[2023] 15 spots recommended for domestic travel for two days and one night! Check out popular tourist attractions

Here are 15 recommended spots for a two-day, one-night trip in Japan, offering a range of attractive tourist destinations. In this article, we will also introduce local tourist attractions, including shopping spots for couples, theme parks recommended for family trips, streets ideal for eating while walking, and nature-rich spots. If you are planning a domestic trip, we encourage you to explore these recommendations.

1. [Okinawa Prefecture] Naha, a recommended domestic travel spot where you can enjoy local cuisine and nature

The first place I would like to introduce is Okinawa, a resort area with beautiful emerald-green seas. It is an area full of attractions, such as Okinawa’s unique Ryukyu culture and sightseeing spots that you can’t go all the way around. Here are some recommended sightseeing spots in Okinawa, a tourist destination that even those who have visited once will want to visit again and again!

Kokusai-dori, a sightseeing spot perfect for buying souvenirs

The main street of Naha City, Okinawa, “Naha Kokusaidori Shopping Street” is a sightseeing spot that you want to stop by when you visit Naha. 

There are restaurants where you can eat Okinawa ‘s local gourmet Okinawa soba and taco rice, and souvenir shops selling famous souvenirs such as sata andagi and chinsuko. It is a standard sightseeing spot recommended for those who want to enjoy shopping and gourmet food in Naha!

“Shurijo Castle” where you can experience Ryukyu culture

Next on the list is Shurijo Castle, which has an impressive bright red appearance. Shurijo Castle is a historical tourist spot in Okinawa where Chinese and Japanese cultures are mixed. There are plenty of highlights, such as the Shurei Gate, which was printed on the 2,000 yen note, and the elegant Seiden. Please experience the culture of Okinawa on your domestic trip.

location	1-2 Shuri Kinjocho, Naha City, Okinawa Prefecture
business hours	Free area: 8:30-18:00 Free area: Kankaimon, Kobikimon, Kukeimon, Keiseimon Paid area: 9:00-17:30 (ticket sales deadline 17:00) Paid area: Hoshinmon Gate, Seikoden Hall, Azana of the East
Regular holiday	First Wednesday in July and the following day
Admission fees	Adults 400 yen (tax included) High school students 300 yen (tax included) Elementary and junior high school students 160 yen (tax included) Under 6 years old free
Access information	About 15 minutes on foot from Yui Rail Shuri Station

2. [Hokkaido] Sapporo, a recommended spot for domestic travel where you can fully enjoy the local specialties

The next recommended spot for domestic travel is the northern country, Hokkaido. Asahiyama Zoo in Asahikawa City, melons in Yubari, milk in Tokachi, etc. Hokkaido is full of charm! From here, we will introduce sightseeing spots in Sapporo.

“Sapporo Hitsujigaoka Observation Hill”

First of all, we will introduce “Sapporo Hitsujigaoka Observation Hill” where you can enjoy a magnificent panoramic view of nature. At Sapporo Hitsujigaoka Observation Hill, there is a statue of Dr. Clark, who is familiar with “Boys, be Ambitious”, and it is a popular tourist attraction as a photo spot. Sheep are grazing in the park, and lavender fields bloom in early summer.

location	1 Hitsujigaoka, Toyohira Ward, Sapporo City, Hokkaido
business hours	9:00-17:00 *Business hours may change depending on the season
Regular holiday	7 days a week
Admission fees	Adults 530 yen (tax included) Elementary and junior high school students 300 yen (tax included)
Access information	About 10 minutes after taking the bus bound for Hitsujigaoka Observation Hill from Fukuzumi Station on the Toho Subway Line

“Mt. Moiwa” certified as one of Japan’s new top three night views

Next on the list is Mt. Moiwa, where you can enjoy a spectacular view of Hokkaido. Mt. Moiwa, which is registered as one of Japan’s New Three Great Night Views (*), offers a panoramic night view of Hokkaido from an altitude of 531m (*).The glittering city lights are as beautiful as jewels. You will be mesmerized by its beauty.

