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Constructed entirely without nails and built on high poles, this temple is part of a World Heritage Site and offers visitors both beauty and history.

A stroll through this peaceful, colorful garden is the highlight of a trip to Tokyo at any time of year. It is especially popular for the cherry blossoms of spring.

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

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

Imagine life as it was during the Taisho Period as you explore this preserved Kyoto alley, complete with traditional teahouses, inns and kimono-clad hostesses.

Escape the city and enjoy fresh air at this buzzing seaside park, which is popular among locals and tourists alike.

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

An important shrine for patriotic locals and curious tourists alike, this site has charming buildings and natural gardens that celebrate Kyoto’s fusion of past and present.

In a city where space is at a premium, this expansive park is a popular place for Tokyoites to rehearse, reconnect with nature and enjoy freedom of expression.  

Observe traditional Shinto architecture, pretty lanterns and sacred rituals at this historic shrine, home of the annual Gion Festival and Kyoto’s favorite cherry blossom park.

Visit this excellent museum dedicated to sake and learn how this popular Japanese drink is brewed.

The largest museum in Japan preserves artworks and antiquities revealing Japan’s unique culture and way of life.

Visit this excellent museum dedicated to sake and learn how this popular Japanese drink is brewed.

Yokohama’s first foreign residents brought a western flair to this city street in the 19th century and today it is an exciting place to shop, dine and people-watch.

In a city where space is at a premium, this expansive park is a popular place for Tokyoites to rehearse, reconnect with nature and enjoy freedom of expression.  

Discover museums, cafés and shops in this pleasant hilltop neighborhood, featuring mansions from the early 1900s displaying distinctive Western-style architecture.

Delight in the bright colors of cherry blossom trees that surround the lakes, shrines and paths of this picturesque park.

Explore a 1,000-year-old Buddhist temple complex and attend a fire ritual performed in honor of an important Buddhist deity.

This pleasant waterfront park hosts a number of interesting attractions, including a memorial, several museums and varied entertainment centers.

Enjoy vegetarian food and go skiing in this scenic mountain region, explore the ancient wooden Zenkoji Temple and historic castle, and hear legends of ninja warriors.

Visit the biggest aquarium on the island and immerse yourself in the enthralling history of Okinawa at this huge coastal park.