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ZEKKEI Japan brings you the very best scenic destinations in Japan. From cherry blossoms and autumn leaves; to temples, hot springs, and traditional townscapes; we will introduce you to the fanastic, colorful locales of Japan from a variety of different angles. Join us as you search for the perfect place for your dream trip.
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Kawaguchiko Oishi Park
- Mt. Fuji
- Spreading like a purple carpet across the park during summer, the park’s lavender fields with Mt. Fuji in the background are a sigh...
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Fushimi Inari Taisha Shrine
- Kyoto
- Very popular with tourists from overseas! Thousands of torii gates, the symbolic archway to Shinto shrines, have been lined at the entran...
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Arakura Mountain Sengen Park (Arakurayama Sengen Park)
- Mt. Fuji
- Arakura Sengen Shrine is one of the foremost scenic destinations of Fujiyoshida City. Climb the 397-step staircase located near the main ...
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Shirakawa-go
- Hidatakayama
- The style of architecture known as Gassho-zukuri (Japanese architecture with a steep thatched roof) and the townscape of Shirakawa-go are...
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Tofuku-ji Temple
- Kyoto
- This temple has the oldest and biggest ”Garan” (Holy place where priests train) in the world. The templeholds many paintings...
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Magome-juku Historic Post Town
- Gifu
- Magome is a once prosperous historic post town located at the southern tip of Kiso Valley. The post town is located on a 600-meter long s...
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Yoshiminedera Temple
- Kyoto
- Founded in 1029, it is the 20th refuge temple of the Kansai Kannon Pilgrimage. It is located right at the center of the western mountains...
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Gion
- Kyoto
- The area is commonly known as Gion Town, and it extends to Shinbashi Street in the north, Kennin-ji in the south, Yasaka Shrine in the ea...
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The Historic Village of Gokayama
- Toyama
- Gassho Village is located at the entrance of Gokayama, in Toyama Prefecture. It is also known as an unexplored region due to its steep mo...
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Miyama
- Kyoto
- The heavily forrested Miyama Town is situated near the center of Kyoto Prefecture. The Miyama River, part of the Yura River system, passe...