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Kamakura

Shrines & Temples

Houkokuji Temple

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Situated in Kamakura, a Zen Temple with Tea in a Bamboo Grove

There are so many cute animals you’ll want to pet, like alpacas!

Chiba

Experiences Facilities

Mother Farm

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Meet Adorable Animals You’ll Want to Fluff!

Maiko Park serves as the gate to Akashi Kaikyo Bridge or “Pearl Bridge.”

Kobe

Parks & Gardens

Maiko Park

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A gate to “Akashi Kaikyo Bridge,” the world’s longest suspension bridge.

Fukuoka

Shrines & Temples

Homangu Kamado Jinja

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A Shrine Known as the Mecca of Popular Manga “Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba” and a Place Full of Beautiful Nature.

Hachioji

Shrines & Temples

Koyasu Jinja Shrine

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This is the oldest shrine in Hachioji, granting firm blessings for safe childbirth and childrearing.

Kichijoji

Shopping Streets

Harmonica Alley

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An alleyway lined with about 100 small shops.

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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.

Kamakura

Shrines & Temples

Oyama Afuri Shrine

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A Shinto Shrine with a Cable Car to the Hilltop.

Ueno

Shrines & Temples

Ueno Tosho-gu

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Said to Bring Fortune to Competitions, and a Must-See Beautiful and Elegant Shrine.

Kyoto

Observatories

Kyoto Tower (Nidec The Kyoto Tower)

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This Kyoto’s landmark is brimming with the charm of Kyoto.

Osaka

Shopping Streets

America-mura (American Village)

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Fashion, Music, Art, and more... Osaka's most up-to-date, trendy place for young people to hang out.

Shizuoka

Amusement Parks & Theme parks

Chibi Maruko-chan Land

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Jump into the world of Chibi Maruko-chan, located here in the hometown of the series creator, Momoko Sakura!

Yamanashi

Nature Spots

Oshino Hakkai – The 8 Springs of Oshino

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Sacred Ponds Borne from Mt. Fuji’s Melted Snow

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Orangutan skywalk
Public Interest Incorporated Association Tokyo Zoological Park Society.

Tama

Zoos & Aquariums

Tama Zoological Park

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Observe animals through features like the orangutan skywalk and lion bus!

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[Your Guide to Enjoying Tama Zoological Park] From Ants to Elephants, Discover a Hiking-Style Zoo Adventure

Just 41 minutes from Keio Shinjuku Station, Tama Zoological Park is easily accessible by train, with the main gate visible right as you exit Tama-Dobutsukoen Station. This popular destination offers the chance to encounter a wide range of animals and insects, from ants to elephants, making it a fun and convenient spot for all ages.

Your favorite characters, Buddy and Rebecca come to greet you.

Aichi

Amusement Parks & Theme parks

LEGOLAND®︎ Japan

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All the loveable thrills of little LEGO blocks at this larger than life themepark.

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Enjoy Unique Experiences in 6 Popular Places in Aichi Prefecture!

Located in the middle of the Japanese archipelago, Aichi Prefecture offers year-round sightseeing, thanks to its mild climate in all seasons. Starting with the LEGOLAND Japan theme park, and ending up with one of the gourmet dishes called, "Nagoya-Meshi", I'll tell you about all the popular spots to visit in Aichi Prefecture!

Hiroshima

Tourist Attractions

Hiroshima Castle

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A major tourist attraction situated in the center of Hiroshima city, with easy access.

Swimming Pool: It feels like looking up from inside a swimming pool (by Leandro Erlich / 2004)
Photo by Osamu Watanabe
Photo provider: 21st Century Museum of Contemporary Art, Kanazawa

Kanazawa

Museums

21st Century Museum of Contemporary Art, Kanazawa

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The artistic town, Kanazawa, offers a variety of participation-oriented modern art for everyone to enjoy.

