Japan Ultimate Guide Map +500 Places
Japan Ultimate Guide Map +500 Places
Alexandria Ugarte
Explore this map, I made as the ultimate Japan guide, to get inspired and discover the places that will become the highlight of your next trip. Many of the places in this map will have helpful booking links and/or links to social media posts with more inside information.
I see all my Guide Maps as perpetual works in progress and will do my best to add to and update them as my knowledge expands.
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Tokyo
Tokyo, Japan’s busy capital, mixes the ultramodern and the traditional, from neon-lit skyscrapers to historic temples. The opulent Meiji Shinto Shrine is known for its towering gate and surrounding woods. The Imperial Palace sits amid large public gardens. The city's many museums offer exhibits ranging from classical art (in the Tokyo National Museum) to a reconstructed kabuki theater (in the Edo-Tokyo Museum).
Where to Stay
Mitsui Garden Hotel Jingu-Gaien Tokyo Premier
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Across a busy road from the Olympic Stadium, this sleek upscale hotel is a minute’s walk from a subway station and 6 minutes away by foot from the Meiji Memorial Picture Gallery.
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lyf Ginza Tokyo lyf銀座東京
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The Blossom Hibiya
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Set on a bustling street among high-rise buildings, this sleek hotel is 3 minutes on foot from Shimbashi train station, a 16-minute walk from the Imperial Palace, featuring gardens and guided tours, and 2 km from an observation deck at Tokyo Tower. Book on Klook
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Hotel Toranomon Hills - The Unbound Collection by Hyatt
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HOTEL GROOVE SHINJUKU, A PARKROYAL Hotel
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A 3-minute walk from Seibu-Shinjuku train station, this trendy, art- and music-themed hotel in the vibrant Shinjuku neighborhood is 9 minutes away by foot from the Golden Gai entertainment district and 1 km from the Shinjuku Gyoen National Garden.
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Hotel Tavinos Asakusa
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Set a minute's walk from Asakusa train station, this modern hotel is a 4-minute walk from both Sensō-ji Temple and Hanayashiki, an amusement park. A great budget hotel
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the square hotel GINZA
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In a modern building within the upmarket Ginza district, this polished hotel is 3 minutes' walk from a metro station and 3 km from the iconic Tokyo Tower.
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Neighborhoods
Ginza
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One of the city’s top shopping districts, Ginza is packed with upmarket boutiques and ritzy cocktail and sushi bars. Fine jewelry is sold in the 1930s Wako Honkan department store, while ultramodern Ginza Place specializes in high-tech electronics. On weekends, main drag Chuo Dori becomes a stylish pedestrian promenade. Traditional Japanese dance and drama is staged at the landmark Kabuki-za theater.
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Asakusa
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Asakusa retains the vibe of an older Tokyo, with traditional craft shops and street-food stalls along Nakamise Street near the ancient Sensō-ji temple. Mid-19th-century Hanayashiki amusement park has rides and cafes, while riverside Kuritsu Sumida Park hosts regular festivals and firework displays. A trendy upscale dining scene is developing along the waterfront, while backstreets are lined with casual izakaya bars.
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Shibuya City
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Shibuya is a special ward in the Tokyo Metropolis, Japan. A major commercial and finance center, Shibuya houses two of the busiest railway stations in the world, Shibuya Station and Shinjuku Station.
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Harajuku
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Buzzing Harajuku is renowned for colorful street art and youth fashion, with quirky vintage clothing stores and cosplay shops along Takeshita Street, and traditional, upmarket boutiques on leafy Omotesando Avenue. Small, trendy bars fill the surrounding lanes, while dessert shops and carts specialize in sweet crêpes, donuts, and bubble tea. Watari Museum of Contemporary Art hosts cutting-edge temporary exhibitions.
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Ueno
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Traditional Ueno is known for ornate Shinto and Zen landmarks, including 17th-century Benzaiten temple, on an island in Ueno Park. Nearby, Tokyo National Museum displays Japanese antiquities, while the National Museum of Western Art houses works by Van Gogh and Picasso. Also in the park is Ueno Zoo, current home of beloved giant panda Xiang Xiang. Ameya-Yokochō is a vast open-air food and handicrafts market. Also thrifting
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Shinjuku City
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Shinjuku City encompasses the buzzing clubs and karaoke rooms of neon-lit East Shinjuku and upscale hotel bars and restaurants in the Skyscraper District. Tokyo Metropolitan Building has a popular observation deck, and Mount Hakone rises over tranquil urban parkland. Galleries, theaters, and bookstores attract students from busy campuses. New National Stadium is a high-tech sports venue built for the 2020 Olympics.
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Roppongi
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Roppongi is a lively entertainment district where locals and tourists mix in buzzing late-night bars and clubs. By day, the vast Roppongi Hills skyscraper complex draws foot traffic for its observation deck, designer fashion boutiques, and the Mori Art Museum, with rotating exhibitions of international contemporary works. The nearby National Art Center is a sprawling gallery with a similar focus.
