Japan Castles & palaces, Flowers, Food, Lighthouse + Shopping pictures

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The malls, art museums and temple shrines both above and below ground level combine to keep you and your family entertained for days. 

Seeing this garden in a picture may seem like a photo effect, but it isn’t a trick. Nature, with some human help, has created a unique place that must be seen.  

Tour the south-central Japanese city that has rebuilt itself after a devastating earthquake. Be charmed by its waterfront attractions and diverse neighborhoods.

One of the world’s largest fish and produce markets offers visitors a unique shopping experience and several good restaurants.

Constructed entirely without nails and built on high poles, this temple is part of a World Heritage Site and offers visitors both beauty and history.

For a night of entertainment and Japanese-style humor, head to Osaka’s busiest theatrical center.

One of the world’s largest fish and produce markets offers visitors a unique shopping experience and several good restaurants.

This site was first a shogun residence, then the home for Japan’s emperor. Destroyed in World War II, it was reconstructed to its original splendor.

Welcome to the green refuge of downtown Osaka - a place to reflect by quiet ponds, see some stunning art or engage with historical landmarks.

This major ward of Tokyo offers a variety of opportunities, from skyline views to trendy restaurants, to its large, peaceful park. 

Visit the world of the wealthy and powerful shogun, in this opulent 17th-century castle complex.

Be near the action and in the hub of Fukuoka’s transportation network in this neighborhood next to the city’s main train station.