Kamakura Historic Site

A National Treasure Amida Buddha seated statue at Kotokuin Temple in Kamakura, Kanagawa. The bronze Great Buddha stands approximately 13.35m tall and weighs about 121 tons, with casting beginning in 1252. Originally housed in a hall lost to tsunami, it now sits in the open air. As Kamakura's symbol accessible as a day trip from Tokyo, it is highly popular with international visitors.

Tourism focused on experiencing samurai warrior culture. Programs offered nationwide include sword practice, wearing traditional clothing and armor, and studying bushido philosophy. Particularly popular in historic cities like Kyoto and Kamakura, attracting hundreds of thousands of participants annually. As an important form of historical-cultural tourism, it receives high ratings from international visitors.

A Shonan-area tourist destination with 800 years of history as the ancient capital of the Kamakura Shogunate. Beyond historic sites such as the Great Buddha, Tsurugaoka Hachimangu, and the bamboo groves of Hokokuji, the scenery of sea and mountains along the Enoden railway adds to its charm.

Nara's old quarter developed around the former precincts of Gangoji Temple. Atmospheric streets lined with Edo-to-Meiji-era machiya townhouses now blend with cafes and boutiques, creating an area where visitors can stroll while sensing the rhythms of ancient capital life.

Edo period samurai culture preserved in Takayama, Gifu Prefecture. Historic streetscapes remain intact with samurai residences and merchant houses from the shogunal administrative period. The Takayama Matsuri festivals are designated Important Intangible Cultural Properties. Morning market traditions are equally celebrated. Visiting historic residences allows experience of Edo lifestyle, attracting approximately 2 million visitors annually as representing quintessential Japanese traditional townscapes.

The center of ancient Japanese capital culture in Nara City. Nara Park concentrates temples representing the Nara period, including Todai-ji with its famous Great Buddha. Interaction with Nara's sacred deer is also a tourist draw. Registered as UNESCO World Heritage for its historic cultural assets. Welcoming over 12 million visitors annually, it ranks alongside Kyoto as a premier destination.

Nara City served as Japan's capital from 710 to 794 during the Nara period, functioning as the political and economic center. Concentrates historic cultural heritage including Todai-ji Temple and symbiosis with sacred deer in Nara Park. Nara's temples and shrines are designated two UNESCO World Heritage Sites. Attracting approximately 20 million visitors annually, it represents Japan's ancient capitals.

The ancient capital of Japan in Kyoto City, Kyoto Prefecture. It served as the political and economic center for 1,200 years. Numerous historic structures including temples, shrines, and gardens remain, many registered as UNESCO World Heritage Sites. Attracting over 35 million visitors annually, it represents Japan's premier tourist destination and is globally recognized as Japan's cultural heritage center.