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Shimokitazawa
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Shimokitazawa, or Shimokita, is a hip cultural quarter with a lingering old-Tokyo vibe. Narrow, mural-painted lanes are lined with stylish stores for vintage clothes and vinyl. Craft cafes and brewpubs host art shows and live bands, while bakeries and bistros serve inventive pastries and veggie curries. Edgy new plays debut at Honda Gekijo Theater, and young directors screen short movies at Tollywood cinema.
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Points of Interest
Haneda Airport
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Haneda is closer to Tokyo city center and thus is the preferred airport to fly in and out of.
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Narita International Airport (NRT)
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While Narita is further away from city center depending on where you are flying to/from or your airline it might be your only option so don’t worry it still has a great train service that will get you there without too much fuss.
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Tokyo Station
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Tokyo’s main hub where you might catch the shinkansen or get a rental car. Also great food and shopping here.
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Mount Takao
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Takao is one of Tokyo's most popular natural retreats, and its proximity to the city makes for a convenient excursion for those who love hiking
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Tokyo Metropolitan Government Building
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Kenzo Tange-designed City Hall complex with views from the tallest building's observation decks.
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Shibuya Sky
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A 360° open-air observation deck located on the roof of the Shibuya Scramble Square skyscraper.
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Tokyo Tower
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Reminiscent of the Eiffel Tower, this landmark features observation areas & other attractions.
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Tokyo Skytree
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World's tallest freestanding broadcasting tower with an observation deck boasting 360-degree views.
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Tokyo City View
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Panoramic city view from indoor/outdoor tower observation deck, with access to adjacent art museum.
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SUNSHINE 60 OBSERVATORY TENBOU-PARK
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High-rise green space with seasonal plants & lawns, plus panoramic views & evening light shows
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Imperial Palace
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This site with scenic gardens & tours of the grounds is the main residence of the emperor of Japan.
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Sensō-ji
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Completed in 645, this temple is Tokyo's oldest and was built to honor Kannon, the goddess of mercy. Go at night for no crowds
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Hie Shrine
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Complex of Shinto shrines & gardens holding several auspicious annual festivals & events.
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Nezu Shrine
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Tranquil Shinto shrine known for its tunnel-like series of torii gates & spring azalea blooms.
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Takagi Shrine
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Restored, city-center shrine with 15th-century origins & a sacred tree believed to grant wishes. Onigiri Shrine
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Togo Shrine
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Tranquil Shinto shrine honoring Tōgō Heihachirō, a famed 19th–20th-century Japanese Navy admiral.
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teamLab Borderless: MORI Building DIGITAL ART MUSEUM
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Popular, immersive museum known for its colorful, futuristic digital art installations & photo ops.
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Tokyo National Museum
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Stately museum complex devoted to the art & antiquities of Japan, as well as other Asian countries.
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Ghibli Museum
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Whimsical museum dedicated to the famed animation studio with a play area, theater & rooftop garden. Check out the short film "The Day I Harvested a Star"
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ART AQUARIUM MUSEUM
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Art museum with installation works & sculptures made out of goldfish tanks lit by colored lights.
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The National Museum of Modern Art
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Renovated 1969 gallery housing Japanese art created since the start of the Meiji period (1868).
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small worlds miniature museum
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Indoor theme park featuring moving miniature attractions of space center, airport, Evangelion, more.
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Sumida Park
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This riverside park with coffee shops & a playground is a popular place to view the cherry blossoms.
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Rikugien Gardens
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Picturesque garden featuring traditional Japanese landscaping, several teahouses & a central pond.
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Hitachi Seaside Park
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Wooded walking trails & bike rentals in a vast park known for its seasonal flower gardens.
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Kinchakuda Spider Lily Display
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Clinics, Salons & Spas
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Hasunuma Onsen
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Waho-An Nature Tokyo
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Photo Spots
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Meguro River Cherry Blossoms Promenade
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Sumida River Walk
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MAGNET by SHIBUYA109
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Go up to the rooftop for a drink and a view of the Shibuya crossing
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Sakura Street (Shibuya)
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Entertainment & Tours
Tokyo Dome
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This iconic domed stadium hosts baseball games & other sporting events, plus concerts & exhibitions.
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Japanese Dance Cabaret Theater
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Esperanto KOKORO Minamiaoyama Studio
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Sushi Making Tokyo Cooking Class in Asakusa
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Original Go Kart Experience Meeting Point
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Tour Tokyo in the most eccentric way possible, driving a custom go-kart on the public roads. Enjoy 1 hour of driving, costumes, infinite smiles, and waves - you will never forget Shibuya Tokyo.
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Round 1 Stadium
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Complex with activities like bowling, karaoke, darts & billiards, plus sports including tennis.
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LEGOLAND DISCOVERY CENTER Tokyo
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Modest Lego-themed attraction featuring a 4D movie, model building, a gift shop & concessions.
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Shopping & Souvenirs
cas:pace 殼空間
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Sukonbu Mikan
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Ikeda-ya TeaStore
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BEAMS Shinjuku
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rt Ginza
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2nd Street
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Donguri Kyowakoku (Ghibli Store) Ikebukuro
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BRAND COLLECT HARAJUKU
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AMORE Vintage AOYAMA
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Flower Miffy
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Smaller than other Miffy stores, but offers seasonal drink and flower bouquets.
