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    Connectivity

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      Japan's bustling capital

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      Kyushu's largest city

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      History & harbor views

    Discover Kyoto
    Editor's pick

    Discover Kyoto

    Temples, gardens, and timeless traditions in Japan's cultural heart.

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    Tokyo adventures

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    Popular attractions

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    • Mt. Fuji

      Japan's iconic mountain

    • Fushimi Inari

      Thousand torii gates

    • Senso-ji Temple

      Tokyo's oldest temple

    Must-see spots

    • Arashiyama

      Bamboo groves & monkeys

    • Dotonbori

      Osaka's neon food street

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      The Golden Pavilion

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      Tokyo's best viewpoint

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      Japanese BBQ dining

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      Naruto theme park

    Climb Mt. Fuji

    Climb Mt. Fuji

    Japan's highest peak awaits. Plan your unforgettable climb.

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    Walk the torii gates

    Walk the torii gates

    Experience Fushimi Inari's magical vermillion pathway.

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    Annika & Caroline

    Custom itinerary

    Caroline & Annika's Japan journey

    What did they do in Japan?

    Caroline and Annika were two friends traveling to Japan together in October 2024. They wanted to explore traditional Japanese culture while also experiencing modern Japan. Their journey included visits to ancient temples in Kyoto, sampling authentic cuisine, and shopping in Tokyo's vibrant districts.

    They explored Fushimi Inari Shrine, walked through Arashiyama's bamboo grove, and experienced a traditional tea ceremony. In Tokyo, they visited Shibuya, Harajuku, and Akihabara, creating memories that will last a lifetime.

    Photos from the trip

    Golden Pavilion
    Shibuya Sky
    Ebba at Fushimi
    Harry Potter
    Hogwarts Express
    Annika at Hogwarts
    Senso-ji temple
    Tokyo Disneyland
    Omotesando mirrors
    Nara Park deer
    Pokemon pastries
    Shinjuku at night
    The Making of Harry Potter Tokyo
    Gundam statue
    Odaiba Rainbow Bridge
    Sensoji with Annika and Ebba
    Kiyomizu-dera temple
    Ebba in Japan
    Annika writing a note
    Yasaka Pagoda
    Starbucks in Gion
    Kyoto nature
    Golden Pavilion Kyoto
    Miyajima island
    Family photo Miyajima
    Bomb Dome
    Hiroshima bombing memorial
    Deer with Annika
    Nara deer
    Fushimi torii
    Fushimi Annika
    Disneyland
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    Cute macaron
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    Nintendo Store Kyoto
    Ice cream in Kyoto
    Rapunzel Disney
    Mickey Mouse with Ebba
    Rapunzel's castle
    Ariel singing
    Ice cream with Minnie
    Annika in Akihabara
    Frozen castle
    Disney water
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    Annika view
    Sunshine Observatory
    Dotonbori at night
    Shibuya Sky rooftop
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