Best places: Historical landmarks in Japan

Iconic pagoda on a hilltop facing Mt. Fuji in Arakurayama Sengen Park, reached via 398 steps.

Memorial park dedicated to the victims of the atomic bomb & advocating for world peace since 1954.

👍👍 One of the most famous castle in Japan. Not to miss if you're in Kyoto or Hiroshima from where it takesi approximately 1hr using the Shinkansen. Entry fee to castle is 1000 JPY and for 50 yes more the Japanese garden nearby is included.

Atmospheric, disused concrete rail bridge, submerged in winter & reappearing each summer.

Memorial to children who died due to the 1945 atomic bombing, usually surrounded by paper cranes.

👍👍 Such the great experience when we get there and try to act like characters in Your Name, then we have tons of laughing for this action after that. Furthermore, the next place is very humble Shrine will welcome you hospitality as well.

Serene classical Japanese garden on a quiet river with a wooden teahouse & striking autumn blooms.

A 3.9m-tall lantern greets visitors to this stately gate at the entrance to Sensō-ji temple.

Known for its black walls, this grand, 16th-century castle features exhibits of historical weapons.

Huge, offbeat sculpture built for the 1970 World’s Fair & offering tours with advance booking.

Steep stairway framed by a red torii gate & stone lions that leads to a shrine with a carp pond.

Ruins of a stone castle built around massive boulders, with views of nearby cities & the Kiso River.

First built in 942 CE, this Buddhist temple features 2 imposing guardian statues & 3 large lanterns.

This towering, ancient wooden structure on Mount Haguro is accessible year-round via a hiking trail.

Ornate palace & residence for the Tokugawa shoguns, with screen paintings & traditional gardens.

Palace moat with a path & boat rentals, popular for viewing spring cherry blossoms along the banks.

👍👍 A must-see. Remarkably well-preserved, free entry, and has information pamphlets in multiple languages. An important reminder of the tragic and heroic stories that arose from the 3.11 disaster, and the incredible resilience of the local communities. There’s also valuable information on disaster prev...

Shinto complex that flooded in 1889, leaving a torii gate amid trees famed for spring & fall colors.

Pagoda overlooking a landscaped park, a popular viewing point for cherry blossoms & fall colors.