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Kappabashi Kitchen Tools Street
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Popular shopping street known for its many restaurant-supply shops & kitchen-equipment dealers.
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Don Quijote Asakusa
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BOOKOFF SUPER BAZAAR Tachikawa Station North Exit Store
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Major thrift store with both affordable items and second hand luxury goods.
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BOOKOFF SUPER BAZAAR Omiya Stellar Town Store
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Major thrift store with both affordable items and second hand luxury goods.
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Tokyu Plaza Harajuku (Harakado)
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Tower Knives Tokyo
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Store offering a range of upscale Japanese knives, many handmade, to admire & purchase.
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Pigsty原宿店
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UNIQLO
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Custom embroidery done at this location, may take up to a week for completion though
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MEGA Don Quijote
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2nd Street Shinjuku
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miffy style ソラマチ店
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Disney Store
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Flower Shop Hanayuki
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Selling beautiful dried flower bouquets. No photos without purchase, please respect the shop owner
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Donguri Republic (Ghibli Store in Tokyo Skytree Town Solamachi)
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Studio Ghibli store with lots of unique items and souvenirs
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Kinji Used Clothing Harajuku Branch
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UNIQLO Asakusa Store
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Custom embroidery at this location and a much shorter wait than the Ginza location, completion by next day.
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Ginza Itoya
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Expansive retailer offering a wide selection of stationary, writing instruments & desktop objects.
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Converse
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Kiddy Land
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This cheerful retail shop boasts a wide selection of Japanese & American toys on 4 different levels.
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Le Creuset
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HAKUHINKAN TOY PARK
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Bars & Nightlife
Sky Lounge Stellar Garden
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Panoramic top-floor lounge at the Prince Park Tower hotel offering tea, cocktails & wine.
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V2 TOKYO
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1 OAK TOKYO
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Night Club Raise
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Zouk Tokyo
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Lobby Bar
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The Bellwood
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MIXOLOGY SALON
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Bar TRENCH
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Bar Centifolia
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Cafes
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Cat Cafe Mocha Lounge (Shinjuku)
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Starbucks Coffee - Yomiuri Land Goodjoba!!
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Harry Potter Cafe
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Mominoki House Ueno Shop
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GUF TOKYO
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Starbucks Reserve Roastery Tokyo
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Cafe Neko-e-mon
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mipig cafe - Harajuku
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LATTE ART MANIA TOKYO / coffee / cafe / カフェ / コーヒー
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Bread, Espresso &
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Kichijōji Petit Mura
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Adorable fantasy cat village with a cafe, gift shop, and cat cafe.
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No.4
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Streamlined, modern spot for wood-fired pizzas, classic pastries, salads & coffee, with a terrace.
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Sweets & Treats
PAQUET MONTÉ パケモンテ
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Kotobuki-sei-an
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Imo Pippi
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MONSTA Sweets • モンスタースイーツ
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ABEBE BAKERY JEJU×TOKYO
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flour+water 虎ノ門
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Higuma Doughnuts × Coffee Wrights Omotesando
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I'm donut ?
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Shorakuen Tea Salon & Boutique
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Good Town Doughnuts
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Shiro-Hige’s Cream Puff Factory
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Restaurants & Eateries
Tacos 3Hermanos Harajuku Tacos Public Hall
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0-second lemon sour Sendai Horumon Yakiniku Barbecue Tokiwatei Shibuya
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$ Lemon Sour on tap. Other locations
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Ore-no French&Italian AOYAMA
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Kirimugiya Jinroku
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⭐️ $$ Hot & cold udon noodle dishes served with dipping sauces & tempura in a simple, pared-back space.
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Pizzeria da Peppe Napoli Sta’ Ca”
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$$ Bustling trattoria serving up generous plates of pizza & pasta, owned & run by a Naples-born chef.
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FamilyMart
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Toyosu Market
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Coffe Shop Pinocchio
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Omochi Kaeri No Genkimaru
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YAKINIKUMAFIA IKEBUKURO by WAGYUMFIA
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BRISKSTAND ASAKUSA（ブリスクスタンドアサクサ）
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Onigiri Asakusa Yadoroku
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0 Seconds Lemon Sour Sendai Hormone Yakiniku Bar Tokiwatei Asakusa Rokku
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All you can eat and drink in an hour.
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Kirby Café
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Kura Sushi Global Flagship Store Oshiage Station (Tokyo Skytree) 1F
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Conveyor Belt Sushi
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Unagi Obana
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Fight Gyoza
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Izakaya Ikunara Orenchi Kuru?
