Places of Interest
Explore Japan Adventurer’s places of interest through the interactive map and listing below, designed to help you discover places by region and theme at a glance. Use the filters to refine what appears, then click any pin or listing to open the page and learn more.
Iya Valley Vine Bridge
A bridge of vines over the scenic Iya River.
Iyonada Monogatari Tourist Train
This classic ‘retro-modern’ train leaves from Matsuyama on a stylish journey through the coastal and mountain region of western Shikoku.
Izumo
Izumo is a city located in central eastern Shimane Prefecture.
Izumo Shrine
Izumo Taisha, officially called Izumo Ōyashiro, is one of the most ancient and important Shintō shrines in Japan.
Izushi
Izushi is a town within the city of Toyooka just inland of the Japan Sea coast. It’s known for its nostalgic atmosphere of an Edo period castle town.
Jigen-ji Temple
Jigen-ji Temple is known for its beautiful, mossy garden, which is particularly dramatic in the early spring and late autumn.
Jikō-ji Temple
A temple with an unusual stone gate and a panoramic view over Onomichi.
JMSDF Kure Museum
One of the few museums in the world where you can enter a real decommissioned submarine.
John Mung Museum
In the town of Tosashimizu is a charming museum to Nakahama Manjiro, one of the first Japanese to go to the United States.