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Tokyo’s oldest temple was built centuries ago to honor the goddess of mercy. It now draws thousands daily for Buddhist prayer or cultural observation.

Appearing as if a Paris landmark has been teleported to Tokyo, this Eiffel-inspired structure offers great daytime or evening 360-degree views of the city.

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

Explore dynamic animal habitats and natural environments in this enormous wildlife exhibit in downtown Osaka.

Tokyo’s oldest temple was built centuries ago to honor the goddess of mercy. It now draws thousands daily for Buddhist prayer or cultural observation.

Explore dynamic animal habitats and natural environments in this enormous wildlife exhibit in downtown Osaka.

Welcome to the green refuge of downtown Osaka - a place to reflect by quiet ponds, see some stunning art or engage with historical landmarks.

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

This site was first a shogun residence, then the home for Japan’s emperor. Destroyed in World War II, it was reconstructed to its original splendor.

One of the world’s largest fish and produce markets offers visitors a unique shopping experience and several good restaurants.

Tokyo’s oldest temple was built centuries ago to honor the goddess of mercy. It now draws thousands daily for Buddhist prayer or cultural observation.

Explore dynamic animal habitats and natural environments in this enormous wildlife exhibit in downtown Osaka.

Appearing as if a Paris landmark has been teleported to Tokyo, this Eiffel-inspired structure offers great daytime or evening 360-degree views of the city.

Explore dynamic animal habitats and natural environments in this enormous wildlife exhibit in downtown Osaka.

Tokyo’s oldest temple was built centuries ago to honor the goddess of mercy. It now draws thousands daily for Buddhist prayer or cultural observation.

One of the world’s largest fish and produce markets offers visitors a unique shopping experience and several good restaurants.

Explore dynamic animal habitats and natural environments in this enormous wildlife exhibit in downtown Osaka.

A shrine in central Tokyo honors those who died in nearly a century of wars while the adjacent museum documents Japan’s military history.

This site was first a shogun residence, then the home for Japan’s emperor. Destroyed in World War II, it was reconstructed to its original splendor.

Tokyo’s oldest temple was built centuries ago to honor the goddess of mercy. It now draws thousands daily for Buddhist prayer or cultural observation.