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Nagahama Castle (長浜城) / Shiga

Nagahama castle is located in northern part of Shiga. You can see a layer of cherry blossoms from the castle tower during the cherry blossom season.

  • Historical sites
  • Sakura
  • UNESCO World Heritage

Nijo Castle (二条城) / Kyoto

The gorgeous style of Nijo castle, the world heritage is surrounded by green space and cherry, plum, maple, ginkgo trees lined along walking paths

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  • Sakura

Koriyama Castle / Nara

Koriyama Castle, a symbol of Yamato-koriyama city is one of the few castle ruins in the Nara area. Magnificent moats are still being the pride of Koriyama

  • Autumn
  • Gardens & Parks
  • Historical sites
  • Sakura

Wakayama Castle and Park/ Wakayama

Wakayama Castle is on a small hill and gives you good views over the town. In spring, Wakayama’s most popular spot for cherry blossom viewing.

  • Historical sites
  • Sakura
  • UNESCO World Heritage

Himeji Castle / Hyogo

Himeji Castle, the striking white edifice Castle is considered the most beautiful in Japan. The castle was constructed in the mid-14th century.

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Go to see Maiko and Geisha in Kyoto!

The Geisha and Maiko are the successors of the beauty of Kyoto. They entertain guests with Japanese traditional performances. You may see them in Gion, Kyoto.

  • Autumn
  • Historical sites
  • Plum
  • Sakura

Osaka Castle(大阪城) and Osaka Castle Park

Osaka Castle is the symbol of Osaka, was built by Toyotomi Hideyoshi. The Osaka castle park is very popular hanami spot during the cherry blossom season.

  • A quieter Kyoto
  • Historical sites

Fushimi town/ A quieter Kyoto 4: Sake tasting

Fushimi town is developed as a castle town in the sixteenth century and is now best known for its sake production. It’s a nice place to visit after Fushimi Inari.

  • A quieter Kyoto
  • Historical sites

A quieter Kyoto 2: Get up early and go out late!

You can only enjoy wandering around the historic parts of Gion and Higashiyama, if you get up early or go out late. A quieter Kyoto gives you an atmospheric tranquility.

  • Historical sites

Himeji Castle/ Japan’s three best castles (日本三大名城)

Himeji Castle is the most beautiful castle and is one of the few that has escaped the ravages of civil war, earthquakes. Renovation was completed in 2015.

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  • Historical sites

Tennouji 7 slopes/ A peaceful & secret path, Osaka

This path in the middle of the city takes you up and down a series of historical slopes and leads you through all kinds of temples and other interesting sites.

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