Japan has long well-known for ancient temples or traditional historical sites. What are the most popular and significant works that only exist in Japan that you would never want to miss once you come to visit Japan. They surely completely capture the most purest images of Japan that facinate you the most! Let's find out the best 8 wonders of Japan!!!
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Lake Kawaguchiko
Lake Kawaguchiko is the 2nd largest lake in the World Heritage registered Fuji Five Lakes region. It is an ideal resort area with lots of activities and events. A marvelous image of Mount Fuji is reflected on the surface of the lake when the weather is clear.
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The Atomic Bomb Dome
This building was heavily damaged and exposed to radiation by the first ever used atomic bomb during World War I. The building has been preserved in the state it was immediately after the bombing, and has continued to testify to the horrors of the atomic bomb.
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Todaiji
Todaiji was completed in the year 752 and continues to be a popular place of religious importance to this day. The essential sights include the buildings that were rebuilt after being destroyed in fires caused by wars, the Daibutsu (the great Buddha), the masterpieces of the geniuses Unkei and Kaikei, and the statues of the guardian deities.
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Toshogu Shrine
Toshogu enshrines Ieyasu Tokugawa, the first Shogun who established the Edo Shogunate. There are many highlights including the extravagantly decorated Yomemon gate, and the decorative carvings known as the Sleeping Cat and the Three Wise Monkeys.
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Fujinomiya 5th Station
This is the shortest route among the 4 routes to the peak of Mt. Fuji, since this is the highest point accessible by car. The climbing difficulty of this route is fairly high.
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Himeji Castle
A valuable castle that has survived since the early Edo Era. Himeji Castle is admired as the most beautiful castle in Japan. It is famous as one of the three great castles in the nation.
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Itsukushima Shrine
The island of Itsukushima (also called Miyajima) is known as one of the three most scenic spots in Japan. Itsukushima shrine, an invaluable location, is a visual representation of the ancient religion of Japanese Shinto. The gorgeous shrine and grand torii gate “floating” in the sea are spectacular.
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