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The White Houses of Matsumoto 10

The White Houses of Matsumoto

Bonson Lam

houses have been restored as boutiques, selling exotic vases, textiles and... Why not stay at the simple Nunoya Ryokan nearby, cycle along the canals and

Nagano 1
Cherry Blossoms at Yasukuni Shrine 7

Cherry Blossoms at Yasukuni Shrine

Hana Joy

A large sakura festival is held every year at Yasukuni Shrine, and the historical significance of the location only adds to the splendor of the festival

Tokyo 1
Golden Week at Enoshima 13

Golden Week at Enoshima

Cathy Cawood

Seaside atmosphere, sacred caves and a dragon story make Enoshima a great place to visit in the Tokyo area, even on crowded holiday weekends.

Kanagawa 4
Heian Shrine Garden 6

Heian Shrine Garden

Mandy Bartok

The Heian Jingu Garden - known as the Shin'en - is a delight in all seasons for its ponds, stepping stone paths and moon viewing pavilion.

Kyoto 2