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The Pizza Bar On 38th
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Ninja Tokyo
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KIRBY CAFÉ Petit 東京駅店
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Godaime Hanayama Udon Nihonbashi
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Pokémon Café
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Godaime Hanayama Udon Ginza
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PST Higashi Azabu (Pizza Studio Tamaki Higashi Azabu)
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Udon Shin
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Fūunji
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Menchirashi
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$$ Relaxed, compact restaurant specializing in udon noodles & tempura, plus cocktails. Carbonara Udon
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GOKU BURGER ゴクバーガー
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Luke’s Lobster Harajuku Cat's Street
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Gonpachi Nishi-Azabu
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$$ Storied restaurant with traditional Japanese dishes & live entertainment in old-world surroundings. Filming site of Kill Bill
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Stabler Meatsand EBISU
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Hikiniku to Come (Kichijoji)
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Hinadoriyama
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Yokohama
Yokohama, a Japanese city south of Tokyo, was one of the first Japanese ports opened to foreign trade, in 1859. It contains a large Chinatown with hundreds of Chinese restaurants and shops. It’s also known for Sankei-en Garden, a botanical park containing preserved Japanese residences from different eras, and the seaside Minato Mirai district, site of the 296m Landmark Tower.
Shin-Yokohama Ramen Museum
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Traditional street food court with shops offering samples of ramen dishes from different regions.
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YOKOHAMA AIR CABIN Sakuragicho Station
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Views of city landmarks & nightscapes from a modern ropeway connecting Sakuragicho to Shinko.
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Fuji
Fujiyama Snow Resort Yeti
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Laid-back ski resort offering a cafe, a shop & a ski school, plus Mount Fuji views.
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Hakone Shrine
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Historic Japanese Shinto shrine with a small museum in a verdant lakefront setting.
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Mt. Fuji World Heritage Centre
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Striking museum dedicated to the iconic Mt. Fuji, with interactive exhibits & an observation deck.
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Amagiso
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Set amid the forests and waterfalls of Fuji-Hakone-Izu National Park, this serene hot spring inn is 8 km from Kawazu Station and 13 km from Jōren Falls.
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Shiraito Falls
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Fujiyoshida
🇯🇵 More details in our travel blog 🔗 in bio Best Mt Fuji View Spots 1. Lake Yamanaka (swan lake) 2. Lawson kombini Kawaguchiko 3. Tenku-no Torrii 4. Lake Kawaguchiko 5. The Park Cafe 6. Honcho St 7. Chureito Pagoda 8. Hoto Fudo 9. Mt Fuji & Kawaguchiko stations 10. Arakura Shrine #Mtfuji #fujisan #fujisanview #mtfujiview #japantravel #japan #japantok #kawaguchiko #traveltiktok
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Where to Stay
Rakuyu
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On a hill overlooking Lake Kawaguchi, this relaxed hot spring hotel is 1 km from Kawaguchiko train station and 3 km from Fuji-Q Highland amusement park.
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Fuji Onsen Hotel Kaneyamaen
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This upscale hot spring hotel is 5 km from Fuji–Q Highland amusement park, 10 km from Lake Kawaguchi and 50 km rom the iconic Mt Fuji.
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Yamadaya Hotel
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Overlooking Lake Shōji and flanked by lush foothills, this relaxed hot spring hotel with views of Mt. Fuji is 8 km from the Narusawa Ice Cave.
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Points of Interest
Tenku no torii
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Arakura Fuji Sengen Shrine
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Chureito Pagoda
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Lake Kawaguchi
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Second-largest of the Fuji Five Lakes, this scenic getaway is known for fishing, camping & hiking.
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Onsen - Fuji Yurari Hot Spring
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Onsen with stunning views of Mt. Fuji and amazing private baths
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Mount Kachikachi Super View Swing
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Mt. Fuji Panoramic Ropeway
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Aerial lift ascending to an observation deck with wide-open vistas of Mt. Fuji & Lake Kawaguchi.
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Fuji-Q Highland
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Amusement park with huge roller coasters, haunted-theme rides & a kids' area, plus shops & cafes.
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Oishi Park Café
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Hakone
Hakone, in Japan's Fuji-Hakone-Izu National Park west of Tokyo, is a mountainous town known for its hot springs resorts (onsen) and views of the iconic volcano Mount Fuji. It also encompasses Hakone Shrine, a Shinto shrine with a red “torii” gate overlooking Lake Ashi, which can be toured by boat, as well as the boiling sulphur springs of the Owakudani Valley.
Tenseien
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A 13-minute walk from Hakoneyumoto train station, this relaxed hot spring hotel is 13 km from Lake Ashi and 16 km from Mt. Hakone volcano.
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Nishihirabatake Park
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Hilltop park with a tiny shrine & miniature railway, plus herb gardens & spring cherry blossoms.
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Oi Yume-no-Sato Park
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Nagoya
Nagoya, capital of Japan’s Aichi Prefecture, is a manufacturing and shipping hub in central Honshu. The city’s Naka ward is home to museums and pachinko (gambling machine) parlors. Naka also includes the Sakae entertainment district, with attractions like the Sky-Boat Ferris wheel, which is attached to a mall. In northern Naka is Nagoya Castle, a partly reconstructed 1612 royal home displaying Edo-era artifacts.
Legoland Japan Resort
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Colorful theme park with rides & games for children, a factory tour & block-building activities.
