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- Destination Hiroshima
- Speciality Shrines & Temples
Daisho-in Temple
A temple located at the foot of Mount Misen on Miyajima Island.
Kaka no Kukedo Sea Caves
The birthplace of a deity, a place of spiritual limbo and the scenery of the coast.
- Destination Shimane
- Speciality Shrines & Temples
Fumon-in Temple
If the ghost stories don’t scare you away, you can enjoy some local tea culture.
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.
- Destination Fukushima
- Speciality Hot springs
Higashiyama Onsen
Ancient hot springs and geisha entertainment
- Destination Gifu
- Speciality Parks & Gardens
The Site of Reversible Destiny
Get lost and found in Gifu’s massive, mind-bending playground.
Nagoro Scarecrow Village
A mysterious village with more scarecrow residents than people.
- Destination Niigata
- Speciality Shrines & Temples
The Mummy at Saisho-ji Temple
The oldest Buddhist mummy in Japan.
- Destination Tokyo
- Speciality Food & Drink
Kome to Circus
Try some crocodile tempura with a side of grasshoppers at this *ahem* exotic restaurant in Shinjuku.
Icicles of Ashigakubo
Chichibu’s icy winter wonderland attraction!
Plastic Food Replica Shops in Gujo Hachiman
The birthplace of Japanese plastic food.