10 articles to prepare your trip
La Cathédrale D'Urakami
In Nagasaki, Urakami Cathedral tells the story of 250 years of Hidden Christians, the 1945 atomic bombing, and the reconstruction of a Japanese Catholic community.
School of the Choshu clan founded in 1718, Meirinkan of Hagi preserves four wooden schoolhouses and a museum dedicated to the Meiji industrial revolution.
Tsumago
Deep within the Kiso Valley, Tsumago has captured the essence of the Edo period. Dark wooden streets, traditional inns, the Nakasendo trail: a step back in time.
Takamatsu
Capital of Kagawa facing the Seto Inland Sea, Takamatsu blends the Ritsurin Garden, Tamamo Castle, Sanuki udon and art islands such as Naoshima.
Morioka
Morioka, the understated capital of Tohoku where three rivers converge: distinctive history, unique gastronomy, summer festivals and your gateway to Mount Iwate.
Kurashiki
The Bikan district, willow-lined canal, Ohara Museum, and denim district: Kurashiki preserves the soul of an Edo-period trading town, just 15 minutes from Okayama.
Izushi
A former castle town nicknamed the "Little Kyoto of Tajima," Izushi blends samurai heritage, legendary sobas, and Zen meditation—just a short distance from Kinosaki Onsen.
Hiraizumi
Once Kyoto's rival in the 12th century, Hiraizumi preserves a Buddhist heritage listed as UNESCO World Heritage. Temples, Pure Land gardens and golden treasures await discovery.
Hagi
Hagi, an intact Edo-period castle town, preserves its samurai-lined streets, hagi-yaki pottery workshops, and UNESCO Meiji heritage along Yamaguchi's northern coast.
Aomori
Head to the north of Honshu: Aomori reveals its giant Nebuta floats, its bold art museum and its marine flavors, at the gateway to Hokkaido.
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