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Asakusa   Tokyo

Asakusa, Tokyo

 158 Reviews  Sensoji Temple is believed to be the first temple ever built in the Tokyo area and was originally founded by a fisherman, Haji Nakatomo, who is said to have built the temple after finding a statue of... 

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Gion (Geisha district)   Kyoto

Gion (Geisha district), Kyoto

 64 Reviews  It's not a long walk but it really holds a historical look. building looks new but in the old japanese style. Restaurants there are little above the average price wise. at the end of the road you will... 

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Universal studio   Osaka

Universal studio, Osaka

 26 Reviews  in japanese that ture but still loads for fun for those who have never been to universal stuido of usa. just access the site of universal sutio and you will understand everthing , it is a very... 

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Nagoya Castle   Nagoya

Nagoya Castle, Nagoya

 28 Reviews  With its famed golden shachi dolphin roof decorations, Nagoya Castle is the de-facto symbol of the city. Built in 1612, the main edifice was reconstructed in 1959 on its original foundation after... 

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Chinatown (Nankin-Machi)   Kobe

Chinatown (Nankin-Machi), Kobe

 12 Reviews  Kobe is home to one of Japan's three most famous Chinatowns (Yokohama and Nagasaki being the other two), so when the Chinese New Year arrives (setsubun), the Chinatowns are great places to visit, and... 

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Peace Park and Memorial Museum   Hiroshima

Peace Park and Memorial Museum, Hiroshima

 128 Reviews  I once stayed with a friend who lived a stone's throw away from the Peace Museum in Nagasaki and since then, I have always wondered what it was like to live near a building charged with so much... 

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Todaiji Temple   Nara

Todaiji Temple, Nara

 75 Reviews  Todai-ji ("Great Eastern Temple") is reputedly the largest wooden structure in the world, and it houses what must be one of the largest bronze statues of Buddha around, the Daibutsu or Great Buddha.... 

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Snow Monkey Park   Nagano

Snow Monkey Park, Nagano

 4 Reviews  Without a doubt, one of the coolest spectacles in all of Japan is to watch the wild snow monkeys of the Japanese Alps sit out a snowy winter day soaking in the hot waters of a naturally-heated onsen.... 

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Korakuen Garden   Okayama

Korakuen Garden, Okayama

 12 Reviews  Korakuen Garden is considered to be one of the three best gardens in Japan since the Edo Period. It was constructed by Tsuda Nagatada by orders of the daimyo Ikeda Tsunamasa and took thirteen years to... 

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Itsukushima Shrine   Miyajima

Itsukushima Shrine, Miyajima

 30 Reviews  If you are in the Hiroshima city, you must visit Itsukushima-Jinjya in Miyajima. It's the shrine (not a temple) with famous red torii (gate) in the water, but has lots more than just the... 

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Shinjuku   Tokyo

Shinjuku, Tokyo

 72 Reviews  This was a stunning experience with all the different varieties of cherry trees in full blossom. Incredibly beautiful! The garden is run by the Ministry of the environment now but it has a long... 

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Kiyomizu Temple   Kyoto

Kiyomizu Temple, Kyoto

 98 Reviews  I really loved the short visit I made to this place. i like the atmosphere of this narrow streets with souvenirs shops along your way up the hill to the temple. the temple is realllllly huge and you... 

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castle   Osaka

castle, Osaka

 62 Reviews  Visit the Castle... its very interesting. Its a fairly long walk from the Rail Station, but its an interesting walk and the Castle is quite unusual which is why it should be seen. Pity to go all the... 

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Aquarium   Nagoya

Aquarium, Nagoya

 7 Reviews  The most interesting thing for me in this Aquarium is the dolphins performance. They really brilliant. Cool !! Beside that you can see the big whales and you can find nemo and dory also in here... 

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Meriken Park & Harborland   Kobe

Meriken Park & Harborland, Kobe

 24 Reviews  in this area, you can do a lot. there is the mosaic mall just on the other side from kobe tower, all the cafe and restaurants there have the sea view. i wrote a review about the aswome fisherman... 

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Miyajima   Hiroshima

Miyajima, Hiroshima

 33 Reviews  I was skeptical about the appeal of Mt. Misen since one round trip ticket costed me 1800 yen, which was by far the most expensive ropeway I had ever used. "No view is worth this much, " I remember... 

