Meiji

Explore the Obaraya Harada Shoten Shinzashiki, a National Registered Tangible Cultural Property in Fujikawa, Yamanashi. This Meiji-era merchant storehouse preserves the legacy of Fujikawa River trade that connected mountains to the sea for over 300 years.

Explore the National Treasure "Summer Mountain Landscape," a 12th-century Song Dynasty masterpiece housed at Tokyo National Museum. Learn about its journey from Imperial China to Mt. Minobu's Kuon-ji Temple, and discover the spiritual beauty of this UNESCO-worthy destination in Yamanashi, Japan.

Discover Kannon-shoji Jizo-do, a registered cultural property from 1881, nestled within the ancient pilgrimage temple founded by Prince Shotoku on Mt. Kinugasa in Shiga Prefecture. Experience authentic Japanese Buddhist architecture and the legendary mermaid tale.

Discover the Nikaido Family Residence, a rare thatched-roof samurai home from 1810 in Kimotsuki, Kagoshima. Explore this Important Cultural Property's unique dual-building design and 800-year family legacy.

Discover the Former Shimazu Family Serigano Gold Mine Mining Office, a registered tangible cultural property near Kagoshima's Sengan-en Garden. This unique 1904 building blends Western architecture with Japanese roofing, now housing a Starbucks with stunning Sakurajima views. Learn about its gold mining history and the Shimazu clan's legacy.

Discover the Ota Power Station in Kagoshima—a rare Meiji-era stone hydroelectric facility built by the Shimazu clan in 1908. This Registered Tangible Cultural Property features unique European-style architecture with an octagonal tower and family crest. Still operational today.

Discover Araso Misegura, a registered tangible cultural property in Tainai City, Niigata. This Meiji-era merchant storehouse features traditional namako-kabe walls and represents 200 years of commercial history.

Discover the Yoshida Family Residence in Kashiwazaki, Niigata – a National Registered Tangible Cultural Property preserving authentic Meiji-era coastal architecture. Explore its distinctive tsuma-iri design, sasarago siding, and traditional chanoma with vaulted ceiling along the scenic Sea of Japan.

Discover the Yoshida Family Residence Main House in Niigata, a registered cultural property where historian Yoshida Togo lived. Experience authentic Meiji-era Azumadachi architecture and the birthplace of Japanese historical geography.

Discover Sojiji Temple in Yokohama, home to 18 magnificent Registered Tangible Cultural Properties from the Taisho and early Showa periods. Explore authentic Zen architecture, the 152-meter Hyakken Corridor, and traditional training halls at one of Japan's two head temples of Soto Zen Buddhism, just 7 minutes from Tsurumi Station.

Explore the Hara Family Residence, a National Registered Tangible Cultural Property in Hiratsuka City. This exceptional compound of four historic buildings—main house, tea room, storehouse, and Edo-period gatehouse—preserves the traditional lifestyle of prosperous Meiji-era farming families in Kanagawa Prefecture.

Discover the Former Gakushuin Elementary School Main Hall, an Important Cultural Property from 1899. This elegant Western-Japanese fusion building served Japan's nobility and is now preserved at Boso no Mura near Narita.

Discover the Former Konishi Family Residence (Kyu-Konishi-ke Jutaku), an Important Cultural Property in Osaka's Doshomachi district. This 1903 merchant house features traditional machiya architecture, kura storehouses, and offers a rare glimpse into Meiji-era pharmaceutical merchant life. Free guided tours available by reservation.

Discover the Kasuga Shrine Moushiden in Bungo-Takada, Oita Prefecture—a nationally registered tangible cultural property showcasing unique shrine architecture of the Kunisaki Peninsula. Experience the sacred connection between the main hall and worship hall in this 1,200-year-old sacred site.

Explore the Yoshikawa Family Residence Storehouse (Yoshikawa-ke Jutaku Dozo), a Registered Tangible Cultural Property from 1878 in Taketa City, Oita Prefecture. This beautifully preserved earthen storehouse reveals the authentic atmosphere of a historic sake brewery in Japan's castle town.

Discover Yakushizawa Stone-lined Waterway in Ogawa Village, Nagano - a Registered Tangible Cultural Property showcasing 19th-century stone masonry erosion control near the Fossa Magna. Perfect for hiking enthusiasts seeking authentic Japanese heritage.

Discover the mystical beauty of Yohen Tenmoku tea bowl (Inaba Tenmoku) at Seikado Bunko Art Museum in Marunouchi, Tokyo. Experience this 12th century National Treasure with its celestial blue iridescence and explore the sophisticated culture of Japanese tea ceremony.

Discover Yuden Miso Higashigura, a registered tangible cultural property in Tochigi City. Experience authentic Meiji-era warehouse architecture, traditional miso cuisine, and craft beer in Japan's charming 'Little Edo' district.

Explore the Uchida Triple Bridge (Uchida Sanren Kyōryō), a beautifully preserved 1895 brick arch railway bridge in Fukuoka Prefecture. This Registered Tangible Cultural Property showcases unique dual construction styles and tells the story of Japan's industrial revolution.

Discover Kusumori Kawakita Residence, a Nationally Registered Tangible Cultural Property in Ukiha, Fukuoka. This historic estate features 8 traditional buildings dating from the Edo to Taisho periods, preserving 800 years of Japanese heritage including the rare Kabeyui bamboo fence tradition.