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TOURIST SPOTSIN JAPANRayanem E. Esquierdo

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Hokkaido offers a seductive spectrum ofonsen, or hot spring baths, with bothlavish facilities in luxurious modern resorts and simple hot spring pools deep in the mountains. Iain Masterton, Alamy

The Sapporo Snow Festival is one of the greatest festivals of Hokkaido. Held every year in early to mid-February, the almost 100 snow statues are a great hit with visitors to the festival. The climax of the festival is a gigantic 15m tall snow statue which is used in a spectacular projection mapping show. Kim Kyung-Hoon, Reuters

The Unkai, or sea of clouds, is a fantastic spectacle of nature. Looking down over the clouds while enjoying a great cup of coffee is something else. You can reach the terrace via a ropeway from Tomamu. Ilse Van WoerkomRayanem E. Esquierdo



Naruto WhirlpoolsMatsuyama Castle, is a five story flatland castle that was built in 1603. The castle is one of the few that survived the Meiji Restoration, but was unfortunately sections of the castle were destroyed by air raids during World War 2.

The Iya Valley is a scenic valley that contains some excellent hiking, beautiful bridges, and some pretty spectacular onsen. Some of the more interesting attractions in the valley are some bridges that are made from vines found in the valley. The bridges are quite stunning and make for excellent additions to the surrounding natural beauty.



The Shimabara Peninsula is a popularhot springand hiking destination that lies to the east ofNagasaki City. Formed by the volcanic eruptions ofMount Unzenat its center, the peninsula was the site of several deadly volcanic eruptions.

Yutoku Inari Shrine is located in Kashima City, southernSaga Prefecture. It is considered one of Japan's top threeshrinesdedicated to Inari. One ofShinto's most popular deities, Inari is associated with rice, prosperity and foxes.

Usuki is a formercastle townlocated on the east coast ofOita PrefectureinKyushu. It is famous for its numerousstone Buddhaswhich are sculpted into the walls of cliffs and designated as national treasures



CAPE MANZAA spectacular example of Okinawas beautiful scenery. The sight of the sea and blue skies from the cape is breathtaking.If you look carefully into the waters, you can see the beautiful coral reefs. The rock shaped like an elephants trunk is also famous.

Miyako IslandA beautiful island with emerald blue seas and white sands. Many divers both from Japan and overseas visit the island every year, drawn by the clear blue seas and beautiful coral. BLUE CAVEThe most famous and popular diving spot on the mainland. Every year, countless fans come from both Japan and abroad to enjoy the mystical blue world of the caves.

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Island of Honshu


MT. FUJI

In its near perfect symmetry, the cone of Mt Fuji, snowcapped even in summer, is so exquisitely formed that it seems more like the work of an infinitely patient landscape artist than a volcanic accident. Arashiyama Bamboo Grove

The Arashiyama Bamboo Grove is one of Kyotos top sights and for good reason: standing amid these soaring stalks of bamboo is like being in another world

Golden Pavilion

Kinkaku-ji or the Temple of the Golden Pavilion is the most popular tourist attraction in Japan and Kyoto. The pavilion is covered in gold leaf which highlights the reflection of the pavilion in the pond and the ponds reflection on the building.


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