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The Grand Ise Jingu

The Grand Ise Jingu

Chris Glenn

The Grand Shrine of Ise comprises two separate shrines, the Naiku and Geku. From ancient times, worshippers would visit the G...

Mie
The Sumo Museum

The Sumo Museum

Todd Wojnowski

The Sumo Museum is in a small enclave of Ryogoku Kokugikan stadium, is open year-round, and has free admission.

Tokyo
Visiting Bansuiso

Visiting Bansuiso

Anonymous

Bansuiso is a large villa, built in a 19th Century somewhat Gothic French style. It sits at the base of the hill where the ca...

Ehime
Edo Tokyo Museum in Ryogoku

Edo Tokyo Museum in Ryogoku

Gaby Sun

The Edo Tokyo Museum, using both historical artifacts and hands-on exhibits, guides and educates visitors through the transit...

Tokyo