Most reviewed Historic Sites in Japan


  1. 4.5 Fushimi Inari-taisha Shrine (24.6k reviews) Kinki
    - Must Visit!!
    Sunday: 12:00 AM - 11:59 PM Historic Sites • Religious Sites
    Fushimi Inari-taisha Shrine image
  2. 4.5 Kiyomizu-dera Temple (11.6k reviews) Kinki
    - Probably my favourite temple in Kyoto
    Sunday: 6:00 AM - 6:00 PM Historic Sites • Points of Interest & Landmarks • Religious Sites
    Kiyomizu-dera Temple image
  3. 4.0 Osaka Castle (7.921 reviews) Kinki
    - Iconic and beautiful
    Sunday: 9:00 AM - 4:30 PM Spent More than 3 hours Historic Sites • Castles
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  4. 4.5 Atomic Bomb Dome (6.016 reviews) Chugoku
    - This building is powerful to put the words in adjoining museum into reality
    Sunday: 12:00 AM - 11:59 PM Historic Sites
    Atomic Bomb Dome image
  5. 4.5 Todai-ji Temple (5.664 reviews) Kinki
    - incredible
    Sunday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM Historic Sites • Religious Sites • Monuments & Statues
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  6. 4.5 Himeji Castle (5.357 reviews) Kinki
    - The Best Castle in Japan
    Sunday: 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM Spent 2-3 hours Historic Sites • Points of Interest & Landmarks • Castles • Scenic Walking Areas
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  7. 4.0 Tokyo Central Railway Station (4.245 reviews) Kanto
    - Magnificent building
    Historic Sites • Points of Interest & Landmarks • Architectural Buildings
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  8. 4.5 Sanjusangendo Temple (3.950 reviews) Kinki
    - nice
    Sunday: 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM Historic Sites • Religious Sites
    Sanjusangendo Temple image
  9. 4.5 Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park (3.685 reviews) Chugoku
    - A beautiful place, and emotional
    Sunday: 12:00 AM - 11:59 PM Spent More than 3 hours Historic Sites • Points of Interest & Landmarks
    Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park image
  10. 4.0 Nagoya Castle (3.542 reviews) Chubu
    - New museum open!
    Sunday: 9:00 AM - 4:30 PM Spent < 1 hour Historic Sites • Points of Interest & Landmarks • Castles
    Nagoya Castle image
  11. 4.5 Itsukushima Shrine (3.510 reviews) Chugoku
    - 1 of the 3 iconic Japan not to miss
    Sunday: 6:30 AM - 5:00 PM Spent More than 3 hours Historic Sites • Religious Sites
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  12. 3.5 Clock Tower (Tokei-dai) (2.647 reviews) Hokkaido
    - Worth seeing/photographing from the outside!
    Sunday: 8:45 AM - 5:00 PM Historic Sites • Points of Interest & Landmarks
    Clock Tower (Tokei-dai) image
  13. 4.0 Higashichaya Old Town (2.622 reviews) Chubu
    - A well-preserved tea district with numerous teahouses, restaurants, and shops
    Spent < 1 hour Historic Sites • Neighborhoods • Points of Interest & Landmarks
    Higashichaya Old Town image
  14. 4.0 Kanazawa Castle (2.197 reviews) Chubu
    - Great looking structure and history with free guide
    Sunday: 7:00 AM - 6:00 PM Spent 1-2 hours Historic Sites • Castles
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  15. 4.5 Naritasan Shinsho-ji Temple (2.168 reviews) Kanto
    - Beautiful to visit when you have 9 hours stopover
    Sunday: 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM Spent 1-2 hours Historic Sites • Points of Interest & Landmarks • Religious Sites
    Naritasan Shinsho-ji Temple image
  16. 4.0 Former Hokkaido Government Office Building (2.132 reviews) Hokkaido
    - Worth Walking By, Beautiful Building
    Sunday: 8:45 AM - 6:00 PM Spent < 1 hour Historic Sites • Points of Interest & Landmarks • Government Buildings
    Former Hokkaido Government Office Building image
  17. 4.0 Glover Garden (2.080 reviews) Kyushu
    - Prepare to be back in time!
