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Temples in Tokyo

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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

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This is without doubt one of the most "traditional" shrines in Tokyo. It's here that I saw a traditional Japanese wedding, which a

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Castles in Kyoto

Nijo Castle

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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

Neighborhoods in Tokyo

Odaiba

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You can enjoy the best sunsets in Tokyo from Odaiba. To understand what I mean, see the photo gallery. It is a perfect place for a

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Of Cultural Interest in Hiroshima

Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park

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The Hiroshima Peace Memorial is located downtown and houses several memorials to the atomic bomb. One one side, there's the museum

Gardens in Nara

Nara Park

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Nara Park is one of the most visited places in the city. It is a public park that stretches across the eastern part of the city to

Temples in Kyoto

Ryoan-ji Temple

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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

Volcanoes in Fujinomiya

Mount Fuji

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Mount Fuji (Fujiyama is a transcription error) which stands at 3,776 m is the highest mountain in Japan. The volcano is one of the

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Temples in Kyoto

Ginkaku-ji Temple

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Ginkaku-ji or the silver pavilion is the twin of Kinkaku-ji or the golden pavilion. This pavilion simpler and less lavish but the

Zoos in Osaka

Osaka Aquarium Kaiyukan

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This surprisingly-large aquarium is busy 365 days a year with visiting groups of students and a mix of Japanese and international

Temples in Nagoya

Osu Kannon Temple

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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

Neighborhoods in Tokyo

Ginza

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It is one of the most popular neighborhoods of Tokyo and it is because it is one of the most expensive areas in the world. There a

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Gardens in Kanazawa

Kenroku-en

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The Kenrokuen Garden is the most famous in the area. Many consider it one of the top three gardens in Japan. It used to be the gar

Gardens in Tokyo

Shinjuku Gyoen National Garden

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A truly impressive sight to see the whole park in shinjuku center and stop having to listen to the sounds of cars and people and t

Statues in Tokyo

Hachikō Statue

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One of the most frequented meeting places in the city of Tokyo is located in front of the Shibuya Train Station: Hachiko's statue.

Streets in Tokyo

Shibuya Crossing

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It is without doubt one of the most famous intersections in the world. At whatever time of day, there are hundreds of pedestrians

Cities in Nikko

Nikko (日光市)

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I went for an early winter walk in Nikko national park. It was very silent and felt natural.

Of Touristic Interest in Tokyo

Tokyo Metro

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The Tokyo Metro is intense! Everything is in Japanese, there are no maps that show all the lines, and there are so many different

Things to do in Japan

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