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Gardens in Hiroshima

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Shukkei-en is a lovely Japanese garden in Hiroshima. Since it requires a lot of careful maintenance in order to remain an "oasis"

Of Touristic Interest in Nagoya

Nagoya TV Tower

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The Nagoya TV Tower is a gazebo, which has both a covered and open-air terrace (protected by gates) and is 100 meters high so we c

Of Cultural Interest in Kobe

Chinatown

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Kobe's Chinatown is the largest and most extensive in Japan after Yokohama. Although there are Chinatowns in several Japanese citi

Of Cultural Interest in Koya

Mount Koya

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This is an incredible place surrounded by peace and tranquility, especially if you happen to spend the night in one of the many Sh

Temples in Nagasaki

Sofukuji Temple

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The Sofuku-ji is a temple of Chinese structure as it was constructed by the Chinese who settled in Nagasaki Chinatown between the

Of Cultural Interest in Kanazawa

Nomura Samurai House

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The Nomura House (or nomurake) is the only house District of Nagamachi where entry is permitted. Nomura family belongs to a family

Gardens in Okayama

Kōraku-en

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Koraku-in (后楽园) is a beautiful Japanese garden at the foot of [poi = 78009] Okayama Castle [/ poi] and one of the main attractio

Temples in Nagano

Zenkoji Temple

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This temple became famous for refusing to host the Olympic torch last year when it passed through. The monks refused to protest th

Gardens in Kumamoto

Suizenji Jojuen Garden

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Beautiful walk, it transmits harmony and wellbeing.

Bays in Otaru

Sea Views in the Ishikari Bay

I could never have imagined that Ishikari Bay, in northwestern Hokkaido, northern Japan, was so beautiful. Unfortunately, I didn't

Bars in Otaru

Ice Bar in Otaru

During the festival of Yuki Akari no Michi, it's normal to put in Otaru seize other "tourist traction" as the Ice Bar. The first t

Castles in Hikone

Hikone Castle

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Hikone is a small town on the shores of Lake Biwa. It's easily reached by train taking the JR Tokaido Line. This small and quiet t

Viewpoints in Miyajima

Shishiiwa Viewpoint

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If you enjoy majestic views of the inland sea, you absolutely must climb Mount Misen. You can continue up to the summit which is a

Of Touristic Interest in Tokyo

Daikanransha Ferris Wheel

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Castles in Kanazawa

Kanazawa Castle

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This castle is in the center of Kanazawa. In its heyday it was was an imposing fortress on top of a hill from which controlled all

Beaches in Tokyo

Odaiba Beach

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Odaiba is a man-made island in Tokyo that has an aura that few places in the world can match. My favorite part is the beach...the

Temples in Nara

Asuka-dera

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The Asukadera is a small temple located in the Asuka region which is considered the birthplace of Japanese culture. The oldest Bud

Of Touristic Interest in Osaka

Namba Hips

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The Namba Hips is a fairly new building that is close to the Dotombori neighborhood. It's an entertainment center where there are

Things to do in Japan

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