    Sunday: 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM Spent < 1 hour Historic Sites • Points of Interest & Landmarks • Gardens
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  18. 4.5 Tofuku-ji Temple (1.828 reviews) Kinki
    - Stunning autumn foliage
    Sunday: 9:00 AM - 3:30 PM Historic Sites • Religious Sites
    Tofuku-ji Temple image
  19. 4.5 Hase-dera Temple (1.729 reviews) Kanto
    - A temple with lush greenery and coolness, where COVID-19 measures are firmly in place.
    Sunday: 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM Spent 1-2 hours Historic Sites • Religious Sites
    Hase-dera Temple image
  20. 4.5 Byodoin Temple (1.640 reviews) Kinki
    - Impressive
    Sunday: 8:30 AM - 5:15 PM Spent 1-2 hours Historic Sites • Points of Interest & Landmarks • Religious Sites
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  21. 4.0 Yasukuni Shrine (1.629 reviews) Kanto
    - Tokyo landmark worth visiting
    Sunday: 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM Historic Sites • Religious Sites
    Yasukuni Shrine image
  22. 4.0 Tsurugaoka Hachimangu Shrine (1.611 reviews) Kanto
    - Beautiful Historical Site
    Sunday: 6:00 AM - 9:30 PM Historic Sites • Religious Sites
    Tsurugaoka Hachimangu Shrine image
  23. 4.0 Hakone Shrine / Kuzuryu Shrine Singu (1.530 reviews) Kanto
    - Picture perfect
    Sunday: 12:00 AM - 11:59 PM Historic Sites • Religious Sites
    Hakone Shrine / Kuzuryu Shrine Singu image
  24. 4.5 Matsue Castle (1.516 reviews) Chugoku
    - Epic Castle and one of my favorites!
    Sunday: 8:30 AM - 6:30 PM Spent 2-3 hours Historic Sites • Points of Interest & Landmarks • Castles
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  25. 4.0 Nagasaki Peace Park (1.491 reviews) Kyushu
    - Very Well Done
    Sunday: 12:00 AM - 11:59 PM Spent < 1 hour Historic Sites • Parks
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  26. 4.0 Goryokaku Park (1.412 reviews) Hokkaido
    - Cherry blossoms of Goryokaku
    Sunday: 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM Historic Sites • Architectural Buildings • Parks
    Goryokaku Park image
  27. 4.5 Sengan-en (1.288 reviews) Kyushu
    - A Must Visit Location!
    Sunday: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM Spent 2-3 hours Historic Sites • Points of Interest & Landmarks • Scenic Walking Areas
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  28. 4.5 Ninna-ji Temple (1.261 reviews) Kinki
    - World cultural heritage
    Sunday: 9:00 AM - 4:30 PM Spent 2-3 hours Historic Sites • Architectural Buildings • Religious Sites
    Ninna-ji Temple image
  29. 4.0 Hokkaido Jingu (1.194 reviews) Hokkaido
    - Impressive Shrine in a snowy landscape!
    Sunday: 7:00 AM - 4:00 PM Historic Sites • Religious Sites
    Hokkaido Jingu image
  30. 4.0 Kochi Castle (1.177 reviews) Shikoku
    - One of the Originals, Worth a Visit
    Sunday: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM Historic Sites • Points of Interest & Landmarks • Castles
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  31. 4.5 Kotohira-gu Shrine (1.092 reviews) Shikoku
    - Plenty of steps
    Sunday: 6:00 AM - 5:00 PM Historic Sites • Religious Sites
    Kotohira-gu Shrine image
  32. 4.0 Odawara Castle (1.055 reviews) Kanto
    - Cultural experience not far from Tokyo
    Sunday: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM Spent 1-2 hours Historic Sites • Points of Interest & Landmarks • Castles
    Odawara Castle image
  33. 4.5 Inuyama Castle (1.047 reviews) Chubu
    - Volunteer tour guide made this trip amazing!
