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routes in Japan : the essentials

Neighborhoods in Tokyo

Asakusa

(68)

Great place to shop souvenirs.

Neighborhoods in Tokyo

Shibuya

(47)

This is one of the most popular districts of Tokyo due to it's noise and movement. It's full of young people going there to buy th

3 activities

Neighborhoods in Tokyo

Shinjuku District

(42)

Shinjuku is like something out of a science fiction movie. It’s densely packed full of people, neon lights, and modern skyscrapers

1 activity

Neighborhoods in Kyoto

Gion District

(19)

The Gion district is magical with its low wooden houses and its narrow streets preserve the classic Japanese style, as if he was s

8 activities

Neighborhoods in Tokyo

Akihabara

(45)

It is a quintessential bohemian neighborhood. A place for geek souls the world over. A commercial neighborhood specializing in gad

5 activities

Neighborhoods in Tokyo

Odaiba

(19)

You can enjoy the best sunsets in Tokyo from Odaiba. To understand what I mean, see the photo gallery. It is a perfect place for a

1 activity

Neighborhoods in Tokyo

Ginza

(22)

It is one of the most popular neighborhoods of Tokyo and it is because it is one of the most expensive areas in the world. There a

2 activities

Streets in Tokyo

Shibuya Crossing

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It is without doubt one of the most famous intersections in the world. At whatever time of day, there are hundreds of pedestrians

Neighborhoods in Osaka

Dotonbori

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Dotonbori is a neighborhood in downtown Oasaka that was built in the 17th century when the local government decided to channel the

Neighborhoods in Kanazawa

Nagamachi Neighborhood

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Like in Kanazawa, there is a District of Geishas and a neighborhood of Samurais, called Nagamachi neighborhood. In feudal samurai

Streets in Tokyo

Takeshita Street

(11)

Harbors in Kobe

Kobe Port

(4)

The Port of Kobe at sunset offers one of the best times in summer. Its maritime landscape as opposed to the narrowness of their ce

Neighborhoods in Yokohama

Minato Mirai 21

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The Minato Mirai 21, Yokohama is one of the most spectacular port areas that I have ever seen. Futuristic buildings built on artif

Harbors in Kitakyushu

Mojiko Port

Mojiko port was one of the most important communication ports on Kyushu island, as it was the closest to Honshu island, which made

Streets in Osaka

Midosuji Street

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The street called Midosuji is one of Osaka's main streets that runs from north to south. It reminds me of Avenida De La Castellana

Streets in Osaka

Sakurabashi

Sakurabashi is actually a street that runs perpendicular to the famous Midosuji street, but the name applies to the whole area, no

Streets in Osaka

Dotombori and Namba

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Namba and Dotombori function as the hub of life in Osaka. They are a set of streets where both tourists and locals gather and enga

Neighborhoods in Tokyo

Ueno District

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Activities in Japan

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Night Walk in Gion: Kyoto's Geisha District

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starting from

7.94 £

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Mount Fuji Full-Day Scenic Bus Tour from Tokyo

(190)

starting from

102.85 £

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Tokyo: Skytree Skip-the-Line Admission Ticket

(165)

starting from

18.32 £

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From Tokyo: Mt. Fuji and Hakone Day Trip by Shinkansen

(97)

starting from

113.50 £

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Tokyo: Samurai Show Ticket with 2 Drinks

(74)

starting from

37.07 £

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