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24 Noteworthy things to do in Kanazawa: A City Rich in History and Tradition

Kanazawa has always flourished as a cultural city during the Edo period and was also known as Kaga Hyakumangoku. You can feel immersed amongst various activities such as walking through streets that retain the ambiance of the historically beautiful Edo period,savoring fresh seafood from Kanazawa Port, and visiting museums where you can appreciate glittering traditional crafts and outstanding contemporary art. Let's introduce some wonderful tourist spots, gourmet food, and accommodation facilities in Kanazawa, a city deeply imbued with the history and tradition of a culturally prosperous city.

Yamanashi

Famous Places

Isawa Hot Spring Resort

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One of the largest hot spring resorts in Yamanashi, the land of hot springs.

The castle tower of Hikone Castle, designated as a national treasure

Shiga

Tourist Attractions

Hikone Castle Ruins (Special Historical Site)

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This castle is one of the three most famous castles in Japan that was completed in 1622 and its castle tower is designated as a national treasure. This type of castle is called Hirayamajiro, which means a castle built on a mountain or hill in the middle of a plain.

View just outside Shibamata Station facing the main walk up to Taishakuten temple.

Katsushika

Museums

Shibamata Haikara Yokocho
and
Toy Museum

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Soak in the fun of being a kid again in a dreamworld of retro toys and sweets

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Strolling the Old World of Tokyo: An One-Day Walking Tour through Shibamata.

From city skyscrapers to the latest travel hubs, there are plenty of hot spots to visit in Tokyo. But for a real taste of history and classic Tokyo vibes, you won’t want to miss the chance to walk through the old-world “shitamachi” streets.

The Imai Streetscape Cultural Exchange Center built in 1903 has a characteristic construction that blends Japanese and Western styles that can be felt in every single detail from the ceiling to the windows.

Nara

Famous Places

Walking tour of Imaicho

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A town that developed uniquely within the compound of a Buddhist temple to maintain a distance from samurai forces

Things to Do

Houkokuji Temple

Mother Farm

Maiko Park

Homangu Kamado Jinja

Koyasu Jinja Shrine

Harmonica Alley

19 things to do in Tokyo

Oyama Afuri Shrine

Ueno Tosho-gu

Kyoto Tower (Nidec The Kyoto Tower)

America-mura (American Village)

Chibi Maruko-chan Land

Oshino Hakkai – The 8 Springs of Oshino

Enjoy Nature in All Seasons! Top 17 Popular Tourist Spots Around Lake Kawaguchiko

Experience the Breathtaking Beauty of the Mountains! 32 Tourist Spots in Yamanashi

Tama Zoological Park

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LEGOLAND®︎ Japan

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Hiroshima Castle

21st Century Museum of Contemporary Art, Kanazawa

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Isawa Hot Spring Resort

Hikone Castle Ruins (Special Historical Site)

Shibamata Haikara Yokocho
and
Toy Museum

Strolling the Old World of Tokyo: An One-Day Walking Tour through Shibamata.

Walking tour of Imaicho

Things to Do

Houkokuji Temple

Mother Farm

Maiko Park

Homangu Kamado Jinja

Koyasu Jinja Shrine

Harmonica Alley

19 things to do in Tokyo

Oyama Afuri Shrine

Ueno Tosho-gu

Kyoto Tower (Nidec The Kyoto Tower)

America-mura (American Village)

Chibi Maruko-chan Land

Oshino Hakkai – The 8 Springs of Oshino

Enjoy Nature in All Seasons! Top 17 Popular Tourist Spots Around Lake Kawaguchiko

Experience the Breathtaking Beauty of the Mountains! 32 Tourist Spots in Yamanashi

Tama Zoological Park

[Your Guide to Enjoying Tama Zoological Park] From Ants to Elephants, Discover a Hiking-Style Zoo Adventure

LEGOLAND®︎ Japan

Enjoy Unique Experiences in 6 Popular Places in Aichi Prefecture!

Hiroshima Castle

21st Century Museum of Contemporary Art, Kanazawa

24 Noteworthy things to do in Kanazawa: A City Rich in History and Tradition

Isawa Hot Spring Resort

Hikone Castle Ruins (Special Historical Site)

Shibamata Haikara YokochoandToy Museum

Strolling the Old World of Tokyo: An One-Day Walking Tour through Shibamata.

Walking tour of Imaicho

Shibamata Haikara Yokocho
and
Toy Museum