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Akasaka Palace is a former imperial residence which is now used by the Japanese Government as a State Guest-House (Geihinkan) to accommodates visiting dignitaries. The building was designed by Katayama Tokuma and completed in 1909.

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Akihabara is famous for shopping for electronics, computer and camera gear. In recent times it has also become famous for its Maid Cafes.

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Sensoji Temple is an ancient Buddhist temple located in Asakusa, Tokyo Japan. Sensoji Temple is sometimes referred to as Asakusa Temple. It is Tokyo 's oldest, and one of its most significant, temples.

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Bunkyo is one of the central Tokyo ward that features Tokyo Dome, Tokyo Dome City, Koishikawa Korakuen Park and Tokyo University.

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Chiyoda is the central Tokyo ward that features Tokyo Imperial Palace, the Diet, government buildings, major company head offices, several parks, Yasukuni Shrine and Akihabara.

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Edo Tokyo Museum is a museum of the history of Tokyo. The main features of the permanent exhibitions are the life-size replica of the Nihonbashi, which was the bridge leading into Edo.

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Ginza, literally "Silver Mint", is considered the established fashion area of Tokyo and contains many upmarket shops, department stores and restaurants.

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Hamarikyu Gardens (Hama-rikyu Onshi Teien) is a public park located at the mouth of the Sumida River in Chuo. The park is a landscaped garden surrounded by Shioiri Pond, a sea water moat filled by Tokyo Bay.

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Next to Harajuku Station is the place where the Gothic Lolita(GothLoli) and cosplayers come out to play. They are also know as Harajuku Girls. Harajuku is part of Shibuya, Tokyo, Japan.

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Meiji Jingu Shrine is an active shrine in Harajuku Tokyo Japan. Included in these pictures are two traditional Japanese weddings at the shrine with the brides wearing the Japanese wedding kimono (Uchikake) and a formal shinto wedding party complete with Shrine Maidens.

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Omotesando is the brand name side to Harajuku Tokyo Japan fashion with all the major international brands having a boutique or store here.

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Harajuku is on the cutting edge of fashion in Tokyo Japan. Takeshita-dori is the centre point of this. A narrow street packed with young fashionable people and lined with fashion boutiques and cafes.

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Hibiya Koen (Park) is located in Chiyoda, close to many of the government buildings, making it very popular park on week days. On weekends many festivals and events are held in the park.

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Kabukicho is the entertainment part of Shinjuku. Kabukicho features a colorful night life with hostess bars, restaurants, theaters and cinemas.

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Connected to the Tokyo Imperial Palace East Garden is Kitanomaru Park, offering much of the same and a convenient way to get to Yasukuni Shrine. The park also houses the Nihon Budokan, which regularly stages martial arts competitions.

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Koishikawa Korakuen Garden is a historical Japanese garden located close to Tokyo University (who now owns the park).

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Narita is the international gateway to Tokyo and where the international airport, Narita Airport, is located.

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Nishi Shinjuku is the commercial heart of Tokyo Japan with its skyscrapers.

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Nijubashimae is located between Tokyo Station and Tokyo Imperial Palace (Kokyo). Nijubashimae features Wadakura Fountain Park and some modern sky scrapers.

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Odaiba (sometimes known as Daiba) Tokyo Japan is a large artificial island in Tokyo Bay that includes up marketing shopping centre, massive ferris wheel, night clubs, Toyota display centre, Tokyo Big Sight exhibition centre, The Museum of Maritime Science, Joypolis and the distinctive Fuji TV studios building.

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Roppongi Tokyo Japan is famous for its night life and is very popular with foreigners. Roppongi has many restaurants, bars and nightclubs.

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Ryogoku Kokugikan is the largest sumo arena in Japan with a capacity for 10,000 spectators and where grand tournaments or basho are held in January, May and September.

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Shibuya in central Tokyo is a very fashionable shopping and eating district particularly popular with the younger people of Tokyo. Shibuya features a large range of department stores and large shopping centers filled with boutiques featuring the latest in Japanese fashion. Shibuya is also famous for the giant video screens on the buildings.

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Shibuya Tokyo Japan is a very fashionable shopping and eating district popular with a lot of young Tokyoites. Shibuya is one of the best places to see the latest Tokyo Fashion.

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Shinjuku is really the heart of Tokyo Japan. Famous for its shopping, restaurants and nightlife.

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Shinjuku Central Park is a functional park mainly used by workers in the near by Nishi-shinjuku (Tokyo Japan).

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Shinjuku Gyoen National Park is one of the top gardens in Japan. It features three distinct styes: French Formal, English Landscape and Japanese traditional. It is very popular in cherry blossom season with its 1,500 cherry trees.

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Tokyo Dome is a 55,000-seat stadium located in Bunkyo Ward of Tokyo. Tokyo Dome is used for a range of sporting events including basketball, football and martial arts.

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Tokyo Imperial Palace East Garden are a very beautiful example of a Japanese garden. Located in the center of Tokyo the Tokyo Imperial Palace East Garden are very popular in cherry blossom season with many people holding hanami parties in the grounds.

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Tokyo Imperial Palace (Kokyo) is the home of the Emperor of Japan (the Japanese head of state). It is surrounded by a moat and a high wall and occupies the most expensive square kilometre in the world.

