Easy walk
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 ...
Easy walk
Narai: at the Heart of Nakasendo
Nestling in the mountains on the Nakasendo route, the picturesque village of Narai takes you back in time ...
Some hiking
Onomichi: the Little Kyoto of Setouchi
Peaceful Onomichi charms tourists with its unusual topography, rich past, and four-legged locals!
Off the map
The Mysterious Octagon Tunnel
Concealed in the heart of the Kumamoto mountain range is a mysterious tunnel with a rather unusual shape. Visit this "door to another dimension" ...
Easy walk
Momiyama Shrine’s Millennial Tree
Not far from Nagayu hot springs is a wonderful hidden shrine, as in a Ghibli movie. Guided tour.
Gentle
Okawachiyama: Pottery Village
The little village of Okawachiyama, in the remote mountains of Saga prefecture, was one of the cradles of Japanese ceramics. Founded by a samurai clan, its manufacturing secrets were well guarded!
Hard hike
Rishiri Island
This wild island with its rich and protected fauna and flora is a nature lovers’ paradise. Guided tour available.
