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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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A valuable inn for daimyo feudal lords that was one of the 53 stations along the Tokaido Road
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A private school that produced future leaders of Japan
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One of Japan’s 100 top roads, with scenery unique to a castle town
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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Magical scenery enveloped in autumnal or wintery early-morning mist
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A beautiful Japanese garden where you can enjoy all four seasons
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Famous Edo-era castle with a rare tower structure
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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A park where you can get a sweeping view of the workings of life around the world
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Pottery experiences that convey the life of the Edo period
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Kanazawa also offers the opportunity to encounter geiko
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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A dynamic event that will completely change your impression of fireworks
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See a three-story turret and the beauty of the changing seasons
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Beautify your skin in a pure and completely natural hot spring
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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Pottery experiences that convey the life of the Edo period
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Savor sake made with the blessings of snow
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Enjoy eating, walking, and shopping in an everyday Japanese setting
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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An onsen hot spring inscribed in ancient documents, with a history of over 1,000 years
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Bathe in hot springs with over 500 years of history
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A hot spring town with waters blessed by Mount Yufu-dake
