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Tokyo, Japan

DSC06281 by Mathias Apitz (München)

It is packed with vibrant neighborhoods with a unique cultural identity, technological charm, futuristic innovation, and sumo tournaments as well as breathtaking museums, culinary delights, great shopping, and lively nightlife. Japanese culture is renowned for its exceptional hospitality, and Tokyo is no exception. From the moment you arrive, the warm smiles of the Japanese people will welcome you. Ready to start packing your bags? Here are a few of Tokyo’s must-sees.
Historic Center, Tokyo

tokyo street by Marco Mastrojanni
Meiji Shrine, Tokyo

meiji shrine tokyo japan by mirai2
Golden Gai, Tokyo

Golden Gai - Tokyo by Michael Vesia
Toshogu, Tokyo

Tosho-gu Shrine by sfgamchick
Day trip to Tokyo Disneyland and DisneySea

IMG_0523 by netjackal
Day trip to Hakone

Hakone, Japan by Dren Pozhegu

Providing easy access to the national park surrounding Mt. Fuji, this charming town also offers museums and traditional hot springs.
Tokyo National Museum

Toyokan, Tokyo National Museum by inu-photo
Sensoji Temple, Tokyo

Senso-ji by Marty Gabel
Koishikawa Korakuen Garden, Tokyo

Koishikawa Korakuen Gardens by Guilhem Vellut
Edo Tokyo Museum, Tokyo

Edo Tokyo Museum by Yves Doutreligne
Day trip to Chichibu Tama Kai National Park

P1100416 by Lamsus Crusoe
Day trip to Mount Fuji

Fuji and Sakura by Arnie Grever
Ginza, Tokyo

ginza tokyo by Sarah Tirona
Ueno, Tokyo

Yakiniku in Ueno. Tokyo-150527-7 by Nick Turner
Shinjuku Gyoen National Garden, Tokyo

Shinjuku Gyoen National Garden by Guilhem Vellut
Ueno Zoo, Tokyo

Ueno zoo, Tokyo, Japan by pelican
Day trip to Yokohama

Yokohama by night by Fougerouse Arnaud

Though the largest city in Japan, Yokohama retains a laid back atmosphere, boasting jazz clubs, fine restaurants, and more.
Day trip to Kamakura

Kamakura... by Ye-Zu

Only an hour from Tokyo, Kamakura is saturated with history, boasting many fine temples and shrines, as well a lovely popular beach.
Asakusa, Tokyo

Asakusa, Tokyo by ser_is_snarkish
Mori Art Museum, Tokyo

mori art museum by starfive
Kabukicho, Tokyo

Kabuki-Cho by Fotini et Nicolas
Chidorigafuchi Park, Tokyo

Sakura at Chidorigafuchi Park by Yoshikazu TAKADA
Day trip to Sarushima Island

sarushima beach by river seal
Day trip to Nihon Minkaen Open Air Museum

2007-10-06 Nihonminkaen 216 by Ari T

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Night life Historic Food Culture 3 nightsThu. Jan 01 - Sun. Jan 04

It is packed with vibrant neighborhoods with a unique cultural identity, technological charm, futuristic innovation, and sumo tournaments as well as breathtaking museums, culinary delights, great shopping, and lively nightlife. Japanese culture is renowned for its exceptional hospitality, and Tokyo is no exception. From the moment you arrive, the warm smiles of the Japanese people will welcome you. Ready to start packing your bags? Here are a few of Tokyo’s must-sees.

Tokyo is an exceptional city that captivates your senses with a unique fusion of tradition and innovation, nature and modern wonders.

