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Nanzenji Temple is home to 300 maple trees, and in the fall, the leaves change color beautifully.
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Kyoto

Shrines & Temples

Nanzenji Temple

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One of the most famous Zen temples in Kyoto, founded by Emperor Kameyama.

The Maritime Self-Defense Force destroyers and submarines that dock at the port vary from day to day, so you can encounter new scenery no matter how many times you visit.

Kure Area Neighborhood

Tourist Attractions

Alley-Karasukojima

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This park is one of the few places in the world where you can see a submarine up close.

In front of the Main Sanctuary, “Chumon” (important cultural property)

Nara

Shrines & Temples

Kasugataisha Shrine

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This is the head shrine of the 3,000 Kasuga Shrines in Japan. It was built to protect Heijo-kyo and promote national prosperity. With the Kasuga primeval forest, the shrine is one of the Monuments of Ancient Nara, designated as a joint UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Gifu

Tourist Attractions

Takayama Jinya

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Japan’s only magistrate’s office standing since Edo Period.

Both banks of the canyon are lined with strange and monstrous rocks

Gifu

Nature Spots

Ena Gorge

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The beauty of the valley spreads out from season to season.

Miyazaki

Shrines & Temples

Udo Shrine

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Breathtaking! The mystic shrine hidden inside a cave.

Kawasaki

Museums

Nihon Minka-en, Kawasaki Municipal Japan Outdoor Folk House Museum

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A must-see for retro lovers! Relive the moments from Edo era at this Outdoor Museum of Old Folk Houses.

The unique exterior designed in the image of an elevated storehouse
(Photo credit: Edo-Tokyo Museum)

Ryogoku

Museums

Edo-Tokyo Museum

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A Wonderland for Learning About the Past! Experience the Sophistication of Edo at this Museum

Katsushika

Parks & Gardens

Kameari Park

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A Park Famous as the Setting in the Manga “Kochira Katsushika-ku Kameari Koen-mae Hashutujo”

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An aquarium located in Tokyo Skytree Town

Oshiage

Zoos & Aquariums

Sumida Aquarium

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An Indoor Aquarium at the Base of Tokyo Skytree.

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19 things to do in Tokyo

Tokyo, Japan's largest city and capital, is a melting pot of cultures and people from various regions within the country and abroad, serving as the economic and cultural heart of Japan. The city is not just at the forefront of trends and technology but also home to amazing traditional culture and amazing buildings that embody the essence of Japan, making it arguably the most diversely attractive destination in the country. Consequently, Tokyo is replete with a multitude of tourist spots, gourmet dining, shopping areas, accommodation facilities, and hosts numerous events. For those unsure of where to start their Tokyo sightseeing journey, we've carefully selected some of the best must-visit spots to help guide your travel plans.

Pools of light shining down on Cat Alley during the summer

Hiroshima

Tourist Attractions

Cat Alley (Neko no Hosomichi)

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A road lined with cat-themed objects

An extensive leisure area by the sea, “Harborland”

Kobe

Famous Places

Kobe Harborland

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Shopping! Theme Park! Ferris wheel! A vast leisure area by the sea with limitless opportunities for fun.

Daytime at Meriken Park with a spacious open feeling

Kobe

Parks & Gardens

Meriken Park

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A park where one can be absorbed in a spacious open feeling whilst viewing the quintessential scenery of Kobe and feel the ocean breeze.

You can enjoy high-quality natural hot springs.

Chofu

Bathing & Spa Facilities

Jindaiji Natural Hot Spring Yumorinosato

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A natural, day-trip hot spring designed to Feng Shui principles and heated with jet-black water.

Kiyosumi Shirakawa

Museums

Koto-ku Fukagawa Edo Museum

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Museum with a full-scale reproduction of the townscape and lifestyle of Fukagawa Sagacho, including stores and rows of houses, at the time of the Edo period around 1840.

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