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Imperial, political and religious landmarks, peaceful gardens, superb art exhibitions, live music venues and theaters beckon visitors to Tokyo’s central district. 

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.

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. 

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

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

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

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

The most iconic view of Sapporo is from the observation deck of this 480-foot (150-meter) tower, which looks out over Odori Park.

Japan’s largest seated wooden Buddha is the highlight of this fascinating temple that provides a window into the customs of the Kuroda Clan and the Heian Period.

Japan’s largest seated wooden Buddha is the highlight of this fascinating temple that provides a window into the customs of the Kuroda Clan and the Heian Period.

One of Fukuoka’s most famous religious structures is best known for its annual summer festival, but the shrine itself has many wonders.

The most iconic view of Sapporo is from the observation deck of this 480-foot (150-meter) tower, which looks out over Odori Park.

The most iconic view of Sapporo is from the observation deck of this 480-foot (150-meter) tower, which looks out over Odori Park.

One of Fukuoka’s most famous religious structures is best known for its annual summer festival, but the shrine itself has many wonders.

Japan’s largest seated wooden Buddha is the highlight of this fascinating temple that provides a window into the customs of the Kuroda Clan and the Heian Period.

One of Fukuoka’s most famous religious structures is best known for its annual summer festival, but the shrine itself has many wonders.

One of Isamu Noguchi’s last projects is an expansive public space that is more a immersive work of art than a traditional park.

Religion and pop culture come together in this district where you can mingle with anime and manga fans and pay a visit to an ancient Shintō shrine.

See Japan’s legendary Gold Seal in this museum that celebrates the multicultural heritage and indigenous life of the people of Fukuoka, Japan’s gateway to Asia for thousands of years

Learn about Japanese folk arts and Fukuoka’s famous festivals and view the huge wooden loom in a traditional Meiji-era house.

The only building still standing in the atomic bomb’s devastating hypocenter now crests the Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park, symbolizing the city’s plea for peace.