Explore Japan’s
Cultural & Heritage
Discover Japan’s National Treasures and Important Cultural Properties — catalogued by prefecture, period, and type. Each entry pairs the official record with stories from the field: clear maps, photographs, and practical notes for visiting.
Featured Heritage
Japan’s most remarkable cultural assets. Selected entries from across the archipelago.
National Treasures
Discover the magnificent Niomon Gate of Ishiteji Temple, a 1318 National Treasure in Matsuyama. This...
Discover the National Treasure tachi signed Hisakuni, a masterpiece of Kamakura-period swordsmithing...
Discover Ōsasahara Shrine's National Treasure main hall in Yasu, Shiga Prefecture. Built in 1414, th...
Discover the Sawa Chidori Raden Makie Sho-Karabitsu, a National Treasure at Kongōbu-ji Temple on Mou...
Discover Eiho-ji Temple's National Treasure Kaisando Hall in Tajimi, Gifu. This remarkable 14th-cent...
Browse by Type
The Agency for Cultural Affairs designates heritage along principal axes. Each draws together a different chapter of Japan’s material and immaterial history.
Izumo Taisha · Himeji Castle · Tōdai-ji · Hōryū-ji · Kiyomizu-dera
Buildings · Sculpture · Painting · Crafts · Documents
UNESCO-inscribed cultural and natural sites.
Browse by Period
From Jōmon obsidian tools to Shōwa-era infrastructure — chapters across thirty millennia.
Explore by Region
Forty-seven prefectures, eight regions. Each prefecture page is a standalone catalogue of every designated property within its borders.
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Travel Stories
Articles on food, festivals, and stays around heritage sites — a small companion to the catalogue above.
Explore Kenrokuen Garden, then refuel with Kanazawa Curry—thick dark roux, massive tonkatsu, and shredded cabbage on a steel plate. Student blogger Yuto shares a 90-minute route with budget tips, payment methods, English support, and portion advice. Essential Kanazawa food guide for international travelers.
Experience Zen meditation at Eiheiji Temple and relax at Awara Onsen hot springs in this 2-night Fukui journey. Join morning services, try sutra copying, savor Echizen crab, and enjoy geigi shamisen performances. A ryokan concierge shares insider tips on etiquette, packing, and booking to reset your mind and body.
Discover Saidaiji Eyo (Hadaka Matsuri), a 400-year-old midwinter blessing ritual in Okayama. Learn safe viewing methods, photography rules, and essential etiquette from festival comedian Wasshoi Tonegawa. Experience Japan's living religious tradition.
After visiting Aoshima Shrine's tropical vibes, cool down with rich Miyazaki mango soft-serve. Student-friendly 90-min route covering shrine visit, beachside café, budget tips, English menu info, and how to maximize your tropical getaway in Miyazaki.
Complete guide to Kagoshima's largest festival, the Ohara Matsuri. Festival comedian Wasshoi Tonegawa reveals highlights, participation tips, and safe viewing strategies for this grand parade featuring 20,000 dancers and 200,000 spectators. Discover the charm of this interactive festival where everyone can join the dance!
Discover Hirosaki Castle's cherry blossoms, samurai district, Tsugaru shamisen, and traditional crafts. A ryokan concierge shares insider tips on choosing accommodations (premium/standard/budget), local cuisine, and ideal stay timelines for first-timers.