From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

Top rated attractions in Tokyo, Japan from TripAdvisor

Things to do in and around Nikko

Nikko, Japan

Nikko, Tochigi, Japan by David McKelvey

Nikko is a city located in Tochigi Prefecture, in the northern Kanto region of Japan. Attractions include the mausoleum of shogun Tokugawa Ieyasu (Nikko Tosho-gu) and that of his grandson Iemitsu (Iemitsu-byo Taiyu-in), and the Futarasan Shrine, which dates to the year 767. There are also many famous hot springs (onsen) in the area. Elevations range from 200 to 2,000 m. Nikko is heavily dependent on tourism to its historical and scenic sites and hot spring resorts. Hydroelectric power production, food processing, and the metals industry remain important components of the economy.
Nikko Toshogu

Tosho-gu shrine by Andrea Schaffer
Rinnoji, Nikko

DSC_6516 by Marufish
Historic Center, Nikko

Nikkō Tōshō-gū shrine by Nigel Goodman
Tamozawa Imperial Villa Memorial Park, Nikko

Nikko Tamozawa Imperial Villa by jamesjustin
Day trip to Nikko National Park

Nikko National Park 15 by Steve Simmonds
Day trip to Ryuzu Waterfalls

Ryuzu Waterfall by Christophe Robin
Day trip to Kegon Waterfall

華厳の滝 by Kentaro Ohno

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Nikko

Japan, Kanto region

Nature Historic Active Small towns Culture 1 nightSun. Jan 04 - Mon. Jan 05

Nikko is a city located in Tochigi Prefecture, in the northern Kanto region of Japan. Attractions include the mausoleum of shogun Tokugawa Ieyasu (Nikko Tosho-gu) and that of his grandson Iemitsu (Iemitsu-byo Taiyu-in), and the Futarasan Shrine, which dates to the year 767. There are also many famous hot springs (onsen) in the area. Elevations range from 200 to 2,000 m. Nikko is heavily dependent on tourism to its historical and scenic sites and hot spring resorts. Hydroelectric power production, food processing, and the metals industry remain important components of the economy.

Favored by locals and travelers alike, the city offers an array of cultural monuments, shrines, hot springs, and many fun activities.

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Top rated attractions in Nikko, Japan from TripAdvisor

Things to do in and around Matsumoto

Matsumoto, Japan

Matsumoto by hiromy

Matsumoto is a Japanese city in the Chūbu region on the island of Honshu. It is a city located in Nagano Prefecture. Matsumoto is designated as a Special City. The current city of Matsumoto is a merger of the old city of Matsumoto with four villages. Matsumoto officially absorbed those villages without creating a new municipal organization. Matsumoto is surrounded by mountains and is acclaimed for its beautiful views. Hiking and climbing locations are readily accessible by local bus transportation. Matsumoto has several historic features, such as Matsumoto Castle, Kaichi School Museum, and Temari (traditional Japanese handball).
Matsumoto Castle

MATSUMOTO - Vue du château by Charlotte Marillet
Historic Center, Matsumoto

Nawate Dori by iris
Japan Ukiyoe Museum, Matsumoto

Japan Ukiyo-e Museum, Matsumoto by Barry Jackson
Matsumoto City Museum of Art

Matsumoto City Museum of Art by kibun
Day trip to Lake Suwa

Lake Suwa, Suwa, Nagano, Japan by yeowatzup
Day trip to Kamikochi

Spring at Kamikochi. by skyseeker
Day trip to Takayama

Early spring of The Japan Alps Yari-Hodaka Mountain Range : 早春の北アルプス槍・穂高連峰 by Toshihiro Gamo

Located at the heart of the Japanese Alps, Takayama is a beautiful small town, home to elegant 17C architecture, galleries, and historic temples.
Day trip to Chatsubomi Moss Park

gorge-6563-Edit by Raico Rosenberg
Day trip to Togakushi Shrine

Sugi by hiroaki
Day trip to Shin-Hotaka Onsen (Hot Spring)

Ryokan Yarimikan (Japan) by Edward Dalmulder

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Matsumoto

Japan, Chubu region

Historic Active Nature Culture Food 2 nightsMon. Jan 05 - Wed. Jan 07

Matsumoto is a Japanese city in the Chūbu region on the island of Honshu. It is a city located in Nagano Prefecture. Matsumoto is designated as a Special City. The current city of Matsumoto is a merger of the old city of Matsumoto with four villages. Matsumoto officially absorbed those villages without creating a new municipal organization. Matsumoto is surrounded by mountains and is acclaimed for its beautiful views. Hiking and climbing locations are readily accessible by local bus transportation. Matsumoto has several historic features, such as Matsumoto Castle, Kaichi School Museum, and Temari (traditional Japanese handball).

