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歴史の跡へ — Where Japan's past still lives.

Step back in time at Japan's historic sites, from ancient burial mounds to preserved samurai districts, each telling a unique story of the nation's rich past.

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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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A famous television drama set called Goros Stone House in Hokkaido, Japan
7.9
Hokkaido

Goros Stone House

Earth-built memories from a beloved series

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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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Gyokusendō Cave Okinawa inside Okinawa World - Limestone cave Okinawa
7.6
Okinawa

Gyokusendo Cave

Shimmering pools and glowing limestone magic

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Ancient cedar trees and stone steps lead through Hakone Shrine beside Lake Ashi, where bright vermilion shrine buildings and the famous lakeside Peace Torii create one of Hakone’s most atmospheric spiritual landscapes. Mist drifts across the water as visitors walk beneath towering forest canopies, offering a quiet blend of history, mountain scenery, and traditional Japanese shrine architecture.
8.0
Kanagawa

Hakone Shrine

Misty torii gates beside sacred lake waters

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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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Hakusan Natural Arch - granite sea cave Kochi
7.6
Kochi

Hakusan Natural Arch

Carved by the sea into a majestic granite gate

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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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Harmonica alley yokocho - lantern lit alley of Tokyo, Japan
6.9
Tokyo

Harmonica Alley Yokocho

A maze of lantern-lit alleys filled with Tokyo’s old-school drinking spots

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Coastal view of Hashima Island’s industrial heritage site
8.0
Nagasaki

Hashima Island aka Gunkanjima

Ruins shaped by history and the ocean

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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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