Top Attractions in Japan
Hiroshima
One of the most moving day trips you can take in Japan is to Hiroshima. Prosperous once again, the city will forever be synonymous with the tragedy of war ...
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Rainbow Bridge
Tokyo’s Rainbow Bridge, a suspension bridge spanning Tokyo Bay to connect Shibaura Wharf and the Odaiba waterfront area, is one of the city’s most recognizable ...
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Nijo Castle
A truly impressive fortified complex, Nijō Castle was built in 1603 as the official residence of the first Tokugawa shogun. With its moats, walls, secret ...
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Golden Pavilion (Kinkaku-ji)
The Golden Pavilion, or Kinkaku-ji, is one of the most famous temples in Kyoto, and a major highlight of any visit to the city. The three-story pagoda ...
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Hakone National Park
The Hakone National Park, known as the Fuji-Hakone-Izu National Park, is the most incredible outdoor-excursion in Japan. With relaxing hot-springs, Lake Ashi, ...
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Nikko National Park
The Nikko National Park is home to Buddhist shrines, incredible lakes, mountains, and natural beauty. It is renowned for its Botanical Garden, the intricate ...
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Lake Ashi
Located on the Island of Honshu, Lake Ashi, also known as Lake Ashinoko, is located inside of Japan's Hakone National Park. With Mt. Fuji as its backdrop, it ...
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Mt Fuji
The legendary Mount Fuji is 12,388 feet tall
(3,776 meters) and is Japan’s highest mountain. With spectacular
360-degree views of Lake Ashinko, the Hakone ...
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Kyoto Imperial Palace
Japan's royal family no longer live in Kyoto Imperial Palace, but the imperial furnishings have been preserved. The immaculate parkland surrounding the ...
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Asakusa Temple
The Asakusa Temple combines majestic architecture, centers of worship, elaborate Japanese gardens, and traditional markets to give you a modern-day look at ...
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Tokyo Tower
At 1,092 feet (333 meters) tall, Tokyo Tower is an impressive Japanese landmark that offers 360-degree views of the city. Housing an aquarium, two observation ...
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Imperial Palace
The Tokyo Imperial Palace is home to the head of state, and is where the Imperial Family lives. It is also the former site of the Edo Castle. Filled with ...
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Ginza Shopping District
With its neon lights, towering department stores, and nightclubs, the Ginza Shopping District is a chic, cosmopolitan adventure. You can catch a live Kabuki ...
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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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Meiji Shrine
The Meiji Shrine is the most important and popular
Shinto shrine in Tokyo. It was dedicated to the Emperor Meiji and his
wife Empress Shōken in 1926. The ...
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Photo by: DAVID C, USA
Doing what: Mt Fuji, Lake Ashi and Bullet Train Day Trip from Tokyo
