Japan Animal, Gardens & Parks + Religious Pictures

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The magnificence of this mountain arouses awe, inspiration and even worship. Explore this amazing natural phenomenon up close or from afar. 

One of the world’s largest and most cutting-edge cities is at the heart of this region that’s blessed with sacred shrines, gorgeous coastlines and lush mountain landscapes. 

Asahikawa is Japan’s saké-brewing, seafood and ramen noodle centre. Amuse yourself at its zoo, sculpture museum, pottery village, ski slopes and beautiful gardens.

Come for the entertaining winter penguin parade and spend time spotting birds, reptiles and majestic mammals at this zoological park.

Art, elaborate gardens and a giant gate await at this temple that stands tall as one of the most important of its kind in the country.

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

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

Art, elaborate gardens and a giant gate await at this temple that stands tall as one of the most important of its kind in the country.

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

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

More than any other site, this shrine is celebrated for the unrivaled autumnal colors of the trees surrounding the spiritual Zen haven.

An important shrine for patriotic locals and curious tourists alike, this site has charming buildings and natural gardens that celebrate Kyoto’s fusion of past and present.

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

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

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

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

More than any other site, this shrine is celebrated for the unrivaled autumnal colors of the trees surrounding the spiritual Zen haven.

Art, elaborate gardens and a giant gate await at this temple that stands tall as one of the most important of its kind in the country.

Art, elaborate gardens and a giant gate await at this temple that stands tall as one of the most important of its kind in the country.