Things to do in Japan Places

58 places in Japan

Akasaka Palace

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Akasaka Palace, also known as the State Guest House, is a historic building located in the heart of Tokyo, Japan. The pa...

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Bamboo forest Arashiyama

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The Bamboo Forest in Arashiyama, Kyoto, Japan is a scenic and peaceful area that is known for its beautiful groves of ta...

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Blue Pond Biei

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The Blue Pond is a man-made pond located in Biei, a small town in Hokkaido, Japan. The pond is renowned for its deep blu...

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Byodo-in

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Byodo-in is a Buddhist temple located in Uji, Kyoto Prefecture, Japan. The temple was originally constructed in 998 AD d...

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Chinoike Jigoku

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Chinoike Jigoku, also known as the "Blood Pond Hell," is a famous hot spring located in Beppu, Japan. It is one of the n...

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Chureito Pagoda

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Chureito Pagoda is a five-storied pagoda located in the town of Fujiyoshida, Yamanashi Prefecture, Japan. It is situated...

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Fushimi Inari-taisha

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Fushimi Inari-taisha is one of Japan’s most iconic Shinto shrines, located in southern Kyoto. Famous for its thousands o...

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Hikone castle

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Hikone Castle is a Japanese castle located in Hikone city, Shiga Prefecture, Japan. It was built in 1622 by Ii Naokatsu,...

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Himeji castle

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Himeji Castle is a stunning example of traditional Japanese architecture located in Himeji, Japan. Also known as the "Wh...

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Hiroshima Peace Memorial

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The Hiroshima Peace Memorial, also known as the Atomic Bomb Dome or the Genbaku Dome, is a building located in Hiroshima...

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Horyu-ji Temple

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Horyu-ji is a Buddhist temple located in Ikaruga, Nara Prefecture, Japan. It is one of the oldest wooden structures in t...

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Itsukushima Shrine

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Itsukushima Shrine is a Shinto shrine located on the island of Miyajima in Hiroshima Bay, Japan. It is one of Japan's mo...

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Jigokudani Monkey Park

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Jigokudani Monkey Park is a popular tourist destination located in the northern region of Nagano Prefecture, Japan. The ...

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Kasuga-taisha

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Kasuga-taisha is a Shinto shrine located in Nara, Japan. It was founded in the 8th century AD by the powerful Fujiwara c...

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Kenrokuen Garden

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Kenrokuen Garden is a traditional Japanese garden located in Kanazawa, Ishikawa Prefecture, Japan. The garden was create...

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Kinkakuji Temple

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Kinkakuji Temple, also known as the Temple of the Golden Pavilion, is a Zen Buddhist temple located in Kyoto, Japan. It ...

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Kintai Bridge

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Kintai Bridge, also known as Kintaikyo, is a historic wooden bridge located in Iwakuni, Yamaguchi Prefecture, Japan. It ...

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Kiyomizu-dera

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Kiyomizu-dera is a Buddhist temple located in Kyoto, Japan. It is one of the most famous and popular tourist destination...

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Kofuku-ji

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Kofuku-ji is a Buddhist temple located in Nara, Japan. It was established in 669 by the powerful Fujiwara family, who pl...

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Koriyama castle

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Koriyama Castle, located in the Nara Prefecture of Japan, is a historical site that holds significance within the region...

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Matsumoto castle

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Matsumoto Castle is a national treasure located in Matsumoto City, Nagano Prefecture, Japan. It is also known as "Crow C...

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Meiji Jingu Shrine

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Meiji Jingu Shrine is a Shinto shrine located in Tokyo, Japan. It was constructed in 1920 to honor Emperor Meiji and his...

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Monkey Park Iwatayama

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Monkey Park Iwatayama is a popular tourist attraction located in Kyoto, Japan. The park is home to a large group of Japa...

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Mount Aso

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Mount Aso is an active volcanic mountain located on the island of Kyushu in Japan. It is part of the Aso-Kuju National P...

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Mount Fuji

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Mount Fuji is the tallest and most famous mountain in Japan. It is located on the island of Honshu and is considered a s...

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Nara Park

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Nara Park, located in the city of Nara, Japan, is a historic and iconic park that is famous for its population of freely...

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Nijo castle

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Nijo Castle, also known as Nijo-jo, is a UNESCO World Heritage Site located in Kyoto, Japan. The castle was built in 160...

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Ogimachi village

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Ogimachi Village is a picturesque historic village located in the Shirakawa-go region of Gifu Prefecture, Japan. It is a...

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Oirase Gorge

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Oirase Gorge is a scenic area located in Aomori Prefecture, in the northern region of Japan's Honshu island. The area is...

