Japan

The sheer level of energy is the most striking aspect of Japan's capital city. Tokyo is a place where the urgent …

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Tokyo, Japan

Ghibli Museum

A visit to this museum can tell you all you need to know about animations. Every detail of producing an animated …

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1-1-83 Shimorenjaku
Tokyo, 181-0013
Japan
+81 5 7005 5777

In 3 trips

Mandarin Oriental, Tokyo

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2-1-1 Nihonbashi Muromachi, Chuo-ku
Tokyo, 103-0022
Japan
3-3270-8800

Meigetsu-in Temple

Popularly called the Flower Temple or "Hana no Tera," the attraction of this temple is the plethora of different …

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189 Yamanouchi
Tokyo, 247-0062
Japan
+81 (0)467 22 3437

Sugimoto-dera (Sampon-ji) Temple

Legend tells us that the Empress Komei was responsible for establishing the Tendai-sect Sugimoto-ji in 763. This …

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903 Nikaido
Tokyo, 248-0002
Japan
+81 (0)467 22 3463

Tsurugaoka Hachimangu Shrine

Dedicated to the Minamoto family's guardian, the god of war, this shrine is believed to date to 1063. Noted for …

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2-1-31 Yukinoshita
Tokyo, 248-8588
Japan
+81 467 22 0315

Tokei-ji Temple

Kakuzen-ni, the wife of Tokimasa Hojo (the 8th regent) established this temple in 1285. Historically, Tokeiji …

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1367 Yamanouchi
Tokyo, 247-0062
Japan
+81 467 22 1663

Unscheduled - Kyoto

In 37 trips

Kyoto

Kyoto, with its hundreds of temples and gardens, was the imperial capital between 794 and 1868, and remains the cult …

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Kyoto, Japan

In 3 trips

Chorakuji Temple

Chorakuji dates from 805 and is set in the verdant foothills of the Higashiyama mountains. Noted for an eleven-faced …

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626 Maruyama-cho
Kyoto, 605-0071
Japan
+81 075 561 0589

Kozan-ji Temple

Established in 774, the temple was renovated by a priest called Myoe [1173-1232] after receiving backing from …

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8 Toganoo-cho Umegahata
Kyoto, 616-8295
Japan
+81 75 861 4204

Gekkeikan Okura Sake Museum

Located in a residential neighborhood, historically known as an area where Hideyoshi built one of his castles …

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247 Minamihama-cho
Kyoto, 6128045
Japan
+81 75 623 2056

Kyoto Imperial Palace

Located within the spacious Imperial Palace Park in the heart of the city, the Imperial Palace (Gosho) now consists …

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3 Kyoto-Gyoen
Kyoto, 6020881
Japan
+81 75 211 6348

Museum of Kyoto (The)

A fascinating contemporary museum located near Sanjo Karasuma in a fine brick Meiji period building. There is …

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Sanjo-Takakura
Kyoto, 604-8183
Japan
+81 75 222 0888

Unscheduled - Kamakura

In 3 trips

Kamakura

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Kamakura, Japan

Unscheduled - Osaka

In 25 trips

Osaka

Famous for its down-to-earth citizens and hearty cuisine, Osaka combines historical and cultural attractions with …

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Osaka, Japan

In 4 trips

Expoland

Built in 1970 for the Osaka International Exposition, Expoland is one of the finest amusement parks in Japan. …

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1-1 Senri Banpakukoen
Osaka, 565-0826
Japan
+81 6 6877 0560

In 4 trips

Umeda Joypolis

Created by Sega, this theme park features eight high-tech rides that are all very entertaining and original. Admission …

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Hep Five Umeda Kita-ku
Osaka, 530-0000
Japan
+81 6 6366 3647

In 6 trips

Universal Studios Japan

"Universal Studios Japan, or USJ, promises to be the Osaka rival of Tokyo Disneyland. USJ is the third movie-based …

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2-1-33 Sakurajima
Osaka, 554-0031
Japan
+81 6 6465 3000

In 5 trips

Umeda Sky Building

Together with its east and west wings, which are joined by a catwalk in the middle and a solarium of sorts at …

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1-1-18 Oyodo-naka
Osaka, 531-0076
Japan
+81 6 345 2189

Unscheduled - Nagasaki

In 6 trips

Nagasaki

The best and easiest way to travel around the beautiful bay city of Nagasaki is by tram. The logical place to …

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Nagasaki, Japan

Nagasaki Atomic Bomb Museum

This museum is a certain destination for those visiting Nagasaki for the first time. It almost seems inconceivable …

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7 Hirano-machi
Nagasaki, 852-8117
Japan
+81 95 844 1231

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Mount Fuji

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Unscheduled - Yokohama

Munakata Print Museum

Located in a hilly residential area is this memorial museum to print artist Shiko Munakata [1903-75]. He was recognized …

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2-19-17 Kamakurayama
Yokohama, Japan
+81 (0)467 31 7642