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Tokyo Skytree | The best view from the world’s tallest tower
The Tokyo Skytree is the holder of the record for the world’s tallest tower and the observation deck offers some of the most amazing views over the whole Tokyo area.
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The Tokyo Tower | Beautiful Symbol of Tokyo
The Tokyo Tower is one of the highest constructions in Tokyo at 333m tall. The Eiffel Tower-inspired tower is just one of those famous spots you have to visit when you are in Tokyo.
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Tsukiji and Toyosu: the Tokyo Fish Markets
In 2018, the fish market and the wholesale markets moved from Tsukiji to Toyosu. Some of the restaurants and shops stayed behind in Tsukiji, but the beloved tuna auction has moved.
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The Imperial Palace | Beautiful Sscenery and a Symbol of Japan
The imposing Imperial Palace and its wonderful Japanese garden are on top of most tourists’ must-see lists. A visit to the location of the former Edo castle is best done after learning a bit more about its history.
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Kiyomizu Dera Temple, Kyoto | Beautiful natural scenery and various power spots
The Kiyomizu Dera temple in Kyoto is one of Japan’s most famous Buddhist temples and with good reason, as it is one of the most beautiful constructions in the old capital city.
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Robot Restaurant -PERMANENTLY CLOSED-
The famous Robot Restaurant in Shinjuku has unfortunately closed its doors for an indefinite period of time in 2020.
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Arashiyama, Kyoto | Mysterious and beautiful bamboo forest
Arashiyama in Kyoto is famous for its mystical bamboo grove, but the area is actually a lot larger than just the bamboo forest. It is a very pleasant environment to have a walk past traditional shops, temples, and nature.
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Shurijo Castle, Okinawa | Beautiful castles with unique materials and decorations
Okinawa was an independent kingdom named the Ryukyu Islands from 1429 to 1879, and Shurijo Castle was the seat of this Kingdom for hundreds of years.
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Gion | Travel back in time to the Edo period
Gion is the place where the famous geisha, the cultural symbol of Japan, are still doing their work every night. Geisha literally means ‘artist’, although in Kyoto they are called ‘geiko’ which means ‘woman of art’.
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Fushimi Inari Taisha, Kyoto | The most beautiful thousand torii gates in the world
Known worldwide for its more than 10,000 torii gates in a row, the Fushimi Inari Taisha shrine attracts around 3 million visitors the first three days of the year alone and is one of the most famous attractions of Kyoto.
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Kyoto City, Kyoto | A city full of beautiful nature and Japanese history
Kyoto is often called “the heart of Japan” and it is said that it would be impossible to get to know the country without visiting this wonderful city.
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Kenrokuen Garden, Kanazawa | Beautiful landscape garden of the Edo period
Kenrokuen Garden is listed as one of the three most beautiful gardens in all of Japan and is undoubtedly the symbol of Kanazawa Prefecture. It was specifically designed for walking.
