Thirteen hundred years ago, Nara (then Heiju-kyu) was the imperial capital of Japan. "Old Japan" is still easy to spot here, from Great Buddha Hall to traditional ryokans and the serene Isuien garden. Travelers rave about walking tours of Nara, particularly in the historic Naramachi merchant area.
Home to nearly nine million and powering an economy that exceeds both Hong Kong's and Thailand's, Osaka packs quite a punch. The confident, stylish city is a shopping hub, with fabulous restaurants and nightlife. It's an ideal base for exploring the Kansai region; Kyoto's World Heritage Sites, Nara's temple and Koya-san's eerie graves are within 90 minutes by train. Top city attractions include the aquarium, Osaka Castle, Universal Studios Japan and the futuristic Floating Garden Observatory.
Discover the best top things to do in Koya-cho, Japan including Koyasan Okunoin, Kongobu-ji Temple, Koyasan Danjo Garan, Koyasan Okunoin Night Tour, Mt. Koya, Kumagai-ji Temple, Shojoshin-in Temple, Koyasan Daimon, Koyasan Visitor Information Center, Koyasan Station.
The shrines and temples of Kyoto offer a rare link between modern life in the city and its very ancient past. The Shimogamo Shrine dates to the 6th century and seems suspended in time, its serenity and spiritual power still palpable. Visit Fushimi Inari Shrine, then see the life-sized Thousand Armed Kannon statues of Sanjūsangen-dō. Enjoy traditional geisha performances, then savor a tranquil meal at a restaurant overlooking the Kamo River.
Osaka Prefecture (大阪府, Ōsaka-fu) is a prefecture located in the Kansai region on Honshu, the main island of Japan. The capital is the city of Osaka. It is the center of Osaka-Kobe-Kyoto area. Osaka is one of the two "urban prefectures" (府, fu) of Japan, Kyoto being the other (Tokyo became a "metropolitan prefecture", or to, in 1941).
Discover the best top things to do in Takayama, Japan including Satoyama Experience, Takayama Sake Tasting, 216WORKS, iSiteTAKAYAMA, Hida Cooking Class, GREEN Cooking Studio, Thanyaporn, Hida Local Experience, UMESEKO TOUR, Harvest Gochisousama Cooking Lesson.
Discover the best top things to do in Takayama, Japan including Satoyama Experience, 216WORKS, iSiteTAKAYAMA, Hida Cooking Class, Thanyaporn, Hida Local Experience, Dekonaru-za, Hida Minzoka Mura Folk Village (Hida no Sato), Lion Dance Ceremony Exhibition Hall (Shishi-Kaikan), J-Hop Tour.
Discover the best top things to do in Takayama, Japan including Satoyama Experience, Takayama Sake Tasting, Hida Free Tour, UMESEKO TOUR, Higashiyama Walking Course, Takayama Showa Museum.
Discover the best top things to do in Takayama, Japan including Satoyama Experience, iSiteTAKAYAMA, GREEN Cooking Studio, Hida Local Experience, Hida Minzoka Mura Folk Village (Hida no Sato), Hida Takayama Museum of Art, Higashiyama Walking Course, Hikaru Museum, Takayama Showa Museum, Takayama Festival (Autumn).
Discover the best top things to do in Takayama, Japan including Satoyama Experience, Hida Free Tour, iSiteTAKAYAMA, Higashiyama Walking Course, Shin-Hotaka Ropeway, Sanmachi Suji, Hida-Takayama Miyagawa Morning Market.
Gifu Prefecture (岐阜県, Gifu-ken) is a prefecture in the Chūbu region of central Japan. Its capital is the city of Gifu.
Discover the best top things to do in Fujikawaguchiko-machi, Japan including Fujisan Curator, Ide Sake Brewery, Hidden Japan, Lake Kawaguchiko, Itchiku Kubota Art Museum, Saiko Iyashi no Sato Nemba, Country Lake Systems, Motosuko Lake, Mt. Fuji Panoramic Ropeway, Lake Shoji.
Discover the best top things to do in Fujikawaguchiko-machi, Japan including Ide Sake Brewery, Hidden Japan, Lake Kawaguchiko, Kawaguchi Sengen Shrine, Aokigahara Forest, Kawaguchiko Muse Museum, Atae Yuki Bldg., Itchiku Kubota Art Museum, Saiko Iyashi no Sato Nemba, Saiko Lake, Motosuko Lake.
Discover the best top things to do in Minamitsuru-gun, Japan including Fujisan Curator, Ide Sake Brewery, Hidden Japan, Lake Kawaguchiko, Lake Yamanaka, Itchiku Kubota Art Museum, Saiko Iyashi no Sato Nemba, Country Lake Systems, Mt. Fuji Subaru Line 5th Station, Motosuko Lake.
One of the main attractions in Nagano is Zenkō-ji, a colorful 7th-century Buddhist temple with proud architecture and a humbling presence. The compound contains lovely gardens, a treasure house, sacred statues and a massive incense burner. Kids will love the “ancient” appeal of the Chausuyama Dinosaur Park, adjacent to the Nagano Chausuyama Zoo. Test your stealth skills at the Chibikko Ninja Village, then reward your hard work with a tasting tour at the Nishi-no-Mon sake brewery.
Nagano Prefecture (長野県, Nagano-ken) is a landlocked prefecture of Japan located in the Chūbu region on the island of Honshu. The capital is the city of Nagano. Due to the abundance of mountain ranges in this area, the land available for inhabitance is relatively limited.
Nagano Prefecture (長野県, Nagano-ken) is a landlocked prefecture of Japan located in the Chūbu region on the island of Honshu. The capital is the city of Nagano. Due to the abundance of mountain ranges in this area, the land available for inhabitance is relatively limited.
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