Japan Action & adventure, Beach, Historic buildings, Museum + Peaceful pictures

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Enjoy a traditional tea ceremony, feed wild monkeys and explore World Heritage-listed temples and shrines in this historically rich Japanese city.

Imperial, political and religious landmarks, peaceful gardens, superb art exhibitions, live music venues and theaters beckon visitors to Tokyo’s central district. 

Seeing this garden in a picture may seem like a photo effect, but it isn’t a trick. Nature, with some human help, has created a unique place that must be seen.  

With picturesque blossom gardens and a golden hall considered a national treasure, this temple is a historic monument devoted to bliss and tranquility.

Escape the busy city streets and immerse yourself in this garden of lush woodlands and oriental architecture. 

Located in the heart of Japan\'s bicycle manufacturing district, this museum focuses on the history of cycling in the country.

Feel the crunch of the glorious white sand on the soles of your feet on this secluded beach where black pearls are cultured.

Charming craft shops, ceremonious teahouses and tiny cafés spill out from the traditional wooden façades of this historic pair of lanes below Kiyomizu-dera Temple.

Escape the busy city streets and immerse yourself in this garden of lush woodlands and oriental architecture. 

One of Japan’s most impressive museums is located within the confines of this colossal stone castle.

Feel the crunch of the glorious white sand on the soles of your feet on this secluded beach where black pearls are cultured.

Engage with Japan\'s rich history at this 16th-century site, where dramatic battlegrounds have made way for a peaceful park with cherry trees. 

Stroll along this wide arc of fine white sand, go swimming in the gentle waters and look out toward the aquamarine ocean waters at this pretty beach.

Escape the busy city streets and immerse yourself in this garden of lush woodlands and oriental architecture. 

Delve into these mysterious caves to inspect bizarre animals and spectacular living rock formations illuminated in bright and colorful neon lights.

Watch as park staff feed about 130 wild snow monkeys on Arashiyama Mountain, or climb inside a cage and feed them yourself.

Peer between the tendril-like vines that hang down from the forest canopy and explore ancient limestone caves in this mystical attraction in Nanjo.

Visit the world of the wealthy and powerful shogun, in this opulent 17th-century castle complex.

Feel the crunch of the glorious white sand on the soles of your feet on this secluded beach where black pearls are cultured.

Peer between the tendril-like vines that hang down from the forest canopy and explore ancient limestone caves in this mystical attraction in Nanjo.