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Reasons To
Visit Japan

  • City life

    Modern and exciting cities make up much of the Japanese landscape, encapsulated by sleek bullet trains, flashing neon lights and dizzying skyscrapers. Scratch the surface to find hidden temples, preserved samurai quarters and local markets.

    City life

  • Food

    From delicate sashimi to prime grade steaks washed down with a local beer or a cup of hot sake, every mouthful you try in Japan will certainly be memorable and more often than not, delicious.

    Food

  • Ryokan accommodation

    A stay in a Japanese ryokan inn is an unbeatable opportunity to experience true Japanese hospitality, including kaiseki cuisine, hot onsen baths and sleeping on a tatami mat.

    Ryokan accommodation

  • Scenery

    Although the image of Japan is that of skyscrapers and flashing neon, most of the country is rural, rugged and mountainous, providing excellent walking and hiking in the summer and skiing in the winter.

    Scenery

  • Temples & shrines

    Kyoto alone has over 1600 Buddhist temples and 400 Shinto shrines paying homage to a number of different deities and gods. Enter the through the large torii gate and contemplate.

    Temples & shrines

  • Traditional culture

    From tea ceremonies and flower arrangements to lavish Geisha attended kaiseki banquets, Japanese culture is the most refined and elaborate in the world.

    Traditional culture

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Visit Kamakura, Japan

Kamakura City is situated in the southeastern part of Kanagawa around 1 hour to the south west of Tokyo. There are many historical sites for sightseeing, mainly temples and shrines that are scattered around in this 800 year old city.

Giant Buddha, Kamakura
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Kamakura

Japan

Kamakura City is situated in the southeastern part of Kanagawa around 1 hour to the south west of Tokyo.

One side of the city faces the sea and the rest is surrounded by mountains, so it was used as a natural fort during the battle age. The history of Kamakura goes back to the year 1192 when the Shogun Yoritomo Minamoto established his shogunate to rule Japan, centering on Kamakura as the capital.

Exploring Kamakura

There are many historical sites for sightseeing, mainly temples and shrines that are scattered around in this 800 year old city. For Tokyo-ites this tranquil seaside town is a favourite getaway from the hustle and bustle of the city.

Kamakura is also home to the Great Bronze Buddha.

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