15 Breathtaking Places in Japan
Japan is a country of tremendous natural beauty, ancient shrines and endless mountains. Everyone finds a piece of Japan that resonates with them making it impossible not to fall under its charm. Whether it’s Kyoto’s gold leaf temple of the perfectly formed Mount Fuji, here are just 15 beautiful places that will enchant you.
Chureito Pagoda
Five-storied pagoda with breath-taking views of Mount Fuji in the distance
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Sensō-ji
Ancient Buddhist temple built for the goddess of mercy and Tokyo’s oldest temple
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Fushimi Inari Taisha
Shinto shrine famous for its ten thousand of red gates which lead to the top of Mount Inari
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Tokyo Skyline
Sprawling urban cityscape pierced by skyscrapers
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Kinkaku-ji Temple
Gold leaf temple surrounded by water otherwise known as the Golden Pavilion
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Arashiyama Bamboo Path
Mystical pathway lined with towering bamboo trees
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Daigoji Temple
Stunning Buddhist temple overlooking water gardens and a red Japanese bridge. Best visit in autumn when the trees turn every shade of burnt orange and red.
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Imperial Palace
Residence of Japan's Imperial Family nestled among beautiful palace grounds.
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Mount Fuji
Japan’s highest mountain and a long-standing inspiration for Japanese people
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Lake Kawaguchiko
The most beautiful of Japan’s Fuji five lake region
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Tokyo Tower
Eiffel Tower copycat that has become an icon of the Tokyo skyline
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Yoyogi Park
Expansive green park with a water fountain and Japanese bridges
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Nara Park
National park studded with temples where wild deer are fearless in the pursuit of deer biscuits fed to them by tourists
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Meiji Shrine
Traditional shrine nestled inside a large forested area
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Oishi park
Flower-filled park overlooking Mount Fuji which changes with the seasons
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