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Tokyo Metropolitan Government Building (Shinjuku) is one of the best lookouts in Tokyo Japan & even better it is free. On a good day you can even see Mount Fuji.

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Tokyo Station is the main intercity rail terminal in Tokyo. Tokyo Station handles several Shinkansen lines. Tokyo Station is only the second-largest railway station (building) in the Tokyo.

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Tokyo Tower is a famous Japanese and Tokyo icon and landmark made famous through many Japanese films and anime. It is also a popular lookout point for viewing Tokyo Japan.

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Tsukiji Fish Market (Tokyo Japan) is the biggest seafood market in the world. It is surrounded by the outer market filled with seafood market stalls and outlets.

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Ueno (Tokyo Japan) is famous for its Ueno Park, but it is also a major train interchange.

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Ueno Park is one of the most popular places in Tokyo Japan in cherry blossom season for outdoor hanami parties. Ueno Park includes several temples and Ueno Zoo.

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Yasukuni Shrine is a controversial shrine to Japan's war dead, housing the souls of some 2.5 million people killed in Japan's wars including convicted war criminals executed by the Allies. The Yasukuni Shrine is located in Chiyoda ward Tokyo Japan.

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Yoyogi Park is one of the largest parks in Tokyo. Yoyogi Park located adjacent to Harajuku Station and Meiji Jingu Shrine in Shibuya. On Sundays around the outer perimeter of the park bands and individuals play music.

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Great Boiling Valley Hakone is an active volcanic valley. The Great Boiling Valley (Owakudani) is famous for its black boiled eggs - Kurotamago.

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Hakone is a popular tourist destination with its hot springs and views of MT Fuji. It is located close to Tokyo.

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Hakone Checkpoint is a historic checkpoint on a main transport route to and from Tokyo. Today, you can experience the history from this well restored facility.

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Hakone-en is a tourist area at the foot Mt Komagatake in the Hakone region. Hakone-en is on the edge of Lake Ashi and has the terminal for the Hakone Komagatake Ropeway.

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Hakone Komagatake Ropeway provides a scenic view of Hakone and surrounds. The Hakone Komagatake Ropeway runs from the edge of Lake Ashi at Hakone-en to the summit of Mt Komagatake.

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Hakone Open-Air Museum
opened in 1969 as the first open-air art museum in Japan. Hakone Open-Air Museum features many famous collections including works by Picasso.

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Hakone Ropeway provides scenic views of Hakone and on a clear day Mt Fuji. The Hakone Ropeway runs between Sounzan and Togendai.

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Hakone Shrine is a very popular attraction with more than 20 millions visitors a year. Hakone Shrine is famous for its Torii "floating" on the edge of Lake Ashi.

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Lake Ashi Hakone is a popular tourist destination, famous for the pirate ships and views of Mt Fuji. Lake Ashi is also known as Ashino-ko or Hakone Lake.

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Yugawara is a spa town located close to Hakone and not far from Mt Fuji. Yugawara is town steeped in history.

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Atami is a beach and Onsen resort town 100Km from Tokyo and not far from Hakone. Atami's Onsen (hot springs) have been famous since the 5th century. Atami is actually located in Shizuoka Prefecture.

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Engakuji Temple is one of the most important Zen Buddhist Japanese temple in Japan. Engakuji Temple contains several items designated national treasures of Japan.

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Enoshima is a small island along the resort style coast of Shonan located near Kamakura.

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The Great Buddha of Kamakura is housed within the Kotokuin Temple. The Great Buddha is 13.3 metres high and weighs 93 tons.

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Hase Temple is one of the great Buddhist temples in Kamakura. Hase Temple houses a massive wooden statue of Kannon.

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Kamakura, located just 50 km from Tokyo, is famous for its many temples, shrines and the statue of the Great Buddha.

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Kenchoji Temple ranks first among Kamakura's so-called Five Great Zen Temples. Kenchoji Temple is the oldest Zen training monastery in Japan.

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Tsurugaoka Shrine is the most significant shrine in Kamakura. Tsurugaoka Shrine is a shrine complex with many shrines on the one site.

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Kairakuen is one of Japan's official Three Great Gardens. Kairakuen is most famous for its 3000 plum trees which flower in early spring, but Kairakuen also features a cedar forest, bamboo trees, cherry blossoms and azaleas.

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Kobuntei is a historic three-story wooden building located in the middle of Kairakuen. You can enjoy the spectacular view of almost the whole park from its 3rd floor. Each room has featured Fusuma (sliding door) with various beautiful flowers and trees painted.

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Established by Tokugawa Nariaki in 1841, Kodokan was a school for Mito clan and was the biggest and one of the most famous clan’s school in Japan at the time.

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Mito Station and surrounds. Mito is located about 100km northeast of Tokyo, because of this location Mito has become a modern satellite city Tokyo with many people commuting to Tokyo every day.

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Tokiwa Jinja Shrine is located next to Kairakuen in Mito. It was established in 1868 to enshrine Tokugawa Mitsukuni and Tokugawa Nariaki.

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Toshogu Shrine is a small shrine in the middle of modern and busy Mito city. It was established by Tokugawa Yorifusa in 1621.

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Nikko is famous for its temples and shrines including Nikko Toshogu Shrine (World Heritage site) and its nearby Nikko National Park.