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Nara Park   Nara

Nara Park, Nara

 33 Reviews  There is around 1000 Deers rooming Nara , they eat somthing called Shika Senbei which is rice crackers specially made for them. they costs 150 en and sold every where. But take cares they are... 

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Zenkoji Temple   Nagano

Zenkoji Temple, Nagano

 5 Reviews  The main hall is typical Buddhist architecture from the mid Edo Period. The principle image is enshrined inside the altar in the innermost temple. Admission to the inner temple is 500 Yen, and... 

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Kibiji District (Kibi Plains)   Okayama

Kibiji District (Kibi Plains), Okayama

 6 Reviews  Saijo Inari is known as one of the three great Inari Shrines in Japan (Fushimi Inari in Kyoto and Toyokawa Inari in Aichi being the other two). It is unique, because the complex is composed of a... 

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Five-Tiered Pagoda   Miyajima

Five-Tiered Pagoda, Miyajima

 8 Reviews  The beautiful curved roofs of the Goju-no-to Pagoda and strinking vermilion colouring are a familiar sight on the island of Miyajima. Standing on a hill overlooking the bay and Itsukushima Shrine, the... 

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Imperial Palace   Tokyo

Imperial Palace, Tokyo

 61 Reviews  this is the second of the famed double bridge in the Imperial Palace Front plaza area. There are two bridges over a moat separating the Kokyo Gaien and the Imperial Palace - these are called... 

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Kinkaku-ji (Golden Pavilion)   Kyoto

Kinkaku-ji (Golden Pavilion), Kyoto

 102 Reviews  Three-storey Zen Buddhist temple. Each floor was done in different architectural style - the ground floor is Heian imperial architecture, the second floor typifies warrior aristocracy and the top... 

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Dotombori   Osaka

Dotombori, Osaka

 22 Reviews  Dotombori is a street in Namba alligned with eateries, arcades, and shopping centers. Many people do come for food and shopping, but the area itself is actually an attraction of sorts. The restaurants... 

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Shrines & Temples   Nagoya

Shrines & Temples, Nagoya

 12 Reviews  1900-year-old shrine with lush evergreen forest is best known by one of the three Imperial Regalia, Kusanagi sword. The shrine saw the modification after the Meiji Restoration. It is a nice place to... 

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Mount Rokko   Kobe

Mount Rokko, Kobe

 7 Reviews  A highland pasture spread on the peak of Mt. Rokko. Sheep, donkeys and ponies are free to graze, and visitors can come in close contact with the animals. Children can learn and try to take milk from... 

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A Dream for Dayhikers

by peachfront

I doubt that anyone could list all of the romantic, historic, and atmospheric places to day hike around Kyoto. Many of the atmospheric hills around the city have been preserved from over-development by various temples and shrines. A walkway through a valley made of orange torii gates, a singing blue and white flycatcher singing from a shady perch, a mysterious grotto with burning candles on the altar but no one around except a Jungle Crow...there is some photogenic or mysterious little scene around every corner.

BEPPU

by Pixiekatten

When in Kyoto I told my friends I was heading for Beppu in a few days. They all giggled and adviced me not to go. Said it was more or less only for old japanese Onsen folks... I hesitated. Should I re-arrange my plans..? I didn't in the end. And Im happy I didn't do so. Beppu was one of my trips highlights!It started already at the TIC. Although all tourist information staff in Japan are great this lady was unbelievably friendly and helpful. At one point I thought she was actually going to walk me all the way to my hostel . Also the manager at the Beppu Youth Hostel was amazing! And his wee bar in the back of the place great fun. I was the only one under 45 years and the only westener, but that didn't stop me! I sure learnt how to shoot sake!Beppu IS mainly a spa-resort. There are no less than 3000 thermal springs ("onsen") in Beppu, attracting 12 million (almost exclusively Japanese)...

