō Trail, as well as the second of eleven stations along the Kisoji.

Nakasendō Trail in Narai-juku

Narai-juku was the thirty-fourth of the sixty-nine stations of the Nakasendō Trail, as well as the second of eleven stations along the Kisoji.

Nakasendō Trail in Narai-juku

Narai-juku was the thirty-fourth of the sixty-nine stations of the Nakasendō Trail, as well as the second of eleven stations along the Kisoji.

Souvenir Store in Narai-juku

Narai-juku was the thirty-fourth of the sixty-nine stations of the Nakasendō Trail, as well as the second of eleven stations along the Kisoji.

Souvenir Store

Narai-juku was the thirty-fourth of the sixty-nine stations of the Nakasendō Trail, as well as the second of eleven stations along the Kisoji.

Inns of the Postal Town Narai-juku

Narai-juku was the thirty-fourth of the sixty-nine stations of the Nakasendō Trail, as well as the second of eleven stations along the Kisoji.

Nakasendo Trail

Narai-juku was the thirty-fourth of the sixty-nine stations of the Nakasendō Trail, as well as the second of eleven stations along the Kisoji.

Inns of the Postal Town Narai-juku

Narai-juku was the thirty-fourth of the sixty-nine stations of the Nakasendō Trail, as well as the second of eleven stations along the Kisoji.

Nakasendō Trail in Narai-juku

Narai-juku was the thirty-fourth of the sixty-nine stations of the Nakasendō Trail, as well as the second of eleven stations along the Kisoji.

Nakasendō Trail in Narai-juku

Narai-juku was the thirty-fourth of the sixty-nine stations of the Nakasendō Trail, as well as the second of eleven stations along the Kisoji.

Autumn in Narai-juku

Narai-juku was the thirty-fourth of the sixty-nine stations of the Nakasendō Trail, as well as the second of eleven stations along the Kisoji.

Nakasendō Trail in Narai-juku

Narai-juku was the thirty-fourth of the sixty-nine stations of the Nakasendō Trail, as well as the second of eleven stations along the Kisoji.

Nakasendō Trail in Narai-juku

Narai-juku was the thirty-fourth of the sixty-nine stations of the Nakasendō Trail, as well as the second of eleven stations along the Kisoji.

Kiso Bridge

A traditional Japanese arched bridge spanning the clear Narai River in Narai-juku, Shiojiri City. The beautiful bridge is made entirely of hinoki cypress.

Nakasendō Trail

Narai-juku was the thirty-fourth of the sixty-nine stations of the Nakasendō Trail, as well as the second of eleven stations along the Kisoji.

Fujikawaguchiko

Mt Fuji rises behind Lake Kawaguchi, one of the scenic Fuji Five Lakes.

Fuji-san

The tallest mountain in Japan, the second-highest volcano located on an island in Asia, commonly called “Fuji-san,” it’s the country’s most sacred mountain.

Rainbow Bridge

This suspension bridge crossing Tokyo Bay is colorfully illuminated at night using solar power.

Tokyo Skytree

World's tallest freestanding broadcasting tower with an observation deck boasting 360-degree views.