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The Hiroshima Peace Memorial Museum, located within Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park, is a facility that conveys the history and damage caused by the atomic bomb dropped on August 6, 1945. It serves as a base for communicating to the world the horrors of war and the desire for the abolition of nuclear weapons, and is an important destination for many international travelers as a place for "peace education."

Nara Park is a vast area dotted with temples and shrines designated as World Heritage Sites and National Treasures, and is a popular tourist spot known for its free-roaming deer. Opened in 1880, this historic urban park is unique for its integration with famous sites such as Todaiji Temple, Kasuga Taisha Shrine, and Kofuku-ji Temple. Enjoy the natural beauty of the four seasons...

Osaka Castle is one of Japan's most famous castles, built by Toyotomi Hideyoshi in 1583. The current castle tower was rebuilt during the Showa era. A beloved symbol of Osaka, it is a popular tourist spot for both domestic and international visitors, combining castle architecture with modern exhibits. It's also famous for its cherry blossoms in the spring.

Kinkaku-ji Temple (officially known as Rokuon-ji Temple) is one of Kyoto's most iconic World Heritage Sites, famous for the spectacle of its gold-leaf-covered Shariden Hall reflected in the Kyoko Pond. Built by Ashikaga Yoshimitsu, this temple is a symbol of "Japanese beauty" for tourists, and its changing appearance with each season makes it a popular destination for visitors from overseas.

Fushimi Inari Taisha is the head shrine of the approximately 30,000 Inari shrines across Japan, and has long been worshipped as the god of prosperity in business and bountiful harvests. The approach to the shrine, lined with a series of vermilion torii gates known as Senbon Torii, is a symbolic sight of Japan and extremely popular with foreign tourists. The temple grounds occupy the entire mountain...

Meiji Shrine, founded in 1920, is a shrine dedicated to Emperor Meiji and Empress Shoken. Located adjacent to Harajuku Station and Yoyogi Park, it offers a tranquil space surrounded by a vast forest, despite being in the heart of the city. Experience traditional Japanese culture up close, with seasonal nature, Shinto weddings, and festivals.

Tokyo Skytree is a freestanding radio tower that opened in 2012. It offers panoramic views of the Kanto Plain from its 350m-high "Tembo Deck" and 450m-high "Tembo Galleria." Directly below the tower is Tokyo Skytree Town (Solamachi), a large commercial facility offering dining, shopping, an aquarium, and a planetarium, and is open daily depending on the weather.

Sensoji Temple is one of Tokyo's oldest temples, said to have been founded in 628 AD. Its iconic Kaminarimon Gate and Nakamise Shopping Street are popular with international tourists as spots where you can experience traditional Japanese culture and downtown atmosphere. Highlights: Kaminarimon's giant lantern and the impressive Sanmon Gate, Nakamise Shopping Street...