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Historic Site

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Aizu BukeyashikiAizu BukeyashikiVisitor guide for the Aizu Bukeyashiki Samurai Mansion in Aizu Wakamatsu City, Fukushima PrefectureIimoriyamaIimoriyamaVisitor guide for Mount Iimoriyama in Aizu Wakamatsu City, Fukushima Prefecture.OuchijukuOuchijukuTravel guide for Ouchijuku post town near Aizu Wakamatsu City in Fukushima PrefectureSannai Maruyama SiteSannai Maruyama SiteVisitor guide for the Sannai Maruyama Archaeological Site in Aomori City.Imaicho TownImaicho TownVisitor guide for Imaicho Town, an unusually large preserved merchant town from the Tokugawa Period located in the Asuka Region of Nara Prefecture.Ishibutai TombIshibutai TombVisitor guide for the Ishibutai Tomb, a massive stone burial mound in Asuka believed to have been made for a member of the powerful Soga clan.Fukiya VillageFukiya VillageComplete travel guide to the Fukiya District near Bitchu-Takahashi, Okayama Prefecture.Takahashi Old TownTakahashi Old TownVisitor guide for the old residential and merchant districts in Takahashi.Government Office RuinsGovernment Office RuinsVisitor guide for DazaifuFormer Togawa ResidenceFormer Togawa ResidenceVisitor guide to the Former Togawa Residence, a surviving example of a residence by oshi priests who provided pilgrims lodging.Iyashi no SatoIyashi no SatoVisitor guide for the Iyashi no Sato village near Lake Saiko in the Fujigoko region.Ichijodani Asakura Clan RuinsIchijodani Asakura Clan RuinsVisitor guide to the Ichijodani Asakura Clan Historic Ruins, the ruins of a thriving Muromachi Period castle town.Aiba WaterwayAiba WaterwayExplore the Aiba Waterway, a peaceful canal in Hagi City, and step inside beautifully preserved old houses that showcase traditional canal-side living.Former Castle TownFormer Castle TownVisitor guide for HagiMotomachiMotomachiVisitor guide for Motomachi, a foreign influenced city district of Hakodate.Old Tokaido and Hakone CheckpointOld Tokaido and Hakone CheckpointVisitor guide for the old Tokaido and the former checkpoint in Hakone.Canal AreaCanal AreaVisitor guide for the canal area of Hida Furukawa.Dutch Trading PostDutch Trading PostVisitor guide for the Dutch Trading Post in Hirado, a museum about the history of Dutch trade in Japan housed in the reconstructed warehouse of the original Dutch outpost in Hirado.Hirado Christian SitesHirado Christian SitesVisitor guide to Christian sites around Hirado.Former Samurai DistrictFormer Samurai DistrictVisitor guide for the former samurai district of the city of Hirosaki in northern Japan.Otemon SquareOtemon SquareVisitor guide for the Otemon Square, the stepping off point for visitors to the city of Hirosaki.Sukodo Former SchoolSukodo Former SchoolVisitor guide for the former Sukodo School in Iga Ueno, Japan.Rokkakudo HallRokkakudo HallVisitor guide for the Rokkakudo, a hexagonal hall standing at the coast of northern Ibaraki Prefecture, near Iwaki.Kintaikyo BridgeKintaikyo BridgeVisitor guide for IwakuniOmori TownOmori TownVisitor guide for Omori Town in Iwami Ginzan.Kazurabashi BridgeKazurabashi BridgeComplete visitor guide for Kazurabashi Bridge, a thrilling vine suspension bridge in remote Iya Valley. Learn about history, hours, admission, and how to get there.Oku-Iya Kazurabashi BridgesOku-Iya Kazurabashi BridgesVisitor guide for the Oku-Iya Bridges, a pair of vine bridges deep in the Iya Valley.Kiunkaku Former RyokanKiunkaku Former RyokanVisitor guide for Kiunkaku, a historical ryokan in Atami.Perry's Black ShipsPerry's Black ShipsVisitor guide for the monuments remembering the arrival of Perry and his black ships in Shimoda.Tokaikan Former RyokanTokaikan Former RyokanVisitor guide for Tokaikan, a former ryokan in Ito that has been preserved as a cultural landmark.Former Taisha StationFormer Taisha StationVisitor guide for the Former Taisha Station in Izumo, a former JR train station near Izumo Taisha Shrine, closed in 1990.Merchant