A city favored by both travelers and locals for its stately historic castle, surrounding nature, fine galleries, and quaint streets.

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Top rated attractions in Matsumoto, Japan from TripAdvisor

Things to do in and around Kanazawa

Kanazawa, Japan

bridge by Jacob Ehnmark

Kanazawa sits on the Sea of Japan, bordered by the Japanese Alps, Hakusan National Park and Noto Peninsula National Park. Kanazawa is known for its traditional Kaga Cuisine. Seafood is a specialty, jumbo shrimp, followed by sushi and sashimi. The sake produced in this region is of high quality, smooth and sweet, derived from the rice grown in Ishikawa Prefecture as well as the considerable precipitation of the Hokuriku region, allowing for an ample supply of clean, fresh water. Omicho market is a market in the middle of the city, originally open-air, and now covered, which dates back to the Edo period. Most of the shops there sell seafood.
Kenrokuen Gardens, Kanazawa

金澤兼六園 by Jiashiang
Historic Center, Kanazawa

JP122013_384 by starlam
21C Museum of Contemporary Art, Kanazawa

21C Museum of Contemporary Art 10 by joevare
Myoryuji, Kanazawa

正久山妙立寺 (忍者寺) / Myoryuji Temple (Ninjadera/Ninja Temple) by Kentaro Ohno
Day trip to Ogimachi

The World Heritage Shirakawa-go Panoramic View : 世界遺産白川郷全景 by Toshihiro Gamo
Day trip to Takayama

Early spring of The Japan Alps Yari-Hodaka Mountain Range : 早春の北アルプス槍・穂高連峰 by Toshihiro Gamo

Located at the heart of the Japanese Alps, Takayama is a beautiful small town, home to elegant 17C architecture, galleries, and historic temples.
Gyokusen-en, Kanazawa

Samurai garden by Jean-Sébastien Roy
Seisonkaku Villa, Kanazawa

Seisonkaku Villa by Yoshihide Urushihara
Ishikawa Prefectural Museum for Traditional Products and Crafts, Kanazawa

IMG_4675 by youkaine
Day trip to Chubu-Sangaku National Park

Mt.Tsubakuro～伸びる稜線 by creep_bmp
Day trip to Kamikochi

Spring at Kamikochi. by skyseeker
Day trip to Ichijodani Asakura Family Historic Ruins

Echizen Ichinodani Asakura Family Mansion Ruins : 越前一乗谷朝倉氏居館跡 by Toshihiro Gamo
Day trip to Shin-Hotaka Onsen (Hot Spring)

Ryokan Yarimikan (Japan) by Edward Dalmulder

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Kanazawa

Japan, Chubu region

Historic Culture 2 nightsWed. Jan 07 - Fri. Jan 09

Kanazawa sits on the Sea of Japan, bordered by the Japanese Alps, Hakusan National Park and Noto Peninsula National Park. Kanazawa is known for its traditional Kaga Cuisine. Seafood is a specialty, jumbo shrimp, followed by sushi and sashimi. The sake produced in this region is of high quality, smooth and sweet, derived from the rice grown in Ishikawa Prefecture as well as the considerable precipitation of the Hokuriku region, allowing for an ample supply of clean, fresh water. Omicho market is a market in the middle of the city, originally open-air, and now covered, which dates back to the Edo period. Most of the shops there sell seafood.

Retaining ancient Japanese architecture, as well as traditional samurai and geisha districts, Kanazawa also boast a great art museum.

