Japan Art, Museum + Peaceful Pictures

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Seeing this garden in a picture may seem like a photo effect, but it isn’t a trick. Nature, with some human help, has created a unique place that must be seen.  

In this museum nestled in the heart of a park, explore the story of Hokkaido, from the island’s natural history to the Ainu people and Honshu colonists.

In this museum nestled in the heart of a park, explore the story of Hokkaido, from the island’s natural history to the Ainu people and Honshu colonists.

Delight in the bright colors of cherry blossom trees that surround the lakes, shrines and paths of this picturesque park.

Watch as park staff feed about 130 wild snow monkeys on Arashiyama Mountain, or climb inside a cage and feed them yourself.

In this museum nestled in the heart of a park, explore the story of Hokkaido, from the island’s natural history to the Ainu people and Honshu colonists.

Explore a 1,000-year-old Buddhist temple complex and attend a fire ritual performed in honor of an important Buddhist deity.

See the longest suspension bridge in the world, recognized as one of Japan’s most impressive engineering accomplishments.

Tour the south-central Japanese city that has rebuilt itself after a devastating earthquake. Be charmed by its waterfront attractions and diverse neighborhoods.

In this museum nestled in the heart of a park, explore the story of Hokkaido, from the island’s natural history to the Ainu people and Honshu colonists.

With picturesque blossom gardens and a golden hall considered a national treasure, this temple is a historic monument devoted to bliss and tranquility.

Find out how Japanese handwriting has evolved over the centuries via the many works of calligraphy and rubbings and short films on the art form.

In this museum nestled in the heart of a park, explore the story of Hokkaido, from the island’s natural history to the Ainu people and Honshu colonists.

In this museum nestled in the heart of a park, explore the story of Hokkaido, from the island’s natural history to the Ainu people and Honshu colonists.