Reviewed on May 9, 2025
Soak in the natural thermal water and admire the architecture and period décor of the bathhouse that inspired the wonderful drawings of the animated film Spirited Away.
Overlooking Dogo Onsen, this peaceful Shinto temple comes alive during a New Year festival and observances during which devotees pray for water.
Linked to the development of the Japanese haiku, this ancient temple is perched on a forested hill and provides stunning vistas.
Climb a stone staircase to this striking hilltop temple to browse displays of samurai swords, watch traditional wedding ceremonies and see elegant prayer halls.
The Meiji and Taisho periods come to life through the translucent antiques in this museum. See how glass cutting can inspire the most unlikely themes.
As one of the four haiku masters of Japan, poet Masaoka Shiki was a bright, yet fleeting, light in Japanese literature.
