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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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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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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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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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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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HIROSHIMA

by kiwigal_1

Hiroshima should be on everyone's list of places to go in Japan. It is a haunting place to be and can evoke some very strong emotions in you just being there. When the Atomic Bomb hit the city of Hiroshima in August 6th 1945 thousands of people died and almost the entire city structures where wiped out. There are a few buildings such as the Prefectural Office building pictured that still stand as reminders of that terrible day. The museum and park in Hiroshima are also tributes to the people who perished. Please see my Hiroshima page for more details on this historically important city!

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NARA

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Nara is a very beautiful, traditional town and apart from Kyoto is the center of Buddhist Japan. Many Japanese schoolkids have excursions to the temples here in their 3rd year of Junior High School. Some of my friends were lucky enough to accompany them on their trip!The main temple in Nara is Todaiji which houses the biggest bronze Buddah in Japan. There are peaceful trails in the forests behind the main temples which lead to more remote temples. Nara is also home to many deer that roam all over the city. Beware, they eat anything!!Nara is located in the Kansai Region in Nara Prefecture. It is close to Osaka, Kyoto, Kobe and Himeji. The Shinkansen doesn't run directly to Nara so it is necessary to change to a Limited Express train from these cities. Please see my Nara page for more details on this historical city!

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HIMEJI

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Himeji is a city located in the Kansai area of Japan not far from Osaka. It's claim to fame is this beautiful castle. The castle is a national treasure and one of the best castles you could possibly see in Japan. This picture is one of my personal favourites. Don't forget to look at my Himeji page for information!

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OSAKA

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Osaka is the second largest city in Japan. It is an awesome city to visit and there is a lot to keep one occupied.The Umeda Sky Building pictured is one of the coolest buildings I have seen in Japan. Osaka Castle and many temples are interesting sites to visit. Osaka is also a great place to shop! Find electronics in Den Den Town .When I visited Osaka I actually stayed in nearby Kobe. It was very easy to commute between the interesting cities in Kansai as the train system in Japan is so good. Please see my Osaka page for more information!

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FUKUOKA

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Fukuoka is the biggest city on Kyushu. It is a cosmopolitan city with lots of interesting things to see and do. It was rated one of the best cities worldwide to live in (source unknown)Fukuoka is home to the Daiei Hawks, one of Japan's champion baseball teams. The large dome and the Fukuoka Tower next to it are major tourist attractions. There are many great shops and restaurants in Fukuoka. The harbour is dotted with beautiful islands, great for day trips. Fukuoka is a great place to live in and worth a stopover on any trip around Kyushu. Please see my Fukuoka page for more details on this lovely city!

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NAGANO

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Nagano is a one of the largest Prefectures in Japan. It is located to the east of Tokyo and is connected by Shinkansen. The two major cities in Nagano are Nagano City and Matsumoto City. Zenkoji Temple is in Nagano City. Zenkoji Temple is a place for prayer, light and enlightenment . Many pilgrims make there way to Zenkoji to be blessed and the city is constantly dotted with tour buses. Nagano is also the center of the Japanese Alps. The opportunities for skiing and snowboarding here are great. In the summer the mountains are excellent for hiking. Cross country skiing is also enjoyed here. Please see my Nagano page for many more tips on what to see and do in Nagano!

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OKINAWA

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Okinawa is a group of islands south of Kyushu quite near Taiwan. It is the only place in Japan with a sub-tropical climate.At the time of writing there wasn't a separate place on VT for my Okinawa pics so here is one of me on Eef Beach on Kumejima . This is one of the smaller islands in the Okinawa area. It can be reached either by ferry or small plane from Naha. It was a much more beautiful and relaxing place to be than the main island (Naha), I thought. Okinawa is a great place to unwind. The shopping is good there because of the heavy American influence. The beaches are fantastic. There are great opportunities for snorkelling and diving in Okinawa although courses for certification may be more expensive than other parts of the world. EEF BEACH HOTEL Standard room rate range: JPY from 21,000 NightlyDeluxe room rate range: JPY from 25,000 NightlySuite room rate range: JPY from...

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Night view of Mountain Hakodate, Hokkaido

by evonne

The night view is amazing! Formed by a myriad twinkling lights and the harbor of Hakodate, It is a view which I could hardly imagine. Although the mountain top was crowded of people, I try my best to find a space to take pictures and appreciate the view. And of course there are souvenir shops for shopping and sending postcard. I even called back home to tell my mother what I had seen!

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Asakusa Temple, Tokyo City

by evonne

The temple and the area around it is bustling and crowded. various venders and shops and people dressed in traditional Japanese costume with delighted faces build the view. Tourists can browse the street and visit the temple at the end of the street. After visiting, there are even amulets sold. There is also a tourist office at Asakusa. Visitors can gather all kinds of travel information about Tokyo here.

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Showa Shinzan, Hokkaido

by evonne

A series of violent earthquakes and volcanic eruptions from 1943~1944 finally created the mountain. The mountain is 407 meters in height, with a pyramid shape. Tourists can still see it spouting out smokes today.

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A: I would strongly suggest you add Kyoto to your list. It was the Imperial capital of Japan until the late 1800s when the capital was move to Edo (Tokyo). It's full of... 

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