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Hiroshima castle, informally known as Carp Castle is a fun and easy visit on any trip to Hiroshima. Find out about access, admission and its history.

Love shopping? You’ll love Japan! Discover Japan’s best shopping streets, from traditional local covered ‘shotengai’ to dazzling high-end boutiques.

Dig deep into Japanese culture and history at the Kyoto National Museum, one of the best Kyoto museums for locals and foreign visitors alike.

Mt. Inasa (稲佐山) is 333 metre high mountain top, with a fantastic panoramic view over Nagasaki, and considered one of the most beautiful night views in Japan.

The Sapporo beer museum is the old iconic brewery of the beer that carries the name of the city it is brewed in it. Explore its history, tasting included!

Summer is the perfect time to visit Japan and enjoy the country’s most colourful and spectacular traditional festivals. Get ready for fun in the sun!

Take a walk through the lantern lit alleyways of feudal era Japan with a visit to Higashiyama - one of Kyoto’s best preserved historic districts.

The Tenmangu Shrine is home to the Tenjin festival every year on July 24 and 25, one of the top 3 most popular traditional festivals in Japan.

Atami is an onsen resort town not far from Tokyo where visitors can go for a good soak in the town’s many hot springs.

The Wide View Hida train is one of the most scenic train routes in Japan and frequently used to travel to Takayama and the Japanese Alps.