Tokyo, Japan - Japan 12 days trip
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Tokyo, Japan
6 nights Thu. Apr 15-Wed. Apr 21Compare hundreds of travel sites and save up to 80%
Takayama, Japan
2 nights Wed. Apr 21-Fri. Apr 23Compare hundreds of travel sites and save up to 80%
Kyoto, Japan
3 nights Fri. Apr 23-Mon. Apr 26Compare hundreds of travel sites and save up to 80%
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Things to do in and around Tokyo
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Brimming with undeniable energy, Japan's capital and largest city is a vast metropolis full of museums, parks, and cultural monuments.
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Vibrant colors, tastes, smells, and sounds awaits you as you venture into the heart of Tokyo, where streets buzz with energy.
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Honoring Emperor Meiji, this Shinto shrine is nestled within a tranquil forest, offering walking paths and amulets stalls.
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With interesting architecture and and abundance of bars, this Shinjuku district has become Tokyo's flourishing nightlife hub.
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Dating to the 17C, this ornate shrine boasts gold-leaf doors and pillars, fine sculptures and artwork, and ancient relics.
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With rides and attractions for all ages, both adults and children will love Japan's exciting Disney theme park.
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Providing easy access to the national park surrounding Mt. Fuji, this charming town also offers museums and traditional hot springs.
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Japan's oldest national museum is the country's largest art museum and exhibits artwork and archaeology from all over Asia.
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Tokyo's oldest temple dates to the 17C and is a favorite of foreign and local travelers, boasting gardens, eateries, and charm stalls.
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Dating to the 17C, this garden incorporates motifs of Chinese landscaping, featuring ponds, falls, bridges, and walking paths.
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A museum tracing the history of Tokyo throughout the Edo Period, featuring a replica of an iconic bridge, city models, and more.
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Enjoy some of Japan's most breathtaking scenery at this park, mostly made up of forest-covered mountains and home to ancient shrines.
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Respectfully called Fuji-san by the locals, this volcano is a symbol of Japan and can often be viewed from miles away.
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One of the world's most upscale shopping districts, Ginza features many boutiques, department stores, cafes, and chic restaurants.
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Leading into Ueno Park, this district is home to some of Tokyo's most iconic cultural landmarks including museums, temples, and more.
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Encompassing a variety of styles, visitors enjoy strolling through various types of gardens ranging from Japanese to English and more.
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The oldest zoological establishment in Japan dates to the 19C, boasting a wealth of animals, playgrounds, and a theme park nearby.
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Though the largest city in Japan, Yokohama retains a laid back atmosphere, boasting jazz clubs, fine restaurants, and more.
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Only an hour from Tokyo, Kamakura is saturated with history, boasting many fine temples and shrines, as well a lovely popular beach.
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Full of shrines and home to Shinto festivals, this popular district boasts historic buildings, shops, stalls, and geisha houses.
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A museum of contemporary art, housing temporary and limited solo exhibitions by Asian and international artists.
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Tokyo's red-light district may never hosted a Kabuki theater, but it now offers bars, shops, clubs, restaurants, and movie theaters.
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Perhaps Tokyo's best site to see the blooming of cherry blossoms, this great park offers walking trails and a lovely boat pier.
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While playing a military role throughout its history, the isle is now a marine park, offering camping, fishing, and diving opportunities.
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Featuring historic buildings from the Edo Period, this open-air museum offers demonstrations and workshops of traditional crafts.
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Offering a superb experience of the traditional Japanese hot spring bath, this theme park is perfect for a leisurely afternoon.
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Travel into the past in this district, untouched by modern times - remaining frozen in time - for a glimpse of old-time Tokyo.
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Fanning out from the world's busiest railway station, this district is famed for its shopping, eateries, and diverse entertainment.
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With temporary and permanent exhibits of Japanese prints and Asian ceramics, this museum is perfect for art lovers.
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Home to the iconic Mt. Fuji, this national park is uniquely dispersed among several natural attractions, lakes, hot springs, and islands.
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The marvelous lake offers plenty of activities for lovers of native, from paragliding, to boating, to fishing, and camping on its banks.
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Dedicated to Studio Ghibli, whose Japanese animation has become renowned, this excellent museum offers many fun interactive exhibits.
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Get up early and visit the world's largest fish market, where fishermen go to sell their catch, varying from shell-fish to whale.
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With a focus on contemporary art from the last 50 years, this excellent museum also features temporary exhibits from other eras.
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Boasting a collection of "Lifestyle Art," visitors enjoy admiring the artwork and if they're lucky can even see a Japanese tea ceremony.
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Based on the series Doraemon by Fujiko F. Fujio, this fun museum is great for children as well as adults familiar with the series.
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The birthplace of the beckoning cat figure, famed throughout Japan as a good-luck charm, this temple is an idyllic spot.
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The palace of the Emperor of Japan features a parkland strewn with cultural monuments, museums, architectural curios, and more.
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Samurai Museum, Tokyo
Get to know Japan's historic warriors, their elaborate armors, and their skillfully-made weapons through exhibits dating to the 14C.
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Located in the Yasukuni Shrine, this controversial war museum features exhibits dedicated to several of Japan's historic wars.
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A pristine garden situated along the Tokyo Bay, featuring a tea-house, pond, a plum tree grove, and many walking paths.