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Top rated attractions in Kanazawa, Japan from TripAdvisor

Things to do in and around Nara

Nara, Japan

奈良　Nara by Philippe Charles

Nara is the capital city of Nara Prefecture located in the Kansai region of Japan. Eight temples, shrines and ruins in Nara remain: specifically Tōdai-ji, Saidai-ji, Kofuku-ji, Kasuga Shrine, Gango-ji, Yakushi-ji, Toshodai-ji, and the Heijo Palace, together with Kasugayama Primeval Forest, collectively form "Historic Monuments of Ancient Nara", a UNESCO World Heritage Site. According to the legendary history of Kasuga Shrine, a mythological god Takemikazuchi arrived in Nara on a white deer to guard the newly built capital of Heijo-kyo. Since then the deer have been regarded as heavenly animals, protecting the city and the country.
Todaiji Temple, Nara

Todai-ji temple, Nara Japan by Ardash Muradian
Historic Center, Nara

IMG_4583 by Ian n Teresa
Kasuga Taisha, Nara

Kasuga Taisha (Kasuga Grand Shrine), Nara-0586 by Gideon Davidson
Isuien Garden, Nara

Isuien garden in Nara by David Martín Clavo
Day trip to Kyoto

Kyoto Sunset by Romain Guy

Kyoto, known as Japan's cultural center, is a place where ancient shrines, serene gardens, and historical districts blend with modern Japanese sophistication.
Day trip to Arashiyama

Arashiyama by Isaac Bordas
Nara National Museum

Nara: Nara National Museum by Wally Gobetz
Nara Park

Nara Park by x768
Kofukuji Temple, Nara

Kofuku-ji, Nara by Jamie Barras
Horyuji Temple, Nara

Horyu-ji: Kondo & Gojunoto by jpellgen
Day trip to Sakurai Hasedera Temple

Hase-dera, Niomon (Gate of Deva King) -1 (July 2011) by ttshr1970
Day trip to Nabana No Sato

Illumination by Ryan Latta

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Nara

Japan, Kansai region

Historic Culture 1 nightFri. Jan 09 - Sat. Jan 10

Nara is the capital city of Nara Prefecture located in the Kansai region of Japan. Eight temples, shrines and ruins in Nara remain: specifically Tōdai-ji, Saidai-ji, Kofuku-ji, Kasuga Shrine, Gango-ji, Yakushi-ji, Toshodai-ji, and the Heijo Palace, together with Kasugayama Primeval Forest, collectively form "Historic Monuments of Ancient Nara", a UNESCO World Heritage Site. According to the legendary history of Kasuga Shrine, a mythological god Takemikazuchi arrived in Nara on a white deer to guard the newly built capital of Heijo-kyo. Since then the deer have been regarded as heavenly animals, protecting the city and the country.

A culturally significant city, Nara is full of Japanese heritage, historic landmarks, as well as a wealth of shrines and temples.

From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

Top rated attractions in Nara, Japan from TripAdvisor

Things to do in and around Nagoya

Nagoya, Japan

Nayabashi, Nagoya by kinpi3

Nagoya is the largest city in the Chubu region of Japan. Nagoya was a major trading city and political seat of the Owari lords, the most important house of the Tokugawa clan. They encouraged trade and the arts under their patronage, especially Tokugawa Muneharu who took a keen interest in drama and plays and lived lavishly. Under his rule, actors and actresses began to visit Nagoya. Arts and culture was further supported by the city's wealthy merchants. During World War II many old buildings and artefacts were destroyed. The region's economic and financial power in the post-war years rekindled the artistic and cultural scene.
Historic Center, Nagoya

Yanagibashi, Meieki 4-chome, Nagoya by kinpi3
Tokugawa Art Museum, Nagoya

Oslo-14 by Alessandro Grussu
Toyota Commemorative Museum of Industry and Technology, Nagoya

