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Rikugien Garden
Rikugien Garden Travelers with only enough time to visit one of Tokyo’s many traditional Japanese gardens should seriously consider Rikugien Garden, widely considered the most beautiful, not just for its impeccable landscaping, but also for its views, free of Tokyo’s omnipresent skyscrapers.
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Otaru
Otaru During your time in Sapporo, make a day trip to the nearby harbor city of Otaru to explore its unique canals and preserved herring mansions that offer a glimpse into Otaru’s past as a herring fishing hub. Today, the town’s cobblestone streets are hung with picturesque gas lamps, and the ston
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Osaka Museum of Housing and Living
Osaka Museum of Housing and Living Visiting the Osaka Museum of Housing and Living is like stepping back in time to the streets of mid-19th-century Osaka to see how they might have looked during the Edo Period. The museum is laid out in a series of recreated houses, each depicting
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Osaka Municipal Central Wholesale Markets
Osaka Municipal Central Wholesale Markets It’s well before dawn in Osaka when merchants, fishermen, and chefs gather to auction off – and bid on – the day’s catch, fresh produce, and seasonal ingredients at the Osaka Municipal Central Wholesale Markets. The Markets opened in 1931 and are one of Os
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Okinawa World
Okinawa World To some, the four areas of Okinawa World may look just like theme parks, but even locals know this popular destination offers seasoned travelers immediate access to almost all of Okinawa’s culture, history and ecology in one easy spot.Visitors can spend the day exploring the dark and
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Okinawa City
Okinawa City In 1970 more than 5,000 Okinawans retaliated against years of military occupation in what eventually became known as the Koza riot. Four years later, on April 1, the city recovered its independence and embarked on the path to becoming one of the island’s top destinations for both loca
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Oedo-Onsen-Monogatari
Oedo-Onsen-Monogatari Out in the modern entertainment district of Odaiba youll find Tokyos largest artificial hot spring complex. Oedo-Onsen-Monogatari is an Edo-era onsen theme park.What the spa lacks in authenticity if makes up for in scope: there are six different types of baths with different
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Odori Park (Odori Koen)
Odori Park (Odori Koen) Visit this lush green space at the heart of downtown Sapporo to join one of the many cultural festivals held here, or to simply relax and enjoy the outdoors. The space where Odori Park sits was once the city’s main street (in fact, the name “Odori” means large street), whic
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Nishi Hongan-ji
Nishi Hongan-ji While many of Kyoto’s temples provide insight into ancient Japanese Buddhist history, few showcase contemporary movements. That’s what makes Nishi Hongan-ji unique. Built in the late 16th-century, the temple remains today an important landmark for modern Japanese Buddhism. Located
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Nipponbashi
Nipponbashi Flanked by neon-lit signs and store fronts , the narrow streets of Nipponbashi, also known as “Den Den Town,” cater to shoppers interested in electronics and comics. Multitudes of shops selling anime, manga, video games, action figures, tools, electronic equipment, and even furniture c
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National Museum of Emerging Science and Innovation
National Museum of Emerging Science and Innovation This shiny metal building in the Odaiba District is also known as the “Future Museum.” The National Museum of Emerging Science and Innovation is a great place to explore Tokyos high-tech side and a fun excursion for both kids and adults.Exhibits a
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National Bunraku Theater
National Bunraku Theater If you’re interested in seeing a bunraku puppet show while in Japan, Osaka’s National Bunraku Theater is arguably the best place to do so. The art of bunraku puppetry dates back more than 300 years, and it reached its peak in Osaka in the 1740s. A typical perfor
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National Art Center
National Art Center Like much of the Roppongi neighborhood, the National Art Center is sleek and innovative. The museum, designed by Kisho Kurokawa was designed to look like a melting iceberg with waving blue glass walls.This center is unique among Tokyo art museums in that, instead of maintaining
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Nakijin Castle
Nakijin Castle Built in the 13th century, the remains of Nakijin Castle are one of Okinawa’s most popular tourist destinations. A mecca of culture, politics, art and architecture, the ruins attract travelers, adventurers and history buffs from across the globe. Travelers enter through the restored
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Nakasendo Trail
Nakasendo Trail Have tea with locals. Spend time in nature. Walk between villages. These are the highlights of the Nakasendo trail, a historic walking path through the Kiso Valley that links the villages of Tsumago and Magome. In feudal times, the Nakasendo Trail linked Kyoto to Tokyo. Samurais an
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Naha
Naha This capital city of Okinawa Prefecture was founded in 1921 and is one of the most relevant destinations for education, politics, and commerce in Okinawa. Dozens of shopping centers, corporate flagships and centers of trade and industry exist in this populated city. But there’s plenty of hist
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Myoshin-ji Temple
Myoshin-ji Temple It’s not every day that an Emperor abdicates his throne and abandons secular pleasures to become a monk. But that’s just what Japanese Emperor Hanazono did in the early 14th century. In 1342 he donated his palace to found a temple. Myoshinji Temple resulted from his religious pur
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Museum of Contemporary Art Tokyo
Museum of Contemporary Art Tokyo Youll know the Museum of Contemporary Art immediately by its distinctive, slightly foreboding gray geometric entrance way. The enormous building is a work of art in its own right and is one of the citys most distinctive landmarks. It was created by artist Yanagisaw
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Mt Okura Observatory
Mt Okura Observatory Some of the best views of Sapporo can be had from the Mt. Okura Observatory. The observatory got its start in 1972 as the site of the 90-meter ski jump competitions during the Sapporo Winter Olympics. Today, the facility still hosts ski jump events during the winter months, bu
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Mt Moiwa
Mt Moiwa One of Sapporo’s most famous sightseeing attractions is Mt. Moiwa, a forested mountain located southwest of Sapporo. Popular for its city views, especially at sunset, the mountain’s summit and observation deck are accessible by way of the Mt. Moiwa Ropeway, an aerial tramway system that c
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