Most beautiful places in Japan

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Japan

Japan is one of the most popular travel destinations in the world. The beautiful country of Japan is known for its intriguing ancient and modern sites.
From its bustling cities to its ancient temples, the tallest waterfall and  tunnel to the sacred shrines. Visitors can be immersed in Japanese history and culture. The natural beauty of Japan can be seen all year.

Listed below are some of 31 most beautiful places in Japan. Plan your trip in advanced and enjoy your stay in Japan. Image credits: CNN travel

Fuji Shibazakura Festival, (Yamanashi)


Sagano (Kyoto)

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10 Best Places to Visit in Japan

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Japan

From its bustling cities, ancient shrines and temples, beautiful mountain scenery, monuments, lovely gardens and museums. Japan is a beautiful and exciting destination to explore all year long.
Many say that the contrast between technology and tradition is the main attraction. So to help inspire you we’ve listed 10 Best Places to Visit in Japan. Image credits: touropia.com

1. Tokyo
Tokyo is the capital city of Japan with a population of around 13 million people. It is the centre of politics, economy and culture in contemporary Japan.

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The Most Beautiful Japanese Cherry Blossom Photos

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Japan

The Japanese cherry blossom, known as the Sakura in Japanese.  The people of Japan eagerly await the blooming of cherry blossoms when spring comes.

Cherry blossoms are in bloom for only a week where they can be found.  The blossoming wave usually starts in Okinawa in January or February and progresses through all of Japan until April or May. Every year in Japan, people flock to different cities to witness the blooming of the pink sakura, or cherry blossom trees.

The blooming period is associated with Japanese traditions, culture, aesthetics, and is a bittersweet metaphor for the ephemeral nature of life itself.

Here are 21 of The Most Beautiful Japanese Cherry Blossom and Beautiful Pictures of Japan
This is the easiest way to see the Japanese Cherry Blossoms unless you're lucky enough to live in Japan. Image Credits: boredpanda.com

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Hida Minzoku Mura Folk Village

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Hida Folk Village (Hida Minzoku Mura) is a large open air museum in Takayama which features traditional houses from the region. There are over 30 traditional buildings and farmhouses from the Edo to Meiji periods on the site, which have been relocated and beautifully preserved in a reconstructed rural setting.The entire village is picturesque, with swans swimming in the central pond, green moss growing on the thatched roofs, and flowers blooming in season.

The highlights are the typical gasshōzukuri houses, with the steep thatched roofs built entirely without nails . All the structures, which range from 100 to 500 years old, are open to the public and are filled with furniture, old spindles and looms, utensils for cooking and dining. Great place to go to learn about the fascinating traditions and idyllic life of Hida in its good old days.

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