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Ghibli Park
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Crêpes de Anne
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Kyoto
Kyoto, once the capital of Japan, is a city on the island of Honshu. It's famous for its numerous classical Buddhist temples, as well as gardens, imperial palaces, Shinto shrines and traditional wooden houses. It’s also known for formal traditions such as kaiseki dining, consisting of multiple courses of precise dishes, and geisha, female entertainers often found in the Gion district.
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Kyoto Arashiyama-Onsen Kadensho
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A 2-minute walk from a tram stop, this upmarket hot spring hotel surrounded by lush vegetation is 1 km from animal and landscaping exhibits at Arashiyama, and 8 km from Kinkaku-ji temple.
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Nazuna Kyoto Tsubaki St.
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Set in a row of traditional townhouses dating from the early 1900s, this elegant inn is 6 minutes' walk from Ōmiya train station, 2 km from Nijō Castle and 3 km from Nishiki Market.
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Biwako Hanakaido
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Set on a hillside overlooking Lake Biwa, this cozy hot-spring inn is 2 km from Ogotoonsen train station and 15 km from Enryaku-ji, a 7th-century temple.
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Kyoto Station
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Arashiyama Station
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Torokko Arashiyama Sta.
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Nishi-Maizuru Station
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Nijō Castle
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Built in 1603, this cypress-wood castle with extensive gardens was a home for the shogun Ieyasu.
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Ninomaru-Goten Palace
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Ornate palace & residence for the Tokugawa shoguns, with screen paintings & traditional gardens.
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Kyoto Imperial Palace
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Scenic grounds of a 17th-century palace destroyed by fire, with tree-lined footpaths & ponds.
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Jōnan-gū Shrine
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Shinto shrine with traditional architecture, multiple gardens with seasonal blossoms & a teahouse. Great cherry blossom spot
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Yasaka Shrine
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This Shinto shrine was erected in 656 A.D. & is home to one of the most famous festivals in Japan.
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Fushimi Inari Taisha
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Mountainside Shinto shrine dating from 711 A.D. featuring a path with hundreds of traditional gates.
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Kinkaku-ji
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Historic, tranquil temple with a gold-leaf facade set amid landscaped gardens & a reflecting pond.
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Okazaki Shrine
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Fairly small Shinto shrine dedicated to rabbits, with rabbits portrayed on statues & other items.
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Otagi Nenbutsuji Temple
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Buddhist temple founded in the 8th century, featuring more than 1,200 stone heads on its grounds.
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Nanzen-ji Temple
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Stately Buddhist temple complex with a Zen garden, forested grounds & walking paths.
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Jōjakkōji Temple
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This Buddhist temple in a serene forest with views is popular in fall when its maples change color.
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Komyo-in
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Centuries-old Buddhist temple with a Zen rock garden, known for summer flowers & fall colors.
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Kiyomizu-dera
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Iconic Buddhist temple on Mount Otowa known for the scenic views afforded from its sizable veranda.
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Hōkan-ji Temple
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Picturesque 5-story Buddhist pagoda temple, offering sweeping views from the top.
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Adashino Nenbutsuji
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Serene hilltop Buddhist temple featuring thousands of carved stone memorial statues.
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SAMURAI NINJA MUSEUM KYOTO With Experience
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Small museum with Edo-period armor & sword displays & family-friendly instruction in warrior skills.
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Kyoto International Manga Museum
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Museum featuring an extensive array of Japanese comic books & graphic novels, plus reading areas. Can get your manga portrait here
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Nintendo Museum
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Arashiyama Bamboo Forest
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A popular sightseeing path runs uphill through this forest of towering bamboo stalks.
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Garden of Hundred Flowers
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Arashiyama Monkey Park Iwatayama
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Located on a hilltop this park provides a great view of the surroundings and an up close view of the native macaque monkeys.
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Adashino Nenbutsuji Bamboo Path
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Yasaka Pagoda Photograph Spot
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Yodogawa Riverside Park - Shimamoto Area
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Kimono Forest
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Train-stop art installation with 600 backlit pillars adorned with vibrant kimono textiles.
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Yodo Castle Ruins
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Entertainment & Tours
Sagano Romantic Train
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Scenic train ride along the Katsura River with nature views. In the spring it's great for cherry blossom viewing and in the Fall it's great for viewing the fall leaves.
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Hozugawa River Boat Ride (Hozugawa Kudari)
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A fun scenic ride down the river with some small rapids. Don't worry too much about getting wet as the boats have splash guards. The boatmen are friendly, fun and keep the ride entertaining.
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Round One Kyoto Kawaramachi
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Sake Brewery Tour & Tasting
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Uncover the little-known sake culture of Fushimi, Kyoto, on a brewery tour of Gekkeikan Okura Sake Museum. Savor the nuances of sake during a guided tasting paired with traditional Japanese snacks.
