NTRanking 9.0 - No Tourists Japan

Jodo garden pond at Motsuji Temple (毛越寺) in Iwate Prefecture, a serene UNESCO World Heritage site

Iwate > Motsuji Temple (毛越寺): The UNESCO Garden Tourists Miss

Motsuji Temple (毛越寺) in Iwate, a UNESCO site, boasts a Jodo garden and Heian-era serenity. A hidden gem with no tourists!

Mud bath at Beppu Onsen Hoyo Land (別府温泉保養ランド) in Oita Prefecture, a sulfur-rich onsen near Beppu

NTRanking 9 Oita Onsen

Oita > Beppu Onsen Hoyo Land (別府温泉保養ランド): Japan’s Only Mud Bath Onsen Awaits

Beppu Onsen Hoyo Land (別府温泉保養ランド) in Oita offers Japan’s only natural mud bath. Secluded, sulfur-rich, and healing—no crowds midweek!

Natural gelato at Caffe Llatte (カフェラッテ) near Saiin Station (西院駅) in Kyoto, with seasonal flavors and a cozy vibe

Food & Sweets Kyoto NTRanking 9

Kyoto > Caffe Llatte (カフェラッテ): Japan’s Best Gelato You’ve Never Tasted

Near Saiin (西院駅) in Kyoto, Caffe Llatte (カフェラッテ) crafts Japan’s purest gelato with natural flavors. A hidden treat with no crowds!

Layered rock of Benkei no Sentaku Iwa (弁慶の洗濯岩) along Fukui Prefecture’s coast, with waves and seasonal hues

Fukui NTRanking 9 Other Places

Fukui > Benkei no Sentaku Iwa (弁慶の洗濯岩): The Secret Coastal Rock You’ll Never Share

Carved by waves in Fukui Prefecture, Benkei no Sentaku Iwa (弁慶の洗濯岩) blends legend and nature near Fukui City. A quiet coastal gem with no crowds, stunning in every season.

Mie NTRanking 9 Temples

Mie > Futami Okitama Shrine (二見興玉神社): A Sacred Seaside Sanctuary Between the Sea and Cliffs

Discover Futami Okitama Shrine (二見興玉神社) – a hidden coastal gem in Mie Prefecture where legend, nature, and spirituality merge. Walk along stone paths between cliffs and the sea, witness the famous Meoto Iwa (夫婦岩) “wedded rocks,” and uncover the mystical Kaeru Iwa (かえる岩). A breathtaking, crowd-free escape near Ise!

Ibaraki NTRanking 9 Other Places

Ibaraki > JAXA Tsukuba Space Center (JAXA 筑波宇宙センター): The Heart of Space Exploration in Japan

The JAXA Tsukuba Space Center (筑波宇宙センター), located in Ibaraki Prefecture (茨城県), is a unique place where visitors can immerse themselves in the fascinating world of Japanese space exploration.

Kagoshima NTRanking 9 Onsen

Kagoshima > Iodani Onsen Sengan Hotel (硫黄谷温泉霧島ホテル): An oasis of relaxation

Located in the heart of Kirishima-Kinkowan National Park (霧島錦江湾), Iodani Onsen Sengan Hotel (硫黄谷温泉霧島ホテル) stands out as a jewel among the many onsens in the Iodani region (硫黄谷). This destination stands out not only for its mineral-rich hot springs and healing properties, but also for its proximity to natural and cultural wonders such as the Takachiho-no-mine volcano (高千穂峰), which you can venture to on an exciting excursion.