Easy walk
Manabe-shima: Florian Chavouet’s Island
Manabe-shima, an original little island in the heart of Seto Inland Sea, is also known for its gangs of cats!
Shōrinzan Daruma: Birthplace of Red Figurines
Shorinzan, tucked away on Takasaki Mountain, is known as the Daruma Temple. A visit is reputed to bring good fortune.
Katsuō-ji: Temple of the Daruma
Not far from Osaka, in the heart of Mino forest, is a place reputed to grant all wishes. Discover the Temple of the Daruma …
Easy walk
The Terrifying Hanibe Caves
The Hanibe Caves harbour some mysterious creatures ... enter if you dare!
Hachijo-jima: Island of Fallen Samurai
Hachijo-jima, though lying in the Pacific Ocean over 280 km from Tokyo, belongs to the Japanese capital. Visit this land redolent with history …
Floating Torii of Ōuo Shrine
Come and discover the submerged torii of the "big fish shrine" and the legend of the corrupt official.
In the Maze of Kinkotsu Meguri
Stroll through this district of sprawling alleyways ... at your own risk!
Haunting
Abandoned Smallpox Isolation Ward
Visit to an abandoned hospital for tuberculosis patients, cited as classic Japanese urbex.
Off the map
Château Sampo: A Medieval Castle in Japan ?
This mysterious Spanish-insired medieval castle is thought to be haunted ...