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Naruto Whirlpools
One of the World's Largest Tidal Whirlpools
Among the world's largest tidal whirlpools, formed in the Naruto Strait between Awaji Island and ...
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Nishi Chaya District
Kanazawa's Smaller Western Teahouse District
The smallest of Kanazawa's three former geisha teahouse districts, in the Nomachi area west of th...
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Namba Parks
Terraced Rooftop Garden Shopping Complex
A striking shopping complex built on a former baseball stadium site, featuring a terraced rooftop...
Osaka Aquarium Kaiyukan
One of World's Largest Aquariums
One of the world's largest aquariums featuring a massive Pacific Ocean tank with whale sharks and...
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Spa World
World-Themed Hot Spring Complex in Shinsekai
A massive multi-story themed bath complex in Shinsekai featuring hot springs inspired by bathing ...
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Yokohama Landmark Tower
Yokohama's Tallest Skyscraper with Panoramic Observatory
Yokohama's tallest building at 296 meters, with shops and restaurants in Landmark Plaza. Its Sky ...
Fushimi Inari Taisha
Shrine of Ten Thousand Torii Gates
Thousands of vermilion torii gates wind up the forested slopes of Mount Inari, creating one of Ja...
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Hakodate Morning Market
Hokkaido's Premier Seafood Market
A bustling morning market just steps from Hakodate Station, famous for ultra-fresh seafood and li...
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Oshino Hakkai
Eight Sacred Ponds of Mount Fuji
Eight crystal-clear spring ponds fed by Mount Fuji snowmelt filtration, designated a UNESCO World...
Jinrui Mina Menrui
One of Osaka's Most Famous and Best Ramen Restaurants
A legendary Osaka ramen shop offering multiple dashi-based ramen styles, crowned with thick-cut c...
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Tokyo Imperial Palace East Gardens
Historic Gardens on the Grounds of the Imperial Palace
The beautifully maintained former inner citadel of Edo Castle, now open to the public with Japane...
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Sanjusangendo
Hall of 1,001 Statues of Kannon
120-meter-long hall with 1,001 life-size gilded Kannon statues standing in rows. Hard to process ...
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Spa Resort Hawaiians
A tropical-themed resort and water park in Fukushima
Built over a natural hot spring, Spa Resort Hawaiians is a massive indoor tropical paradise in Iw...
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Katsura Imperial Villa
Japan's Finest Traditional Garden and Architectural Masterpiece
Widely regarded as Japan's supreme example of traditional garden design and architecture, built i...
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Omicho Market
Kanazawa's Covered Food and Fish Market
A covered market in central Kanazawa with about 170 shops selling fresh seafood, produce and prep...