About Verified in Japan
Verified in Japan is a travel guide to places in Japan that shows only facts we have checked on official sources. It covers about 1,700 spots across all 47 prefectures, in English, Japanese and Traditional Chinese.
Who runs this site
The site is run by the Verified in Japan editorial team. We do not accept payment from the places we list to add, remove or change any information.
How we check the facts
- For each spot, we read the official sources: the spot's own website, or the website of the city, town or tourism association that manages it.
- We show a fact (opening hours, admission, getting there, parking, accessibility) only when it is written on an official source. Each fact shows the date we checked it, for example "Checked 24 Sept 2026 on the official site".
- If we could not find a fact on an official source, we do not guess. It is listed under "Not yet confirmed", so you know to ask the spot before you go.
- We check each spot again about every 90 days. The date of the next check is shown on each spot page.
- Where a spot publishes news on its official site, we show the titles of up to three recent items (from the last 90 days) with links to the original.
- Map pins are sometimes placed from the address, not the entrance. When that is the case, the page says so.
- We use software tools, including AI, to help collect and format information. A fact is published only when it matches an official source, and the date of the check is shown next to it.
Photos
Each photo shows where it comes from and its license (for example Wikimedia Commons under CC BY-SA, or Photo AC). If we cropped or resized a photo, we say so.
Corrections
Opening hours and prices change. If you find something wrong or out of date, please tell us using "Found wrong or outdated information?" on the spot page, or the contact form. We check the official source again and correct the page.
How this site is funded
Some spot pages have a box marked "Ad" with links to booking sites such as Klook and Trip.com. If you book through these links, we may earn a commission. This does not change what we write about any spot. This site may also show advertising. See our Affiliate disclosure and Privacy pages for details.