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You can experience a full-fledged Japanese garden here.

Ikebukuro

Parks & Gardens

Mejiro Garden

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A Japanese Garden Centered Around a Pond that Changes from Season to Season.

The arched bridge that spans the moat at the front entrance. The Romon (Sanmon) temple gate can be seen in the background.

Ashikaga

Shrines & Temples

Banna-ji Temple

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Enjoy the Sights of an Ancient Temple and an Invaluable Building that has been Designated a National Treasure

Kagawa

Nature Spots

Washuzan

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Named for Appearing like an Eagle Spreading its Wings

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The comprehensive guide to Kurashiki! Learn about a famous spot and a secret site. Check out authentic foods and souvenirs.

Kurashiki City offers many attractions; the Kurashiki Bikan Historical Quarter, super viewpoints around the city from which visitors can look out upon the islands spread across the Seto Inland Sea; special cuisine and unique shopping opportunities. This makes it a perfect holiday retreat destination for adults. The article below has insightful information of Kurashiki that will help you to explore and enjoy this exciting area.

The shrine is said to help you find love but can also bring luck with the likes of work and health.

Ashikaga

Shrines & Temples

Ashikaga Orihime Shrine

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A power spot with stunning views, where the seven fortunes are woven together

Tochigi

Shrines & Temples

Nikko Futarasan Shrine

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A Shrine Known for its God of Luck and Blessings for Marriage.

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Okutama

Shrines & Temples

Aso Shrine (Tokyo)

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A Shrine with Over 1400 Years of History, Watched Over by an Enormous Beech Tree.

The Haiden (Main Hall) where general visitors offer prayers

Kudanshita, Korakuen

Shrines & Temples

Yasukuni Shrine

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A shrine dedicated to the spirits of those who sacrificed their lives for the country.

Tochigi

Museums

Nasu Trick Art Museum

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A Theme Park Where You Can Enjoy Mysterious “Trick Art”!

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Introducing 5 TrickArt Museums Around Japan!

TrickArt is a form of entertainment originating in Japan, offering unusual experiences using trompe l’oeil techniques to make art appear to be 3-dimensional. Among the 17 TrickArt museums throughout Japan, this article will introduce 5 places, each with its own size and characteristics!

Yokohama

Museums

Yokohama Trick Art Cruise

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A Theme Park Where You Can Enjoy Mysterious “Trick Art”!

Ikebukuro

Shrines & Temples

Kishimojin-do

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The God for Safe Childbirth and Child Rearing.

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Recommended trip routes to explore Tokyo by streetcar

When traveling in Tokyo, it is convenient to utilize public transportation. If you use a discount service such as “Toei One-day Pass (Toei Marugoto Kippu)” that grants you unlimited access to Toei transportation (including Toei Subway, Toei Bus, Toden streetcar and such), you will receive great amount of discount too. This time, we want to tell you about a Tokyo stroll utilizing “Toden Arakawa line” streetcar.

Shinagawa

Shrines & Temples

Ikegami Honmon-ji

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The Head Temple of the Nichiren Sect of Buddhism, Popular for its Splendid Scenery of Sakura and its Five-Storied Pagoda!

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Ueno

Shrines & Temples

Iriya Kishimojin

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A Temple that Celebrates the Goddess of Safe Childbirth and Parenting, Famous for its Morning Glory Festival.

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Iriya Morning Glory Festival, a Reminder of the Summer at Shitamachi, Tokyo

Over the weekend in summer, almost everywhere in Japan is rejuvenated by a local festival.Last year, my friends and I visited Iriya Kishimojin (Shingen-ji Temple), where the Iriya Morning Glory Festival was taking place.

Roppongi, Azabu

Shrines & Temples

San'en-zan Kodo-in Zojoji Temple

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At the base of Tokyo Tower, there is a Buddhist temple connected to the family of the Tokugawa Shogunate.

A fishing pond that floats on the sea. It is kept nice and clean.

Osaka

Experiences Facilities

Fish and Eat your Catch of Day at a Fresh Fishing Pond

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Fishing at a sea-fishing pond

Osaka

Shopping Streets

Shinsekai Hon-dori Shopping Street

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Specialties in Osaka cluster in this area. Enjoy gourmet food for common people.

The retro atmosphere of a time just after the war has been preserved

Osaka

Shopping Streets

Osaka Tsuruhashi Market

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The market still retains the retro atmosphere of the time just after Japan's war (World War II).

Nankin-square in the daytime with a sense of liveliness

Kobe

Shopping Streets

Nankin-machi (Nanjing town)

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A vibrant town full of incredibly delicious food! The largest China town in Western Japan

Kamakura

Shrines & Temples

Tsurugaoka Hachimangu

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The Symbol of Kamakura, the Beautiful Nature-Filled “Tsurugaoka Hachimangu”.

The Great Main Hall and the Three-story Pagoda

Narita Airport Neighborhood

Shrines & Temples

Naritasan Shinshoji Temple

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A Historic Temple with the Most New Year (Hatsumode) Visitors in Japan.

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For those who fly out from Narita Airport, this article introduces some fun spots in Narita City, where you can enjoy until the very last time on your departure day. [Article series / The Surrounding Areas of Narita Airport Part 1]

In this article we’ll be introducing you to a number of exciting spots within walking distance from Keisei Narita Station (Narita City, Chiba), which is just 7 mins away from Narita Airport!

Wakayama

Experiences Facilities

Kushimoto

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Undersea Diving by the Shores of Kushimoto

Things to Do

Mejiro Garden

Banna-ji Temple

Washuzan

The comprehensive guide to Kurashiki! Learn about a famous spot and a secret site. Check out authentic foods and souvenirs.

Ashikaga Orihime Shrine

Nikko Futarasan Shrine

Day 2 of Winter Travel in Nikko ~Mt. Nikko Rinno-ji and Nikko Toshogu Shrine~

Reporting back on Nikko, Tochigi Prefecture’s stunning autumn leaves!

Aso Shrine (Tokyo)

Yasukuni Shrine

Nasu Trick Art Museum

Introducing 5 TrickArt Museums Around Japan!

Yokohama Trick Art Cruise

Kishimojin-do

Recommended trip routes to explore Tokyo by streetcar

Ikegami Honmon-ji

O-eshiki at Ikegami Honmon-ji (Ikegami Honmon-ji Temple), a Great Occasion at Summer Night

There’s no better time to check out Ikegami Honmonji Temple’s 5-story pagoda than during cherry blossom season!

Iriya Kishimojin

Iriya Morning Glory Festival, a Reminder of the Summer at Shitamachi, Tokyo

San'en-zan Kodo-in Zojoji Temple

Fish and Eat your Catch of Day at a Fresh Fishing Pond

Shinsekai Hon-dori Shopping Street

Osaka Tsuruhashi Market

Nankin-machi (Nanjing town)

Tsurugaoka Hachimangu

Naritasan Shinshoji Temple

For those who fly out from Narita Airport, this article introduces some fun spots in Narita City, where you can enjoy until the very last time on your departure day. [Article series / The Surrounding Areas of Narita Airport Part 1]

Kushimoto