location	5-3-7 Fushimi, Chuo-ku, Sapporo
business hours	Moiwa Ropeway Summer (April-November) 10:30-22:00 (Last ascent 21:30) Winter (December-March) 11:00-22:00 (Last ascent 21:30)
Regular holiday	none
Ropeway fare	General ticket: 1,700 yen for adults (tax included) 850 yen for children (tax included) Chufuku station round-trip ticket: 1,100 yen for adults (tax included) 550 yen for children (tax included)
Access information	About 30 minutes by car from Sapporo Station

* Refer to “Sapporo Moiwa Ropeway Official Website”

3. [Kyoto Prefecture] Kyoto City, a recommended domestic travel spot where you can explore the town full of Japanese atmosphere

The next recommended spot for domestic travel is Kyoto. Kyoto, which has a long history as an ancient capital, attracts many tourists not only from Japan but also from overseas. There are various ways to go sightseeing, such as visiting temples, strolling through charming streets, and visiting fashionable cafes. In this article, we will introduce sightseeing spots in “Kyoto City” that you should visit on your standard trip to Kyoto.

Kiyomizu-dera, a sightseeing spot where you can feel the taste of Kyoto

The first place I would like to introduce is “Kiyomizu-Dera Temple,” which is about a 25-minute walk from Kiyomizu-Gojo Station on the Keihin Electric Railway. From the stage of Kiyomizu, you can see the city of Kyoto. Please enjoy the attractive appearance of each season, such as autumn leaves in autumn, cherry blossoms in spring, and fresh green in summer. The area around Kiyomizu-dera Temple is lined with souvenir shops that sell Yatsuhashi, a Kyoto specialty.

location	1-294 Shimizu, Higashiyama Ward, Kyoto City, Kyoto Prefecture
business hours	Regular hours: 6:00-18:00 [*6:00-21:30 (Reception closes at 21:00 only on the following dates) March 27-April 4, August 14-16, November 18 Sunday to November 30th]
Regular holiday	7 days a week
Admission fee	Adults 300 yen (tax included) Elementary and junior high school students 200 yen (tax included)
Access information	Train: About 25 minutes on foot from Keihin Electric Railway Kiyomizu- Gojo Station Bus: Kyoto Municipal Transportation Bureau (City Bus) No. 207 bound for Tofukuji/Kujo Shako, get off at Kiyomizu-michi, about 10 minutes on foot Keihan Bus No. 83, 85, 87, 88 About 10 minutes on foot from Ki

Gorgeous! Gorgeous and beautiful “Kinkakuji”

Next on the list is Kinkakuji, a temple that shines divinely. Kinkakuji, which is registered as a World Heritage site (*), is a representative tourist spot in Kyoto. The beauty of the shining main hall will captivate your heart in an instant.

location	1 Kinkakujicho, Kita Ward, Kyoto City, Kyoto Prefecture
Visiting hours	9:00-17:00
Regular holiday	7 days a week
Worship fee	Adults 400 yen (tax included) Elementary and junior high school students 300 yen (tax included)
Access information	About 5 minutes on foot from city bus “Kinkakuji-michi”

* Refer to “Kinkakuji official website”

4. [Osaka Prefecture] Recommended domestic travel spots where you can enjoy theme parks and eating while walking [Osaka City]

The next recommended spot for domestic travel is Osaka. When you visit Osaka, you want to spend an active time eating okonomiyaki, takoyaki, and other gourmet foods, and visiting sightseeing spots that can be enjoyed by adults and children alike! This time, we will introduce recommended sightseeing spots in Osaka Prefecture. It’s a spot that children can enjoy, so please use it as a reference for your family trip.

Universal Studios Japan is a theme park that both children and adults can enjoy.

※The photograph is an image. First, let me introduce you to Universal Studios Japan. In March 2021, Super Nintendo World (*) Momo will be completed, and Universal Studios Japan, which is attracting more attention, is a sightseeing spot that can be enjoyed actively by children and adults alike. There are many hotels near the park that are easy to use for family trips and large groups, so you won’t have any trouble finding accommodations. Park ticket prices vary depending on the time of year, so be sure to check the ticket price when you visit!

location	2-1-33 Sakurajima, Konohana Ward, Osaka City, Osaka Prefecture
business hours	Weekdays 10:00-18:00
Regular holiday	Saturdays and Sundays
Admission fees	*Prices for 1-day tickets are subject to change. Adult ¥7,800-¥9,200 (tax included) Child ¥5,400-¥6,300 (tax included) Senior ¥7,100-¥8,300 (tax included)
Access information	About 3 minutes on foot from Universal City Station

* Refer to “Universal Studios Japan Official Website”

“Kaiyukan” where you can meet giant whale sharks swimming leisurely

※The photograph is an image. Next on our list is Kaiyukan, which is about a 5-minute walk from Exit 1 of Osakako Station. At this aquarium, you can meet sea creatures swimming leisurely in a large tank. There are plenty of places to see, such as the powerful whale sharks and otter feeding up close!If you visit Osaka with your family, this is a must-visit tourist spot.

location	1-1-10 Kaigandori, Minato Ward, Osaka City, Osaka Prefecture
business hours	Weekdays: 10:30-17:00 (Last entry 16:00)
Regular holiday	Saturdays and Sundays
Admission fees	Adult 2,400 yen (tax included) Child 1,200 yen (tax included) Infant 600 yen (tax included)
Access information	About 5 minutes on foot from Osaka Metro Chuo Line “Osaka Port Station” Exit 1

5. [Fukuoka Prefecture] An array of delicious foods! Itoshima, a recommended domestic travel spot rich in nature

The next recommended spot for domestic travel is Fukuoka. Fukuoka has many attractive gourmet foods such as motsunabe, chicken skin, and Hakata ramen. This time we will introduce “Itoshima” located in the westernmost part of Fukuoka. Itoshima is known as the “Instagrammable Mecca” because of its abundance of photo spots with beautiful scenery.

Instagrammable spot “# Jihangun”

“#Jihangun”, located along the coast of the northernmost part of the Itoshima Peninsula, is a collection of Instagrammable photo spots. You can take pictures that look great no matter where you shoot, such as objects like giant swings and vending machines, heart objects, and door objects. It is a recommended sightseeing spot for girls’ trips and trips with friends!

location	644-1 Nishiura, Nishi Ward, Fukuoka City, Fukuoka Prefecture
business hours	24hours
Regular holiday	none
Access information	Car: About 20 minutes from Fukuoka Maehara Road Imajuku IC Bus: About 3 minutes on foot from Showa Bus Nishinoura

6. [Hiroshima Prefecture] Miyajima, a recommended spot for domestic travel to visit Japan’s three most scenic spots in two days and one night

The next recommended spot for domestic travel is Hiroshima. Miyajima is a popular tourist spot where you can eat Itsukushima Shrine and the famous conger eel rice. The small island is full of nature, and while there are sightseeing spots such as shopping streets with a lively atmosphere, it is also an area where you can feel the quietness of nature.

“Itsukushima Shrine” changes appearance at high tide and low tide

First, I would like to introduce “Itsukushima Shrine”, which is counted as one of the three most scenic spots in Japan (*). At low tide, you can walk to the torii gate of Oshimai, which can be called a symbol. The large torii gate that you get close to is impressive. Feel the life-size Otorii up close! Another recommended way to enjoy eating is at “Miyajima Omotesando Shopping Street,” which is about a 2-minute walk from “Itsukushima Shrine.” After visiting the shrine, let’s enjoy Hiroshima’s famous momiji manju and oysters while walking around!

location	1-1 Miyajimacho, Hatsukaichi City, Hiroshima Prefecture
business hours	January 1st 0:00-18:30 January 2nd-January 3rd 6:30-18:30 January 4th-end of February 6:30-17:30 March 1st-October 14th 6:30-18:00 October 15-November 30 6:30-17:30 December 1-31 6:30-17:00
Regular holiday	7 days a week
admission fee	Adults 300 yen (tax included) High school students 200 yen (tax included) Elementary and junior high school students 100 yen (tax included)
Access information	About 10 minutes by ferry from JR Miyajimaguchi or Hiroden Miyajimaguchi About 10 minutes on foot after disembarking

* Refer to “Itsukushima Shrine official website”

7. [Nagasaki Prefecture] Night views and Instagrammable spots too! Recommended Domestic Travel Spot Perfect for Strolling “Nagasaki City”

The next recommended spot for domestic travel is Nagasaki. Nagasaki, the only city that traded with foreign countries during the period of national isolation, still has a streetscape that looks like a foreign country.Typical sightseeing spots include “Huis Ten Bosch”, “Dutch Slope” and “Glover Garden”. From here, I will introduce sightseeing spots in Nagasaki City.

Mt. Inasa, a popular spot for viewing the night view

The first place I would like to introduce is Mt. Inasa, where you can see the 10-million-dollar night view (*), which has been selected as one of the world’s top 3 night views. Nagasaki Port is surrounded by the mountains of Nagasaki , and the city is enveloped in warm orange light. At the observatory where you can see the night view of Mt. Inasa, there are must-see spots for couples, such as the “Heart Tree” and “Crane Monument,” so you may be able to get close to each other. It is a sightseeing spot in Nagasaki city that is also recommended for couple trips!

location	Inasa Town, Nagasaki City, Nagasaki Prefecture
business hours	Observation Tower: 8:00-22:00 Nagasaki Ropeway: 9:00-22:00
Regular holiday	Nagasaki Ropeway: April 28th – July 29th
Ropeway fare	Round-trip: Adults 1,250 yen (tax included) Junior and senior high school students 940 yen (tax included) Elementary school students and toddlers 620 yen (tax included)
Access information	Take the Nagasaki Bus No. 3 or 4 (bound for Shimoohashi, Koebaru, Aikawa) for about 7 minutes from the Nagasaki Ekimae bus stop . Get off at the Ropeway-mae bus stop and walk for about 2 minutes.

* Refer to “Nagasaki City Official Tourism Site”

Find the photo spot Heart Rock! “Glasses Bridge”

Next on the list is Megane Bridge, which spans the Nakashima River that runs through Nagasaki City. If you just cross the bridge, it looks like a normal bridge at first glance, but when you look a little further away, the shadow of the bridge reflected on the water surface and the two arches of the bridge combine to make it look like a pair of glasses. There is a hidden heart stone on the river bank, so please look for it! You should be happy when you find it.

location	Between Sakaemachi, Nagasaki City, Nagasaki Prefecture and Suwamachi, Furukawamachi
Access information	About 5 minutes on foot from Civic Center

8. [Tokyo] A recommended spot for domestic travel where you can touch history and enjoy gourmet food [Taito Ward]

The next recommended spot for domestic travel is Tokyo. There are plenty of places to see, such as Harajuku where young people gather and areas full of downtown atmosphere. 

Tokyo is said to be a treasure trove of sightseeing spots that can be enjoyed by adults and children alike. This time, we will introduce Taito Ward, which is home to Asakusa and Ueno, which are bustling with tourist spots.

Ueno Zoo, known for pandas

When most people think of zoos in Tokyo, they think of Ueno Zoo. Giant pandas are very popular at this zoo! The figure of a panda relaxing while eating bamboo grass is very cute. In addition to pandas, you can meet about 350 kinds of animals such as elephants and giraffes. There are sightseeing spots such as Ameyoko and an art museum nearby, so it is also recommended to take a walk!

location	9-83 Ueno Park, Taito-ku, Tokyo
business hours	9:30-17:00
Regular holiday	Mondays, New Year holidays
Admission fee	Adults 600 yen (tax included) Seniors 65 and older 300 yen (tax included) Junior high school students 200 yen (tax included) Junior high school students living or attending school in Tokyo, and elementary school students up to 6th grade are free
Access information	About 5 minutes on foot from Ueno Station Park Exit

The royal road of domestic travel! Asakusa is perfect for eating while walking

The next recommended sightseeing spot in Taito Ward is Asakusa, which attracts many tourists from abroad. There are many ways to enjoy it, such as visiting Sensoji Temple and eating while walking along Nakamise Street. As for sweets to eat while walking, we recommend millet dumplings from Azuma, ningyoyaki from Bairindo, and fried manju from Asakusa Kokonoe. In addition, you can’t miss the menchi cutlet from “Asakusa Menchi” and the melon bread from “Kagetsudo”, which is full of juicy gravy! We recommend visiting on an empty stomach!

