Landmarks

From bustling intersection in megacity,to the sacred temple or shrine as a UNESCO site,From the mysterious bamboo grove,to religious volcanic mountain,From an old village, to floating shrine,and so on,the country has blended together history, tradition, religion and modernity with more than 3000 important landmarks throughout Japan.

Akashi Kaikyo Bridge

The Akashi Kaikyō Bridge (明石海峡大橋 Akashi Kaikyō Ō-hashi) is a suspension bridge, which links the city of Kobe on the Japanese mainland of Honshu to Iwaya on Awaji Island.

Sapporo Clock Tower

The Clock Tower is a symbol of Sapporo. The building was constructed during the early period of Sapporo's development in 1878 as a drill hall of the Sapporo Agricultural College. In 1881 a clock purchased from Boston was installed.

Otaru Canal

Otaru Canal, 1140m in length and 40m in width, was completed in 1923 after nine years of construction work.

Fort Goryokaku

Fort Goryokaku is a massive, star shaped, Western style citadel, which was built in the last years of the Edo Period for the defense of Hakodate against the imperialist threat posed by the Western powers.

Atomic Bomb Dome

The A-Bomb Dome, also known as the Hiroshima Peace Memorial, is what remains of the former Prefectural Industrial Promotion Hall.

Itsukushima Shrine

The centuries-old Itsukushima Shrine on Miyajima is the source of both the island's fame and its name.

Nagasaki Peace Park

Nagasaki Peace Park is a park located in Nagasaki, commemorating the atomic bombing of the city on August 9, 1945 during World War II.

Oasis 21

Sakae's new landmark is the futuristic looking Oasis 21 complex, which was opened to the public in 2002. Oasis 21 accommodates Nagoya's highway bus terminal and several shops and restaurants.

Yellow Pumpkin Sculputure

Yellow Pumpkin is located 40 minutes away from the port, along the beach near Tutsuji-so. The pumpkins are huge works with a stem and black dots painted all over. They are symbols of Naoshima that appear beautifully in front of the deep blue sea and the sky.

Fukuoka Tower

Fukuoka Tower stands 234 meters tall and is far and away the city's highest building and Japan's tallest seaside tower.