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sights in Japan : the essentials
Temples in Kyoto
Kinkaku-ji Temple
(53)
The golden pavilion has considerably more bling than it's sister the silver pavilion. It is a photographer's dream reflected in th
Temples in Kyoto
Fushimi Inari-taisha Shrine
(54)
If you come from Kyoto station, take the Keihan line train and get off at the second stop Fushimi Inari, it's 15 minutes. The Fush
Temples in Miyajima
Itsukushima Shrine
(30)
Miyajima has something magical. We arrived at noon from Hiroshima. We spent the afternoon on the island and finally spent a day in
Temples in Nara
Todai-ji Temple
(28)
This is one of the places that make me feel proud to live in Nara every time I visit. The Buddhist temple Tōdaiji (东大寺), which mea
City Halls in Tokyo
Tokyo Metropolitan Government Building
(36)
In the area of Shinjuku, one of Tokyo's busiest areas, the city's government building is located here and, very high up, there a
Temples in Kyoto
Kiyomizu-dera Temple
(21)
It's a temple perched on the side of a mountain. It was first built in 798 but the buildings that are visited now have been recons
Palaces in Chiyoda
Tokyo Imperial Palace
(28)
The truth is that it has lovely grounds. The greenery of the place and the water contrasts with the skyscrapers that are right nex
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Castles in Osaka
Osaka Castle
(30)
First built in 1583 by order of Toyotomi Hideyoshi, Osaka Castle is one of the most characteristic monuments of Osaka. However, wi
Temples in Tokyo
Nikko Toshogu Shrine
(18)
Nikko Toshogu Temple is much more than a temple, it's an amazing place located in the middle of a forest whose land smokes due to
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Temples in Tokyo
Meiji Shrine
(22)
This is without doubt one of the most "traditional" shrines in Tokyo. It's here that I saw a traditional Japanese wedding, which a
3 activities
Castles in Kyoto
Nijo Castle
(19)
The Nijo Castle was built in 1626 in kyoto and named a World Heritage Site by UNESCO in 1994. The total area of the castle of 27
Temples in Kyoto
Ryoan-ji Temple
(15)
Ryoan-ji Temple of the Peaceful Dragon is a Zen temple situated in the city of Kyoto, and was created by the school of the Rinzai
Temples in Kyoto
Ginkaku-ji Temple
(11)
Ginkaku-ji or the silver pavilion is the twin of Kinkaku-ji or the golden pavilion. This pavilion simpler and less lavish but the
Temples in Nagoya
Osu Kannon Temple
(1)
This temple is one of the most important temples to be found in Nagoya and it has become a kind of symbol for the city. The temple
Statues in Tokyo
Hachikō Statue
(22)
One of the most frequented meeting places in the city of Tokyo is located in front of the Shibuya Train Station: Hachiko's statue.
Historical Monuments in Kamakura
Lamp in Kamakura
(1)
Temples in Nara
Kasuga-taisha
(9)
The sanctuary of Kasuga Taisha is next to the main building and has a number of chapels attached to the exterior of the courtyard
Historical Monuments in Hiroshima
Hiroshima Peace Memorial (Atomic Bomb Dome)
(8)
The A-bomb dome is the skeleton of what was once the Hiroshima Prefecture Industrial Promotion Hall built by a Czech architect wit
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Activities in Japan
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Tokyo: Local Food & Drink Izakaya Tour with Guide
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starting from
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110.12
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Night Walk in Gion: Kyoto's Geisha District
(233)
starting from
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10.10
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Mount Fuji Full-Day Scenic Bus Tour from Tokyo
(190)
starting from
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130.84
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Tokyo: Skytree Skip-the-Line Admission Ticket
(165)
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23.31
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From Tokyo: Mt. Fuji and Hakone Day Trip by Shinkansen
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144.38
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