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Imperial, political and religious landmarks, peaceful gardens, superb art exhibitions, live music venues and theaters beckon visitors to Tokyo’s central district. 

Seeing this garden in a picture may seem like a photo effect, but it isn’t a trick. Nature, with some human help, has created a unique place that must be seen.  

Constructed entirely without nails and built on high poles, this temple is part of a World Heritage Site and offers visitors both beauty and history.

Delve into these mysterious caves to inspect bizarre animals and spectacular living rock formations illuminated in bright and colorful neon lights.

This beautiful city in northern Japan is a great base for visiting Hokkaido’s great wilderness areas. It offers a distinctive food culture and a relaxed lifestyle.

A stroll through this peaceful, colorful garden is the highlight of a trip to Tokyo at any time of year. It is especially popular for the cherry blossoms of spring.

Beautiful rural countryside, mirror-like lakes, ski resorts, old samurai towns and vibrant festivals await in the northernmost region of Honshu. 

Tradition and contemporary culture are seen in the food, fashion, anime and temples of the third-largest city in Japan.

Learn about the catastrophic impact the atomic bomb had on Hiroshima through personal stories, scientific documentation and real footage at this museum dedicated to world peace.

Enjoy exceptional cuisine, dive with colorful exotic fish and coral features and delve into luminous caves filled with gleaming stalactites.

Offering a quick getaway from Osaka’s busy centre, the ponds, iconic art and historic landmarks in this slice of greenery will relax your senses. 

Take a trip to this offshore aquarium and discover the tropical fish, bright coral and azure waters of Okinawa. 

Tour the south-central Japanese city that has rebuilt itself after a devastating earthquake. Be charmed by its waterfront attractions and diverse neighborhoods.

Home to Japan\'s Imperial Family, the grounds of the Royal Palace make for a peaceful break from urban life.

Beautiful rural countryside, mirror-like lakes, ski resorts, old samurai towns and vibrant festivals await in the northernmost region of Honshu. 

One of Tokyo\'s most famous wards has world-class shopping and entertainment options galore.

Visit the world of a wealthy and powerful shogun in this opulent 17th-century castle complex.

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.

The diverse animal enclosures and recreated habitats of this enormous wildlife facility have made it one of the city’s star attractions.