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Osaka Museum Of History
Osaka Museum of History is located in a distinctive modern building opposite Osaka Castle Park. The Osaka Museum of History covers the 1,400 year history…
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Shiga
Shiga Prefecture is located to the North West of Kyoto . The capital of Shiga Prefecture is Otsu, but the prefecture is dominated by Lake Biwa , the…
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Kobe Maritime Museum
Kobe Maritime Museum, with its outstanding roof design, is a symbol of Kobe and frequently combined with the nearby Kobe Port Tower in pictures and…
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Nishinomaru Garden
Nishinomaru Garden is Osaka's most popular location for cherry blossom viewing. Nishinomaru Garden features around 600 cherry trees. Nishinomaru Garden…
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Kanazawa Station
Kanazawa Station is the gateway to Kanazawa. Kanazawa Station is also one of the most distinct and beautiful train stations in Japan. JR Kanazawa Station…
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Kanazawa Castle
Kanazawa Castle is the remains and reconstruction of the Japanese castle located next to Kenrokuen Garden. Kanazawa Castle, a Japanese castle , was built…
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Higashi Chaya District
Higashi Chaya District is the biggest of the four chaya (Geisha) districts in Kanazawa. Kanazawa is second only to Kyoto for active Geisha. Higashi Chaya…
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Kobe Port Tower
Kobe Port Tower, built in 1963, is the symbol of Kobe. The Kobe Port Tower is a great observation deck for view Kobe and beyond. Kobe Port Tower, built in…
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Sumadera Temple
Sumadera Temple Kobe is the head temple of Shingon Buddhism Sumadera Sect. Sumadera Temple was originally built in 886 by the order of Emperor Koko. The…
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Kairakuen
Kairakuen is one of Japan's official Three Great Gardens. Kairakuen is most famous for its 3000 plum trees which flower in early spring. Kairakuen is one…
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Shitennoji Temple
Shitennoji Temple was the first Buddhist temple in Japan . Shitennoji Temple is a large complex with a five story pagoda. Shitennoji Temple Osaka was the…
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Hida Folk Village
Takayama Jinya is a former local government office and the only one of its kind remaining in Japan. Takayama Jinya is a designated historical landmark.…