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Kimono Rental Miyabi (Kiyomizu Temple Branch)
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Klook Kansai Region Pass with add on Kimono Rental is with this shop
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Kimono Rental in Kyoto Kiyomizu Temple
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Hairmake & Kimono Rental First Kiyomizu Shop
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Kimono Rental Kyonoyume Kiyomizu
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Rental Kimono Okamoto Gion Shop
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Kyoto Kimono Rental Rei
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Caricature Japan Kiyomizu Ninenzaka Store
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Made in Japan Chopsticks
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Free chopstick engraving, you can get your kanji name engraved
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京・嵐山ものがたり八坂店
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Very cute souvenir shop with free name embroidery on any purchased towel. They have studio Ghibli towels and you can have your name spelled in kanji. Just google “english to kanji generator” and use any website, then just show the cashier.
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Nintendo KYOTO
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My Only Fragrance KIYOMIZU /custom-made fragrance shop
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Very cool perfumery with a great selection of fragrances made in house and to order. They also have a make your own fragrance experience if you have the time.
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Ghibli Studios Shop Kyoto
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Chopstick Store
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glänta Kyoto Sanjo Kawaramachi
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Nishiki Market
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400-year-old iconic market studded with stalls offering all manner of Japanese edibles.
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HISAYA CAFE Kyotoshimizu Honten
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Kumonocha Bukkoji Shop
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Cafes
雲ノ茶カフェ 嵐山店
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% ARABICA Kyoto Arashiyama
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Coquelicot Blanc/Black Swan Coffee
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mipig cafe Kyoto
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KYOTO OWL'S FOREST
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Starbucks Coffee - Kyoto Nineizaka Yasaka Chaya
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Arashiyama Miffy Sakura Kitchen
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cafe and shop with everything Miffy, don't miss the popular Miffy bread.
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MACCHA HOUSE Kyoto Kawaramachi
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MOTOI Gyoza
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Saganoya
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Chao Chao Sanjo Kiyamachi
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Gyoza shop chain serving classic thin skin gyoza made with prawns, chicken or cheese.
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Tempura and Temari-Sushi Miyako
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Nishiki Market
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400-year-old iconic market studded with stalls offering all manner of Japanese edibles.
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Wagyu Volcano OAGARI
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KYOTO ENGINE RAMEN
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Hikiniku to Come (Kyoto)
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Panel Cafe Kyoto
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Kameyamaya
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Honke Owariya Main Branch
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Arashiyama Itsukichaya
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French Gion Bar Maruhashi
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A great slightly upscale place to eat while wearing Kimono.
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Sushitetsu
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Fujiya-bekkan Chinryutei
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Osaka
Osaka is a large port city and commercial center on the Japanese island of Honshu. It's known for its modern architecture, nightlife and hearty street food. The 16th-century shogunate Osaka Castle, which has undergone several restorations, is its main historical landmark. It's surrounded by a moat and park with plum, peach and cherry-blossom trees. Sumiyoshi-taisha is among Japan’s oldest Shinto shrines.
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HOTEL THE LEBEN OSAKA
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A 3-minute walk from the nearest subway station, this sleek hotel is a 14-minute walk from eateries in the lively Dotonbori district and 2 km from the Osaka Museum of History. It's 4 km from Osaka Castle.
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The Royal Park Canvas Osaka Kitahama
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This is a great budget option hotel that is foreigner friendly and stocked with all the amenities you’ll need, like laundry, a free toiletry bar in the lobby, and fresh pajamas every night.
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Neighborhoods
Dotonbori
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Dotonbori is a canalside entertainment district popular with students and after-work drinkers who pack into small bars and izakaya taverns. Narrow lanes are lit at night by neon billboards, like the iconic Glico running man sign, and lined with street food vendors serving grilled takoyaki octopus balls. Shochikuza Theatre hosts kabuki drama and live music, and Kamigata Ukiyoe Museum shows classic woodblock prints.
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America-mura
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America-Mura is a vibrant hub of Western-oriented youth culture that forms a compact village around the popular hangout Sankakukoen Triangle Park. Street art and street food mix with small independent galleries and cafes, resulting in a laid-back, creative atmosphere. Retro stores sell vintage clothing and secondhand books and records. Nightlife is concentrated in lively rock bars and clubs that play U.S. hip-hop.
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Kansai International Airport (KIX)
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Osaka Station
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Sunflower Ferry Terminal No.1 (Osaka) Boarding Platform
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Umeda Sky Building
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Connected skyscrapers with a rooftop garden observatory, plus a restaurant & lounge with city views.
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Harukas 300
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3-tiered observation areas on the 58th–60th floors, with an open-air atrium, enclosed glass & cafe.
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Osaka Castle
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Revered castle dating to 1597 & since rebuilt, featuring gardens & a museum with varied exhibits.
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Cup Noodles Museum Osaka Ikeda
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Quirky museum devoted to the history & culture of ramen noodles, with factory displays & tastings.
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teamLab Botanical Garden Osaka
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Solaniwa Onsen
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Photo Spots
Japanese garden
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Entertainment & Tours
Osaka Wonder Cruise
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Tea Ceremony Experience
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Universal Studios Japan
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Osaka Aquarium Kaiyukan
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One of the world's largest aquariums, with over 600 species of animals. Their Pacific Ocean tank with its whale sharks is the definite highlight.
