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Horyuji Temple

Horyuji Temple

Japan is filled with a wide variety of temples, ranging from modest to opulent and from massive to small. Horyuji in Nara sta...

Nara
Nara Park

Nara Park

Nara Park was created in 1880 and is located in the city of Nara, which is easily accessible from Kyoto or Osaka. The vast ar...

Nara
Tenryu-ji

Tenryu-ji

The Tenryuji is the main temple of the Rinzai Zen Buddhism sect of the same name and is located in the Arashiyama district in...

Kyoto
Yokohama Red Brick Warehouse

Yokohama Red Brick Warehouse

When Japan opened its market to the rest of the world in the late 19th century, Yokohama was the main port through which trad...

Kanagawa
Itsukushima Shrine

Itsukushima Shrine

The Itsukushima Shrine is located on the shores of Miyajima, an island in the Seto Inland Sea not far from Hiroshima city. Wh...

Hiroshima
Yoyogi Park

Yoyogi Park

As one of the largest green spaces in Tokyo, Yoyogi Park is a magnet for Tokyo residents who want to enjoy the sun and nature...

Tokyo
Odawara Castle

Odawara Castle

Odawara Castle was built in the 15th century by Daimyo Hojo Soun. It was demolished by the Meji government in the 19th centur...

Kanagawa
Sensoji Temple

Sensoji Temple

Senso-ji Temple (浅草寺, Sensōji) is a popular spot for omikuji, or fortunes. These auspicious sheets are offered in a multit...

Tokyo