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Fushimi Inari Taisha Shrine (Kyoto City, Kyoto Prefecture)
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 (Shibuya Ward, Tokyo)
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 (Sumida Ward, Tokyo)
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 (Taito Ward, Tokyo)
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...