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Round1 Stadium Sennichimae
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Complex with activities like bowling, karaoke, darts & billiards, plus sports including tennis.
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Ebisu Tower Ferris Wheel
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LEGOLAND Discovery Center Osaka
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This indoor Lego attraction for families features rides, a 4D cinema & multiple play zones.
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Tempozan Ferris Wheel
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Ramen & Gyoza Class
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Learn how to cook 2 of the most popular Japanese dishes during a cooking class in Osaka. Make your own ramen and gyoza from scratch using fresh ingredients, then sit down and enjoy your creation.
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Don Quijote Dotonbori
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Furugi Mujin Hanbai
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Donguri Kyowakoku (Ghibli Store) Namba吉卜力商店
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Where you can take a picture with No-face on the train.
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Tower Knives Osaka
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Specialist knife shop offering a range of cutting-edge Japanese blades & sharpening tools.
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GU Umeda
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Shinsaibashi-Suji Shopping Street
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Bustling shopping district featuring a wide range of high-end tax-free shops with airport delivery.
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BILLY'S ENT OSAKA MINAMISEMBA / BILLY'S ENT 大阪南船場
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JETRAG つぼ八下店
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America-mura
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JAM Amerika-mura 2nd Store
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Nintendo OSAKA
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WEGO VINTAGE アメリカ村店
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Grizzly
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BOOKOFF SUPER BAZAAR 25gou Yao Nagahata Store
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2nd Street Shinsaibashi
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Furugi Mujin Hanbai
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The Flavor Design
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Bars
Bar Call me Tell me
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Bar Nayuta
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$$ Intimate, relaxed bar with a hidden entrance pouring creative cocktails.
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Bible Club Osaka
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PC and Retro Bar Space Station
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Misono Universe
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Osaka Cocktail Library Akashic Records
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Deepening Submarine Bar SHINKA
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Strawberry Mania 道頓堀店
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grenier Kitahama Store
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grenier Umeda Store
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Cremia Ice Cream Stand (Dotonbori)
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Masahiko Ozumi Paris
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Upscale patisserie offering high-concept, French-inspired cakes, cookies & pastries.
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Masahiko Ozumi Paris
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Upscale patisserie offering high-concept, French-inspired cakes, cookies & pastries.
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North Shore Kitahama
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オールデイダイニングヒカリ 大阪駅前第2ビル店
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song hot
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mipig cafe 大阪店
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Takoyaki Wanaka Dotonbori
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Katsudon Chiyomatsu | Dotonbori Main Store
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KUshiya monogatari HEPnavio
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Kuromon Ichiba Market
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Spacious market with vendors selling street food, fresh produce & shellfish, plus souvenirs.
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Flipper's Umeda EST
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Sakae Sushi
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Sushi is made to order right in front of you by the very skilled sushi chefs and prices are very reasonable.
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A Happy Pancake
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Harukoma honten ( main shop )
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Tendon Makino
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Xiao Long Bao
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Nara
Nara is the capital of Japan’s Nara Prefecture, in south-central Honshu. The city has significant temples and artwork dating to the 8th century, when it was Japan’s capital. Deer roam in Nara Park, site of Tōdai-ji temple. Daibutsu, Tōdai-ji's 15m-high bronze Buddha, is displayed in a large wooden hall. On the park's east side is the Shinto shrine Kasuga Taisha, which dates to 768 A.D. and more than 3,000 lanterns.
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Points of Interest
Kasuga Taisha
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Bright vermillion columns support the roof of this Shinto shrine originally established in 768 A.D..
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Kōfuku-ji
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Complex of Buddhist temple halls & pagodas, plus an on-site museum showcasing national treasures.
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Todai-ji Nigatsudo (February Hall)
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Hilltop hall, part of Tōdai-ji Buddhist temple, with sweeping views of Nara from its balcony.
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Todaiji Daibutsuden (Great Buddha Hall)
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Historic Buddhist temple featuring a large Buddha statue & deer roaming the grounds.
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Nara Park
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Landscaped, public park with ancient temples & the Nara National Museum of art, plus tame deer.
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Kasuga Taisha Manyo Botanical Gardens
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Charming, poetry-themed botanical garden hosting an annual Japanese classical music festival.
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Nakatanidou -Mochi show
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Famous mochi shop where you can watch the mochi being pounded.
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Soba-dokoro Kitahara
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Hot & cold noodles, tempura & sake at a compact, traditional stop with wooden tables.
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Mizuya Chaya
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An udon shop located inside Nara park that looks like it is straight out of a Ghibli film.
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Kobe
Kobe is a city on Osaka Bay in central Japan. It is known for its signature marbled beef and scenic setting of mountains framing the harbor. The Ikuta Shrine, dating to the 3rd century, is among Japan's oldest Shinto shrines. Antique cable cars connect Kobe to Mt. Rokko, which offers panoramic views over the port. Beyond the Mount Rokko hills are the outdoor hot springs of Arima Onsen.
Neighborhoods
Kobe Chinatown Nankin-machi
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Established in 1868, this Chinese cultural district offers eateries, souvenir shops & mahjong clubs.