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Nikko Toshogu Shrine is a very popular shrine famous for the carving of the three wise monkeys (see no evil, hear no evil, speak no evil). Nikko Toshogu Shrine is a World Heritage site which contains five structures that are National Treasures of Japan.

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Futarasan Shrine together with Nikko Toshogu Shrine and Rinnoji Temple, forms the Temples and Shrines of Nikko UNESCO World Heritage Site. The shrine possesses two swords that are National treasures of Japan. The famous Sacred Bridge (Shinkyo Bridge) crossing the Daiya River is part of the Futarasan Shrine.

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Rinnoji Temple is a complex of 15 Buddhist temple buildings in the city of Nikko. Rinnoji Temple is famous for its gold-leafed statues of Amida and Kannon.

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Rinnoji Shoyoen is a Japanese garden located next to Rinnoji Temple.

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Minato Park is a beautiful park with a formal rose garden, fountain and a water feature. Minato Park is located right down at the harbor side in Yokohama.

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Shin-Yokohama Raumen Museum is a ramen theme park devoted to Japanese ramen noodle soup. Shin-Yokohama Raumen Museum has featured in several western films about Japan.

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Yokohama is located on the western coast of Tokyo Bay directly south of Tokyo. Yokohama is one of the largest cities in Japan with a long history of foreign residents.

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Himeji in Kansai is famous for its Himeji Castle. Himeji Castle is the best example of a Japanese Castle in its original form and condition. Himeji Castle is a World Heritage Site.

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Akashi-Kaikyo Bridge is the massive bridge which joins the islands of Honshu and Shikoku together. Akashi-Kaikyo Bridge is located on the edge of Kobe city.

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Established in 201 A.D., Ikuta Jinja is the most popular shrine among Kobe people, where many people visit here for a New Year prayer. The buildings were destroyed many times by natural disasters over the year but rebuilt every time.

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Kobe Harborland is a waterfront area right next to JR Kobe Station. It is the most fashionable area in Kobe, that includes many shopping facilities, cinemas, amusement park, hotel, cruise and with a photogenic scenery.

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Kobe Kachoen is a bird and flower park where visitors can interact with many birds in a beautiful flower filled atmosphere. They have a collection of tropical birds, parrots, owls, penguins, ducks and more.

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Kobe Port Island is a man-made island created in 1981. Connected with the main land by Kobe Ohashi Bridge , it is a town with many high-rise apartments, a few universities, hotels, convention centers and a business center.

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Kobe Port Tower, built in 1963, is the symbol of Kobe. The Kobe Port Tower was the first tower in the world made from a pipe structure.

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Meriken Park is a redeveloped area opposite Kobe Harborland. Meriken Park features in many postcards and pictures of Kobe as it includes the icons of Kobe: Kobe Port Tower and Kobe Maritime Museum.

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Minatogawa Shrine was built in 1872 by the order of Meiji Emperor. Minatogawa Shrine Kobe enshrines Kusunoki Masashige who was a famous warlord in 14th century.

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Along with the ones in Yokohama and Nagasaki, Kobe's Nankin-machi is one of the three biggest Chinatowns in Japan. There are over 100 Chinese cafes, restaurants and shops in this area, and some of them are very popular with people queue all the time.

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Nunobiki Herb Park is a herb garden located on Mt Rokko above Kobe. When you catch Shin-Kobe Ropeway in the middle of busy Kobe city, you will be amazed with the magnificent views.

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Sannomiya is the effective center of Kobe, with JR, Hankyu Railway, Hanshin Railway, Kobe Municipal Subway and Kobe New Transit all meeting in Sannomiya. There are many shops and restaurants in Sannomiya.

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Suma is the small seaside town/suburb of Kobe which is famous for the Sumadera Temple.

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Sumadera Temple was originally built in 886 by the order of Emperor Koko. Sumadera Temple features a display from the Battle of Ichi-no-Tani (1184). Sumadera Temple Kobe is the head temple of Shingon Buddhism Sumadera Sect.

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Takarazuka is a popular residential area for Kobe along with Ashiya and Nishinomiya in Hyogo. It is famous for Takarazuka Revue, hot springs and Hanshin Racecourse.

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Arashiyama is famous its "Moon Crossing Bridge" (Togetsukyo Bridge), cherry blossom and World Heritage Site, Tenryuji Temple.

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Byodoin Temple is a Buddhist temple in the city of Uji in Kyoto. Byodoin Temple is a World Heritage Site and appears on the 10 Yen coin.

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Chishakuin Temple is a Buddhist temple of the Shingon sect which was moved from Wakayama to the Higashiyama area of Kyoto in 1585. Chishakuin Temple is the first temple on the Kyoto Jusan Butsu pilgrimage. Chishakuin Temple is most famous for its tradtional Japanese garden which is a designated "Special Place of Scenic Beauty".

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Daigoji Temple (Kyoto) and its five storied pagoda are a World Heritage Site and a National Treasure. Daigoji Temple is a classic Japanese Temple also famous for its cherry blossom viewing in spring.

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Daikakuji Temple is a Buddhist temple of the Esoteric sect, located in Saga Kyoto, which was once a detached palace belonging to Emperor Saga. In 876AD it was converted to a temple by his daughter Empress Seishi. Daikakuji Temple is famous for its fusuma paintings from the Momoyama period, but it also possesses several cultural treasures.

