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Interests
Japan has a lot to offer. You can enjoy the country's unique Buddhist temples and Shinto shrines, traditional sights and scenery, and landscapes only visible in one season with cherry blossoms, wisteria, or fall leaves. Nightscapes, charming Japanese gardens, traditional Japanese arts, and impressive experiences of Japanese cuisine and local gourmet food await you. So, get on a train, and head off to some of the many famous places in Japan!
Culture & History
Japan has impressive historic sites and beautiful townscapes in every region, including Shirakawa-go and the cultural properties in the ancient capital of Kyoto, historical heritage that is also registered as World Heritage.
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Relax in a park known for its calming waterscape
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Feel the passionate spirit of Hakata! A shrine with a dedicated traditional festival
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A village where you can experience a fantastic world of fairy tales
Nature & Amazing Views
Japan is a country of four beautiful seasons, with cherry blossoms in the spring, sunflowers in the summer, bright red leaves in the fall, and snow in the winter. Visit in a different season and experience new excitements and passions.
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Relax in a park known for its calming waterscape
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A garden which exhibits the history and culture of domestically-made ceramics
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Visit the largest flower park in Japan!
Activities
You can enjoy many different experiences, ranging from Japan’s quintessential culture such as kimono and ceramics to Japan’s natural world with seasonal outdoor activities and sports in the summer and winter.
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The vast flower fields that mesmerize until the sun goes down
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A famous destination that is a symbol of Kochi Prefecture
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The symbol of Kumamoto, the “Land of Fire”
Events
Get into the spirit by joining in events held across the country, including summer and winter festivals, and firework displays!
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Visit the largest flower park in Japan!
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A mysterious lake with a blue appearance
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An ephemeral mystical village at a lake in the sky, located at the highest elevation in Hokkaido
Food & Shopping
Make some wonderful memories and have your fill of Japan’s unique gourmet food and shopping – there’s Japanese cuisine, ekiben lunch boxes, meals made with fresh ingredients, souvenir stores in hot spring areas, and more!
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When you hear “Fukuoka,” food stands come to mind!
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An unconventional, traditional local specialty born from the spirit of omotenashi
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Aichi food culture: unique, impressive, and cannot be missed
Hot Springs
For many people, hot springs come to mind when they think of Japan. Spend a little time being soothed in the many types of hot spring and rich water sources in different places around the country.
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Enjoy Tohoku’s many diverse inns and hot springs
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One of the most well-known hot spring areas of San’in
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A hot-spring town that stands in the middle of one of the world’s largest calderas
