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Tourism Attractions
Tokyo is the capital of Japan. This city is the Japanese success story in action. Tokyo suburb hasn't fallen prey to supermarket culture as streets are lined with tiny specialist shops and bustling restaurants. Ginza is the most famous shopping area in Tokyo. Kyoto, with its hundreds of temples and gardens, was the imperial capital between 794 and 1868 ad. The city continues to function as the major cultural centre of Japan. The Imperial Palace is one of the interesting sights in central Kyoto. The eastern part of Kyoto merits top priority for a visit to its fine temples, peaceful walks and traditional night entertainment in Gion. Osaka is Japan's third largest city. It has some of Japan's most historic and imposing sights. Nagasaki is a busy and colourful city, but unfortunately it was a target for the second atomic bomb. Buildings which showed the fascinating early history of contact with the Portuguese and Dutch were destroyed. Nagasaki is known as the most international city. An hour north of Nagasaki is Huis ten Bosch, a recreation of a Dutch town, complete with windmills, dykes, a replica of the Dutch royal family's residence, tulips and a cheese shop. Kirishima is known for its superb mountain scenery, hot springs, the impressive Senriga-taki Waterfall. The mountain Fuji is the highest mountain in Japan. and the five Fuij lakes on the northern side of the mountain are beautiful. Activities in Japan include walking, cycling, skiing, diving and golf. |
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