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Nikko World Heritage Sites
Nikko World Heritage Sites: There are three sites in Nikko that together form the UNESCO World Heritage Listing known as the "Shrines and Temples of…
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Chikubushima Island
Chikubushima Island is a small island on Lake Biwa Shiga , located near Kyoto , Japan . Chikubushima Island features famous scenery, temple, shrine and…
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Hikone Castle
Hikone Castle is one of the oldest intact Japanese Castles and is classified as an Important National Cultural Asset. Hikone Castle is located in Shiga…
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Nagahama
Nagahama is a charming castle town, next to Lake Biwa and close to Kyoto , with many historical attractions including the reconstructed Nagahama Castle,…
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Oshino Hakkai
Kawaguchiko (Lake Kawaguchi) is one of the best locations to view Mt Fuji . Kawaguchiko is part of Fuji Five Lakes system. Guide to accessing Kawaguchiko.…
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Mt Hiei
Mt Hiei in on the border of Shiga and Kyoto prefectures. Mt Hiei features the World Heritage Site of Enryakuji Temple . Located in the border between…
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Atami
Atami is a beach and Onsen resort town 100Km from Tokyo and not far from Hakone. Atami's Onsen have been famous since the 5th century. Atami, literally…
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Iwashimizu Hachimangu Shrine
Iwashimizu Hachimangu Shrine is one of the three government supported honoured shrines. Iwashimizu Hachimangu Shrine (Kyoto) is a designated Important…
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Miyajima Itinerary
Miyajima Itinerary: Suggested itenerary for Miyajima including access to Miyajima from Hiroshima , Miyajima temples and Itsukushima Shrine . This…
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Rinnoji Shoyoen
Rinnoji Shoyoen garden located next to Rinnoji Temple in Nikko. Rinnoji Shoyoen garden is created in the Chisen Kaiyu style. Rinnoji Shoyoen is a Japanese…
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Kobe Harborland
Kobe Harborland is waterfront development next to JR Kobe Station. Kobe Harborland includes several shopping malls, cinemas, hotels and an amusement park.…
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Sannomiya
Sannomiya is the central business district of Kobe with many department stores, shopping centers and speciality shop. Sannomiya is a major transport where…