Historical Places in Japan

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10 Best Festivals in Japan
Japan hosts more than 200,000 local festivals throughout the year. Many visitors from all over Japan and abroad often come to see the Kyoto Gozan no Okuribi, where flaming kanji characters appear on the mountains of Kyoto, as well as...
10 Best Festivals in Japan
9 Best Museums in Tokyo
The best museums in Tokyo rank among the finest in the world. You’ll find historical artifacts and art pieces from...
9 Best Museums in Tokyo
10 Iconic Buildings and Places in Nagasaki
Iconic buildings and places in Nagasaki range from intriguing English merchant homes to tranquil Shinto shrines. Set over a halo...
10 Iconic Buildings and Places in Nagasaki
10 Best Castles in Japan
The best castles to visit in Japan are dotted across the central and southern regions of the main island of...
10 Best Castles in Japan
10 Revered Buddhas in Japan
The 10 revered Buddhas in Japan represent not only sacred places of worship but true works of art, tranquil havens...
10 Revered Buddhas in Japan
10 Best Temples in Fukuoka
The best temples in Fukuoka include many of Japan’s most holy locations and are must-see destinations – some draw millions...
10 Best Temples in Fukuoka
10 Iconic Ryokan with Onsen in Japan
Embark on a journey through Japan’s rich cultural heritage and immerse yourself in natural tranquility at these ryokans with onsen....
10 Iconic Ryokan with Onsen in Japan
10 Best Things to do in Hakata
Hakata might not be the most well-known of Fukuoka’s prefectures for tourist adventures but hidden within this busy area lie...
10 Best Things to do in Hakata