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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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Otowa-no-taki, Kyoto

by hopang

An interesting and last part of the tour to Kiyomizu Temple Complex is the Sound of the Feathers Waterfall known as Otowa-no-taki in Japanese. This is regarded as one of the ten most famous pure water sites in Japan. This is a favourite place for local and foreign tourists to drink water from the sacred fall not because we are thirsty but because by drinking the sacred water, it will bring the visitor good health and good fortune! Please queue up and take the cup and have your share of the sacred water. Many visitors drink the water just to have their photographs taken!

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Sanju-no-to, Kyoto

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Sanju-no-to is located directly behind Sai-mon and forms part of the Kiyomizu Temple Complex in Kyoto. It is a three storied pagoda which is the tallest three storied pagoda in Japan. Sanju-no-to was erected in 1143. It is undoubtedly a landmark at the complex as well as in Kyoto. The pagoda was repainted in 1987 with bright colours. The colour is typical of a Buddhist temple which reflects the architectural styles of the Chinese that came to Japan together with Buddhism.

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Nandai-mon Gate, Nara

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Nandai-mon Gate (also known as The Great South Gate) is located on the southern section of Todaiji Temple in Nara. It is actually the front gate to the temple. The temple has eight pillars and was made of wood, one of the best preserved wooden structure in Nara. This structure was a reconstruction of the original which was destroyed in the fire in 1435. The present structure was erected in 1438.

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Nara Park, Nara

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Nara Park is located at the foot of Mount Wakakusa in the city of Nara. It was founded in 1880 and is today managed by Nara Prefecture. The park covers a total area of approximately 500 hectares. It is the largest park in Nara. It has lovely scenery as depicted in the photo on the right.Nara Park is home to approximately 1,200 sika deers. They are allowed to roam freely in the park. We had seen local and foreign tourists feeding the deers in the park. We are not sure whether it is a good idea! It is also home to Todaiji Temple and Nara National Museum. The park is a popular tourist attraction. Don't miss Nara Park when you visit Nara Daibutsu nearby.

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Heian Shrine, Kyoto

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Heian Shrine (better known as Heian Jingu in Japanese) is a Shinto shrine located in Kyoto, the old capital of Japan. It was constructed in 1895 and was dedicated to Emperor Kanmu and Emperor Komei. Heian Shrine is hosting one of the most important festivals in Japan known as Jidai Matsuri every year. Make it a point to visit Heian Shrine when are in Kyoto for vacation!

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Mount Fuji

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Mount Fuji is located between the border of Shizuoka and Yamanashi Prefectures in Chubu regions in Honshu, approximately 50 kilometres west of Tokyo. It is the highest mountain in Japan. It is also one of the holy mountains in Japan. At one time it was an active volcano which last erupted in 1708. Nowadays it is a dormant volcano.Mount Fuji is a great tourist destination today. It attracts millions of local and foreign tourists every year. The Mount Fuji's Fifth Station is the highest spot where vehicles are allowed up the mountain. The Fifth Station is situated approximately 2,300 metres above sea level. Hotels, shops and restaurants are located at the Fifth Station. The view from the Fifth Station over the peak and the valleys are amazing and fascinating.Temperatures are quite low even during summer. It is expected to be very windy at the Fifth Station. Spring and autum temperatures...

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Tokyo Tower, Tokyo

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Tokyo Tower is a steel structure tower located in Shiba Park, Minato, in the heart of Tokyo. It is approximately 330 metres high and is the tallest structure in Tokyo. Tokyo Tower is the 20th tallest tower in the world. Tokyo Tower was constructed in 1958. It resembles Eiffel Tower of Paris which was also constructed of steel. It is a landmark in Tokyo and is one of the most popular tourist attractions in Tokyo. It is opened to the public throughout the year and attracts several millions foreign tourists annually.

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Tokyo has a fabulous zoo that...

by Nomad_2001

Tokyo has a fabulous zoo that also warrants a visit!!! In addition to the zoo, you MUST get a haircut from a Japanese barber!!! I enjoyed a haircut by a Japanese barber right across from a Pachinko parlor (Pachinko is something like a cross between a Vegas slot machine and a pinball game: it is the gambling machine of choice in Japan and legal). While the haricut is probably much more than one would typically spend in the states (but note that there are some spa-like aspects included in the cost), the experience is unforgetable. Japanese barbers are masters of the profession and really work magic: it seemed my barber devoted individual attention to every single hair on my head!

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The toilets/bathrooms in Japan

by joiwatani

Of all the things that I remember in Japan, toilets and bathrooms come to mind. I can't find any other place I had been which has the most complicated toilet. The toilets in Japan are very modern, equipped with all the gadgets necessary to finish your "thing". In fact, the Japanese seemed to be obsessed with modern toilets. You can see toilets for sale even in shopping malls. In the United States, you will only see toilets for sale at the hardware stores like Home Depot, Lowes or Ace. In Japan, you can see different kinds of toilets and they put so much gadgets and technology in their toilets to attract buyers!If you go to local shopping malls, the bathrooms are differentiated to "Western toilet" to "Japanese toilet". What that means is that the "western toilet" is higher. Some toilets are so modern: the seat is heated, the toilet flashes right away even before you sit down as it adds...

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The Bonsai Trees in Japan

by joiwatani

There are many things I love about Japan but the best part I really enjoyed are looking at the bonsai trees. It is my life-long quest to raise a bonsai tree myself. Every spring time, I will go out and trim my Japanese maple trees to become bonsai. I strived hard. Then, I realized after buying so many bonsai trees, that it is a lost cause for me! Everything I bought for died! What is bonsai? The Japanese word "bonsai" basically means a plant, tree, or group of trees or plants growing in a container (from bon "basin" and sai "to plant). Bonsaid is all about growing miniature trees in the form of full-size mature trees, mostly using the same species and vaireties from which the full-size trees are grown. Bonsai is a living art frorm that can provide hours, weeks, months or even a lifetime of studying and understanding trees. (The Complete Practical Encyclopedia of Bonsai by Ken Norman,...

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