Best Visiting Spot List

It takes five minutes to the mountain peak by ropeway. Near the top is the okumiya (rear shrine) of Hodosan Shrine, a small animal park and a Japanese allspice garden.

This aquarium features a unique lineup, including the ”Jellyfish Kaleidoscope” and ”Edo-rium,” which can only be seen at this aquarium.

A famous spot for its colorful blooming moss phloxes. It is a park rich in nature which stands on a hill with a sweeping view of the city of Chichibu.

Symbolizing the sacred mountain Haguro

A nationally designated Preservation District for Groups of Traditional Buildings, overflowing with exotic appeal

Featuring a garden created by Motonobu Kano

For centuries, Nishiki Market has been known and loved as Kyoto's kitchen.

A mountain-top amusement park with a great view

Enjoy beautiful autumn leaves in the deep valley

Traditional Japanese bathhouses(SENTO).

The interior, including the stained glass, is kept in the original state. Even today, this historical building is still in use as an academic building of Seisen University.

Take a trip around the picturesque view of one of Japan’s three famous sights

Quietly praying to the rakan statues on the hillsides

A museum specializing in Japanese swords. Some 190 items including swords, mountings and fittings, armor, and information on metalwork.

Head to the promenade that looks out over Minoo Waterfall, one of the 100 Best Waterfalls in Japan

It is an area where restaurants that make you feel the traditional Japanese atmosphere are dotted in the alleys, and it is delightful to walk in the area at night.

The mountain villa where a scholar lived a secluded life

An octagonal, three-story western-style home in Maiko Park

A street that feels like it’s from the Edo Period

This is a grand-scale building that stands on a corner of the land where the Sakura Castle used to be. The museum's exhibition is presented so that visitors can easily understand Japanese history.