A spectacular place of worship that holds up to 2,300 people. The premises contain separate prayer halls for men and women, a school, a library and even commercial stores.

The National Museum of Nature and Science offers a comprehensive journey through Japan’s natural history and scientific development. Its collections span from pre-Meiji scientific instruments to modern technology, including a real rocket launcher and a digital seismograph tracking earthquakes in real time. The museum is famous for its lifelike dinosaur exhibitions, a major draw for younger visitors, and houses the taxidermied figures of the loyal dog Hachikō and the Antarctic sled dogs Taro and Jiro. The Japan Gallery explores the archipelago's diverse ecosystems, featuring wildlife from Hokkaidō bears to Okinawan giant beetles. Other notable exhibits include an Edo-period mummy and an immersive 360-degree theatre.

For a taste of Japanese history, this is where you’ll find Japan’s largest collection of Asian artefacts. The main gallery, Honkan, displays an impressive assortment of swords, masks, wood-block prints and kimonos while other must-see features include the 7th-century bronze-seated Buddhas in the Horyu-ji Homotusukan.

The Minneapolis Institute of Arts is one of the biggest fine arts museums in the US and the largest museum in Minneapolis. Take your time browsing through all of the artwork collected here, which belongs to many different periods, countries and styles. Check the website to know if there are currently any special exhibitions or events at the museum. You'll have to buy a ticket for those, but the general admission to the permanent collection is free.