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22 Best Things to Do in Okinawa, Japan

An archipelago of immense beauty, Okinawa has to be one of Japan's best places to visit. Known for its pristine beaches, clear blue waters, coral reefs, a wide variety of water sports, forests, and different adventure activities, the island is an exciting holiday destination. There is no shortage of things

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15 Best Things to Do in Kanazawa, Japan

There’s more to Japan than just Tokyo and Osaka, and with a bounty of underrated attractions under its belt, the city of Kanazawa proves that it also deserves to be on any tourist’s radar. Located in Honshu, Kanazawa serves as the capital of the Ishikawa prefecture and is

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15 Best Things to Do in Yokohama

When people speak of Japan, the first thing that comes to their mind is Tokyo, Mount Fuji, Ramen, and Anime. But Japan has more to offer than these mainstream attractions that visitors can enjoy. If your next travel adventure takes you to Japan, don't forget to take a short detour

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15 Best Things to Do in Nagano

Beautiful temples, stunning natural sceneries, and soothing hot springs—Nagano is one of the most idyllic and relaxing destinations in the highlands of Japan. As the capital and largest city of the Nagano Prefecture, this town is brimming with historical sights, nature-related attractions, and modern structures. The past and the

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15 Best Things to Do in Takayama

Located in Gifu Prefecture, Takayama prides itself on its colorful festivals and long-reaching heritage. Surrounded by Japan’s Northern Alps and blessed with a long history, tourists can find many sights to see and sounds to hear during their visit to Takayama. From colorful and well-crafted floats in museums to

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20 Best Things to Do in Asakusa

See also: Best Things to Do in Tokyo [https://www.travellens.co/top-20-things-to-do-in-tokyo/] Replete with attractions, Asakusa is undoubtedly one of Tokyo’s leading districts. Here, you will find everything in one thrilling time wrap. It is where you get to experience the capital city of old. Coming to the

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15 Best Things to Do in Nara

Serving as the prefecture capital that shares its name, Nara in Japan is a city where history and traditions mix well with modern life. Featuring many beautiful temples, awe-inspiring natural landscapes, and many interesting activities that will let you learn about the place, a visit to Nara is time well

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17 Best Things to Do in Nagasaki

Located in a prefecture of the same name, the city of Nagasaki serves an important role in Japan’s history. Serving as a port city when all other areas of Japan closed themselves from the rest of the world, Nagasaki became a sponge of culture influenced by the people who

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Where to Stay in Okinawa

Once home to the thriving Kyūkū Empire, the island group of Okinawa is a highly underrated holiday destination. The capital city of Naha is home to some majestic-looking 14-15th century castles, landscaped gardens and shinto shrines lend cultural heft to islands, while the smaller village-like neighboring communes offer stunning scenery

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15 Best Airbnbs in Kyoto

See also: Best Things to Do in Kyoto [https://www.travellens.co/30-best-things-to-do-in-kyoto/] and Where to Stay in Kyoto [https://www.travellens.co/where-to-stay-in-kyoto/] Perhaps the most Japanese city of Japan is Kyoto; in fact, it is a historical and cultural centre of Japan. Temples, shrines, shops, gardens, geisha, traditional

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65 Best Things to Do in Kyoto

See also: Where to Stay in Kyoto [https://www.travellens.co/where-to-stay-in-kyoto/] Culture winds thick and heady throughout Kyoto, the city an open air menagerie of temples and shrines. Once the flowering capital of Japan, Kyoto’s historical significance is evident; it is marked by the architectures of bygone eras

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70 Best Things to Do in Tokyo

See also: Where to stay in Tokyo [https://www.travellens.co/where-to-stay-in-tokyo/] A veritable playground of historical riches, 24-hour entertainment and mouthwatering cuisine, Tokyo offers a sample of all that Japan has to offer. Amid the broad blocks of concrete and colorful display monitors are small family-run restaurants, charming shrines

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30 Best Things to Do in Sendai