10. [Nagano Prefecture] “Karuizawa Town,” a recommended domestic travel spot where you can buy fashionable miscellaneous goods and souvenirs at the shopping street

The next recommended spot for domestic travel is Nagano Prefecture. Nagano is an area that is popular as a summer resort because of its rich nature, such as Karuizawa, Kamikochi, and the Northern Alps. This time, we will introduce recommended sightseeing spots in Karuizawa.

Shiraito Falls, a sightseeing spot where you can feel the peace

Next, we will introduce “Shiraito Falls”, which has a soothing sound of running water. At Shiraito Falls, where you can feel the clear natural air, you can forget about the trivialities of everyday life and spend a relaxing time. Access by car is recommended when visiting! There is a rest area near the parking lot, so please relax in the nature.

location	Karuizawa-machi, Kitasaku-gun, Nagano-on the way to Shiraito Highland Way
business hours	8:30-16:30
Regular holiday	7 days a week
Access information	Car: Approximately 38 minutes from Karuizawa IC on the Joshinetsu Expressway Bus: Approximately 25 minutes on the bus from Karuizawa Station on the JR Hokuriku (Nagano) Shinkansen, then a 5-minute walk

If you want to enjoy shopping, go here! “Karuizawa Shopping Plaza” recommended for couples

Next, we will introduce “Karuizawa Shopping Plaza”, which is perfect for shopping. There are brands that people of all ages know, a food court where you can eat, and even a dock run, so everyone from children to adults can enjoy themselves. It’s recommended to visit Nagano, but it’s about an hour away from Tokyo by Shinkansen, so you can make a day trip!

location	Karuizawa, Karuizawa Town, Kitasaku District, Nagano Prefecture
business hours	10:00-19:00
Regular holiday	Irregular holidays (* Please check the official website for the latest information.)
Access information	About 14 minutes from Usui Karuizawa IC on the Joshinetsu Expressway

11. [Oita Prefecture] Beppu, a recommended domestic travel spot where you can visit amusement parks and hot springs

The next recommended spot for domestic travel is Oita. Yufuin Onsen, Beppu Onsen, and other famous hot spring resorts nationwide, as well as gourmet foods such as chicken tempura, Nakatsu fried chicken, and Seki mackerel. This time, we will introduce tourist spots in Beppu, which is famous for its hot springs .

Let’s ride a thrilling wooden coaster! Recommended for group travel “Kijima Kogen Park”

The first place I would like to introduce is “Kijima Kogen Park”. The representative attraction is the wooden coaster “Jupiter” made of about 60,000 trees. The sound of wood creaking and the rattling wooden auster are thrilling and powerful! There are attractions that even children can ride, and the park is spacious, so it is recommended for families with small children.

location	123 Kijima Kogen, Beppu City, Oita Prefecture
business hours	10:00-17:00
Regular holiday	Tuesdays and Wednesdays
Admission fees	Admission ticket: Adult 1,500 yen (tax included) Child 600 yen (tax included) Admission ticket + vehicle pass: Adult 4,500 yen (tax included) Child 3,600 yen (tax included)
Access information	Bus: About 3 minutes on foot from Kamenoi Bus Kijima Kogen Park Car: About 14 minutes from Yufuin IC, about 12 minutes from Beppu IC

Recommended for girls’ trips! “Beppu Jigoku Meguri” where rare hot springs are lined up

