Trips Experiences Courses Places Foods Stories Newsletters
Loading...
Loading...
Loading...
Loading...
Loading...
Loading...

No search results found for
“”

Make sure words are spelled correctly.

Try searching for a travel destination.

Places near me Random place

Popular Destinations

  • Paris
  • London
  • New York
  • Berlin
  • Rome
  • Los Angeles
Trips Experiences Courses Places Foods Stories Newsletters
Sign In Join
All Japan Yoshimi

The Atlas Obscura Guide To Yoshimi

2 Cool, Hidden, and Unusual Things to Do in Yoshimi, Japan

Updated March 19, 2021

Email
Attractions
Trips
Map
Leaderboards
Hotel Deals

Unusual Attractions in Yoshimi

The Hundred Caves of Yoshimi

Yoshimi, Japan

The Hundred Caves of Yoshimi

This ancient burial site was once thought to be the home of a race distinctive to Ainu folklore.
The "Cave Hotel" of Yoshimi.

Yoshimi, Japan

Gankutsu Hotel

Chiseled out of a sandstone cliff, one farmer's unfinished art project lies in ruins.
Are we missing something unusual?
Add it!
A worn statue of a Japanese monk picks his nose.

Kawagoe, Japan

Five Hundred Arhats

Hundreds of statues of Buddha’s disciples meditating, napping, sneezing, and picking their noses.
8 miles from Yoshimi
Tanuki figurines.

Tatebayashi-shi, Japan

Morin-ji Temple

This temple is steeped in local folklore involving a teakettle and a raccoon dog.
13 miles from Yoshimi
Konchu Senju-Kannon, the Insect Goddess of Mercy.

Itakura, Japan

Thousand-Armed Insect Goddess of Mercy

A bizarre statue of a Buddhist goddess made from 20,000 insects.
15 miles from Yoshimi
Namazu-San, the Lucky Catfish

Itakura, Japan

Namazu-San, the Lucky Catfish

Thanks to wordplay, the earthquake-causing catfish monster has become a god of confidence at this shrine.
15 miles from Yoshimi
Permanently Closed
The house at night. Taken by Johnny TK.

Tokorozawa, Japan

"Ju-On: The Grudge" House

An infamous house made famous by director Takashi Shimizu.
16 miles from Yoshimi
In partnership with KAYAK

Plan Your Trip

In partnership with GetYourGuide

Unforgettable Experiences Nearby

Atlas Obscura Trips

Artisans & Exiles: Exploring the Hidden Traditions of Japan’s Sado Island

Exploration through a history of exile, gold rush, and thriving cultural traditions.

Learn More

Explore Yoshimi, Japan

Caves 2
Ecosystems 2

Yoshimi Leaderboard

Places Added

  1. Avatar image for Fred Cherrygarden
    Fred Cherrygarden
    2
Join the Ranks!
Add an unusual place to Yoshimi.

Places Edited

  1. Avatar image for Fred Cherrygarden
    Fred Cherrygarden
    2
Join the Ranks!
Improve the Atlas with edits and photos.

Places Visited

  1. Avatar image for jojoebi
    jojoebi
    2
  2. Avatar image for Fred Cherrygarden
    Fred Cherrygarden
    2
  3. T
    timothyfoote5
    2
  4. S
    sarahbarnes082290
    1
  5. G
    gridlock4days
    1
Join the Ranks!
Visit a place in Yoshimi.

Recent Yoshimi Activity

  • Avatar image for emmajeanzen

    emmajeanzen

    wants to go to Gankutsu Hotel

  • Avatar image for Hopla

    Hopla

    wants to go to The Hundred Caves of Yoshimi

  • Avatar image for plotqueen91011

    plotqueen91011

    wants to go to The Hundred Caves of Yoshimi

  • Avatar image for plotqueen91011

    plotqueen91011

    wants to go to Gankutsu Hotel

  • Avatar image for PoetKing

    PoetKing

    wants to go to The Hundred Caves of Yoshimi

See Fewer Ads

Become an Atlas Obscura member and experience far fewer ads and no pop-ups.

Learn More

Get Our Email Newsletter

Follow Us

Facebook YouTube Twitter Instagram Pinterest RSS Feed

Get the app

Download the App
Download on the Apple App Store Get it on Google Play
  • All Places
  • Latest Places
  • Most Popular
  • Places to Eat
  • Random
  • Nearby
  • Add a Place
  • Stories
  • Food & Drink
  • Itineraries
  • Lists
  • Puzzles
  • Video
  • Podcast
  • Newsletters
  • All Trips
  • Trips Blog
  • Art & Culture Trips
  • Food Trips
  • Hidden City Trips
  • History Trips
  • Wildlife & Nature Trips
  • FAQ
  • Experiences
  • Online Courses
  • Online Experience FAQ
  • Online Course FAQ
  • Membership
  • Feedback & Ideas
  • Community Guidelines
  • Product Blog
  • Unique Gifts
  • Work With Us
  • About
  • FAQ
  • Invest In Us
  • Advertise With Us
  • Advertising Guidelines
  • Press
  • Privacy Policy
  • Cookie Policy
  • Terms of Use
Atlas Obscura

© 2023 Atlas Obscura. All Rights Reserved.