Although a good number of travellers visiting Japan will calculatedly play it safe and visit famous cities such as Tokyo and Kyoto, it is safe to say that those people miss out on quite a lot if they choose to go by that standard itinerary.  To experience the entirety of

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25 Best Things to Do in Hokkaido

Japan’s northernmost Island Hokkaido is a heaven on earth filled with nature’s bounties. Occupying 22% of Japan’s total land area, Hokkaido is not untouched by urbanisation, yet much of Hokkaido’s wilderness is still undisturbed. Hokkaido harbours incredible blend of man-made attractions and natural wonders. From colourful

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20 Best Things to Do in Nikko

Japan has provided the world with a variety of tourist spots – and one of them is Nikko. Located in the northwestern region of Tochigi Prefecture, Nikko is teeming with natural wonders, historical temples, sacred shrines – and Yuba! Nikko was the place where people came to worship the mountain gods – and

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19 Best Things to Do in Kawasaki, Japan

Flanked between Tokyo and Yokohama, the coastal city of Kawasaki extends along the Tamagawa River. As a major industrial city that is moderately young in its stature, Kawasaki makes up for what it lacks in sightseeing in other ways. With its many museums and shrines, admirable scenic attractions, enjoyable recreational

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25 Best Things to Do in Kobe

See also: Where to Stay in Kobe Surrounded by the sea to the South and the Rokko Mountains to the North, Kobe is a Japanese port city that has a bit of everything. Kobe, the capital city of Hyogo Prefecture and the seventh largest city in Japan, is evidenced to

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25 Best Things to Do in Akihabara

See also: Best Things to Do in Tokyo [https://www.travellens.co/top-20-things-to-do-in-tokyo/] Often dubbed as the Otaku capital of Japan, Akihabara (more commonly referred to as Akiba) is one of the most vibrant and pulsating areas of Tokyo. From the eccentrically dappled multi-storey shops to animated cafes, this electric

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20 Best Things to Do in Roppongi

See also: Best Things to Do in Tokyo The district of Roppongi is well-known all around the world as a place of raving nightlife and luxurious residential area. What most of the world doesn’t know – and would find out once they spend some time in this fascinating place – is

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Where to stay in Kyoto

See also: Best Things to Do in Kyoto [https://www.travellens.co/30-best-things-to-do-in-kyoto/] Kyoto, a former capital of Japan, remains to be one of the most important cultural centres of the Kansai region and with good reason! Be it the city's long association with such distinctive artforms as geisha, or

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Where to stay in Kobe

See also: Best Things to Do in Kobe [https://www.travellens.co/best-things-to-do-in-kobe/] Perched in the middle of Osaka bay and the stunning Rokko mountains is the port city of Kobe, one of the first centres for international trade in Japan. It has since developed into a truly cosmopolitan, with

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20 Best Things to Do in Arashiyama

See also: Best Things to Do in Kyoto [https://www.travellens.co/30-best-things-to-do-in-kyoto/] Arashiyam (which literally means the “storm mountain”) is a district located on the western outskirts of Kyoto, the present-day seat of Japan’s Imperial throne. The Oi river forms the backdrop of this tranquil yet beautiful district.

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15 Best Things to Do in Ueno, Japan

See also: Best Things to Do in Tokyo [https://www.travellens.co/top-20-things-to-do-in-tokyo/] As the cultural heart of Tokyo, Ueno has long enjoyed standing as one of the most zestful districts to visit in Japan. Its central park is a sprawling patch of tranquility and has a high concentration of

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15 Best Things to Do in Namba

See also: Best Things to Do in Osaka Namba is a district in the southern region of Osaka. The other name of Namba is ‘Minami’ which means ‘south’. The district is not inferior to any other districts of the country and has much to offer to people who are in

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Where to stay in Fukuoka

Eclectic shopping districts, all of which have their own unique appeal, dominate conversations about Japan's coastal city of Fukuoka. And that's for good reason! Be it the neon-lit Canal City, the ultra-modern Tenjin Centre, or the quaint quarters of Daimy, every single one of these enclaves will not only give