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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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An alluring art museum with a traditional Japanese garden, continually ranked as the best in Japan
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The only castle in Japan that retains the keep from when it was constructed
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Experience a traditional performing art from Tokushima that has been passed down over 400 years
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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Visit the largest flower park in Japan!
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An alluring art museum with a traditional Japanese garden, continually ranked as the best in Japan
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A mysterious lake with a blue appearance
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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You can experience Furano-produced food while getting close to the nature of Hokkaido
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A market to easily enjoy Kochi’s food and culture
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The “Little Kyoto in Kyushu”
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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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
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A hot spring area with 1,200 years of history
