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Charming exterior and artistic details of the Ghibli Museum surrounded by lush greenery.
8.1
Tokyo

Ghibli Museum

A whimsical journey into Studio Ghibli’s creative universe

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Gioji Temple Kyoto Moss Garden - Quiet temple Kyoto
8.0
Kyoto

Gioji Temple

Lush moss garden draped in seasonal beauty

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Gotokuji Temple the Tokyo cat temple maneki neko
8.3
Tokyo

Gotokuji Temple

A quiet temple garden where cat wishes beckon

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Venetian-style glass museum in Hakone featuring sparkling crystal arches, elegant European gardens, seasonal flowers, and historic Murano glass artworks surrounded by mountain scenery.
7.7
Kanagawa

Hakone Venetian Glass Museum

Venetian elegance hidden in Hakone’s forests

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Hamamatsu Castle rising above historic stone walls and seasonal trees in Hamamatsu Castle Park, with cherry blossoms, walking paths, and panoramic city views creating a classic Japanese castle atmosphere in Shizuoka Prefecture.
7.7
Shizuoka

Hamamatsu Castle

Historic castle views above peaceful seasonal gardens

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Hamarikyu Gardens Tokyo, historic gardens in Tokyo
8.0
Tokyo

Hamarikyu Gardens

A tidal pond oasis amid Tokyo skyscrapers

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Heian Shrine Garden Kyoto - Shin-en Garden Heian Jingu
7.7
Kyoto

Heian Shrine Garden East

Floating bridges mirrored in still waters

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Seasonal flowers and open lawns creating a relaxing atmosphere at Hibiya Park
7.8
Tokyo

Hibiya Park

Historic gardens beneath the city’s skyline

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Higashimokoto Shibazakura Park - Hokkaido moss phlox festival
7.8
Hokkaido

Higashimokoto Shibazakura Park

A pink floral carpet on Hokkaido’s hills

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The Hill of the Buddha at Makomanai Takino Cemetery in Sapporo, featuring Tadao Ando’s circular concrete sanctuary and a giant seated Buddha rising above lavender-covered hills.
7.9
Hokkaido

Hill of the Buddha - Takino Cemetery

Architecture, remembrance, and lavender in harmony

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Panoramic view of Himeji Castle showcasing its elegant white architecture, defensive structures, and surrounding seasonal scenery.
8.4
Hyogo

Himeji Castle

Japan’s most elegant castle rising above the city

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Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park - Hiroshima UNESCO World Heritage site
8.5
Hiroshima

Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park

Silent reminders framed by green serenity

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