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SAKURA

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I went to Japan at the end of April last year and did not think much of cherry blossoms. Of course I heard about the fact that people travel to different areas of Japan to do some blossom viewing but before I went it was not one of my big interests. This did change as soon as we landed...Hanami (cherry blossom viewing) quickly became one of my top things to do in Japan. FACTS. There are a few dozens different kind of cherry trees in Japan. Most only bloom for a couple of days in spring.The Japanese cherry tree dont carry fruit like other cherry trees in the world.The blossoming peak is different depending where in the country you are, from late March (Honshu region) to late May (Hokkaido). On Okinawa they blossom already in January. WHERE TO GO! - Heian Jingu Shrine (Kyoto) - Early April - Admission: Adult 600yen child 300yen- Nara Park (Nara) - Early April - Admission free-...

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Horse Racing in Japan

by gogonicetrip

Why don't you get a big money at the following JRA (Japan Racing Association) Racecourses during your traveling in Japan?1) Sapporo Racecourse in Hokkaido2) Hakodate Racecourse in Hokkaido3) Fukushima Racecourse in Fukushima-ken4) Niigata Racecourse in Niigata-ken5) Tokyo Racecourse in Tokyo-to6) Nakayama Racecourse in Chiba-ken7) Cyukyo Racecourse in Aichi-ken8) Kyoto Racecourse in Kyoto-fu9) Hanshin Racecourse in Hyogo-ken10) Kokura Racecourse in Fukuoka-kenI hope that you will win![Back to Home of Japan]

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Stay in a Ryokan

by GlobeTrottin

If there's one experience you should splurge on in Japan- I would stay in a ryokan.We chose one near Mt. Fuji, that allowed us to walk to the hot springs (Fuji Five Lakes).You can experience the hot springs bath, a night of sleeping in a traditional tatami mat-bed, a authentic dinner, and the beauty of Fuji-san.It was a wonderful experience!

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URLs for the tourists

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Japan National Tourist OrganizationTOWNPAGEJapan ReferenceJapan.co.jpJAPANZONEgaijinpot.comTokyo WeekenderNippon-NetAll About Japanjapan-guide.comJapan TodayTokyoDVCYBERJAPANTourist VillageZone81.com

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Kyoto - a city of temples

by SLLiew

In Kyoto, you can soak into the culture of Japan whether a tea ceremony or visit one of the many temples here.Get a guided tour to better understand the elements of Japanese temple architecture, or the must-haves of a Japanese garden or the basic rituals in a Zen or Buddhist temples plus a dose of Japanese history. Alternatively, read them from a guideline or on the internet.Then allow your own senses and personal enjoyment of visiting these many temples, strolling and perhaps a meditation or two without worrying about facts or photography. Kyoto is an amazing place not to be missed. Easy to get by fast train from Tokyo or overnight bus.

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Tokyo (or Kyoto)

by SLLiew

These are the top two tourist destinations.Personally, for a first visit to Japan, I will go to Tokyo. This is the place to be in Japan where the political and economic center of Japan and the capital since the Meiji restoration or rise of Modern Japan.There are many districts in Tokyo like Shinjuku, Shibuya, Ueno, Akihabara, Ginza, Haranjuku, Ikebukoro, etc. with their own speciality in restaurant, shopping and entertainment outlets.There are many temples, shrines and gardens with museums to see the culture of Japan including the hot baths and pachinko parlors as well as annual cherry blossoms, fireworks and parade festivals.Tokyo is easy to get around by subway. Tokyoites make Tokyo.

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Another Nara landmark - Kofukuji Temple

by SLLiew

One of the tallest in Japan, the 5 storey pagoda of Kofukuji Temple is one of the remaining few remaining buildings of this temple complex of the powerful Fujiwara family clan that ruled during the Nara and Heian Period. There is also a 3 storey pagoda. Located at Sanjo Dori near Nara Park, it currently houses some important Buddhist statues, treasures and relics.

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Largest Buddhist Temple - Todaiji of Nara

by SLLiew

One of the major temple landmark of Japan is one of the largest wooden building in the world. Todaiji means "Great Eastern Temple" in Japan.Located in Nara which was once the old capital of Japan, Todaiji was built in 752 AD. This was a period with Buddhist monastries were at the height of their powerful influence.Inside the temple, you will one of the largest wooden Buddha in Japan. The space outside the temple is just as impressive as the overall size of the temple. Admission is 500 yen. Location: Nara Park

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