 Kyoto Station, Kyoto |
Nanzen-ji Temple, Kyoto |
This enormous central station in Kyoto displays some non-traditional architecture for the region. Rail trains, subway trains and buses all converge on the lower levels, while many shops, restaurants, business offices and a hotel inhabit the 15 plus stories of the high-rise building.
Attraction type: Landmark/point of interest; Architectural building |
This Zen Buddhist temple was converted from a former residence of Emperor Kameyama upon his death. The beautiful grounds include several buildings, hiking trails and a classic Zen garden.
Attraction type: Religious site; Garden
Tel: 075-771-0365
URL: http://nanzenji.com/english/
E-mail: info@nanzen.net
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| Okunoin, Koyasan |
Kasuga Grand Shrine, Nara |
| Attraction type: Religious site
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Attraction type: Historic site
Tel: 0742/22- |
| Universal Studios Japan, Osaka |
Joypolis, Osaka |
This extremely popular theme park is equivalent to the Universal Studios in Hollywood and Orlando, and features shows, rides and restaurants based on famous movie themes, like Jaws, Back to the Future and Terminator.
Attraction type: Amusement/theme park
Address: 2-1-33 Sakurajima, Konohana, Osaka, Japan
Tel: 06/4790-7000
URL: www.usj.co.jp/en/index1.html
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Bounce around in simulator rides, interact with movies and enjoy the other unique, high-tech amusements at this theme park, which also has a slew of arcade games.
Attraction type: Amusement/theme park
Address: Hep Five Mall, Sumida-cho 5-15, Osaka 530-0000, Japan
Tel: 81(0) 6 6366 3647
URL: http://sega.jp/joypolis/umeda.html
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| Arashiyama, Kyoto |
Shoren-in Temple, Kyoto |
Arashiyama is a small town on the Oi River. Its moon-crossing bridge, Togetsu-kyo, is a beautiful, much-beloved wooden structure. Arishiyama also has Tenryu-ji temple, one of the 14 World Heritage Sites in Kyoto.
Attraction type: Landmark/point of interest
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Attraction type: Religious site
Address: 69-1 Sanjobo-cho, Awataguchi, Higashiyama-ku, Kyoto, Japan
URL: http://www.taleofgenji.org/shoren-in.html
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| Museum of Oriental Ceramics, Osaka |
National Bunraku Theater, Osaka |
A collection of Japanese, Chinese and Korean ceramics – among the best in the world – is displayed at this outstanding museum.
Attraction type: Specialty museum
Address: 1-1-26 Nakanoshima, Osaka, Japan
Tel: 06/6454-8600
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One of the few places where bunraku, traditional Japanese puppet theater, can be enjoyed, this theater combines the latest in theater technology with architectural elements from the Edo period in Japan.
Attraction type: Theater
Address: Minami-ku, Osaka, Japan
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