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Kichijōji

Tokyo, Musashino · Kichijōji · Kichijōji, Musashino, Tokyo, Japan

Neighborhood acclaimed for its sizable shopping district, zoo & park with boats & cherry blossoms.

Siège du gouvernement métropolitain de Tokyo

8, Shinjuku City · Siège du gouvernement métropolitain de Tokyo · 2-chōme-8-1 Nishishinjuku, Shinjuku City, Tokyo 163-8001, Japan

Kenzo Tange-designed City Hall complex with views from the tallest building's observation decks.

Hie Shrine

10, Chiyoda City · Hie Shrine · 2-chōme-10-5 Nagatachō, Chiyoda City, Tokyo 100-0014, Japan

Complex of Shinto shrines & gardens holding several auspicious annual festivals & events.

Meiji Jingu

1, Shibuya · Meiji Jingu · 1-1 Yoyogikamizonochō, Shibuya, Tokyo 151-8557, Japan

Surrounded by forest, this venerable Shinto shrine features a seasonal iris garden.

Sensō-ji

3, Taito City · Sensō-ji · 2-chōme-3-1 Asakusa, Taito City, Tokyo 111-0032, Japan

Completed in 645, this temple, Tokyo's oldest, was built to honor Kannon, the goddess of mercy.

Asakusa

Asakusa, Taito City · Asakusa · Asakusa, Taito City, Tokyo 111-0032, Japan

Traditional district featuring an ancient Buddhist temple, street-food stalls, craft shops & more.

Shibuya

Tokyo, Shibuya · Shibuya · Shibuya, Tokyo, Japan

Ninenzaka

2丁目, 京都市 · Ninenzaka · Japan, 〒605-0826 京都府京都市東山区桝屋町清水2丁目

Charming pedestrian thoroughfare known for its classic architecture, teahouses & cherry blossoms.

Sannenzaka

2-chōme, Kyoto · Sannenzaka · 2-chōme-211 Kiyomizu, Higashiyama Ward, Kyoto, 605-0862, Japan

Bustling pedestrian street on a hill lined with souvenir stalls & traditional Japanese architecture.

Hōkan-ji Temple (Yasaka Pagoda)

清水八坂上町, Kyoto · Hōkan-ji Temple (Yasaka Pagoda) · Japan, 〒605-0862 Kyoto, Higashiyama Ward, 清水八坂上町３８８

Picturesque 5-story Buddhist pagoda temple, offering sweeping views from the top.

Yasaka-jinja Shrine

Gionmachi Kitagawa, Kyoto · Yasaka-jinja Shrine · 625 Gionmachi Kitagawa, Higashiyama Ward, Kyoto, 605-0073, Japan

This Shinto shrine was erected in 656 A.D. & is home to one of the most famous festivals in Japan.

Fushimi Inari Taisha

Fukakusa Yabunouchichō, Kyoto · Fushimi Inari Taisha · 68 Fukakusa Yabunouchichō, Fushimi Ward, Kyoto, 612-0882, Japan

Mountainside Shinto shrine dating from 711 A.D. featuring a path with hundreds of traditional gates.

Ryozen Kannon

Shimokawarachō, Kyoto · Ryozen Kannon · 526-2 Shimokawarachō, Higashiyama Ward, Kyoto, 605-0825, Japan

Dotonbori

1 Chome, Osaka · Dotonbori · 1 Chome-9 Dotonbori, Chuo Ward, Osaka, 542-0071, Japan

Lively entertainment district known for its soaring illuminated billboards, restaurants & theaters.

Sumiyoshi Taisha

9, Osaka · Sumiyoshi Taisha · 2-chōme-9-89 Sumiyoshi, Sumiyoshi Ward, Osaka, 558-0045, Japan

Shinto shrine with a peaceful garden, plus structures rebuilt repeatedly since the 3rd century.

shinsekai

2, Osaka · shinsekai · 3-chōme-2-27 Ebisuhigashi, Naniwa Ward, Osaka, 556-0002, Japan

Hase-dera

11, Kamakura · Hase-dera · 3-chōme-11-2 Hase, Kamakura, Kanagawa 248-0016, Japan

Buddhist temple & gardens dating from the 8th century, with a huge wooden statue of the god Kannon.

Kotoku-in

2, Kamakura · Kotoku-in · 4-chōme-2-28 Hase, Kamakura, Kanagawa 248-0016, Japan

Tranquil temple known for a monumental, outdoor bronze statue of the Buddha in the seated position.