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Tokyo
Tickets & Passes
Toei One-day Pass
(Toei Marugoto Kippu)4.69 16Includes the Toei Subway, Toei Bus, and Tokyo Sakura Tram (Toden Arakawa Line)! This ticket is a great value for sightseeing in Tokyo.
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Feel Tokyo’s Past and Present During This Tokyo Day Trip!
Summer’s heat is fading, and the refreshing fall air is taking its place. This time of year is perfect for spending your time enjoying art and delicious foods. This article will introduce a 1-day plan for enjoying Tokyo’s past and present at our recommended locations.
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Enjoy Cherry Blossoms and Gourmet Food on a Tram This Spring in Tokyo!
Cherry blossoms herald in spring in Japan. In Tokyo, they begin to bloom in late March. This article will introduce a sightseeing plan for Tokyo that combines cherry blossom viewing and gourmet foods in a ride on “Tokyo Sakura Tram (Toden Arakawa Line),” which takes an efficient route through great cherry blossom locations!
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Enjoy an Autumn of Pleasure Trips and Meals! Travel with the “Toei One-day Pass” to Secret Places in Tokyo!
Autumn in Japan means beautifully colored trees and pleasantly crisp air, making it the perfect season for walking around the city! Additionally, there are many seasonal ingredients in autumn, so going around trying all the different delicacies is also a great choice. As such, this article will introduce a sightseeing plan for Tokyo in the autumn, featuring delicious gourmet foods and walks through fun tucked-away secret places!
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![Rows of blooming cherry trees along Shinobazu Pond]()
Ueno, Nippori
Parks & Gardens
Ueno Park
4.68 22The Famous Largest-Scale Cherry Blossom Spot in Tokyo.
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[Ueno Park Travel Guide] A Place to Feel Refreshed by Nature and Culture
Ueno Park is a popular sightseeing spot in Tokyo that’s easy to reach and filled with cultural facilities, as well as Shinto shrines and Buddhist temples. It’s actually Japan’s first official park, with a long history of being loved by locals for over 140 years. With so many highlights across its vast grounds, you could easily spend more than a day here. Don’t worry, though. This article will help you understand what makes Ueno Park special and how to enjoy it to the fullest.
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Recommended trip routes to explore Tokyo by streetcar
When traveling in Tokyo, it is convenient to utilize public transportation. If you use a discount service such as “Toei One-day Pass (Toei Marugoto Kippu)” that grants you unlimited access to Toei transportation (including Toei Subway, Toei Bus, Toden streetcar and such), you will receive great amount of discount too. This time, we want to tell you about a Tokyo stroll utilizing “Toden Arakawa line” streetcar.
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Nakameguro, Daikanyama
Nature Spots
Meguro River
4.68 9A Famous Cherry Blossom Spot in Tokyo with 4km of Cherry Trees Lined Together.
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More Than Cherry Blossoms! A Travel Guide to Enjoying the Best of the Meguro River
Known as one of Tokyo’s top cherry blossom spots, the Meguro River also shines in winter with beautiful illuminations. The area is dotted with stylish, refined places to explore. This article clearly covers the basics, like where the Meguro River flows from and to, plus its highlights and recommended nearby sightseeing spots and food.
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Must-visit Cherry Blossoms viewing spot, Meguro River (Meguro-ku of Tokyo).
To Nakameguro Station takes 1 minute on foot from Tokyo Metro Hibiya Line • Tokyu Toyoko Line...
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Takamatsu
Parks & Gardens
Ritsurin Garden
4.68 9The Highest-Ranked Park in the French Travel Guidebook, Michelin Green Guide Japan
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Plenty to Enjoy Even on a Short Trip! 9 Classic Kagawa Attractions
Kagawa is Japan’s smallest prefecture by area, so even with a short stay you can fully enjoy must-see sights like historic shrines and castles, plus beautiful natural scenery. The remote islands floating in the Seto Inland Sea, such as Shodoshima and Naoshima, are also part of Kagawa’s appeal. If you’re sightseeing in this charm-packed prefecture, here are the attractions, places to stay, and local food you won’t want to miss.
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A Complete Travel Guide to Takamatsu! From Classic Spots to Hidden Gems, Gourmet Foods to Souvenirs!
