Tendo

This hot spring town uniquely blends relaxation with shogi chess culture, famous for producing traditional game pieces. Soak in therapeutic waters at a ryokan before exploring the Tendo Shogi Museum's cultural treasures.

The Tendo City Museum of Art showcases modern Japanese paintings in a serene space with mountain views. Explore works by Kumagai Morikazu while enjoying the panoramic rooftop vista of Mt. Gassan and Zao range.

This unique museum showcases shogi (Japanese chess) in Tendo City, where 90% of Japan's game pieces are crafted. Visitors can explore game history and observe the traditional piece-making process.

This intimate museum showcases Utagawa Hiroshige's masterful ukiyo-e woodblock prints from the Edo period, including his famous "Fifty-Three Stations of the Tōkaidō" series in a contemplative setting.

Dedicated to Oda Nobunaga, Kenkun Shrine hosts the unique Human Shogi Festival with participants on a life-sized board. In May, 10,000 azalea bushes create a spectacular backdrop to this historic site.

Perched atop Mt. Maizuru, Tendo Park showcases 2,000 cherry trees in spectacular spring bloom. Witness the unique Human Shogi event where participants in traditional armor enact a life-sized chess game beneath pink blossoms.

This unique roadside station features a free hot spring footbath shaped like a traditional shogi piece. Savor local specialties at the market or try regional gelato flavors made from La France pears and Tsuyahime rice.

You can spend an afternoon browsing the exhibits at Shinichi Saito Museum during your travels in Tendo. Amble around the area's parks or experience its museums.