Okinawa Churaumi Aquarium

Japan's southernmost prefecture, with a distinct culture rooted in the history of the Ryukyu Kingdom. With its emerald seas, the World Heritage Shuri Castle ruins, unique cuisine and music, Okinawa draws visitors from home and abroad as a resort island offering charms different from mainland Japan.

The royal castle of the Ryukyu Kingdom in Naha, Okinawa. Though the main hall was lost in a 2019 fire, reconstruction toward 2026 completion progresses. Its unique castle architecture fusing Chinese and Japanese styles is part of the UNESCO World Heritage 'Gusuku Sites and Related Properties of the Kingdom of Ryukyu.' The reconstruction process itself has become a new tourism resource.

The castle of the Ryukyu Kingdom in the Shuri district of Naha, Okinawa Prefecture. Constructed in the 15th century and serving as the kingdom's center for 450 years. Featured by its red-lacquered walls and distinctive Ryukyu architectural style. Registered as a UNESCO World Heritage site in 2000. Rebuilt after World War II, attracting approximately 2.5 million visitors annually, representing Okinawa's premier tourist site.

Japan's tallest free-standing mountain, revered since ancient times as a subject of faith and art. Registered as a UNESCO World Cultural Heritage Site in 2013, it symbolizes Japan and attracts roughly 300,000 climbers annually.

World-famous for its 'Senbon Torii' — roughly 10,000 vermillion torii gates forming a tunnel up the mountain. As the head shrine of Inari worship with over 1,300 years of history, it is one of Japan's most popular destinations for international visitors.

A collection of temples and shrines including Kinkaku-ji, Kiyomizu-dera, and Ryoan-ji, encompassing the UNESCO World Heritage 'Historic Monuments of Ancient Kyoto.' They embody the aesthetic and historical essence of Japan's thousand-year imperial capital.

Tokyo Tower (completed 1958, 333m) and Tokyo Skytree (completed 2012, 634m) are iconic landmarks symbolizing their respective eras of Tokyo. Beyond their observation decks, they serve as comprehensive tourism hubs with surrounding commercial facilities.