Asakusa District

Tokyo's oldest temple, located in Taito ward, founded in 645. A Pure Land Buddhist temple dedicated to the Bodhisattva Kannon. The iconic Thunder Gate with its massive red lantern is one of Japan's most recognizable structures. Its adjacent shopping arcade preserves Edo-era atmosphere. Attracts over 30 million visitors annually, making it one of the world's most-visited temples.

A central wholesale market in Chuo Ward, Tokyo. Operating for approximately 80 years from 1935, it symbolized Japan's food culture. Famous for its tuna auctions and fresh fish trading, embodying 'delicious Japan.' Relocated to Toyosu Market in 2018. Remains a cultural heritage site attracting numerous visitors for tours and cultural interest.

The warehouse-style townscape of Kawagoe, Saitama Prefecture, is particularly renowned. Over 200 buildings from the Edo to Meiji periods remain. Called 'Little Edo,' Edo atmosphere lives on. Numerous historic structures like the Time Bell are preserved. Attracting approximately 2.5 million visitors annually, representing the Kanto region's major attraction.

An electronics district in Chiyoda, Tokyo. Developed from the 1950s, now a major hub for anime, games, and electronics. Features culture spots like maid cafes. Approximately 700,000 daily visitors, globally recognized as a symbol of Japan's cutting-edge culture and electronics industry.

Japan's political and economic center. Historic sites like Meiji Shrine and Senso-ji Temple blend with modern landmarks like Tokyo Skytree and Shibuya Crossing. It attracts businesspeople and tourists worldwide. Welcoming over 50 million visitors annually, it represents Japan as an international metropolis.

A cultural city in Hokuriku that flourished as the castle town of the Kaga domain, where tradition and modernity coexist at Kenroku-en Garden, the 21st Century Museum of Contemporary Art, and Higashi Chaya District. The 2015 Hokuriku Shinkansen dramatically improved access from Tokyo, triggering a tourism surge.

One of Japan's premier mountain scenic spots at approximately 1,500m elevation in the Northern Alps. Views from Taisho Pond and Kappa Bridge reflecting the Hotaka Range are sometimes called 'Japan's Switzerland.' Private car restrictions preserve the natural environment, making it a popular base for mountaineering and trekking.