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Odaiba is a large artificial island in Tokyo, Japan, featuring many hypermodern and just plain strange buildings memorably described as the result of an acid-soaked pre-schooler's architecture class. Administratively a part of the Minato district, the area is now a very popular shopping and entertainment destination. More info | Close
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Tōkyō (東京; ) is the capital of Japan. At over 12 million people in the official metropolitan area alone, Tokyo is the core of the most populated urban area in the world, Greater Tokyo (which has a population of 35 million people). This huge, wealthy and fascinating metropolis brings high-tech visions of the future side by side with glimpses of old Japan, and has something for everyone. More info | Close
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Himeji Castle (; -jō) is a Japanese castle complex located in Himeji in Hyōgo Prefecture and comprising 82 wooden buildings. It is occasionally known as ''Hakurojō'' or ''Shirasagijō'' ("White Heron Castle") because of its brilliant white exterior. It was registered as the first Japanese National Cultural Treasure by UNESCO World Heritage Site and a Japanese National Cultural Treasure (...) More info | Close
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Nestled among mountains in Western Honshu, Kyōto (京都; ) has a reputation worldwide as Japan's most beautiful city. However, visitors may be surprised by how much work they will have to do to see its beautiful side. Most visitors' first impressions will be of the urban sprawl of central Kyoto, around the ultra-modern glass-and-steel train station, which is itself an example of a city steeped in tradition colliding with the modern world. More info | Close
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Itsukushima Shrine (Japanese: 厳島神社, Itsukushima Jinja) is a Shinto shrine on the island of Itsukushima in the city of Hatsukaichi in Hiroshima Prefecture in Japan. It is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The Japanese government has designated several buildings and possessions as national treasures (...) More info | Close
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jl from Finland wrote 3 years, 10 months ago
One of the best experiences in Japan was absolutely the snow monkeys in Nagano! Me and my boyfriend went to this ryokan, Korakukan Jigokudani, for one night mainly because next to it was a a little "park" for the monkeys. We went there two times and it was really worth the while! The way to ryokan was quite hard: the path was right next to an extremely steep mountain and it was time to time really narrow. You had to mind your step all the time..
Here's a picture of the little monkeys :)
jonathanlloyd wrote 4 years, 2 months ago
I am traveling with my son (21yo) in May. I wonder what is best regarding cash (credit card not accepted many places I hear) and luggage (bullet train crowded?).
otto replied 3 years, 10 months ago:
I see that the question came some time a go and is no longer acute. But I'll answer it anyway, there might be others with same questions. It is true that credit cards are accepted in few places and therefore it is best to carry cash with you. Thieves are not that common in Japan and therefore it should be ok to have cash with you. Bullet trains can be crowded but since there are many departures in one day, depending on the place you're travelling of course, you can choose the ones that are not in the peak hours. Then you're just fine with even bigger luggage :)
huipengkeh from Singapore wrote 4 years, 7 months ago
Anyone been to Niseko for skiing? Recommendations for beginners?
viivif from Finland wrote 3 years, 10 months ago
This picture here tells a lot about the culture of service. It doesn't matter how the point is understood, what matters is that you get it :)