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Daitokuji Temple is a temple complex which features 22 sub-temples. Many of these sub-temples feature famous Japanese gardens. Daitokuji Temple, located in Kyoto, is a designated "Special Place of Scenic Beauty".

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Dojuin Temple is a sub temple of Tofukuji Temple. Dojuin Temple features a moss garden.

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Eikando Zenrinji Temple (Kyoto) is famous for its fall foliage and for its prominence in the past as a center of learning. Eikando Zenrinji Temple is a classic Japanese Temple.

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Fushimi is the suburb of Kyoto which is famous for the Fushimi Inari Shrine which has been made famous in countless photographs and movies including Memoirs of a Geisha for the thousands of vermilion torii lining the paths to the shrine.

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Fushimi Inari Shrine (Kyoto) made famous in countless photographs and movies including Memoirs of a Geisha for the thousands of vermilion torii lining the paths to the shrine.

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Kyoto is one of the few places in Japan where you can see real Geisha or Maiko (trainee Geisha) walking in the street.

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Ginkakuji Temple - Silver Pavilion (Kyoto Japan) a World Heritage Site built in the style of the Kinkakuji Temple - Golden Pavilion with a famous rock and gravel Japanese gardens.

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Heian Jingu shrine is famous for having the largest torii in Japan. Heian Jingu also features a wonderful Japanese garden.

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Hokongo-in Temple was established in Hanazono, Kyoto in 1130. The current buildings were rebuilt in 1617. Hokongo-in Temple features a waterfall within its grounds, called Seijo-no-taki, which is the oldest artificial waterfall in Japan and designated as "Special Place of Scenic Beauty". Hokongo-in is famous for its lotus flowers and possesses four statues which are designated as Important Cultural Properties.

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Honenin Temple (Kyoto) is a beautiful secluded Japanese Temple with a thatched gate along Kyoto's Philosopher's Walk.

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Honganji Temple is a Buddhist temple of the Jodo Shinshu sect which is located in Kyoto and features two large halls which are designated Important Cultural Properties. Kyoto also features a Japanese garden which is designated as "Special Places of Scenic Beauty". Honganji Temple is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and forms part of the "Historic Monuments of Ancient Kyoto (Kyoto, Uji and Otsu Cities)" listing.

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Kyoto Gosho or Kyoto Imperial Palace, was the Imperial Palace of Japan for much of its history.

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Iwashimizu Hachimangu Shrine is one of the three government supported honoured shrines. Iwashimizu Hachimangu Shrine (Kyoto ) is a designated Important Cultural Property.

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Jiun-in Temple is one of the thirty eight sub temples of Myoshinji Temple which is located within the large Myoshinji Temple complex in north eastern Kyoto. Jiun-in Temple features a several dry landscape style Japanese gardens.

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Jizo-in Temple, also known as Take-no-tera (temple of bamboo), not because it is constructed of bamboo, but because it is located in a bamboo forest in Kyoto.

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Kamigamo Shrine (Kyoto) is one of the oldest shrines in Japan and is a World Heritage Site. Kamigamo Shrine is half of a pair of shrines. The other half is Shimogamo Jinja.

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Kegonji Temple, also referred to as Suzumushi-dera Temple (the "cricket" temple) due to the large number of crickets that can be heard around the temple. Kegonji Temple features a Japanese gardens and views of Kyoto city.

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Keishun-in Temple is one of the thirty eight sub temples of Myoshinji Temple which is located within the large Myoshinji Temple complex in north eastern
Kyoto. Keishun-in Temple features several Japanese gardens and a tea house.

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Kenninji Temple is the oldest Zen temple in Kyoto and is the headquarters of the Kenninji sub-sect of the Rinzai sect of Buddhism. Kenninji Temple features the panel painting, 'Fu-jin Rai-jin zu' (Wind and Thunder Gods).

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Golden Pavilion (Kinkakuji) Kyoto Japan: The Golden Pavilion is literally covered in gold - gold leaf. The Golden Pavilion is a World Heritage Site and surround by beautiful Japanese gardens.

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Kiyomizu-dera, a World Heritage Site, refers to several Japanese temples (Buddhist), but most commonly to Otowasan Kiyomizudera and one of the best known sights of Kyoto, Japan. The main hall of Kiyomizu-dera is notable for its vast veranda, that offers impressive views of the Kyoto city.

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Konchi In Temple is a sub temple of Nanzenji Temple . Konchi In Temple is famous for its Tsurukame Garden which has an extensive dry landscape style Japanese garden which is designated as one of the "Special Places of Scenic Beauty". Konchi In Temple is also noted for its Toshogu Shrine which has the only example of Gongen style architecture in Kyoto.

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Korin-in Temple is a sub temple of Daitokuji Temple and is located within the same compound in Kyoto. Korin-in Temple features several Important Cultural Assests and several Japanese gardens including dry landscape garden featuring a Corypha utan tree.

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Koshoji Temple is a Buddhist temple of the Soto sect. Koshoji Temple is a training centre for the Eiheiji School, was moved to its current site in Uji from Fukakusa in Kyoto in 1648 after it had been destroyed after repeated wars. Kyoto is most famous for its Kotozaka Slope, which leads from the main gate and is lined with cherry blossoms in the spring.

