Former Shizutani School

Discover the Former Shizutani School in Okayama, a 1670 National Treasure featuring stunning Bizen pottery tiles, lacquered floors, and 350 years of educational history. Experience Japan Heritage Site No.1 where samurai and farmers studied together.

Tamaudun

Discover Tamaudun, Okinawa's first National Treasure and UNESCO World Heritage site. This 500-year-old royal mausoleum of the Ryukyu Kingdom offers tranquil exploration of unique architecture, sacred rituals, and centuries of royal history, just minutes from Shuri Castle.

Materials Related to the Sho Dynasty of the Ryukyu Kingdom

Discover the National Treasure "Documents Related to the Kings of the Ryukyu Kingdom, the Sho Family" — 1,251 priceless items including the only surviving Ryukyu royal crown, ceremonial robes, legendary swords, and centuries of court records. A must-see in Naha, Okinawa.

Peacock Pattern Ribbon

Discover the Kujaku-mon Kei, a gilt-bronze Buddhist ritual gong designated as a National Treasure of Japan. Housed at Chūson-ji Temple in Hiraizumi, this exquisite Kamakura-era masterpiece features elegant peacock motifs and connects to the legacy of the Ōshū Fujiwara clan.

Interior of the Sutra Hall of Chusonji Temple

Discover the Interior Furnishings of the Sutra Repository at Chūsonji (Kyōzō Dōnaigu), a Japanese National Treasure featuring exquisite mother-of-pearl inlay and lacquerwork from the late Heian period. Located at the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Hiraizumi, Iwate Prefecture.

Interior of the Golden Hall of Chusonji Temple

Discover the National Treasure interior furnishings of Chūson-ji's Konjikidō Golden Hall in Hiraizumi, Iwate. Gilt-bronze keman, mother-of-pearl offering tables, and exquisite Heian-era Buddhist ritual objects that adorn Japan's most celebrated golden temple.

Ankokuji Temple Sutra Repository

Discover Ankokuji Temple's Kyozo in Takayama, a 1408 National Treasure featuring Japan's oldest rotating octagonal sutra shelf. Experience the spiritual power of this unique Buddhist library housing 2,200 Ming Dynasty sutras in Gifu's hidden cultural gem.

Eihoji Kaizando

Discover Eiho-ji Temple's National Treasure Kaisando Hall in Tajimi, Gifu. This remarkable 14th-century Zen Buddhist architecture features unique composite design, combining worship and memorial functions in perfect harmony. Free admission, 35 minutes from Nagoya.

Eihoji Temple Kannon Hall

Discover Eihoji Temple's National Treasure Kannon-do Hall, a 14th-century Zen architectural gem in Tajimi. Experience the harmony of sacred buildings and gardens designed by legendary monk Muso Soseki.

Five Great Buddha Statues Colored on Silk

Explore Japan's National Treasure silk paintings of the Five Great Wisdom Kings (1088-1090) from Raishiji Temple. Learn about these rare Heian period Buddhist masterpieces, their spiritual significance, viewing locations at Nara National Museum, and deep cultural heritage.

Osaki Hachiman Shrine

Discover Osaki Hachimangu, Japan's oldest gongen-zukuri shrine and National Treasure. Built by Date Masamune in 1607, this black lacquer masterpiece features stunning gold decorations, hosts the spectacular Dontosai Festival, and offers authentic cultural experiences just 20 minutes from Sendai Station.

Zuiganji Temple Main Hall (former Abbot's Chamber)

Discover Zuiganji Temple's National Treasure Main Hall in Matsushima, Miyagi. Built by Date Masamune in 1609, explore its golden fusuma paintings, Godaido Hall, and the finest Momoyama-era architecture in Japan's Tohoku region.

Materials Related to the Keicho Embassy to Europe

Discover the 47 National Treasure artifacts from the 1613 Keicho Embassy, including Hasekura Tsunenaga's Roman citizenship certificate and Japan's oldest oil portrait. Visit Sendai City Museum to see these UNESCO Memory of the World documents.

Iwashimizu Hachiman Shrine Headquarters

Experience the 1,160-year-old Iwashimizu Hachimangu Shrine, a National Treasure featuring rare Hachiman-zukuri architecture, imperial history, and surprising connections to Edison's light bulb. Just 30 minutes from Kyoto without the crowds.

Kitano Tenmangu Shrine

Discover Kitano Tenmangu, Kyoto's National Treasure shrine where political exile Sugawara no Michizane became the deity of learning. Experience 2,000 plum blossoms, monthly markets with 1,000 vendors, and authentic Japanese culture without crowds.

Komyo-Ji Temple Niomon Gate

Experience the only National Treasure in northern Kyoto - Komyoji's 800-year-old Niomon Gate with rare chestnut-wood shingles, fierce guardian statues, and breathtaking mountain views. A authentic pilgrimage site founded by Prince Shotoku in 599 AD, far from tourist crowds.

Daitokuji Temple

Discover Daitoku-ji Temple, Kyoto's 700-year-old Zen complex housing National Treasures and revolutionary gardens. Birthplace of Japanese tea ceremony and wabi-sabi aesthetics, this temple village offers authentic cultural immersion beyond typical tourism.

Tofukuji Temple Sanmon Gate

Discover the Tofukuji Sanmon Gate, a National Treasure of Japan and the oldest surviving Zen temple gate. Learn about its Daibutsu-style architecture, Muromachi-era ceiling paintings, and sacred Buddha statues in Kyoto's Higashiyama district.

Nanzenji Temple Hojo

Discover Nanzenji Hojo, Japan's National Treasure featuring imperial palace architecture, masterful Kano school paintings, and the famous Leaping Tiger Garden designed by Kobori Enshu. Experience authentic yudofu cuisine and serene Zen gardens in Kyoto's Higashiyama district.

Ninna-Ji Temple Golden Hall

Discover the Kondo (Golden Hall) at Ninna-ji Temple in Kyoto — a National Treasure and UNESCO World Heritage Site. Originally the Imperial Palace's Shishinden, it is the oldest surviving throne hall in Japan, housing stunning Buddhist art and centuries of imperial history.