By Samuel Caesar
Introduction
From hundred-year-old Japanese landmarks to enormous skyscrapers, stunning temples, and fun theme parks, there are...
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Located on the western outskirts of Kyoto, Arashiyama is the second-most important sightseeing district in...
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Tokyo is one of the best places to stay in Japan due to the array...
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Zen Temples are important to Buddhists who visit them for peace and to meditate. Kinkaku-Ji...
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Roppongi Hills is a commercial complex that many refer to as a city within another...
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Kiyomizu-Dera, one of the most famous places in Japan, is a wooden terraced temple that...
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If you want to visit a national museum in Japan, the Tokyo National Museum should...
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Sitting in the Asakusa District, Senso-Ji Temple is one of the most famous places in...
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Ueno Zoo is a large zoo located in Ueno Park, Tokyo. It was established in...
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Situated in Yoyogi in the Shibuya district, Meiji Jingu is a Shinto shrine. It was...
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Miraikan, also known as The National Museum of Emerging Science and Innovation, is one of...
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Mount Fuji, or Fujisan, is one place in Japan that absolutely must be included on...
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The Tokyo Imperial Palace was built in 1888 and is found on the former grounds...
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Osaka Castle is a five-story castle located in the Chuo ward of Osaka. The castle...
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The National Art Center, Tokyo is a modern art centre built in 2007 by Kisho...
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Tokyo Skytree is an observation tower in Tokyo. The building was built in 2012, making...
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Like the Tokyo Skytree, the Tokyo Tower is used as a broadcasting tower and a...
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Sanrio Puroland is a theme park based on the Sanrio characters, the most well-known being...
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Kokuritsu Kagaku Hakubutsukan, or the National Museum of Nature and Science, is one of Japan's...
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Fushimi Inari Taisha, or the Fushimi Inari Shrine, is an important Japanese shrine located in...
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Hibiya Park is a 16-hectare public park located on the southern side of the famed...
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Yasukuni Shrine is a shrine that Emperor Meiji built in 1869. Yasukuni, which means "country...
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Sunshine Aquarium is a beautiful aquarium located in the Sunshine City complex found in the...
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Tokyo Dome City is an entertainment complex located in the centre of Tokyo. The complex...
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Tokyo Metropolitan Art Museum was opened in 1926 and is Japan's first public art museum...
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Sumo Wrestling is Japan's national sport. The ancient sport, which still exists today, is loved...
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Kasairinkai Park is one of the largest parks in Tokyo. It covers an area of...
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The Kabuki-za Theatre is an excellent example of what a traditional Japanese theatre is supposed...
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Japan has over a hundred world-class aquariums, including Tokyo Sea Life Park. This aquarium is...
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Sumida Aquarium is another world-class aquarium in Tokyo for you to visit. The aquarium was...
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Universal Studios Japan is one of the most-visited attractions in the world. This well-known theme...
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This hilltop castle in Himeji is a must-visit historical landmark in Japan. The castle was...
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The Hiroshima Peace Memorial Museum and Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park commemorate those affected by the...
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The Ashikaga Flower Park features beautiful gardens and a range of seasonal displays. Interestingly, the...
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Shibuya Crossing, or Shibuya Scramble Crossing, is one of the many famous landmarks in Tokyo...
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One of Japan's most famous parks is Fuji Hakone Izu National Park. The 1,227 square...
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Located in Nagano Prefecture, the Jigokudani Monkey Park is home to an array of snow...
Conclusion
Japan is an amazing country to visit with many great attractions and famous landmarks to...
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