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Iwakuni Castle
Yamaguchi's historical masterpiece protected by an unlikely hero.
Gunkanjima (Hashima Island)
The inspiration behind the villain’s hideout in the 2012 Bond film Skyfall, Gunkanjima is an eerie time capsule of Japan’s industrial age.
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Ise
Ise is the original pilgrim's playground; home to Japan's holiest shrine.
Discover the Different Regions of Japan
Chubu
Most tourists will only glimpse the region as a blur through a bullet train window; Chubu, though, deserves your attention.
Chugoku
Wedged between the more famous regions of Kansai and Kyushu is one of Japan’s most beautiful gardens, the country’s oldest shrine, ever-changing sand dunes and a tiny island reigned by rabbits.
Kanto
Most people will come to Kanto for Tokyo but the region has other talents that are well worth setting aside some time to explore.
Okinawa
Discover white sandy beaches, crystal blue waters, wild jungles, and centuries of unique native traditions.
Shikoku
Shikoku, the smallest of Japan's five main islands, is a hidden gem of history and spirituality.
