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Hotel Chinzanso Tokyo Garden
Hotel Chinzanso Tokyo Garden In the centuries before the Edo Period, the land now occupied by Hotel Chinzanso Tokyo was known as Tsubakiyama, or Mountain of Camellias. In the beginning of the Edo Period, famous Haiku poet Matsuo Basho made his residence overlooking the property, and during the Mei
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Hosenin Temple
Hosenin Temple A 700-year-old pine tree welcomes visitors to Hosenin Temple, a lodging site for Buddhist pilgrims since the 11th century. Inside the quiet temple, visitors sip on traditional Japanese green tea while meditating on the ancient tree and gardens seen through the windows. Outside, visi
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Hatoma Island
Hatoma Island The tiny island of Hatoma is barely a kilometer wide and home to just 50 residents. But with three full-service hotels, long stretches of white sandy beach, crystal blue waters and classic tropical island views, Hatoma is a gem of a destination for travelers looking to escape. V
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Haneda Airport (HND)
Haneda Airport (HND) Home to Japan Airlines and All Nippon Airways, Haneda is one of two major airports serving the Tokyo area. Several low-cost carriers also call this transport hub home, but travelers report some difficulty in finding affordable flights in and out of Haneda. Still, efficient imm
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Hakone Open-Air Museum
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 works by both Japanese and Western artists ranging from elegant to surreal and spread out over 200 acres.Bring your c
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Ginkaku-ji Temple (Silver Pavilion)
Ginkaku-ji Temple (Silver Pavilion) The Silver Pavilion temple in Kyoto’s eastern mountains has no silver on it at all. Legend has it that when Shogun – or military ruler – Ashikaga Yoshimasa built his retirement villa in 1482 on the grounds where Ginkaku-ji stands today, he grandly stated he want
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Fuji-Q Highland
Fuji-Q Highland Located near the base of Mt Fuji sits Fuji-Q Highland, one of Japan’s most popular amusement parks. Aside from its scenic setting, Fuji-Q Highland is best known for its record-setting roller coasters — four in total. Considered one of the most extreme roller coasters in the world,
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Fujiko F Fujio Museum
Fujiko F Fujio Museum In 1951 manga artists Hiroshi Fujimoto and Motoo Abiko partnered together under the pen name Fujiko Fujio to create the now-famous Japanese manga series Doraemon. The Fujiko F Fujio Museum celebrates this long-running series about a robotic cat who travels back from the 22nd
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Fuji Five Lakes
Fuji Five Lakes The Fuji Five Lakes are a group of lakes situated at the northern base of the majestic Mount Fuji, around 100 kilometers west of Tokyo. These lakes are Lake Motosu, Lake Shoji, Lake Sai, Lake Kawaguchi, and Lake Yamanaka. Along with its incredible scenery, the area offers ample opp
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Engaku-ji Temple
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 important temple complexes in Japan and ranked second among Kamakuras Five Mountains, or monasteries.The temple was founded in
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Eikan-do (Zenrin-ji Temple)
Eikan-do (Zenrin-ji Temple) The tip of Tahoto Pagoda, part of the Zenrin-ji Temple, peaks out between layers of sprawling mountain foliage. The Eikan-do, formerly known as Zenrinji, dates back to the 9th century. The temple was founded as a training school for the Esoteric Buddhism of Shingon sect
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Edo-Tokyo Open Air Architectural Museum
Edo-Tokyo Open Air Architectural Museum Even if you dont have a burning interest in Japanese architecture this open air museum of restored Meiji period buildings is a fun and offbeat way to spend an afternoon. The buildings, spread out over many acres of parkland, are all authentic historica
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Dotonbori
Dotonbori The most famous entertainment neighborhood in Osaka, Dotonbori (also called Dotombori) boasts a rich history, an exciting nightlife, and cultural gems. Situated along the Dotomborigawa River, Dotonbori stretches down a single street in in the city’s Minami area. Formerly a pleasure distr
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Deer Park (Nara Park)
Deer Park (Nara Park) Deer Park (Nara Park) sits at the heart of Nara, a city of great historical importance and the birthplace of modern Japanese culture, located 19 miles (31 km) outside of Osaka. A majority of Nara’s top attractions, including Kasuga Shrine, Todaji and the Nara National Museum,
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Chion-in
Chion-in The classically curved eaves, ceremonial steps and oversized two-story gateway mark Chion-in Temple as something special, even in temple-filled Kyoto. The main temple of the Jodo school of Buddhism, Chion-in is a very grand affair, focusing on the huge main hall and its image of the sect’
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Barato River
Barato River Some of Sapporo’s rivers are known for their summer recreational opportunities. While the Barato River also offers canoeing, kayaking and paths for cycling along the banks, the best action happens in winter when the river freezes over and becomes an ideal spot for a popular Sapporo pa
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Asahiyama Memorial Park
Asahiyama Memorial Park Opened in 1970 to commemorate Sapporo’s centennial celebration, Asahiyama Memorial Park sits on a hilltop on the western edge of the city, offering panoramic views of both Sapporo and the Ishikari Plain beyond it. On a clear day, it’s possible to see all the way to the Sea
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Asahi Beer Suita Factory
Asahi Beer Suita Factory What are the hops in beer? What purpose does the barley serve? See the manufacturing process of the most ubiquitous name in Japanese beer, Asahi, at the Asahi Beer Factory. Located just outside of Osaka city in Suita, Asahi offers daily tours every 30 minutes. On the tour,
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America Mura
America Mura If you want to put your finger on the pulse of Osaka street culture, plan to spend an evening wandering the streets of America Mura, a district near Shinsaibashi. In the 1970s, the neighborhood began filling up with shops selling imported goods from the United States, earning it the n
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Amanohashidate
Amanohashidate One of Japans Three Scenic Views, Amanohashidate is a sandbar that connects the two sides of Miyazu Bay. Amanohashidate, translated as bridge in heaven, got its name for its beauty, poetically described as a pathway between heaven and earth. The sandbar spans 3.3 kilometers (about 2
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