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With nearly a 100m drop against lush dramatic scenery, these waterfalls are recognized as one of Japan's most striking.
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A favored waterfall resembling a dragon head, offering fantastic views in autumn when the surrounding trees change color.
6 nightsThu. Apr 15 - Wed. Apr 21
Brimming with undeniable energy, Japan's capital and largest city is a vast metropolis full of museums, parks, and cultural monuments.
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Things to do in and around Takayama
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Located at the heart of the Japanese Alps, Takayama is a beautiful small town, home to elegant 17C architecture, galleries, and historic temples.
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Stroll through this lovely Japanese city, admiring the wealth of historic architecture, particularly the 17C wooden houses.
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See how local people lived in the 17C-19C at this excellent open-air museum, home to over 30 preserved buildings.
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A hall dedicated to the lavishly ornate traditional floats used in annual Takayama festivals, each a work of exquisite craftsmanship.
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Dating to the 17C, this house was the seat of local government for over a century and now hosts a daily farmers' market.
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Nestled among mountains, this valley offers an array of beautiful hiking trails. Be advised that the area is closed in the winter.
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Retaining ancient Japanese architecture, as well as traditional samurai and geisha districts, Kanazawa also boast a great art museum.
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The site of one of the town's main businesses for ten generations, it now features a museum dedicated to local culture and tradition.
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The former residence of a candle maker, this old merchant's house exhibits artifacts dedicated to local life.
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Home to a lovely collection of 19C-20C glass art, the museum features Art Nouveau and Art Deco pieces as well as an impressive fountain.
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Travel back in time to this preserved village known for it gassho-zukuri farmhouses, some dating back over 250 years.
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Known as "The God's Crossing," when the lake's surface freezes, the natural hot springs beneath the surface continue to bubble.
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This rugged national park is known for its valleys, gorges, and impressive Alps, some of whose peaks reach over 3,000 meters.
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A lovely spa town home to magnificent nature and hot springs, where visitors enjoy the convalescent waters of the baths and pools.
2 nightsWed. Apr 21 - Fri. Apr 23
Located at the heart of the Japanese Alps, Takayama is a beautiful small town, home to elegant 17C architecture, galleries, and historic temples.
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Things to do in and around Kyoto
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The capital of Imperial Japan for a whole millennium, the charming Kyoto is full of museums, cultural monuments, castles, and parks.
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Wander through the quaint winding streets of the center, admiring traditional wooden houses, visiting shops, and sampling local food.
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Dating to the 9C, this temple complex houses Kyoto's oldest building and features cultural monuments, murals, a garden, and more.
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Walk through a long line of scarlet shrine gates on your visit to this 8C temple, and ask for good fortune from the local fox deity.
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A temple complex dating to the 14C, home to several national treasures, 22 sub-temples, renowned murals, and a tranquil garden.
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A culturally significant city, Nara is full of Japanese heritage, historic landmarks, as well as a wealth of shrines and temples.
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A district renowned for its pleasant nature, featuring a bamboo grove, diverse flora, architectural curios, and quaint villages.
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A significant cultural landmark, this palatial complex boasts exquisite examples of traditional Japanese architecture and gardening.
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A veritable shrine to the Japanese tea ceremony, this museum houses ceramic works made by 15 generations of the renowned Raku family.
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Established in the 14C, this vibrant market offers a wealth of culinary adventures for the visitors, from the common sushi to baby squids.
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This 13C historic palace fuses traditional architectures of zen and samurai styles, and boasts an incredible pure gold-leaf facade.
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A 7C Buddhist temple with several remarkable architectural elements, including the Main Hall, the covered staircase, and the gate.
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While a blooming wonder April to September, the rest of the year sees the gardens covered in a multitude of colorful LED lights.
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Famous for its picturesque moss garden, this incredible temple offers a unique meditative experience. Be sure to book in advance.
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Known as the "Silver Pavilion" due to original plans to silver plate the building, this 15C villa is surrounded by a fine garden.
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Exhibiting over 6,000 items, this museum boasts rich collections of fine art, traditional craftsmanship, and archaeological findings.
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Surrounded by tranquil gardens, this 13C zen temple is home to a wealth of decorative elements and several exquisite works of art.
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A small city with a rich maritime history, Kobe boasts a cosmopolitan charm, cultural landmarks, and several museums.
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Visit Japan's renowned Shinto shrine complex, walking through torii gates, taking in unique cultural elements, and enjoying the calm.
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Erected over a waterfall, this fine 17C temple boasts superb architecture and a famed terrace that affords remarkable panoramic views.
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Traditionally led by members of the imperial family, this temple boasts scenic gardens, Japanese architecture, tea-houses, and more.
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Full of atmospheric charm, this popular district was once known for its geishas, now features tea-houses, shops, and restaurants.
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A 17C temple complex boasting architectural gems, historic artifacts, lovely gardens, and relics of cultural significance.
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Saturated with folklore and history, the mount is the home to a famed Buddhist temple, as well as great hiking trails and lush nature.
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A national park most popular during the cherry blossom season, but also featuring shores, mountains, forests, and native flora.
3 nightsFri. Apr 23 - Mon. Apr 26
The capital of Imperial Japan for a whole millennium, the charming Kyoto is full of museums, cultural monuments, castles, and parks.
From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia