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A widow built this temple in 1606 to pay homage to her late warrior husband. Today, it survives as an eye-catching site of tranquility with postcard-pretty gardens.

Guaranteed to overload the senses, this intersection teeming with people is considered to be a symbol of modern Tokyo.

Take in the spectacular views from the sky deck of one of Osaka’s most recognisable landmarks, a building that is among the most unusual skyscrapers in the world. 

Experience the colorful neon heart of Osaka along this canal, where travelers, couples and entertainment seekers throng the streets.

Gaze at memorials around the first city ever to be hit by a nuclear bomb or enjoy the art galleries, gardens and cuisine of the rebuilt, ultra-modern metropolis.

Guaranteed to overload the senses, this intersection teeming with people is considered to be a symbol of modern Tokyo.

Glass-melding and Buddhist shrines set the stage for old-world Japan, while steaming hot springs used by the imperial family create an otherworldly setting.

Take in the spectacular views from the sky deck of one of Osaka’s most recognisable landmarks, a building that is among the most unusual skyscrapers in the world. 

Find some respite in a leafy oasis terraced across eight levels of an inner-city shopping mall, where parks and gardens blend with contemporary architecture.

Gaze at memorials around the first city ever to be hit by a nuclear bomb or enjoy the art galleries, gardens and cuisine of the rebuilt, ultra-modern metropolis.

Guaranteed to overload the senses, this intersection teeming with people is considered to be a symbol of modern Tokyo.

No, you\'re not in Paris, though this Eiffel-inspired structure and Tokyo landmark might make you think you\'ve been transported to Europe.

Gaze at memorials around the first city ever to be hit by a nuclear bomb or enjoy the art galleries, gardens and cuisine of the rebuilt, ultra-modern metropolis.

No, you\'re not in Paris, though this Eiffel-inspired structure and Tokyo landmark might make you think you\'ve been transported to Europe.

Take in the spectacular views from the sky deck of one of Osaka’s most recognisable landmarks, a building that is among the most unusual skyscrapers in the world. 

Experience the colorful neon heart of Osaka along this canal, where travelers, couples and entertainment seekers throng the streets.

Step from Tokyo’s busiest train station into streets filled with endless shopping and dining options and the largest concentration of “love hotels” in the city.

Try the hanami tradition of admiring flowers as you walk past cherry blossoms and delve into the history of this area through its museums and ornate temples. 

Find yourself wowed by stunning 360-degree panoramic views of Tokyo from its newest and highest tower.