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Ikuta Jinja
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Founded in the early 3rd century, this prominent, traditional Shinto shrine is among Japan's oldest.
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Kobe Nunobiki Herb Gardens & Ropeway
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Big botanical garden with themed areas growing many flowers & herbs, plus restaurants & a gift shop.
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Kobe Animal Kingdom
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This zoo has a lot of interactive animal exhibits like their large bird and lemur room where the animals free roam with visitors. But the real draw for the zoo could be their red pandas, pallas cats, harbor seals, river otters, sloths, or capybara, which you can hand feed. The cafe inside also makes instagramable animal treats and snacks.
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Restaurants & Eateries
Steakland Kobe-kan
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$$ Steakland Kobe-kan is a great place to get that authentic experience without breaking the bank. I have truly never had a better steak, Kobe beef is definitely worth the hype.
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JESUS PIZZA
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Himeji
Himeji is a city in the Kansai region of Japan. It’s known for the sprawling, centuries-old, white Himeji Castle, one of the few original castles from Japan’s feudal period. The top floor of the 6-story main keep offers views over the extensive castle grounds. The Nishi-no-Maru section of the complex contains royal residential quarters. Next to the castle, Kōko-en is a traditional Edo-style garden.
Himeji, Japan Itinerary below ⬇️ 😌 Start your day visiting Himeji Castle, one of Japan’s most famous and well-preserved castles. The panoramic view of the city is breathtaking. 🤗 Visit Kokoen Garden, a meticulously designed Japanese garden that complements the majestic beauty of Himeji Castle. 🍱 For lunch, enjoy a traditional Japanese meal at a local restaurant near Himeji Castle. Try some local delicacies or popular Japanese dishes. 🗻 Head to Mount Shosha, and take a scenic ropeway ride that transports you up the mountainside. The ride offers stunning views of the surrounding landscape. 👉 At the top, explore Engyo-ji Temple, a historic Buddhist temple complex nestled in the forest. 👉 Take a leisurely stroll through the forested areas and enjoy the tranquility of nature. 🙋♀️ Where else should we make an itinerary? #himeji #himejicastle #himeji_castle #himejicity #japantravel #japantraveltips #japantrip #japanphoto #japantravel2023 #japaneseculture #japanculture #japanstyle #japanesestyle #japantravelguide #kansai #kansaitrip #adventurearchives #japanthings #tokyodaytrip #vlog #travel #travelvlog #travelitinerary #japanvlog #tokyotravel #whattodointokyo #japanbyfood #neighborhoodsinjapan
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Himeji Castle
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Iconic circa-1613 castle known for a white facade, plus towers, moats, passageways & cherry trees.
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Fukuoka
Fukuoka, capital of Fukuoka Prefecture, sits on the northern shore of Japan’s Kyushu Island. It’s known for ancient temples, beaches and modern shopping malls, including Canal City. Maizuru Park contains ruins of 17th-century Fukuoka Castle. The central Hakata district contains Tōchō-ji Temple, home to a 10m wooden Buddha and the Hakata Machiya Folk Museum, with displays on daily life in the Meiji and Taishō eras.
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Hinoyama Park
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cake and coffee YAKUIN STUDIO
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Beppu
Beppu is a city and spa resort on the southern Japanese island of Kyushu. Set between Beppu Bay and volcanic mountains, it's home to more than 2,000 onsen (hot springs). Kannawa Onsen district has facilities for bathing in nutrient-rich water, mud and sand. The 8 Hells of Beppu—6 in Kannawa, 2 in outlying Shibaseki—are dramatic landscapes of thermal pools. To the west is Mount Tsurumi, accessible by cable car.
Takachiho Gorge
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Okinawa
Okinawa is a Japanese prefecture comprising more than 150 islands in the East China Sea between Taiwan and Japan's mainland. It's known for its tropical climate, broad beaches and coral reefs, as well as World War II sites. On the largest island (also named Okinawa) is Okinawa Prefectural Peace Memorial Museum, commemorating a massive 1945 Allied invasion, and Churaumi Aquarium, home to whale sharks and manta rays.
TWIN-LINE HOTEL YANBARU OKINAWA JAPAN / トゥインラインホテルやんばる沖縄
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Set on Okinawa Island, this straightforward hotel is a 3-minute walk from the closest beach and 2 km from Busena Marine Park, which has an underwater observation tower.
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cafe OCEAN BLUE
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Hokkaido
Hokkaido, the northernmost of Japan’s main islands, is known for its volcanoes, natural hot springs (onsen) and ski areas. Rugged Daisetsuzan National Park is home to steaming, volcanic Mount Asahi. Shikotsu-Tōya National Park contains caldera lakes, geothermal springs and a Mount Fuji look-alike, Mount Yōtei. Popular ski resorts include Rusutsu, Furano and Niseko.
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Hoshino Resorts KAI Poroto
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Points of Interest
Shikaribetsu Gorges camp field (Shikanoyu)
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Shopping & Souvenirs
2nd STREET Hakodate Showa Shop
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Kaniya Horobetsu Shiretoko
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