From amazing historical sites to hidden gems, we feature special places to visit at the beginning of the year or at a milestone in your life. Some of the places introduced here are “unexplored” and far from the urban areas, but that makes it intriguing to travel to.
The sights and sounds you encounter on your travels will heal your heart, refresh and rejuvenate your senses.
Please stay at Okura Nikko Hotels throughout Japan, as your base for a wonderful travel experience.
～ Area Introduction ～
－ Hokkaido / Tohoku －
In the Hokkaido/Tohoku area, there are many must-see spots, including Mt. Moiwa, which offers a dynamic view of the land of Hokkaido, and Akiu Great Falls, one of the most famous waterfalls in Sendai.
－ Kanto －
Here are some of the representative temples and shrines in the Kanto area, including Meiji Shrine, one of the most popular spots in Tokyo. Mt. Tsukuba provides breathtaking views and hiking trails amidst lush greenery as well.
－ Chubu / Hokuriku －
In the Chubu/Hokuriku areas, we will take you to unexplored mountainous areas deep in the greenery of Shinshu, and Atsuta Shrine, the busiest shrine at the beginning of the year in Nagoya, and more.
－ Kansai －
From Kansai, where history, traditional culture, and nature coexist in harmony, we will introduce recommended spots in Kyoto and Nara, which remind us of the ancient capital, and Namba Yasaka Shrine in Osaka, which has a strong impact.
－ Kyushu / Okinawa －
In the Kyushu/Okinawa area, we recommend visiting spots with spectacular scenery, abundant nature, and history and tradition, such as “Kagami-no-umi” (Fukutsu Sea Mirror) in Fukuoka and the Ei No Tsurugi Shrine in Kumamoto.