Sights in Japan

Temples in Kyoto

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The Tenryu-ji (Temple of the Heavenly Dragon) is located in the town of Arashiyama, on the outskirts of the city of Kyoto and was

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Castles in Hiroshima

Hiroshima Castle

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Hiroshima Castle (広島城) is one of the symbols of the city. It was built in the late 16th century by Mori Terumoto (who was on the

Castles in Himeji

Himeji Castle

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The extensive restorations were completed in 2015 and the final result is truly a wonder to behold. It is one of the only castles

Temples in Tokyo

Yasukuni Shrine

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The Yasukuni Shrine is the most controversial temple in Japan as it officially pays tribute to "all those ve fought and died for t

Palaces in Kyoto

Kyoto Imperial Palace

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One of the symbols of the city of Kyoto, the park is home to the imperial palace, which was the residence of the emperor in the 19

Train Stations in Nagasaki

The Kamome Train

The Kamome train (which means seagull) is a high-speed train that operates on lines owned by JR Kyushu and between the cities of F

Statues in Hiroshima

Children's Peace Monument

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In the Peace Park in Hiroshima, Japan is where you'll find the Children's Peace Monument. It's a tribute to all of the children ve

Temples in Nara

Yakushi-ji

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Yakushi-ji is one of the most famous and oldest Japanese Buddhist temples, and the ancient base of the Hosso Buddhist school. Its

Temples in Kamakura

Hasedera Temple

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Very close to the train station in Hase (about 10 minutes walk) you will find this wonderful temple dedicated to the bodhisattva o

Train Stations in Osaka

Airport of Osaka

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Temples in Kamakura

Engakuji Temple

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Engakuji Temple in Kamakura is close to Kita Kamakura station where it is worth going go before arriving at Big Buddha. It is an a

Train Stations in Kyoto

Kyoto Station

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Almost all travellers arrive in Kyoto by train, and when they do so, they step in this wonderful modern station, full of shops and

Temples in Uji

Byodo-in Temple

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The Byoudouin (平等院) is a Buddhist temple located in the quiet little town of Uji, south of the province of Kyoto. It is best know

Historical Monuments in Nikko

Shin-Kyo

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Nikko is great for the body and soul. It's located about 130 kilometres from Tokyo, and is a must visit if you plan to spend a few

Historical Monuments in Kyoto

Mount Hiei

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This is a mountain sanctuary between the Kyoto and Shiga prefectures, in which the famous Enryakuji is located. It's actually not

Train Stations in Osaka

Osaka Station

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Osaka station is the oldest station in the Kansai region, and it belongs to the JR Group and was first officially opened in May, 1

Temples in Nara

Kofuku-ji Temple

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If you go on foot from the station to Kintetsu Nara Park, the Kofukuji is the first temple that you will come across. It is a Budd

Train Stations in Tokyo

Yurikamome Line

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The views from the train are fantastic, especially when you can see the whole bay of Tokyo. You can cross the Rainbow Bridge, alt