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Koto-in Temple is a sub temple of Daitokuji Temple and is located within the same compound in Kyoto. Koto-in Temple established in 1601 features two tea houses and is surrounded by moss covered gardens.

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Kounji Temple was originally established in Osaka in 1280 then transferred to Nanzenji, Kyoto in 1664. Kounji Temple features a beautiful Chisan Kaiyu-shiki garden (garden that features a path around a pond).

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Kozanji Temple is a Buddhist temple of the Omuro sect, which is located in the mountains of Umegahata in Kyoto Prefecture. Kozanji Temple features the oldest tea field in Japan and possesses many National Treasures including buildings, pictures and scrolls. Kozanji Temple is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and forms part of the "Historic Monuments of Ancient Kyoto (Kyoto, Uji and Otsu Cities)" listing.

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Kurama Temple is a Buddhist temple formerly from the Tendai sect, but since 1949 it has been part of the Kurama-Kokyo sect. Kurama Temple was founded in 770AD on Mt Kurama north of Kyoto, but all the original buildings were destroyed by fire with the Main Hall being last rebuilt in 1971. Kurama Temple is most famous for its part in the Kurama Fire Festival that takes place every year in October. Kurama Temple is a designated National Treasure.

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Kyoto Tower dominates the skyline of Kyoto and seems out of place in the city of temples. Kyoto Tower and it observation deck are conveniently located near Kyoto Station.

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Matsunoo-taisha Shrine was founded in 700AD making it one of the oldest shrines in the Kyoto region. Matsunoo-taisha Shrine is located at the base of Mt Arashiyama where a natural spring brings water to the surface which is particularly important to the local sake and miso companies to the shrine to have their products blessed.

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Myoshinji Temple is large temple complex, located in Kyoto, which contains thirty eight sub temples, some of which are famous for their Japanese gardens. Myoshinji Temple features several building which are Important Cultural Properties.

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Myoshinji Temple is large temple complex, located in Kyoto, which contains thirty eight sub temples, some of which are famous for their Japanese gardens. Myoshinji Temple features several building which are Important Cultural Properties.

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Mt Hiei is a sacred mountain for Japanese people. Enryakuji Temple, a World Heritage Site, is located at Mt Hiei, over looking Kyoto.

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Nanzenji Temple (Kyoto) is popular Japanese Temple complex with a distinctive two-storey entrance gate (sanmon) and aqueduct. Nanzenji Temple is close to Kyoto's Philosopher's Walk.

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Nijo Castle (Kyoto) which includes Nimomaru Palace and Honmaru Palace, various support buildings and several Japanese gardens.

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Ninnaji Temple (Kyoto) and its five storied pagoda are a World Heritage Site and a National Treasure. Ninnaji Temple is a classic Japanese Temple whose treasure house contains many National Treasures.

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Otoyo-jinja Shrine (Kyoto) is one of the shrines along Kyoto's Philosopher's Walk. Otoyo-jinja Shrine is popular with Japanese who seek health, cure for illness, good fortune, long life and assistance with matchmaking.

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Ryoanji Temple Kyoto is famous for its Zen "dry landscape" garden. It is considered to be one of the top three Japanese gardens in Japan.

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Ryogen-in Temple is a sub temple of Daitokuji Temple and is located within the same compound in Kyoto. Ryogen-in Temple is famous for its five Japanese gardens in particular the stone and moss garden Isshidan, however it also lays claim to Japan's smallest stone garden. Ryogen-in Temple was established in 1502.

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Saihoji Temple is Buddhist temple from the Rinzai Zen sect which is famous for its moss garden, which probably the best in Japan. Saihoji Temple, located in Kyoto, is designated as "Special Places of Scenic Beauty" and a UNESCO World Heritage Site and forms part of the "Historic Monuments of Ancient Kyoto (Kyoto, Uji and Otsu Cities)" listing.

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Sanjusangendo Temple (Kyoto) is famous for the Thousand Armed Kannon it houses. Sanjusangendo Temple is a classic Japanese Temple.

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Shimogamo Shrine (Kyoto) is one of the oldest shrines in Japan and is a World Heritage Site. Shimogamo Shrine is half of a pair of shrines. The other half is Kamigamo Shrine.

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Shisendo Temple is a Buddhist temple from the Zen Soto sect, which is located to the north east of Kyoto. Shisendo Temple is famous for its Japanese garden which features azalea bushes, gravel areas and ponds. This tranquil temple was established in 1641 by the poet Ishikawa Jozan, who actually designed the garden.

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Shosei-en Garden is a formal Japanese garden located in Kyoto, which affiliated with the Higashi Honganji Temple. Shosei-en Garden features several tea houses, a large pond with a waterfall, stone lanterns along with trees and plants that flower throughout the year. Shosei-en Garden was designed by Ishiyama Saijo in 1643. Most of the buildings and structures were burnt down in 1858 and 1864, but were later restored. In 1938 the Shosei-en Garden was declared a National Historic Site.

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Kyoto Station has Japan's second-largest train station building and is one of the country's largest buildings, incorporating a shopping mall, hotel, movie theater, Isetan department store, tourist information centre and several local government facilities in one very distinctive and very modern15-story building.