Next on the list is the “Beppu Jigoku Meguri,” a tour of the hot springs of Umi Jigoku, Onishibozu Jigoku, Kamado Jigoku, Oniyama Jigoku, Shiraike Jigoku, Chinoike Jigoku, and Tatsumaki Jigoku. There are plenty of places to see, such as the hellish red hot spring “Blood Pond Jigoku” and the “Kiyama Jigoku”, also known as the crocodile hell! The unique ways to enjoy hot springs that can only be seen here will surely become memories of your trip.

location	559-1 Kannawa, Beppu City, Oita Prefecture
business hours	8:00-17:00
Regular holiday	7 days a week
price	Common admission ticket Adults 2,000 yen (tax included) Elementary and junior high school students 1,000 yen (tax included)
Access information	Car: 5 minutes from Oita Expressway (Beppu IC) Bus: 1 minute walk from Umi Jigoku-mae or Kannawa stop

12. [Mie Prefecture] Enjoy Ise-Shima gourmet while feeling the old atmosphere! Domestic travel recommended spot “Shima”

The next recommended spot for domestic travel is Mie. Among Mie Prefecture, which has many attractive tourist attractions such as Ise, Toba, and Shima, we will introduce tourist spots in Shima .

Domestic travel spot like Italy “Shima Mediterranean Village”

The first place I would like to introduce is “Shima Mediterranean Village”. Beautiful townscapes reminiscent of the Mediterranean Sea, buildings with white walls and colorful stairs are all photogenic. You can enjoy a trip reminiscent of traveling abroad while staying in Japan! Only hotel guests can enter the village for free (*), and even if you are not staying at the hotel, you can enter the village by paying the entrance fee. It’s okay to visit just for the photo spots, but there are also restaurants and cafes, so if you want to feel like you’re traveling abroad, try using each facility!

location	2619-1 Hakoko, Hamajima-cho, Shima City, Mie Prefecture
business hours	10:00-17:00
Regular holiday	none
Entrance fee	Adult 500 yen (tax included) Child free Pet (1) 500 yen (tax included)
Access information	About 15 minutes by car from Kintetsu Ugata Station

* Refer to “Shima Mediterranean Village Official Website”

Mie Prefecture’s premier tourist attraction “Ise-Shima”

Next on the list is Ise-Shima, where Ise Jingu and Oharaimachi are popular tourist spots. “Ise Jingu” is said to be the center of shrines in Japan, and is a shrine that enshrines Amaterasu Omikami. Please feel the majestic atmosphere of Ise Jingu, which cannot be conveyed in pictures or videos! After visiting Ise Jingu, we recommend taking a stroll through Oharaimachi! Please enjoy sightseeing in “Oharai-machi” where historical buildings line up and there are many gourmet foods and souvenirs.

13. [Tochigi Prefecture] Recommended domestic travel spot “Nikko” where you can increase your luck at power spots

The next recommended spot for domestic travel is Tochigi. Tochigi Prefecture, which is famous for sightseeing spots such as Nikko Toshogu Shrine and Kinugawa, and gourmet foods such as Tochiotome and dumplings, is also a popular tourist spot in Japan. This time, we will introduce sightseeing spots in the Nikko area.

Historical power spot! For Domestic Travel, Nikko Toshogu Shrine

Nikko‘s classic spot “Nikko Toshogu Shrine” is a historic building that was registered as a World Heritage Site in 1999 (*). Tokugawa Ieyasu, who established the Edo Shogunate, is also enshrined in the precincts. The highlight is the “Shinkyusha”, which is familiar with “seeing monkeys, hearing monkeys, and speaking monkeys”. Please take a close look at the delicately carved monkey sculptures!

location	2301 Yamauchi, Nikko City, Tochigi Prefecture
business hours	8:00-17:00
Regular holiday	7 days a week
admission fee	Adults 1,300 yen (tax included) Elementary and junior high school students 450 yen (tax included)
Access information	Bus: Take the Tobu Bus from Nikko Station, get off at Shinbashi, and arrive in about 8 minutes on foot.

