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Utsukushigahara Highlands & Open-Air Museum
Within easy reach of Matsumoto City, Utsukushigahara is a highland area known for its panoramic views during the day and star-filled sky at night. Rising to around 2000 metres above sea level, the hi...Amerika-mura
Also known as ‘Amemura’, ‘Amerika-mura’ or ‘America Village’ is Osaka’s most famous centre of youth culture. Taking its name from the influence of American culture - most readily identifiable in the ...Namba Parks
Located to the south of Namba Station, ‘Namba Parks’ is a shopping and office complex designed to mimic a natural canyon in the heart of one of Japan’s largest cities. Housing 120 stores, numerous re...Umeda Sky Building
Located in the Kita district of Osaka – and within easy walk of both Osaka-Umeda Station and Osaka Station - Umeda Sky Building is one of the city’s most recognisable structures. Designed by acclaim...Osaka Castle Park
Though a city celebrated mostly for its modern, brash and vibrant character, Osaka is a city with a long and important history, reflected in the grand architecture, open spaces and feudal defences of...Tempozan Harbor Village
Situated on a man-made island on Osaka Bay, Tempozan Harbor Village takes a little time to get to but is hugely popular destination thanks to the number of attractions it boasts. Osaka Aquarium Kaiyu...Universal Studios Japan (USJ)
Located across from ‘Tempozan Harbor Village’ – over the Tenpozano Bridge – Universal Studios Japan (USJ) is one of Japan’s most popular theme parks. Divided into ten themed areas, the park brings th...Noto Peninsula
Extending 100 kilometers into the Sea of Japan, Noto Peninsula is relatively isolated region and home to beautiful coastal vistas. A place of tremendous beauty including rugged coasts and lush forest...Katsuyama Dino Forest Park
Visitors to the Fukui Prefectural Dinosaur Museum should allow time to enjoy the Katsuyama Dino Forest Park. Immediately accessible from the museum, the forest park features 44 life-size reconstructi...