Tag: Japan
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Sakurayama Hachimangu Shrine Takayama
Sakurayama Hachimangu Shrine is a historic Shinto shrine in Takayama, surrounded by tall trees and traditional Japanese architecture. Best known for hosting the annual Takayama Autumn Festival, the shrine is closely associated with the city’s cultural heritage and elaborately decorated festival floats. Visitors can explore the peaceful grounds and nearby Festival Floats Exhibition Hall to… Read more
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Tokyo Metropolitan Government Building
The Tokyo Metropolitan Government Building offers spectacular views across Tokyo from its free observation decks, 202 metres above ground level. Visiting during the day and at night provides two very different perspectives of the city’s impressive skyline. After dark, colourful projection mapping light shows transform the building’s exterior into another popular attraction. Read more
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Tokyo National Museum
The Tokyo National Museum, located in Ueno Park, is Japan’s oldest national museum and houses an extensive collection of historical and cultural artefacts. Its exhibitions include samurai armour, Japanese swords, Buddhist sculptures, ceramics and traditional artwork spanning centuries of Japanese history. Spread across several buildings, the museum provides an insight into Japan’s artistic traditions, cultural… Read more