
Sefa Utaki is a UNESCO-listed sacred site in Nanjo, Okinawa. Read how the approach works, what the rock formations are, and what to reconfirm before visiting.

Visit Hachinohe in Aomori for the Tanesashi coast, morning market, seafood, and rail access along Japan’s northern Pacific.

Visit Tokyo Skytree’s Tembo Deck and Tembo Galleria, take the train to Oshiage, and reconfirm a timed ticket before you pay.

Visit the Kuchu Teien Observatory at Umeda Sky Building, use the public route from Fun Fun Plaza, and reconfirm the ticket before you pay.

Visit Akan-Mashu National Park in eastern Hokkaido for crater lakes, marimo, Ainu culture, and onsen, with access and season notes.

Walk Shibuya’s scramble crossing, Hachiko, and Center-gai, and reconfirm SHIBUYA SKY before you book a timed ticket.

Visit the Komine Castle ruins in Shirakawa, and reconfirm the turret hours and the gate reconstruction.

Visit Gujo Hachiman for the canals and the summer dance, and reconfirm the castle and the train.

Visit Hiroshima’s Peace Memorial Park and museum, and reconfirm tickets, crowds, and the tram.

Visit Nijo Castle for the Ninomaru Palace and the gardens, and reconfirm which building is open.