    Sunday: 9:00 AM - 4:30 PM Historic Sites • Points of Interest & Landmarks • Castles
    Inuyama Castle image
  34. 4.0 Sendaijo Ato (1.045 reviews) Tohoku
    - Samurais All Over
    Sunday: 12:00 AM - 11:59 PM Historic Sites • Points of Interest & Landmarks • Castles
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  35. 4.0 Nagamachi Neighborhood (932 reviews) Chubu
    - Lovely
    Historic Sites • Neighborhoods
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  36. 4.0 Naritasan Omote Sando (901 reviews) Kanto
    - Great street to find Japanese souvenir items and to try Japanese food
    Historic Sites • Points of Interest & Landmarks
    Naritasan Omote Sando image
  37. 4.0 Nakijin Castle Ruins (899 reviews) Okinawa Prefecture
    - Beautiful castle ruins
    Sunday: 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM Spent 1-2 hours Historic Sites • Points of Interest & Landmarks
    Nakijin Castle Ruins image
  38. 4.0 Nomura Family Samurai House (869 reviews) Chubu
    - An iconic landmark of the neighbourhood!
    Sunday: 8:30 AM - 5:30 PM Historic Sites
    Nomura Family Samurai House image
  39. 4.5 Sumiyoshi Taisha Shrine (867 reviews) Kinki
    - Fantastic shrine in south Osaka.
    Sunday: 6:30 AM - 5:00 PM Spent 1-2 hours Historic Sites • Religious Sites
    Sumiyoshi Taisha Shrine image
  40. 4.0 Wakayama Castle (701 reviews) Kinki
    - ok
    Sunday: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM Historic Sites • Points of Interest & Landmarks • Castles
    Wakayama Castle image
  41. 4.0 Oyama Shrine (678 reviews) Chubu
    - A quiet and nice shrine!
    Sunday: 12:00 AM - 11:59 PM Historic Sites • Religious Sites
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  42. 4.5 Nakasendo Magome-juku (674 reviews) Chubu
    - Stunning walk
    Sunday: 12:00 AM - 11:59 PM Historic Sites • Historic Walking Areas • Hiking Trails
    Nakasendo Magome-juku image
  43. 3.5 Tomioka Silk Mill (661 reviews) Kanto
    - Feel history
    Sunday: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM Historic Sites
    Tomioka Silk Mill image
  44. 4.0 Mojiko Station (597 reviews) Kyushu
    - Cool old JR Station that opens up to the Retro Area
    Historic Sites • Points of Interest & Landmarks
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  45. 4.5 Okinawa Peace Memorial Park (591 reviews) Okinawa Prefecture
    - Amazing place. Very educational and worth the trip.
    Sunday: 8:00 AM - 10:00 PM Historic Sites • Historic Walking Areas • Monuments & Statues
    Okinawa Peace Memorial Park image
  46. 4.0 Nikko Futarasan Shrine (585 reviews) Kanto
    - Matchmaking shrine
    Sunday: 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM Historic Sites • Religious Sites
    Nikko Futarasan Shrine image
  47. 4.5 Katsuren Castle Ruins (571 reviews) Okinawa Prefecture
    - Scenic Ruins, Well worth a visit!
    Sunday: 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM Spent 1-2 hours Visitor Centers • Historic Sites • Historic Walking Areas • Castles • History Museums
    Katsuren Castle Ruins image
  48. 4.0 The Old Public Hall of Hakodate Ward (551 reviews) Hokkaido
    - Following the earthquake on September 6th, 2018, they have announced that the public hall will be closed for three years
    Sunday: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM Historic Sites
    The Old Public Hall of Hakodate Ward image
  49. 4.5 Itsukushima Shrine Torii (542 reviews) Chugoku
    - What a famous site
    Spent < 1 hour Historic Sites • Points of Interest & Landmarks • Religious Sites
    Itsukushima Shrine Torii image
  50. 4.0 Takeda Castle Ruins (540 reviews) Kinki
    - A bit hard to reach the castle
    Spent 1-2 hours Historic Sites • Points of Interest & Landmarks
    Takeda Castle Ruins image

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