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Taizo-in Temple is one of the thirty eight sub temples of Myoshinji Temple which is located within the large Myoshinji Temple complex in north eastern Kyoto. Taizo-in Temple is famous for its three Japanese gardens, which include two dry landscape and another large garden featuring a waterfall and pond. Taizo-in Temple is one of the few Myoshinji Sub-Temples which is normally open to the public.

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Tenjuan Temple is a sub temple of Nanzenji Temple and located within the massive Nanzenji Temple precinct in Kyoto. Tenjuan Temple is famous for its two beautiful Japanese gardens including a dry garden and a pond within a strolling garden.

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Tenryuji Temple Kyoto Japan: is a World Heritage Site and surround by a famous Japanese gardens.

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Tofukuji Temple's main gate is the oldest Zen main gate in all Japan. Tofukuji Temple (Kyoto) is very popular in autumn for its red foliage.

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Toji Temple (Kyoto) is a World Heritage Site and a National Treasure. Toji Temple is a classic Japanese Temple and includes the tallest wooden tower in Japan.

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Toyokuni Shrine is the Shinto shrine, located in Kyoto, built to enshrine Toyotomi Hideyoshi after his death in 1599 and features the first tamaya (alter for ancestor worship). Toyokuni Shrine also possesses several Important Cultural Properties.

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Uji is a city on the southern outskirts of the city of Kyoto. Uji which sits on the Uji river, is famous for it tea making, temples and shrines including Ujigami jinja Shrine and Byodoin Temple.

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Ujigami jinja Shrine (Uji, Kyoto) believed to be the oldest shrine building in Japan. Ujigami jinja Shrine is a World Heritage Site.

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Yasaka Shrine (Kyoto) is famous for Gion Matsuri festival which takes there.

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Zuiho-in Temple is a sub temple of Daitokuji Temple and is located within the same compound in Kyoto. Zuiho-in Temple, established in 1319, features several Japanese gardens including the beautiful "Garden of Solitary Sitting" which is a dry landscape garden.

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Former Daijoin Temple Garden located in Nara is a garden located where Daijoin Temple once stood. The garden was designed by Zen-ami in the mid Muromachi Period (1336 - 1568). In 1958 the site was designated as a Senic Place. Starting in 1973 the Japan National Trust started restoring the garden.

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Gangoji Temple is a Buddhist Temple was established in 588 as part of Asuka-dera. In 718 it was moved to Nara and became one of the Seven Great Temples of Nara. Gangoji Temple is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and forms part of the "Historic Monuments of Ancient Nara" listing.

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Heijo Palace (Nara) was the former Imperial Palace during the Nara Period. The Heijo Palace remains and surrounding area is a World Heritage Site.

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Himurojinja Shrine is located opposite Nara Park and is dedicated to the God of ice. During its Ice Dedication Festival, in May each year, a pole of ice which is packed with carp and breams is presented to the God.

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Hokkiji Temple is a Buddhist Temple located in Okamoto, Nara Prefecture. Hokkiji Temple features the oldest three story pagoda in Japan and is one of the Seven Great Temples of Nara. Hokkiji Temple is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and forms part of the "Buddhist Monuments in the Horyu-ji Area" listing.

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Horin-ji Temple, also known as Miidara Temple, is a Buddhist temple located in Nara only 1km from Hokkiji Temple. Horin-ji Temple was established in the 7th century, however none of the buildings date back to this period. Horin-ji Temple holds six Buddhist statues which are designated Important Cultural Assets.

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Horyuji - Horyu Temple (Nara, Japan) contains the world's oldest surviving wooden structures and is a World Heritage Site.

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Isuien Garden is the only walking style garden in Nara, and is so beautiful that it is a designated "Special Places of Scenic Beauty". Isuien Garden is actually two Japanese gardens that were joined together to form one larger garden. Isuien Garden dates back to the Meiji era (1899).

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Kasuga Taisha Shrine - Kasuga Grand Shrine is the head shrine for around 3,000 Kasuga Shrines throughout Japan. Kasuga Taisha Shrine is a World Heritage Site.

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Kofukuji Temple is a large temple complex featuring two pagodas plus many National Treasures and Important Cultural Properties. Kofukuji Temple is a World Heritage Site located in Nara.

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Nandaimon Gate is the Great Southern Gate for Todaiji Temple. Nandaimon Gate is around 400m south of the main Todaiji Temple and today almost appears to be a separate structure by itself. Nandaimon Gate, being part of Todaiji Temple, is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and forms part of the "Historic Monuments of Ancient Nara" listing.

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Nara is a former capital of Japan which still has many buildings dating back to 700's AD. Nara also has many World Heritage Sites including Japan's largest Buddha and the world's largest wooden building.

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Nara Park is a large public park (660 ha) and is a major focus of the famous sites of Nara including several sites that make up the UNESCO World Heritage Listing of "Historic Monuments of Ancient Nara". Nara Park is designated one of the "Places of Scenic Beauty" by the Japanese Government. Nara Park contains over 1,200 wild sika deer which were considered sacred, but are now considered a National Treasure.

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Nigatsudo Temple is part of a sub temple complex which is within the Todaiji Temple complex. Nigatsudo Temple is located to the east of the Great Buddha Hall on the side of Mount Wakakusa in Nara Park where it provides a great view across the valley towards Nara city. While the temple dates back to 772AD, the current building dates back to 1669 after a fire destroyed the first temple building.

