Japan Attractions
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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 ... Read more
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, ... Read more
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 ... Read more
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 ... Read more
Shrine of Tsurugaoka Hachimangu
Kamakura makes for a colorful and cultural day trip from Tokyo. The small city has over 75 temples and shrines, the biggest and most famous of which is ... Read more
Chiba - Natural History Museum and Institute
Explore the Natural History Museum and Institute of Chiba and view elaborate dioramas with animals in their natural habitats to discover how man and nature ... Read more
Chidorigafuchi
During springtime, the parks and green spaces in Tokyo and around Japan come to life with colorful pink blossoms. Springtime is cherry blossom season, and for ... Read more
Disneyland Tokyo
Tokyo Disneyland opened to the public in 1983, making it the oldest Disney theme park outside of the United States. The park is modeled after the original in ... Read more
Edo-Tokyo Open Air Architectural Museum
Even if you don't have a burning interest in Japanese architecture this open air museum of restored Meiji period buildings is a fun and offbeat way to spend ... Read more
Engaku-ji Temple
Engaku-Ji Temple is a nearly perfect example of Zen Buddhist architecture. Located in the city of Kamakura, to the south of Tokyo, it is one of the most ... Read more
Gion Corner
The refined traditional arts of Japan are highlighted for visitors at Gion Corner, an entertaining and informative nightspot. From tea ceremony to the ... Read more
Hakone Open-Air Museum
The Open-Air Museum in the suburb of Hakone is an easy train ride from Tokyo and a great place to spend a sunny day. This sculpture park contains hundreds of ... Read more
Hakone Ropeway
An hour train ride west of Tokyo sits the mountainous area known as Hakone, an area known for its views of some of Japan’s most famous natural sites. Domestic ... Read more
Hama Rikyu Gardens
Considered to be Tokyo’s best green space, the Hama Rikyu Gardens offer a Central Park-like experience with Tokyo’s skyscrapers towering in the background. The ... Read more
