1
Chureito Pagoda
Historical landmark
Iconic pagoda on a hilltop facing Mt. Fuji in Arakurayama Sengen Park, reached via 398 steps.
4.70 (3K reviews)
2
Matsumoto-jō Castle
Castle
Known for its black walls, this grand, 16th-century castle features exhibits of historical weapons.
4.50 (23.5K reviews)
3
Naegi Castle Ruins
Castle
Ruins of a stone castle built around massive boulders, with views of nearby cities & the Kiso River.
4.50 (2.4K reviews)
5
Saito Villa
Heritage building
Wealthy merchant's 1918 estate, now a museum with tours of its gardens & open-air architecture.
4.40 (854 reviews)
6
Kasugayama Castle Ruins
Historical landmark
Medieval castle situated on top of a mountain offering elevated views & picturesque hikes.
4.40 (841 reviews)
7
Sanmachi Suji
Historical landmark
Quaint, Edo-period streets lined with traditional merchant houses, restaurants, shops & breweries.
4.40 (823 reviews)
8
Nanao Castle Ruins
Historical landmark
Hilltop remains of a stone fortress destroyed in the 1570s, with a hiking path & views of Nanao Bay.
4.40 (672 reviews)
10
Narai-juku
Tourist attraction
Edo-period hamlet on the mountainous Nakasendo Trail, with wooden temples, museums & souvenir shops.
4.30 (4K reviews)
11
Nomura-ke Samurai Residence
Tourist attraction
The Nomura family's restored Edo-era home features samurai artifacts, a garden & a tea room.
4.30 (3K reviews)
12
Honmaru Palace
Historical landmark
Restored 17th-century palace with elaborate artwork & gold-leaf decorations adorning doors & walls.
4.30 (2.9K reviews)
14
Satta Pass
Scenic spot
Hiking path through lush trees leading to a lookout point with views of the bay & Mount Fuji.
4.30 (1.6K reviews)
15
Ishikawa-mon Gate
Historical landmark
Restored gate standing east of the of Kanazawa Castle & facing Kenrokuen Garden.
4.30 (773 reviews)
16
Geisha House Shima
Tourist attraction
Feudal-era teahouse & heritage site known for its classic architecture & lacquered wood surfaces.
4.30 (753 reviews)
18
Takayama Jinya
Historical landmark
Tours are offered of this historical, restored government building with a Japanese garden.
4.20 (7.2K reviews)
20
Magome-juku (Nakasendo)
Historical landmark
Rustic stop on a feudal-era mail route, known for centuries-old water mills & classic noodle shops.
4.20 (5.2K reviews)