The shrine also offers scenic views of the sea and the Seto Ohashi Bridge that connects Shikoku to Honshu. Visitors should be sure to look closely at the detailed workmanship on and within the ...

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Nagano, a prefecture in central Honshu, played host to the 1998 Winter Olympics and ... Other nearby popular destinations include the Snow Monkey Park, Togakushi Shrine and the Zenkoji. "Nearly all ...

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The selections below cover a vast range of territory on or around the islands of Hokkaido, Honshu, Kyushu ... The cedar-lined approach to the main shrine at Okusha is renowned for its uncanny ...

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Osaka has been one of Japan’s thriving centers of culture and trade. Its strategic location between the calm harbors of Osaka Bay and nearby Kyoto made it prime for economic development. Despite ...

With record visitor numbers in 2024 putting strain on Japan's tourist hotpots, here are four places to visit far away from crowds in 2025 If it felt like everyone you knew had been on holiday to Japan ...

Those who have seen the cherry blossoms in Honshu might think that the ones in Hokkaido somehow ... In other words, Hokkaido Shrine is a place where you can enjoy both trees at the same time. See the ...

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