Japan: attractions and places of interest

Matsue Castle is one of only 12 castles still standing in what is now Japan. Matsue is considered the second largest of them. For its dark fortress wall and dark elements of the facade, the castle is also called black. Another name of the fortress is Zuyka castle, in honor of a small bird. Pine Bay ...

The history of Kumamoto Castle began in the 14th century, when a small fortified fort was located in its place. Kato Kiyomasa, the owner of these lands, decided to significantly expand the fortification and built a majestic castle here, which housed a large military garrison. History of Kumamoto Cas...

Kochi Castle is a medieval castle located in the city of Kochi. It was built in 1611 and is one of the few castles in Japan that has been preserved in its original form without reconstruction. History of the castle At the very beginning of the 17th century, the lands of the current Kochi prefecture ...

Inuyama Castle is a Japanese castle located in Inuyama City, Aichi Prefecture, on the island of Honshu. The castle was built in 1537 and is one of the oldest surviving castles in Japan. History of the castle Historians believe that the monumental building was founded here in the 15th century, such...

The Shirakami mountain ranges are an integral part of the Shirakami nature reserve. The territory in the north of the island of Honshu has been protected by the country's authorities since 1949, and since 1993 the natural park has been included in the UNESCO World Heritage List. Shirakami Nature Res...

Until 694, Asuka was the imperial capital. Located in Nara Prefecture near Osaka on the island of Honshu. Now only 5.5 thousand people live in the village, which occupies an area of 24 km2. All buildings of the village, in accordance with the law of 1980, are recognized as historical heritage. Asuka...

Until 694, the settlement of Asuka was the imperial capital. Located in Nara Prefecture near Osaka on Honshu Island. Now in the village, covering an area of 24 square meters. km, only 5.5 thousand people live. All village buildings, in accordance with the 1980 law, are recognized as a historical her...

On the artificially created island of Odaybo there is an amusement park with an amazingly large-scale attraction. Until 2000, the Daikanransch Ferris Wheel remained the highest in the world and was listed in the Guines Book of Records. Now it remains the largest in all of Asia. Its height is 115 met...

On the Daya River near the Japanese city of Nikko is one of the best natural attractions – Cagon Waterfall. The river paved its way from the high mountain lake Tüdzenji. Once upon a time, volcanic lava blocked the channel, and a waterfall formed. Water flow with a width of about 7 m collapses from ...

The highest construction in Kyoto ‒ tower with a observation deck located at an altitude of 100 meters. Together with the spire, it rises 131 meters in height. Weight is 800 tons. It was installed on the roof of a 9-story three-star hotel. The complex has shops for retail. Construction history The...