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Kanrantei Pavilion
Kanrantei Pavilion is the tea house which provides great views of Matsushima Bay, great tradition Japanese tea and features beautiful paintings on the…
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Yokohama Attractions
Hikawa Maru You will see a large ship mooring in the port in Yamashita Koen Park. It is Hikawa Maru, which started its service as a passenger ship for…
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Nagoya Port
Nagoya Port is a redeveloped area featuring Port of Nagoya Public Aquarium, Nagoya Maritime Museum, Fuji Antarctic Ship and Nagoya Port Building…
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Okinawa World Heritage Sites
Okinawa UNESCO World Heritage Sites including Seifa-utaki Shrine, Tamaudun, Shuri Castle and related sites. Okinawa World Heritage Sites guide includes an…
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Japan Travel Update
Japan Travel Update post March 11th 2011 earthquake and tsunami. Last updated on April 19th 2011. Good News - most popular areas of Japan are ready for…
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Gangoji Temple
Gangoji Temple is a World Heritage Site and one of the Seven Great Temples of Nara. Gangoji Temple was established in 588 as part of Asuka-dera. Gangoji…
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Hokkiji Temple
Hokkiji Temple features the oldest three story pagoda in Japan and is a World Heritage Site. Hokkiji Temple is one of the Seven Great Temples of Nara.…
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Kasuga Taisha Shrine
Kasuga Taisha Shrine - Kasuga Grand Shrine is the head shrine for around 3,000 Kasuga Shrines throughout Japan. Kasuga Taisha Shrine ( Nara ) is a World…
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Kofukuji Temple
Kofukuji Temple complex is a World Heritage Listed Buddhist temple in Nara and an excellent example of a Japanese Temple . Kofukuji Temple features many…
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Toshodaiji Temple
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…
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Yakushiji Temple
Yakushiji Temple is one of the most famous imperial and ancient Buddhist temples in Japan and a World Heritage Site. Yakushiji is one of the seven great…
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Japanese Architecture Temples
Japanese Architecture Temples - The Architecture of Japanese Temples varied greatly over the centuries, but some themes have remained. Japanese…