The Japanese archipelago is full of wonders. Visitors can marvel at the sights of the many temples and shrines, explore the numerous and varying natural sights, enjoy onsen and traditional ryokan across the country, and visit a plethora of cities, big and small, that offer special livestyles, architecture, and cuisines. Most international tourists tend to focus on Tokyo and the Kansai cities of Kyoto and Osaka. Other tourists might add places around those big cities like Nara, Yokohama, Kamakura, Hakone (for the onsen experience), Kobe, and Nikko. More seasoned travelers also add other important cities like Fukuoka, Hiroshima, Hakodate, and Sapporo. Then you have nature lovers venturing to Japan’s vast […]
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