DistrictMerchant DistrictVisitor guide for KakunodateSamurai DistrictSamurai DistrictVisitor guide for KakunodateHigashi Chaya DistrictHigashi Chaya DistrictComplete visitor guide for Kanazawa's Higashi Chaya DistrictNagamachi Samurai DistrictNagamachi Samurai DistrictVisitor guide for Nagamachi, KanazawaNishi Chaya DistrictNishi Chaya DistrictVisitor guide for KanazawaSeisonkaku VillaSeisonkaku VillaVisitor guide for Seisonkaku Villa, an elegant samurai villa in Kanazawa.Warehouse DistrictWarehouse DistrictVisitor guide for the Kurazukuri (clay-walled warehouse-style) buildings of Kawagoe.MagomeMagomeVisitor guide for Magome, a Nakasendo post town in the Kiso Valley.NaraiNaraiVisitor guide for the town of Narai, a post town along the former Nakasendo.TsumagoTsumagoVisitor guide for Tsumago, a Nakasendo post town in the Kiso Valley.Moji Port (Mojiko)Moji Port (Mojiko)Visitor guide for Moji Port, a waterfront area that retains a certain atmosphere of past decades.Kitano-choKitano-choVisitor guide for Kitano-cho, a district of Kobe famous for its Western-style houses.Koka Ninja HouseKoka Ninja HouseVisitor guide for the Ninja House in Koka, Shiga.Kanamaruza Kabuki TheaterKanamaruza Kabuki TheaterVisitor guide for Kanamaruza, an old kabuki playhouse in Kotohira.Tokugawa MausoleumTokugawa MausoleumVisitor guide for the twin mausoleums dedicated to the first two Tokugawa shogun on Mount Koya.Former Hosokawa ResidenceFormer Hosokawa ResidenceVisitor guide for Gyobutei, a former residence of the Hosokawa family in Kumamoto.Lafcadio Hearn’s ResidenceLafcadio Hearn’s ResidenceVisitor guide for the Lafcadio HearnKitsukiKitsukiVisitor guide for the town of Kitsuki and its samurai district.Canal AreaCanal AreaVisitor guide for KurashikiOhashi HouseOhashi HouseVisitor guide for the Ohashi House, the residence of one of Kurashiki's leading merchant families, now open to the public.GionGionVisitor guide for Gion, KyotoNijo JinyaNijo JinyaVisitor guide for Nijo Jinya, a former inn for feudal lords visiting Kyoto.Honjima IslandHonjima IslandVisitor guide for Honjima Island, the most populated of the Shiwaku Islands.Lafcadio Hearn's ResidenceLafcadio Hearn's ResidenceVisitor guide for Lafcadio Hearn's former residence and museum in MatsueMatsue Former Samurai DistrictMatsue Former Samurai DistrictVisitor guide for Matsue's former samurai districtNakamachi DistrictNakamachi DistrictVisitor guide for Nakamachi, MatsumotoKanranteiKanranteiVisitor guide for the Kanrantei, a restored tea house in Matsushima.Tobe HouseTobe HouseVisitor guide for the Tobe House, a traditional, old house in Minakami.KodokanKodokanVisitor guide for Kodokan, a clan school of the Mito TokugawaDejimaDejimaVisitor guide for Dejima in Nagasaki, a former island where Dutch traders were confined to during JapanDutch SlopeDutch SlopeVisitor guide for the Dutch Slope in Nagasaki.Meganebashi BridgeMeganebashi BridgeVisitor guide for Meganebashi Bridge, a historic stone bridge in central Nagasaki.Nagasaki ChinatownNagasaki ChinatownVisitor guide for Nagasaki Chinatown and the nearby former Chinese settlement.Nagasaki Confucius ShrineNagasaki Confucius ShrineVisitor guide for Koshi-byo, NagasakiOura ChurchOura ChurchComplete visitor guide for Oura Church in Nagasaki, including history, hours, admission, and access.SotomeSotomeVisitor guide for Sotome, a coastal region north of central Nagasaki with a history related to Christianity.Twenty Six Martyrs MonumentTwenty Six Martyrs MonumentVisitor guide for the Twenty Six Martyrs Monument in Nagasaki.Urakami CathedralUrakami CathedralVisitor guide for the Urakami Cathedral in Nagasaki.Heijo PalaceHeijo PalaceVisitor guide for Heijo Palace, which was the seat of the emperor and government when Nara was the capital of Japan.NaramachiNaramachiVisitor guide for NaraSawaraSawaraVisitor guide for Sawara, a small canal town in Narita.Kanaya Hotel History HouseKanaya Hotel History HouseExplore the Kanaya Hotel History House in Nikko, the predecessor of