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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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Discover Otokoyama’s 350 years of history and the tradition of sake brewing
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A giant castle that was the hub of Toyotomi Hideyoshi’s unification of Japan
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A valuable inn for daimyo feudal lords that was one of the 53 stations along the Tokaido Road
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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A Hokkaido garden that truly expresses the natural features of Japan’s northern area
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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
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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An immensely popular zoo that features exhibits which allow guests to view animal behavior from unique perspectives
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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
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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Discover Otokoyama’s 350 years of history and the tradition of sake brewing
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The Namba area of Osaka’s exemplary downtown district that has flourished since the Edo period
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Osaka’s fast food
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