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Okinawa Churaumi Aquarium

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Okinawa Churaumi Aquarium, also known as the Okinawa Memorial Park Aquarium, is one of the largest aquariums in the worl...

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Osaka castle

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Osaka Castle, also known as Osaka-jo, is one of Japan's most famous and historically significant landmarks. Located in O...

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Rainbow Bridge Tokyo

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Rainbow Bridge is a suspension bridge located in Tokyo, Japan. It spans Tokyo Bay and connects the Shibaura Pier on the ...

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Rice terrace of Hamanoura

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The Rice Terrace of Hamanoura is located in the town of Hamanoura in Saga Prefecture, Japan. It is a beautiful, sprawlin...

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Sagano Scenic Railway

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Sagano Scenic Railway is a sightseeing train in Kyoto, Japan, that takes visitors on a 7.3-kilometer journey from Arashi...

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Sakura blossom

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Sakura blossom, also known as cherry blossom, is a spectacular natural event that occurs annually in Japan. It refers to...

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Samurai Museum

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The Samurai Museum is a museum located in the Shinjuku district of Tokyo, Japan. It is dedicated to the history and cult...

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Seiganto-ji

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Seiganto-ji is a Buddhist temple located in the Wakayama Prefecture of Japan, near the base of the Nachi Falls. The temp...

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Senso-ji Temple

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Senso-ji Temple, also known as Asakusa Kannon Temple, is a Buddhist temple located in Asakusa, Tokyo, Japan. It is one o...

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Shibuya Crossing

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Shibuya Crossing, located in Shibuya, Tokyo, Japan, is one of the busiest pedestrian crossings in the world. The interse...

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Shinjuku Gyoen National Garden

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Shinjuku Gyoen National Garden is a large park located in Tokyo, Japan. It covers an area of 58.3 hectares and is locate...

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Shinkyo bridge

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Shinkyo Bridge is a sacred bridge located in the city of Nikko, Japan. The bridge spans over the Daiya River and is the ...

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Shirakami-Sanchi

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Shirakami-Sanchi is a UNESCO World Heritage site located in the northern region of Honshu, the largest island of Japan. ...

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Shiretoko National Park

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Shiretoko National Park is a nature reserve located in the northeastern region of Hokkaido island in Japan. The park cov...

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Shuri castle

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Shuri Castle is a historic castle located in Naha, the capital city of Okinawa Prefecture, Japan. It served as the royal...

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Takachiho Gorge

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Takachiho Gorge is a scenic natural gorge located in Miyazaki Prefecture, Japan. The gorge was formed by the Gokase Rive...

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Takkoku-no-Iwaya

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Takkoku-no-Iwaya is a temple located in Iwate Prefecture, Japan. The temple is known for its unique location, as it is b...

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Tateyama Kurobe Alpine Route

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The Tateyama Kurobe Alpine Route is a popular mountain sightseeing route that runs through the Northern Japan Alps in th...

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The Akashi-Kaikyo Bridge

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The Akashi-Kaikyo Bridge is a suspension bridge located in Japan, connecting Kobe on the mainland of Honshu to Iwaya on ...

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Todai-ji

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Todai-ji is a Buddhist temple complex located in the city of Nara, Japan. It was founded in the 8th century during the N...

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Tokyo National Museum

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The Tokyo National Museum is the oldest and largest museum in Japan, founded in 1872. It is located in Ueno Park in Toky...

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Tokyo Skytree

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Tokyo Skytree is a broadcasting tower located in Sumida, Tokyo, Japan. It is the tallest tower in the world, standing at...

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Tokyo Station

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Tokyo Station is a major transportation hub and landmark in the Marunouchi business district of Tokyo, Japan. The statio...

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Tokyo Tower

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Tokyo Tower is a famous landmark in the city of Tokyo, Japan. It is a communications and observation tower, standing at ...

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Ueno Park

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Ueno Park is a public park located in central Tokyo, Japan. It was established in 1873 on the grounds of the former Kane...

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Yakushima

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Yakushima is a subtropical island located off the southern coast of Kyushu, Japan, and is part of the Kagoshima Prefectu...

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Yonaguni Monument

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The Yonaguni Monument, also known as the Yonaguni Submarine Ruins, is a fascinating and controversial underwater rock fo...

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Yonaha Maehama beach

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Yonaha Maehama Beach is a stunning beach located on the southern coast of Miyako Island, part of the Okinawa Prefecture ...

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Yubatake

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Yubatake, also known as the "Hot Water Field," is a popular attraction located in the heart of Kusatsu Onsen, a hot spri...

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