Japan

Todai-ji: Highlights, visiting hours, admission fees and access

This guide covers the highlights of the World Heritage site Todai-ji, including the Great Buddha of Nara, the South Gate, Nigatsudo, and Hokke-do (Sangatsudo), as well as visiting hours, admission fees, and access, based on official information and on-site research as of September 2026.

2026.10.31

Nara

Mount Wakakusa: Highlights, Fees, Hiking Routes, and Access

This guide covers highlights such as the summit of Mount Wakakusa and the Uguisuzuka Burial Mound, admission fees, hiking routes from the South and North Gates, the free route, summit parking, and access, based on official information and local research as of September 2026.

2026.10.31 2026.11.03

Nara

Zao: Attractions, Best Time to Visit, Time Required, and Access

This guide explains the highlights of Zao Okama, Zao Mountain Shrine on Mount Kumano, the snow monsters on the Yamagata side, and Zao Onsen, along with seasonal precautions and access to Okama and the snow monster area, based on official information and on-site reporting as of 2026 9.

2026.10.31

YamagataZao

Matsue Castle: A guide to highlights, admission hours, tickets, and access

We explain the highlights of Matsue Castle, including its National Treasure keep, Taiko Yagura, Shiroyama Inari Shrine, and Kounkaku, as well as opening hours, keep admission tickets, and access, based on official information and on-site research as of September 2026.

2026.10.31 2026.11.03

Matsue

SCMAGLEV and Railway Park: A guide to highlights, opening hours, tickets, and access

This guide covers the highlights of SCMAGLEV and Railway Park, including C62 No. 17, the Shinkansen and superconducting maglev exhibits, and the railway simulators, along with opening hours, admission and experience tickets, and access, based on official information and an on-site visit as of September 2026.

2026.10.31

NagoyaRailways

Kiyomizu-dera: Highlights, visiting hours, admission fees, and access

This guide covers the highlights of the World Heritage site Kiyomizudera, including the main hall and Kiyomizu Stage, Otowa-no-Taki Waterfall, and three-story pagoda, along with visiting hours, admission fees, and access, based on official information and on-site research as of September 2026.

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Kyoto

Tō-ji: Highlights, hours, tickets, and access

This guide covers the highlights of Tō-ji, a UNESCO World Heritage site, including its five-story pagoda, the three-dimensional mandala in the Lecture Hall, the Main Hall, and Mieidō Hall, along with visiting hours, tickets, and access, based on official information and on-site research as of September 2026.

2026.10.31 2026.11.03

Kyoto

Nijō Castle: A guide to highlights, opening hours, tickets, and access

We explain the highlights of the World Heritage Site Nijō Castle, including Ninomaru Palace, Kara-mon Gate, East Main Gate, and Honmaru Palace, as well as opening hours, tickets, and access, based on official information and on-site research as of September 2026.

2026.10.31 2026.11.03

Kyoto

Aquamarine Fukushima: highlights, opening hours, admission fees and access

This guide covers the highlights of Aquamarine Fukushima, including the Sea of Tidal Currents and coelacanth exhibits, along with opening hours, admission fees, and access, based on official information and local research as of 2026 9.

2026.10.30

Iwaki

Cape Soya: Highlights, parking, time required, and access

This guide explains the highlights of Cape Sōya, including the monument marking Japan’s northernmost point, the standing statue of Mamiya Rinzō, and Cape Sōya Park, along with the time required, parking, and access, based on official information and on-site research as of 2026 9.

2026.10.30 2026.11.03

Wakkanai