Kagawa Prefecture is so famous for its udon that it is sometimes called “Udon Prefecture.” Its “sanuki udon,” a chewy and springy type of udon, is particularly popular. At the heart of Kagawa Prefecture is Takamatsu City, which is not only home to many delicious udon restaurants, but also to plenty of great tourist spots, including Ritsurin Garden, which was given 3 stars in the French travel guidebook “Michelin Green Guide Japan.” This time, we will be introducing the highlights of Takamatsu.
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![Sensoji Temple, Kaminarimon Gate © Sensoji Temple]()
Asakusa, Tokyo Skytree
Shrines & Temples
Sensoji Temple
4.68 56One of Japan’s most frequented destinations! Over 1300 years of history here at the oldest temple in Tokyo.
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“Fukumitsuya”; a must-visit souvenior shop in Asakusa “Kaminarimon”
If you are one of people who would not know where to look in for souvenirs, we recommend visiting “Fukumitsuya”. It is a gift shop in Asakusa. We asked the shop owner what they recommend for tourists looking for gifts.
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Kaminari-mon, the "Thunder Gate" and central landmark of Asakusa.
In Asakusa, you can really sense the good old age of traditional Tokyo. Asakusa is highly popular as a place where one can experience authentic Tokyo.
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![The Great Buddha Hall, one of the largest wooden structures in the world
Photo Credit: Todaiji Temple]()
Nara
Shrines & Temples
Todaiji Temple
4.67 18The temple was built in the Nara period (710-794) and is registered as a World Heritage Site as a "cultural asset of the ancient capital Nara”.
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A Travel Guide to Gango-ji, Japan’s Oldest Full-Scale Buddhist Temple
The UNESCO World Heritage-listed “Gango-ji” is home to many buildings and Buddhist statues designated as National Treasures and Important Cultural Properties. Often said to be the birthplace of Japanese Buddhism, it is renowned as a temple of great historical and cultural value. From the “East Gate,” the main gate, to highlights such as the “Main Hall” and other grounds buildings, there is plenty to see, and seasonal flowers charm visitors year-round. This article introduces everything you need to enjoy “Gango-ji,” from its history to recommended sightseeing spots-use it as a helpful reference.
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A Tōdai-ji Travel Guide to Timeless History and Culture
Tōdai-ji, famous for the Great Buddha of Nara. Beyond its many historic structures designated as National Treasures and Important Cultural Properties, the temple also offers easy-to-join Buddhist experiences like sutra copying and Buddha image tracing that can help calm the mind. Don’t miss the daily “Eleven-Faced Goma Fire Ritual Prayer” and the Tōdai-ji Museum, where you can learn more about its history. Here’s the history and must-see spots to know so you can fully enjoy Tōdai-ji, packed with highlights.
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Hiroshima
Shrines & Temples
Itsukushima Shrine
4.65 23A Shrine Registered as a World Heritage Site as of 1996.
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One of Japan’s Top Scenic Spots! 9 Must-Visit Miyajima Attractions
Miyajima is one of Japan’s Three Scenic Views. The mystical, grand scenery created by Itsukushima Shrine and Mt. Misen is exceptionally beautiful. Of course, Miyajima is also filled with other great attractions, local food, and places to stay. In this article, we’ll introduce Miyajima’s sightseeing spots, gourmet food, and accommodations-use it to help plan your trip.
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[Itsukushima Shrine Travel Guide] Visit a Breathtaking View Where Grand Nature and a Shrine Blend in Harmony
Famous for its iconic torii gate rising from the sea, “Itsukushima Shrine” is a symbol of Miyajima. With spectacular scenery where Miyajima’s grand nature and beautiful architecture come together, it welcomes countless visitors every day. To fully enjoy the many charms of “Itsukushima Shrine,” use this article to preview the highlights, the best seasons to visit, and nearby food and sightseeing spots.
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The Timeless Charm of Japan’s Three Great Views: Matsushima, Amanohashidate, and Miyajima
Known for their beautiful seas and nature, Japan’s Three Great Views are sometimes called “nature’s sculpted beauty.” Even if you’ve heard the phrase, many people aren’t quite sure which landscapes it refers to. In this article, we’ll introduce where Japan’s Three Great Views are and what makes each one special-perfect for anyone who’s new to the topic.
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