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The Imperial Palace in central Tokyo is home to Japan's Emperor, and accessed via a series of serene moats. Visitors are limited to the lush park and East Gardens. Walls remain from the…
The 400-year-old Osaka Castle is an important landmark for local citizens as well as a huge attraction for visitors, who come to marvel at the beautiful architecture and hear the many stories…
Kyoto's Golden Pavilion (Kinkaku-ji) is situated on the edge of the aptly named "Mirror Lake" (Kagami-ike). Built as part of a decadent retired emperor's palace, the delicate structure is…
The abstract Rock Garden of Ryoan-ji temple in Kyoto is one of Japan's most renowned sights. A contemplative composition of gravel and rock in the kare-sansui (dry landscape) style, it is an…
Set in picturesque hillside surroundings, the Kiyomizudera temple is a Kyoto landmark. Kiyomizudera means "Temple of Pure Water", and the temple attracts many young people who visit the…
Senso-ji Temple in Asakusa is Tokyo's oldest temple, originally completed in 645AD in honour of the goddess of Kannon. Visitors pass through the Kaminarimon (Thunder Gate), down Nakamise…
Can wood cry tears? Well, you wouldn't think so, unless you visit the convent in the tiny Japanese village of Akita. It is here that the Weeping Wooden Virgin statue, crafted from a Katsura…
The red-and-white striped Tokyo Tower in Minato is made up of two observation platforms, a Wax Museum and the Guinness World Records Museum. From the higher Special Observatory, visitors can…
The traditional and beautiful Gion district is the hub of Kyoto's arts scene. Today a designated UNESCO World Heritage Site, it is the best place in the city to catch a glimpse of maiko and…
Known as Hakuro-jo (white heron) for its graceful, wing-like tiers, Himeji Castle dates back to the early 17th century and was built as a fortress when the shoguns were continually at war.
Completed in 1996, Tokyo International Forum has already become as much a part of Tokyo as the Opera House is of Sydney. The exquisite building merges Japanese forms within a Western structure…
Tokyo Metropolitan Government Offices
The Tokyo Metropolitan Government Offices are a modern architectural wonder and one of the best viewpoints over the city. The building has 48 floors and divides at the 33rd storey into two…
The elegant Kodaiji Temple is a highlight of any visit to Kyoto city. Stroll around the beautiful landscaped gardens, take in sweeping views of Kyoto and visit one of the two teahouses…
The giant red torii gate poking out of the sea from Miyajima Island is one of Japan's most iconic sights. It marks the entrance to the island's 12th-century Itsukushima Shrine, a complex of…
Tokyo's Roppongi Hills development opened in April 2003 after 14 years of planning and three years under construction. The urban area integrates office, residential, retail and cultural…
Kamakura's 11-metre-high bronze Daibutsu (Great Buddha) serenely presides over the garden of Kotokuin Temple, having lost his shelter to a typhoon at the end of the 15th century. Visitors can…
