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Nara Park
Nara Park is a large public park which features several World Heritage Sites, temples, shrines, gardens and museums. Nara Park also contains over 1,200…
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Iwate Prefecture
Morioka Castle (also known as Kozukata Castle) was a Japanese Castle located in Iwate Park, Morioka Iwate Prefecture. Morioka Castle was built for Nobunao…
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Kamakura Itinerary
Kamakura Itinerary - Self Guided Day tour from Tokyo (Shinjuku) to Kamakura and Yokohama including the Great Buddha. See also Kamakura Tour for an…
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Entsuin Temple
Entsuin Temple is famous for a painting of a Western-style rose that is said to be the oldest in Japan. Entsuin Temple is designated as an important…
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Godaido
Godaido Hall is pretty building perched on a small island on the coast off Matsushima. Godaido Hall enshrines five Nyorai statues. Godaido was built by…
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Zuiganji Temple
Zuiganji Temple, located in Matsushima, is considered to be one of the greatest Zen temples in Tohoku area. Zuiganji Temple was completed in 828AD.…
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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…