It seems like it was only yesterday that it was announced Japan would host the 2020 Olympics. As the entire country prepares for an even bigger influx of tourists to arrive, we at GaijinPot Travel want to show you a good mix of iconic and local recommendations to check out when you visit.
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10. Take a walk on the mild side. Go out and explore local neighborhoods like Sangenjaya in Tokyo. You’ll never know what you might find.
9. Be sure to drop by as many temples as you can in Nagoya!
8. Go to Nanzo-in Temple in Fukuoka for some peace and quiet.
7. Take the trip out to Kanazawa Castle. You won’t regret it.
6. Enjoy the golden hour in Kobe.
5. Of course, take in the Tokyo skyline.
4. Make sure to see Kinkakuji. It’ll be the cherry on top of your trip to Kyoto.
3. Going to Kyoto without stopping by Kiyomizudera Temple would be blasphemous.
2. Keep things colorful at Odaiba’s Rainbow Bridge.
1. Top it off with the iconic Tokyo Tower.
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