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Constructed entirely without nails and built on high poles, this temple is part of a World Heritage Site and offers visitors both beauty and history.

One of Tokyo\'s most famous wards has world-class shopping and entertainment options galore.

See the beautiful views over the port of Kobe from the top of this landmark, which is a well-known symbol of the city.

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

A stroll through this peaceful, colorful garden is the highlight of a trip to Tokyo at any time of year. It is especially popular for the cherry blossoms of spring.

A stroll through this peaceful, colorful garden is the highlight of a trip to Tokyo at any time of year. It is especially popular for the cherry blossoms of spring.

No, you\'re not in Paris, though this Eiffel-inspired structure and Tokyo landmark might make you think you\'ve been transported to Europe.

At the center of Japan’s gaming, manga and anime culture, this district is also the place where much of the world’s latest technology first hits the market. 

Once home to feudal lords, this area now hosts Japan’s royal family, headquarters of multinational companies and, by night, some of the city’s liveliest nightlife.

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

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

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

Named after a silver-coin mint, this district has a long association with affluence. Today it’s where you’ll find some of Japan’s most upmarket labels, restaurants and galleries.

One of Tokyo\'s most famous wards has world-class shopping and entertainment options galore.

One of Tokyo\'s most famous wards has world-class shopping and entertainment options galore.

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.

Guaranteed to overload the senses, this intersection teeming with people is considered to be a symbol of modern Tokyo.

One of Tokyo\'s most famous wards has world-class shopping and entertainment options galore.

Visit the world of a wealthy and powerful shogun in this opulent 17th-century castle complex.

Charming craft shops, ceremonious teahouses and tiny cafés spill out from the traditional wooden façades of this historic pair of lanes below Kiyomizu-dera Temple.

One of Tokyo\'s most famous wards has world-class shopping and entertainment options galore.