* Refer to “Nikko Tourism Association Official Website”

14. [Kanagawa Prefecture] Recommended spots for domestic travel where you can feel the sea breeze and enjoy seafood. [Kamakura/Enoshima]

The next recommended spot for domestic travel is Kanagawa. Kanagawa Prefecture has a variety of sightseeing spots, from downtown areas such as Yokohama and Kawasaki, to sightseeing spots where you can enjoy a short trip like Kamakura and Enoshima . This time, I will introduce sightseeing spots in Kamakura .

Stroll around the gourmet town! Kamakura’s shopping street “Komachi-dori Shopping Street”

The first place I would like to introduce is “Komachi-dori Shopping Street,” which has an entrance about a minute’s walk from Kamakura Station. Freshly baked rice crackers, dumplings, sausages, and other delicious gourmet foods are sold in the shopping arcade, making this a popular sightseeing spot for eating while walking. You can enjoy sightseeing while looking at the cityscape from a rickshaw, so please visit as a memory of your trip.

location	8 Komachi, Kamakura City, Kanagawa Prefecture
business hours	Varies by store
Regular holiday	none
Access information	About 1 minute walk from Kamakura Station

You can see the sea and cityscape from the train window! “Enoshima Electric Railway” from Kamakura Station

Next on the list is the Enoshima Electric Railway, which runs between Kamakura and Fujisawa. While driving, you can see the sea from the train window, and you can also see the scenery of the residential area of Kamakura . There are many filming locations in Kamakura and Fujisawa , so you may encounter a scenery that makes you think, “Maybe this is the place!”

15. [Ishikawa Prefecture] Kanazawa, a recommended domestic travel spot for Japanese gardens and contemporary art

The last recommended spot for domestic travel is Ishikawa. Ishikawa Prefecture is home to famous sightseeing spots such as Kenrokuen, which is registered as one of Japan’s Three Great Gardens (*), and the 21st Century Museum of Contemporary Art, Kanazawa, where you can take photogenic pictures. This time, we will introduce sightseeing spots in Kanazawa .* Refer to “Kenrokuen Official HP”

21st Century Museum of Contemporary Art, Kanazawa, a place where you can take artistic photos

First of all, I would like to introduce the 21st Century Museum of Contemporary Art, Kanazawa, which is located right after getting off the Kenrokuen Shuttle Bus from Kanazawa Station and getting off at the 21st Century Museum of Contemporary Art, Hirosaka. The facility is lined with art exhibits.Among them, the most popular photo spot is the art work “Swimming Pool” where you can experience a mysterious feeling as if you were in the pool. While appreciating the work, please leave an Instagrammable photo as a memory!

location	1-2-1 Hirosaka, Kanazawa City, Ishikawa Prefecture
business hours	9:00-19:00
Regular holiday	Exhibition zone: Mondays (if Monday is a holiday, then the following weekday), year-end and New Year Exchange zone: Year-end and New Year holidays
Admission fee	General 450 yen (tax included) University students 310 yen (tax included) Elementary, middle and high school students free
Access information	Immediately after getting off at Kenrokuen Shuttle Bus “Hirosaka/21st Century Museum of Art” from Kanazawa Station

I want to visit there! Kenrokuen, a recommended spot for domestic travel

Next on the list is Kenrokuen, which is registered as one of the Three Great Gardens of Japan (*). It is a popular tourist destination as a garden where you can enjoy the beauty of the four seasons.Although it is located in the center of Kanazawa city, it covers an area of ​​about 11.7 hectares (*), and it takes about an hour and a half to go around it. There are about 160 kinds of trees in the park, and each of them changes color with the seasons.

location	1 Kenrokucho, Kanazawa City, Ishikawa Prefecture
business hours	Paid area March 1st to October 15th 7:00-18:00 October 16th to the end of February 8:00-17:00
Regular holiday	7 days a week
entrance fee	Adult 320 yen (tax included) Child 100 yen (tax included)
Access information	Bus: 15 minutes by bus from Kanazawa Station, get off at Kenrokuen, 3 minutes on foot from Kanazawa Castle bus stop, 10 minutes by car from Kanazawa Station

* Refer to “Kenrokuen Official HP”