Chōan
This small, peaceful temple in Yanaka houses one of the seven gods of good fortune, Juro-jin.
Kantei
Chinatowns heart is this elaborately decorated temple dedicated to Kanwu, the god of business.
Kumamoto Prefectural Museum of Art
Tthe Kumamoto Prefectural Museum of Art has ancient Buddhist sculptures and modern paintings.
Sanuki Folkcraft Museum
This museum in Ritsurin-kōen displays local crafts dating back to the Tokugawa dynasty.
Tayasu
The northern gate to Kitanomaru-kōen is designated as a national important cultural asset.
Akarenga Bunka
Copper-turreted Akarenga Bunka-kan has simple historical exhibits and a charming coffee shop.
Shimizudani Refinery Ruins
The stone remains of a silver-mine refinery, which is mostly overgrown now with apricot trees.
Sukuji Beach
On the opposite side of the peninsula is a shallow beach that is good for families with children.
Mode Gakuen Cocoon Tower
Nishi-Shinjukus newest landmark building is a webbed tower designed by Tange Associates.
Kamonyama
This small hilltop park is a popular spot for cherry-blossom viewing (hanami ) parties in spring.
Hida Folk Archaeological Museum
A former samurai house boasting interesting secret passageways and an old well in the courtyard.
House of Shiseido
Often showcases modern decorative objects and artfully crafted items of consumer consumption.
Shiroyama Tembōdai Lookout
The Shiroyama Tembōdai Lookout (Yamanami Hwy) is a nice alternative to the more-crowded Daikanbō Lookout.
Ema
Ema-dō is filled with maritime offerings ranging from pictures of ships and models to modern ship engines.
Karatsu Ware Federation Exhibition Hall
Adjacent to Karatsu Station, this exhibition hall displays and sells (from ¥500) local potters works.
Naramachi Shiryō
Has a decent collection of bric-a-brac from the area, including a display of old Japanese coins and bills.
Noroshi Lighthouse
You can amble up to the lighthouse in the village of Noroshi (狼煙) and then head west along the cape.
Seibō Kinenkan
Seibō Kinenkan is dedicated to the work of native son Kitamura Seibō, sculptor of the Nagasaki Peace Statue.
Yōfuku
This temple is known for its gate with two fierce guardian statues that dates to the early 18th century.
Kitakata Kura
This collection of kura has been arranged as a museum with artefacts and the obligatory gift shop or two.
