Japan Attractions:
Sumida River
The Sumida River surrounds Tokyo, and is a great place to go on a cruise or boat tour. Going under bridges, viewing the Tokyo Tower, and passing Shinto ...
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Kabukicho
Kabukicho, one of Tokyo’s busiest nightlife and red light districts, offers the foreign visitor nothing short of a bizarre cultural experience. An estimated ...
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Omoide Yokocho
Located in Tokyo’s popular Shinjuku ward just north of the world’s busiest rail station, you’ll find a small alley called Omoide Yokocho. The historic alley, ...
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Tokyo Skytree
Opened in May 2012, Tokyo's newest landmark, the Tokyo Skytree, has entered the record books as the world's second tallest building. A broadcasting tower that ...
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Byodo-in Temple
If you think this classic furled-roof temple looks familiar, take a look at a 10-yen coin, and you’ll see why. One of Japan's most famous temples, and a ...
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Edo-Tokyo Museum
How did Tokyo become a bustling metropolis and leader in technology, innovation, and design? The Edo-Tokyo Museum chronicles Tokyo’s evolution from Edo, a ...
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Shibuya
Shibuya is a popular shopping district and entertainment center in Tokyo. It is home to the eccentric fashions of Harajuku, department stores and boutiques, ...
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Tsukiji Fish Market
The Tsukiji Fish Market is the largest wholesale fish market in the world. Located in central Tokyo, it handles over 2,000 tons of sea products a day. ...
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Ueno Park (Ueno Koen)
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Ueno Park is a public park made up of museums, historical landmarks, and natural beauty. It houses the Tokyo National Museum, the National Science Museum, and ...
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Osaka Museum of History
Work your way through centuries of the past at the Osaka Museum of History. Designed over four floors, starting on the 10th floor and working your way ...
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Shitenno-ji Temple
One of Japan’s oldest Buddhist temples, Shitenno-ji Temple is entered through a huge stone tori gate dating back to 1294, the oldest in the country. ...
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Umeda Sky Building
Modern architecture goes space age and skywards at the cutting-edge Umeda Sky Building. Two glass towers soar 173 meters (567 feet) into the air, ...
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World Trade Center Cosmo Tower
Osaka’s World Trade Center Cosmo Tower soars higher than any other tower in this part of Japan. At 256 meters (840 feet), the observatory provides wonderful ...
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Osaka Castle (Osaka-jo)
All former power bases in Japan have a castle, and Osaka is no different. The many-storied castle’s iconic furled roofs are a beloved symbol of Osaka. The ...
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Kotokuin (Great Buddha of Kamakura)
The 47-foot (14-meter) tall bronze Buddha statue of Kotokuin (Great Buddha of Kamakura) is only the second tallest statue of Buddha in Japan though likely the ...
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Photo by: Victor G, Malaysia
Doing what: Mt Fuji, Lake Ashi and Bullet Train Day Trip from Tokyo