Japan's oldest Western-style hotel. Discover tatami rooms, gardens, and the legacy of Albert Einstein and Isabella Bird.Tamozawa Imperial VillaTamozawa Imperial VillaVisitor guide for the Tamozawa Imperial Villa in NikkoKita ResidenceKita ResidenceAbout the Kita Residence, a preserved residence in the lower Noto Peninsula of a wealthy family descended from the Minamoto Clan.Tokikuni ResidencesTokikuni ResidencesAbout Tokikuni Residences, a preserved residence in the upper Noto Peninsula of a wealthy family descended from the Taira Clan.Obuse TownObuse TownVisitor guide for Obuse town and its various museums and attractions.Nakamurake ResidenceNakamurake ResidenceVisitor guide for the Nakamurake, a traditional, Okinawan-style residence open to the public.Mozu TombsMozu TombsVisitor guide for the kofun tombs in the Mozu area of Sakai City, just south of Osaka.Herring Mansions (Nishin Goten)Herring Mansions (Nishin Goten)Visitor guide for the Herring Mansions of Otaru, Hokkaido.Otaru CanalOtaru CanalVisitor guide for OtaruOzu Old TownOzu Old TownVisitor guide to OzuSado BugyoshoSado BugyoshoVisitor guide for the Sado Bugyosho, the government office representing the shogunate on Sado.Honma ResidenceHonma ResidenceVisitor guide for the Honma Residence in Sakata, Yamagata Prefecture.Clock Tower (Tokeidai)Clock Tower (Tokeidai)Visitor guide for the Clock Tower (Tokeidai), the symbol of Sapporo.Chiran Samurai DistrictChiran Samurai DistrictVisitor guide for the Chiran Samurai District, a preserved town in the middle of the Satsuma Peninsula in Kagoshima Prefecture.Zuihoden MausoleumZuihoden MausoleumVisitor guide for the Zuihoden Mausoleum and the surrounding building in which members of the Date clan are entombed.HinjitsukanHinjitsukanVisitor guide for the Hinjitsukan, a historical guesthouse for high-ranked travelers on the Shima Peninsula, Japan.Ainokura VillageAinokura VillageVisitor guide for Ainokura, a village to see gassho-zukuri farmhouses in Gokayama.Ogimachi VillageOgimachi VillageVisitor guide for Ogimachi, a village to see gassho-zukuri farmhouses.Suganuma VillageSuganuma VillageVisitor guide for Suganuma, a village to see gassho-zukuri farmhouses in Gokayama.Yamachosuji and KanayamachiYamachosuji and KanayamachiVisitor guide for Yamachosuji and Kanayamachi in central Takaoka.Old TownOld TownVisitor guide for the old town of Takayama, which retains a nostalgic Edo Period flavor.Takayama JinyaTakayama JinyaVisitor guide for Takayama Jinya, the former government house of Takayama.Tokyo Imperial PalaceTokyo Imperial PalaceVisitor guide for the Imperial Palace in Tokyo.Tokyo State Guest HouseTokyo State Guest HouseVisitor guide for the Tokyo State Guest House at Akasaka Palace.Christ's GraveChrist's GraveComplete visitor guide for Christ's Grave in Shingo Village, including hours, admission, and how to get there.Ikedaya Yasubei ShotenIkedaya Yasubei ShotenVisitor guide for the Ikedaya Yasubei Shoten, an old medicine shop in downtown Toyama CityMaria Seido ChapelMaria Seido ChapelVisitor guide for the Otome Toge Maria Chapel (Seido) in Tsuwano.Tsuwano Old TownTsuwano Old TownVisitor guide for TsuwanoKamihaga ResidenceKamihaga ResidenceVisitor guide for the Kamihaga Residence and Wax Museum in Uchiko town near Matsuyama City, Shikoku, Japan.Uchiko-za TheaterUchiko-za TheaterVisitor guide for Uchiko TownYokaichi Old TownYokaichi Old TownVisitor guide for the Yokaichi Old Town in Uchiko, near Matsuyama City in Shikoku, Japan.Usuki Samurai DistrictUsuki Samurai DistrictVisitor guide for the samurai district in Usuki, Oita Prefecture, an area retaining the flavor of its samurai town pastTaketomi IslandTaketomi IslandTravel guide for Taketomi Island, an island of the Yaeyama Islands in Okinawa Prefecture.St. Francis Xavier Memorial ChurchSt. Francis Xavier Memorial ChurchVisitor guide for the St. Francis Xavier Memorial Church, which commemorates the Jesuit missionary Francis XavierYamate and MotomachiYamate and MotomachiVisitor guide for Yokohama