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Hiroshima
Hiroshima (広島) can be an extremely emotional, sad place, but it’s one that must be visited. During World War 2 a nuclear bomb destroyed Hiroshima and most places for tourists are related to this....
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Kobe
Kobe (神戸) is a stylish city not far from Kyoto and Osaka, that is known as one of the first ports in Japan to open up to foreigners. It therefore has lots of unique architecture for a Japanese city,...
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Koyasan
Koyasan will really take your breath away. This UNESCO World Heritage Site is a town of Buddist temples in the mountains south of Osaka. Even if you have seen many temples before, Koyasan will really...
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Nara
Nara is a UNESCO World Heritage Site full of great shrines and temples, not far from Kyoto and Osaka. A must-visit for most travelers coming to Japan, Nara has a large park where most of the action...
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Miyajima
Miyajima is yet another UNESCO World Heritage Site near Osaka and Hiroshima. It’s often near the top of the list for most travelers, and offers and easy to access and peaceful rest from the big city....
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Ise Shrines
The Ise shrines are often regarded to be in the top 3 shrine areas in Japan. The simple, yet spectacular shrines really have to be seen with your own eyes to understand their beauty. Budget travel...
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Himeji
Himeji is most famous for it’s castle, which became a World Heritage Site in 1995. It’s a great place to check out on the journey from Osaka to Hiroshima. Budget travel tips If you reserve a week in...
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Kinosaki Onsen
Kinosaki Onsen (城崎温泉) is a popular hot spring town in Kansai. The town is full of ryokans (Japanese style lodge) and hotels that have their own hot spring baths, plus there are 7 public baths around...
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Minoo Park (箕面公園) is a popular day trip from Osaka, a great place to go hiking or enjoy some local food and buy some souvenirs. It is what Mount Takao is to Tokyo, a very accessible and inexpensive to...
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