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Saidaiji Temple is a Buddhist temple of the Shingon sect which is located in Nara. Saidaiji Temple means Great Western Temple as it is to the west of its counterpart Todaiji Temple. Saidaiji Temple was established in 765AD.

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Tamukeyama Hachimangu Shrine is the first branch of Usa Hachimangu Shrine (Usa-shi, Oita-ken), which was established in 749AD in order to protect Todaiji Temple. Tamukeyama Hachimangu Shrine was separated from Todaiji Temple in Meiji Period due to the separation of Buddhism and Shintoism. The current buildings were built in 1250. Tamukeyama Hachimangu Shrine is located on the eastern side of Nara Park.

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Todaiji Temple is a World Heritage Site that houses Japan's largest statue of Buddha. Todaiji Temple (Nara) is largest wooden building in the world.

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Toshodaiji Temple (Nara) is a World Heritage Site which has many buildings dating back to 759 that are National Treasures. Toshodaiji Temple is the head temple in Japan of the Ritsu-shi sect of Buddhism.

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Wakamiya Shrine is a Subordinate shrine of Kasuga Taisha Shrine and a complex of 12 small shrines. Wakamiya Shrine was established in 1135. The Main Hall, Oratory, Kaguraden (music hall) and Ablution Pavilion are designated as National Treasures. Wakamiya Shrine is famous for its On Matsuri (Festival of Japanese traditional music and dance) held in December every year. Wakamiya Shrine is located in the south eastern section of Nara Park.

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Yakushiji Temple (Nara) is one of the most famous imperial and ancient Buddhist temples in Japan and a World Heritage Site.

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Yata Temple (also know as Yatasan- Kongosenji Temple or Yata-dera Temple) is famous for its hillside gardens full of hydrangeas. For more information on Nara.

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Yoshikien Garden is a beautiful traditional Japanese garden which features a tea house, a Pond Garden, Moss Garden and a Tea Ceremony Flower Garden. Yoshikien Garden is located in Nara, next to Isuien Garden.

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Amerikamura district located in Namba central Osaka is popular with Japanese youth. Amerikamura features many fashion shops and bars.

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Chuo literally means the center, in this case, the center of Osaka and historically this meant Osaka Castle as the focus of the city. Chuo attractions also include Osaka Prefecture Government Office and Osaka Museum of History.

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Dotonbori is a popular tourist destination in Namba Osaka. Dotonbori is famous for its giant crab and other restaurants.

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Kansai Airport is the main international airport servicing the Kansai region of Japan including Osaka and Kyoto.

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Located near the border of Osaka, Kyoto and Nara prefectures, Kurondo-enchi is a popular hiking area among the locals. Kurondo-enchi is right next to the residential area but you will be amazed with its rich flora and fauna and the rocky forest walking tracks.

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Japanese street fashion on Japanese women in Kuzuha, a suburb of Osaka Japan.

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Modern Transport Museum Osaka displays an extensive range of trains along with a few early cars and planes, but prize display item is the very first Shinkansen.

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Nakanoshima is an area of central Osaka focused around the island of Nakanoshima in Yodo River. Nakanoshima includes many important government buildings and museums.

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Nakanoshima Park is a green urban oasis in central Osaka. Nakanoshima Park features a rose garden, 4000 trees and waterfrontage.

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Namba is regarded as the center of so-called Minami ("South") area of Osaka. Namba is famous for its giant crab and other restaurants in the Dotonbori area.

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Osaka Business Park is a district of Osaka located close to Osaka Castle with many skyscrapers.

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Osaka Castle (a Japanese Castle) is the most famous landmark in Osaka. The Japanese gardens around Osaka Castle are very popular in cherry blossom season.

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Osaka Castle Park is a large (106 hectare) park with many gardens, sporting venues and cultural buildings with Osaka Castle at its center.

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Sakishima also know as Nanko or Sakishima Island is part of the Osaka Bay Area of Osaka. Sakishima features the Osaka Maritime Museum, WTC Cosmo Tower and the ATC.

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Shitennoji Temple Osaka was the first Buddhist temple in Japan. Shitennoji Temple was originally built in 593 by Prince Regent Shotoku Taishi. Shitennoji Temple, located in Tennoji, is a large complex with a five story pagoda.

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Sumiyoshitaisha Shrine is the most famous shrine in Osaka, and the headquarter of some 2000 Sumiyoshi shrines throughout Japan. Sumiyoshitaisha Shrine is located in Tennoji Osaka.

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Tempozan is a recently redeveloped area in the Osaka Harbor area. Tempozan has many attractions including the Tempozan Ferris Wheel and Osaka Aquarium.

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Osaka Tenmangu Shrine is the most famous of all the many Tenjin/Tenmangu shrines throughout Japan. It hosts Osaka's biggest festival ‘Tenjin Matsuri’ in July. It is one of the three greatest festivals of Japan and the world's greatest boat festival.

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Tennoji includes Shinsekai is a colorful district of Osaka with fugu and kushi-katsu restaurants, Tsutenkaku Tower, Tennoji Zoo, Spa World and the first Buddhist temple in Japan, Shitennoji Temple.

