Cities & Modern Attractions
Tokyo – The vibrant capital; explore Shibuya Crossing, Shinjuku nightlife, Akihabara for anime & tech, Harajuku for fashion, and Asakusa’s Sensō-ji temple.
Osaka – Famous for street food (takoyaki, okonomiyaki), Osaka Castle, Universal Studios Japan, and lively Dotonbori.
Yokohama – Just outside Tokyo; has Japan’s largest Chinatown, Cup Noodles Museum, and a beautiful waterfront.
Kyoto – Japan’s cultural heart with 1,600+ temples, Kiyomizu-dera, Fushimi Inari Shrine (red torii gates), Arashiyama bamboo forest, and traditional tea houses.
Nara – Home to friendly deer in Nara Park, Todai-ji Temple (Great Buddha), and Kasuga Taisha Shrine.
Kanazawa – Known for Kenroku-en Garden, preserved samurai & geisha districts, and gold-leaf crafts.
Hiroshima & Miyajima – Visit the Peace Memorial Park in Hiroshima, then take a short ferry to Miyajima Island to see the floating torii gate of Itsukushima Shrine.
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