SANY0072 by Marufish
Port of Nagoya Public Aquarium

P3041718 by tetzl
Day trip to Nabana No Sato

Illumination by Ryan Latta
Day trip to Kyoto

Kyoto Sunset by Romain Guy

Kyoto, known as Japan's cultural center, is a place where ancient shrines, serene gardens, and historical districts blend with modern Japanese sophistication.
Noritake Garden, Nagoya

Pathway at Noritake Garden by Paul Davidson
Toyota Plant Tour, Nagoya

DSC_0017 by Marufish
Day trip to Ise Grand Shrine

Storage house for sacred rice at Ise Grand Shrine by Big Ben in Japan
Day trip to Chubu-Sangaku National Park

Mt.Tsubakuro～伸びる稜線 by creep_bmp

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Nagoya

Japan, Chubu region

Culture Food Night life 1 nightSat. Jan 10 - Sun. Jan 11

Nagoya is the largest city in the Chubu region of Japan. Nagoya was a major trading city and political seat of the Owari lords, the most important house of the Tokugawa clan. They encouraged trade and the arts under their patronage, especially Tokugawa Muneharu who took a keen interest in drama and plays and lived lavishly. Under his rule, actors and actresses began to visit Nagoya. Arts and culture was further supported by the city's wealthy merchants. During World War II many old buildings and artefacts were destroyed. The region's economic and financial power in the post-war years rekindled the artistic and cultural scene.

A thriving metropolis full of history, Nagoya is best known for its cultural wealth, including theaters, museums, and shrines.

From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

Top rated attractions in Nagoya, Japan from TripAdvisor

Things to do in and around Tokyo

Tokyo, Japan

DSC06281 by Mathias Apitz (München)

It is packed with vibrant neighborhoods with a unique cultural identity, technological charm, futuristic innovation, and sumo tournaments as well as breathtaking museums, culinary delights, great shopping, and lively nightlife. Japanese culture is renowned for its exceptional hospitality, and Tokyo is no exception. From the moment you arrive, the warm smiles of the Japanese people will welcome you. Ready to start packing your bags? Here are a few of Tokyo’s must-sees.
Historic Center, Tokyo

tokyo street by Marco Mastrojanni
Meiji Shrine, Tokyo

meiji shrine tokyo japan by mirai2
Golden Gai, Tokyo

Golden Gai - Tokyo by Michael Vesia
Toshogu, Tokyo

Tosho-gu Shrine by sfgamchick
Day trip to Tokyo Disneyland and DisneySea

IMG_0523 by netjackal
Day trip to Hakone

Hakone, Japan by Dren Pozhegu

Providing easy access to the national park surrounding Mt. Fuji, this charming town also offers museums and traditional hot springs.
Tokyo National Museum

Toyokan, Tokyo National Museum by inu-photo
Sensoji Temple, Tokyo

Senso-ji by Marty Gabel
Koishikawa Korakuen Garden, Tokyo

Koishikawa Korakuen Gardens by Guilhem Vellut
Edo Tokyo Museum, Tokyo

Edo Tokyo Museum by Yves Doutreligne
Day trip to Chichibu Tama Kai National Park

P1100416 by Lamsus Crusoe
Day trip to Mount Fuji

Fuji and Sakura by Arnie Grever

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Tokyo

Japan, Kanto region

Night life Historic Food Culture 1 nightSun. Jan 11 - Mon. Jan 12

It is packed with vibrant neighborhoods with a unique cultural identity, technological charm, futuristic innovation, and sumo tournaments as well as breathtaking museums, culinary delights, great shopping, and lively nightlife. Japanese culture is renowned for its exceptional hospitality, and Tokyo is no exception. From the moment you arrive, the warm smiles of the Japanese people will welcome you. Ready to start packing your bags? Here are a few of Tokyo’s must-sees.

Tokyo is an exceptional city that captivates your senses with a unique fusion of tradition and innovation, nature and modern wonders.

From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

Top rated attractions in Tokyo, Japan from TripAdvisor

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