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Neighborhoods in Osaka

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Dotonbori is a neighborhood in downtown Oasaka that was built in the 17th century when the local government decided to channel the

Castles in Hiroshima

Hiroshima Castle

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Hiroshima Castle (広島城) is one of the symbols of the city. It was built in the late 16th century by Mori Terumoto (who was on the

Castles in Himeji

Himeji Castle

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The extensive restorations were completed in 2015 and the final result is truly a wonder to behold. It is one of the only castles

Neighborhoods in Kanazawa

Nagamachi Neighborhood

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Like in Kanazawa, there is a District of Geishas and a neighborhood of Samurais, called Nagamachi neighborhood. In feudal samurai

Temples in Tokyo

Yasukuni Shrine

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The Yasukuni Shrine is the most controversial temple in Japan as it officially pays tribute to "all those ve fought and died for t

Palaces in Kyoto

Kyoto Imperial Palace

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One of the symbols of the city of Kyoto, the park is home to the imperial palace, which was the residence of the emperor in the 19

Train Stations in Nagasaki

The Kamome Train

The Kamome train (which means seagull) is a high-speed train that operates on lines owned by JR Kyushu and between the cities of F

Of Cultural Interest in Kyoto

Arashiyama

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On the outskirts of Kyoto is a lovely town called Arashiyama. The best way to get there from the city is by tram, and it's a very

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Statues in Hiroshima

Children's Peace Monument

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In the Peace Park in Hiroshima, Japan is where you'll find the Children's Peace Monument. It's a tribute to all of the children ve

Markets in Tokyo

Ameyoko Shopping Street

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This is a market in every sense of the word. No modernity and only great products such Shinjuku or Tsukiji. They sell everything a

Of Cultural Interest in Hakone

Komagatake Mount

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The mountain Komaga-take is 1357 meters above sea level and is an excellent area to try to see Mount Fuji. I say try, because we d

Of Cultural Interest in Tokyo

Tokyo Skytree

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Don't skip a glass of wine in the top restaurant!

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Temples in Nara

Yakushi-ji

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Yakushi-ji is one of the most famous and oldest Japanese Buddhist temples, and the ancient base of the Hosso Buddhist school. Its

Temples in Kamakura

Hasedera Temple

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Very close to the train station in Hase (about 10 minutes walk) you will find this wonderful temple dedicated to the bodhisattva o

Gardens in Tokyo

Yoyogi Park

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Yoyogi Park is a must in Tokyo, the heart of the city much like the Retiro in Madrid or Central Park in New York. It's always full

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Train Stations in Osaka

Airport of Osaka

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Of Cultural Interest in Kanazawa

Higashi Chaya (Geisha District)

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The Higashi Chaya-Gai is beautiful, therefore we visited a day until nighttime and the next afternoon. These pedestrian streets ar

Temples in Kamakura

Engakuji Temple

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Engakuji Temple in Kamakura is close to Kita Kamakura station where it is worth going go before arriving at Big Buddha. It is an a

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