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Amami Onsen
Amami Onsen Watch snow fall and cling to tree branches along the mountainside while relaxing in the natural hot springs at Amami Onsen. Onsens are said to have healing powers from the mineral content in the natural flowing water. In addition to the healing water, Amami Onsen is a traditional Japan
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Akasaka Palace (State Guest House)
Akasaka Palace (State Guest House) Architecture buffs flock to Akasaka Palace, or the State Guest House, in Tokyo to admire the sole neo-Baroque-style Western building in all of Japan. Built in 1909 on the grounds of a famous Edo-era estate, the building was intended to be the Imperial Palace for
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Abeno Harukas Skyscraper
Abeno Harukas Skyscraper The Abeno Harukas Skyscraper recently stole the coveted superlative of Japans highest skyscraper. At 300-meters tall (984 feet), the new skyscraper narrowly rises above the former title holder, the Yokohama Landmark Tower. Owned by Japan Railway Kintetsu Corporation, the A
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Osaka Zoo
Osaka Zoo Osakas Tennoji Zoo is home to over 1,500 creatures and 300 different species, both big and small. Located in Tennoji Park, the zoo mimics natural habitats as closely as possible and is known for its ecological protection and humane treatment of animals.The zoo’s collection of animals spa
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Edo-Tokyo Museum
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 small fishing village, to one of the most culturally and economically relevant cities of today. Featuring architecture, art, a
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Byodo-in Temple
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 Japans most famous temples, and a World Heritage Site, the image of its 11th century Phoenix Hall graces the coin and the 10,000-yen note. The reason why this Buddh
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Yudanaka Onsen
Yudanaka Onsen The village of Yudanaka Onsen is most famously known for the troop of Japanese Macaques, also called Snow Monkeys) who reside in the Yokoyu Valley and soak in the area’s natural hot springs. While the monkeys are certainly entertaining, the historic village, with a history as a hot
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Yatai Kaikan Hall
Yatai Kaikan Hall Each autumn, the historic city of Takayama hosts Takayama Matsuri, ranked as one of Japan’s top festivals. Throughout the remainder of the year, the Yatai Kaikan Hall displays several of the elaborate floats used during the festival. These colorful floats, of which four of 11 are
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Urauchi River
Urauchi River The Urauchi River, the longest river in Okinawa Prefecture, flows for 24 miles (39 kilometers) through the heart of Iriomote Island’s dense mangroves and subtropical forest, and cascading down two waterfalls, Kanpiuree and Maryudo, along the way. The most popular way to experience th
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Ujibashi Bridge
Ujibashi Bridge Few landmarks in Japan have figured so prominently in Japanese literature and art as Ujibashi Bridge. Spanning the Uji River in the town of Uji just outside of Kyoto, it is one of the oldest bridges in Japan. It was originally built in 646 and has witnessed plenty of history, inclu
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Tenshi Mountains
Tenshi Mountains The Tenshi Mountains are a mountain range within close proximity of Mt Fuji in Shizuoka, Japan. The name Tenshi translates roughly to “Son of Heaven.” Though just outside of Tokyo, the clear lakes and creeks here, along with the view of Mt Fuji, make this countryside area seem wor
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Takayamas Morning Market
Takayamas Morning Market Each morning the historic city of Takayama hosts two morning markets. The smaller of the two takes place in front of Takayama Jinya and the larger — one of the best morning markets in Japan — takes place on the east bank of the Miya-gawa River in Old Town.The morning marke
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Shiraito Falls
Shiraito Falls Cascading from the spring waters of nearby Mount Fuji, Shiraito Falls is a wide waterfall standing 20 meters high. Located in Fujinomiya, it is part of the Fuji-Hakone-Izu National Park and is a protected Japanese National Monument. It is is a tranquil natural space, unique in its 1
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Sannomachi St (Kami Sannomachi)
Sannomachi St (Kami Sannomachi) Take a walk down Sannomachi St (Kami Sannomachi) in Takayama’s old town, and you’ll feel like you’ve stepped back into the Edo Period (1600-1868). This well-preserved portion of the historic city features traditional homes, merchant houses, sake breweries, shops and
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Okayama Korakuen Garden
Okayama Korakuen Garden One of the Three Great Gardens of Japan, Okayama Korakuen Garden was commissioned by regional ruler Tsunamasa Ikeda in 1686 and took over 14 years to complete. Today, the 13-hectare garden is a protected public park and retains its original appearance despite undergoing ext
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Ohara Museum of Art
Ohara Museum of Art Japan’s oldest museum of western art, the Ohara Museum of Art opened its doors in 1930 to commemorate the death of local artist Kojima Torajiro, whose western influences had inspired local businessman Ohara Magosaburo to import a varied collection of French paintings and sculpt
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Odawara Castle
Odawara Castle Towering on a stone foundation on a green hillside, the impressive Odawara Castle, with its five stories and three-tiered roof, presides over a small grove of cherry trees that explode in pinks and whites come spring. Located an hour south of Tokyo and blocks from the sea in Hakone
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Norn Minakami Ski Area
Norn Minakami Ski Area Located less than two hours outside Tokyo, Norn Minakami Ski Area operates four lifts servicing a variety of slopes suitable for skiers of all levels. About 20 percent of the area’s terrain is suitable for advanced skiers, while a newer family course has an average slope dec
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Natural History Museum and Institute of Chiba
Natural History Museum and Institute of Chiba 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 have evolved in Japan. The museum is also renowned for its geology exhibits. After taking in the
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Meriken Park
Meriken Park Occupying an outcropping of reclaimed land along Kobe’s waterfront, the green space called Meriken Park houses some of the city’s most recognizable contemporary architecture, such as the Kobe Port Tower and the Kobe Maritime Museum, as well as numerous art installations and fountains
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