Asakusa temples
Tokyo
Explore Sensoji and Asakusa's surrounding streets. The photo shows the Hozomon gate and pagoda at the temple. It is an active Buddhist site; check current access and give worshippers space.
Japan travel guide
City neighborhoods, temple towns, art islands and forest trails. Pick a region, then go deeper.
Imperial Palace gardens
Tokyo
Walk through Tokyo's public Imperial Palace East Gardens, on parts of the former Edo Castle grounds. Alexander Klink's May 2016 photo shows a pond in the gardens, not the palace residence or an interior tour. The official site lists Monday and Friday closures with holiday exceptions, seasonal last-entry times and possible extra closures. Check its current calendar before going, and expect baggage inspection at the entrance.
Meiji Shrine
Tokyo
Walk the wooded approach to Meiji Jingu in Tokyo. The photo shows a large torii gate along the path, not the main shrine building. It is an active place of worship; check current visitor guidance and the monthly opening schedule before going.
Shibuya neighborhood
Tokyo
Explore a district known for shopping and youth culture.
Shinjuku cityscape
Tokyo
Explore the district's shops and high-rise streets.
Akihabara electronics
Tokyo
Browse electronics and pop-culture shopping streets.
Ueno museums
Tokyo
Choose museums in Tokyo's historic park district.
Ginza streets
Tokyo
Explore the upmarket shopping district.
Sumida River ferry
Tokyo
Compare water-bus routes and current sailing schedules.
Kyoto temples & gardens
Kyoto
Choose individual temple and garden visits in Kyoto. One stop is Kinkakuji, also called Rokuonji, where the upper two floors of the Golden Pavilion are covered in gold leaf. This June 2019 photo shows the pavilion reflected in Kyoko-chi, the mirror pond, not all of Kyoto's temples. Check current tickets and visitor access before going.
Nara historic sites
Nara
Begin Nara's historic sites at Todaiji, where the Great Buddha sits inside the Daibutsuden hall. Francisco Restivo's July 2010 photo shows the seated statue, gold backdrop and wooden roof above it, not all of Nara's heritage sites. The official Nara guide describes the approach through Nandaimon and the gardens and Nigatsudo hall nearby. Choose those as separate stops, and check current admission, opening hours and worship-area rules before going.
Hiroshima remembrance
Hiroshima
Learn about the Atomic Bomb Dome and city's history.
Miyajima island
Hiroshima region
Visit Miyajima island and Itsukushima Shrine's offshore torii, shown in this photo. The gate appears to float at high tide; exposed mudflats change the view at low tide. Plan the ferry crossing and check tide times and current shrine access. The Waze search is for the mainland ferry area, not a driving route onto the island.
Kanazawa old streets
Kanazawa
Explore a historic city on Japan's west coast.
Nagasaki port heritage
Nagasaki
Explore Chinese, Japanese and European influences.
Osaka neighborhoods
Osaka
Use Osaka Castle and its park as one stop while exploring Osaka's neighborhoods. This 2009 photo shows the keep, stone walls and moat against the city skyline. The visible keep is the 1931 reconstruction and houses a history museum, not the original 1583 tower. Check current museum access and tickets before going; the park-area Waze search does not confirm a vehicle entrance to the keep.
Sapporo seasonal events
Sapporo
Check dates for seasonal events including the snow festival.
Sendai city greenery
Sendai
Explore tree-lined avenues and nearby wooded hills.
Mount Fuji region
Fuji region
Explore the area; summit access is seasonal and needs separate checks.
Mount Koya
Wakayama
Explore the mountaintop Buddhist center.
Naoshima art island
Seto Inland Sea
Plan museum and art visits around ferry schedules.
Shirakawa-go village
Gifu
Explore Ogimachi in Shirakawa-go, known for steep thatched-roof gassho-zukuri houses. The photo shows the village from the Ogimachi observation point, not a view from every street. Some houses are museums or guesthouses; respect homes and check current entry and transport arrangements.
Yakushima forests
Kagoshima
Choose forest walks suited to weather and your ability.
Shiretoko wilderness
Hokkaido
Plan national-park visits around access and wildlife rules.
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