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Seeing this garden in a picture may seem like a photo effect, but it isn’t a trick. Nature, with some human help, has created a unique place that must be seen.  

One of Isamu Noguchi’s last projects is an expansive public space that is more a immersive work of art than a traditional park.

Tour the south-central Japanese city that has rebuilt itself after a devastating earthquake. Be charmed by its waterfront attractions and diverse neighborhoods.

The malls, art museums and temple shrines both above and below ground level combine to keep you and your family entertained for days. 

See the beautiful views over the port of Kobe from the top of this landmark, which is a well-known symbol of the city.

See the beautiful views over the port of Kobe from the top of this landmark, which is a well-known symbol of the city.

Ride one of the world’s fastest elevators to the top of this landmark to see some of Yokohama’s best views.

With picturesque blossom gardens and a golden hall considered a national treasure, this temple is a historic monument devoted to bliss and tranquility.

See the longest suspension bridge in the world, recognized as one of Japan’s most impressive engineering accomplishments.

In a city known for its temples and other ancient relics, this observation point catches the eye as an example of 20th-century innovation.

Watch as park staff feed about 130 wild snow monkeys on Arashiyama Mountain, or climb inside a cage and feed them yourself.

See the beautiful views over the port of Kobe from the top of this landmark, which is a well-known symbol of the city.

Art, elaborate gardens and a giant gate await at this temple that stands tall as one of the most important of its kind in the country.

Stroll along this wide arc of fine white sand, go swimming in the gentle waters and look out toward the aquamarine ocean waters at this pretty beach.

Discover what life was like for mountain farmers during the Edo period at this preserved rural village.

Discover what life was like for mountain farmers during the Edo period at this preserved rural village.

Housed in a traditional Edo Period government complex, this interesting museum tells of Takayama\'s significance to the Tokugawa Shogunate.

Forested footpaths and a scenic ropeway lead up to Miyajima’s tallest peak, where you can spot wildlife and examine intriguing rock formations and Buddhist relics.

Take a stroll or a bicycle ride through this sublime forest to experience the otherworldly tranquility created by filtered sunlight and rustling bamboo leaves.

See the beautiful views over the port of Kobe from the top of this landmark, which is a well-known symbol of the city.

Explore the riverside neighborhoods, hot springs and ancient shrines of this regional city or go island hopping on Japan’s far southwestern coast.