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Itsukushima Shrine at sunset in Hiroshima, Japan
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Japan Overview

Hardly a day goes by that you don't hear something about Japan, whether the subject is trade, travel, cuisine, the arts, or Japanese imports ranging from Sony and Toyota to karaoke and anime. Yet Japan remains something of an enigma to people in the Western world. What best describes this Asian nation? Is it the giant producer of cars, computers, and a whole array of sleek electronic goods that compete favorably with the best in the West? Or is it still the land of the geisha and bonsai, the punctilious tea ceremony, and the delicate art of flower arrangement? Has it become, in its outlook and popular culture, a country more Western than Asian? Or has it retained its unique ancient traditions while forging a central place in the modern industrialized world? Read More

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GORPtravel Adventure Trips & Guided Tours

  • Japan - Land of Fire
    Oxalis Holidays
    from $4120, 14 days
    We will travel from Tokyo to Kyoto and Nara, to see two former imperial capitals and repositories of much of Japan's cultural heritage. Our journey...
  • Backroads of Japan
    World Expeditions
    from $4060, 15 days
    This is World Expeditions' most popular trip in Japan. We ascend mountain trails and take valley hikes to get a measure of the landscape and its...
  • Hiking in Japan: Hokkaido
    Mountain Hiking Holidays
    from $4895, 12 days
    Join us on this trip to Japan's northern island of Hokkaido. Hike through forests, meadows, and alpine landscapes. Seize the opportunity to hike to...
  • Tokyo to Seoul
    G.A.P Adventures
    from $2999, 15 days
    Japan is an intricate blend of East and West. Korea a complex blend of Confucian ideals and modern economics. This is an unforgettable journey through two fascinating countries with ancient histories and deep traditions. ......
  • Ancient Empires - Beijing to Tokyo
    G.A.P Adventures
    from $2979, 18 days
    An incredible journey showcasing the best of two ancient cultures and vastly different empires. From the Great Wall of China and the Terracotta...


Attractions

Bridgestone Museum of Art (Bridgestone Bijutsukan)

Bridgestone Building, Chuo-ku
1-10-1 Kyobashi
Tokyo, Japan

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This is one of Tokyo's best private art museums, with a small but impressive collection of... Read More

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Meiji Jingu Shrine

Meiji Shrine Inner Garden, Yoyogi, Shibuya-ku
1-1 Kamizono-cho
Tokyo, Japan

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This is Tokyo's most venerable Shinto shrine, opened in 1920 in honor of Emperor and Empress... Read More

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National Museum of Modern Art, Tokyo (The)

1-1 Kitanomaru Koen Park (Main building)
102-8322
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Courtyard Tokyo Ginza

6-14-10 Ginza Chou-Ku
Tokyo 104-0061 Map

Hotel Class: 3 class stars

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FOUR SEASONS MARUNOUCHI TOKYO

PACIFIC CENTURY PLACE MARUN TOKYO
TOKYO 100 6277 Map

Hotel Class: 5 class stars

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The Strings by InterContinental Tokyo

26-32 FLOOR, SHINAGAWA EAST 1 TOWER
Tokyo 108 8282 Map

Hotel Class: 4 class stars

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