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Tennoji Park Osaka features many scenes with statues made with wire and covered with flowers. Tennoji Park also includes the traditional Japanese garden Keitakuen, Osaka Municipal Museum of Art, Tennoji Zoo and Chausuyama Tomb.

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Tsuruhashi area is the Korean town of Osaka. Tsuruhashi is famous for Korean restaurants.

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Umeda (Osaka) is a traffic hub, shopping and hotel district with over 40 skyscrapers in the district. Umeda features the iconic Umeda Sky Building which is 170 metre high and provides 360 degree views from its public observatory.

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Umeda Sky Building is a landmark iconic building in Umeda Osaka with a 170 metre high 360 degree view public observatory deck.

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Universal City Osaka district is located in Osaka Harbor. Universal City Osaka includes Universal Studios Japan, hotels and shopping centre.

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WTC Cosmo Tower, located in Sakishima Osaka, is a trade information center linked with 282 cities around the globe. With 3 stories underground and 55 stories above ground, the WTC Cosmo Tower has a height of 256 meters, which is the highest tower in western Japan.

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Chikubushima Island is a small island on Lake Biwa located near Kyoto. Chikubushima Island features famous scenery, temple, shrine and forest.

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Enryakuji Temple is a World Heritage Site and a National Treasure. Enryakuji Temple is a monastery on Mt Hiei, overlooking Kyoto.

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Hikone Castle is one of the oldest intact Japanese Castles and is classified as an Important National Cultural Assest. Hikone Castle is located in Shiga Prefecture near Lake Biwa, the largest lake in Japan.

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Keiunkan Guest House located in Nagahama, was built in 1887 by Asami Matazo for the visit of Emperor Meiji, who was passing through Nagahama on his way to Kyoto.

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Nagahama is a charming castle town, next to Lake Biwa and close to Kyoto, with many historical attractions including the reconstructed Nagahama Castle, the oldest train station in Japan and the famous Keiunkan Guest House.

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Gifu is famous for its castle, Great Buddha and many museums.

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Kenrokuen Garden is considered one of the "three great gardens in Japan" and is filled with a variety of trees, ponds, waterfalls and flowers stretching over 25 acres (100,000 m²). Kenrokuen Garden is located in the beautiful city of Kanazawa.

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Kanazawa Castle is the remains and reconstruction of a Japanese Castle located next to Kenrokuen Garden in Kanazawa. Kanazawa Castle still retains some buildings designated as Important National Cultural Properties.

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Kanazawa is a beautiful city famous for its Kenrokuen (one of the Three Great Gardens in Japan), Kanazawa Castle, nostalgic Geisha town (the second biggest Geisha district in Japan), many museums and food.

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Higashi Chaya District is the biggest of the four chaya (Geisha) districts in Kanazawa. Kanazawa is second only to Kyoto for active Geisha. Chaya is a traditional place where Geisha have entertained people by dance and music since the 17th century.

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Shima Geisha House built 1820 when Kaga federal government established Geisha district, Higashi Chaya, in Kanazawa. Shima Geisha House is designated as a National Cultural Asset.

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Naga-machi is a district of Kanazawa, where the top to middle class Samurai who served Kanazawa Castle lived from 1583 to 1868. Here you can still see the alleys and the mud walls of the old days.

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Omi-cho Market was established in the middle of the 18th century. Omi-cho Market, located in central Kanazawa, distributes fresh sea food and vegetables including baby bamboo.

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Oyama Shrine, built in 1873, has a distinctive main gate called Shinmon (God Gate). This main gate was designed by Dutch, but Oyama Shrine has a mix of Japanese, Chinese and European architectural elements and is designated as a National Important Cultural Asset. Oyama Shrine is located in central Kanazawa.

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Yuzen refers to a traditional technique of dyeing silk fabrics for Kimonos or products made with the technique. Along with Kyoto Yuzen, Kaga Yuzen, in Kanazawa is very famous with its splendid, fine, beautiful patterns.

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Fujiyoshida is the largest city on northern side of Mt Fuji. Fujiyoshida provides some great locations for viewing and photographing Mt Fuji. Mt Fuji is one of the true icons of Japan.

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Fujiyoshida is the largest city on the northern side of Mt Fuji. Fujiyoshida is the gateway for many people on their way to Mt Fuji from Tokyo. Fujiyoshida attractions include the Fuji-Q Highland amusement park.

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Kawaguchiko is famous for its unobstructed views of Mt Fuji making it is a very popular location to view and photograph Mt Fuji. Kawaguchiko features many tourist attractions that combine well with its scenic views. Mt Fuji is one of the true icons of Japan.

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Lake Kawaguchi is frequently combined with Mt Fuji in many famous pictures. Lake Kawaguchi is a popular tourist attraction in its own right with many water sports and other activities occurring on the lake. Lake Kawaguchiko is part of the Fuji Five Lakes system. Mt Fuji is one of the true icons of Japan.

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Lake Yamanaka and Mt Fuji are the key features of Panorama-dai is one of the Fuji-Hakkei (The Eight Views of Mt Fuji). Other great pictures are obtained from the edge of Lake Yamanaka with Mt Fuji in the background. Lake Yamanaka is part of the Fuji Five Lakes system. Mt Fuji is one of the true icons of Japan.

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