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Super Nintendo World

Super Nintendo World

Step into the Mushroom Kingdom at Universal Studios Japan's immersive Nintendo-themed area.

Take the JR Tokaido-Sanyo Shinkansen to Shin-Osaka, then JR Osaka Loop Line to Universal City Station.

Arashiyama bamboo grove

Arashiyama bamboo grove

Walk through the iconic bamboo forest and explore traditional temples in western Kyoto.

Take JR Sagano Line from Kyoto Station to Saga-Arashiyama Station (15 min).

Fushimi Inari shrine

Fushimi Inari shrine

Wander through thousands of vermillion torii gates at this famous Shinto shrine.

JR Nara Line from Kyoto Station to Inari Station (5 min). The shrine entrance is right outside the station.

Senso-ji temple

Senso-ji temple

Tokyo's oldest and most significant Buddhist temple, located in historic Asakusa.

Take JR Yamanote Line to Ueno, then Tokyo Metro to Asakusa Station.

Mt. Fuji

Mt. Fuji

Experience Japan's iconic sacred mountain with stunning views and hiking trails.

Take JR Tokaido Shinkansen to Mishima or Odawara, then bus to Fuji Five Lakes area.

Kinkaku-ji

Kinkaku-ji

The stunning Golden Pavilion, one of Kyoto's most famous Zen Buddhist temples.

Take JR bus from Kyoto Station directly to Kinkaku-ji-michi bus stop (40 min).

Dotonbori

Dotonbori

Osaka's vibrant entertainment district famous for neon lights and street food.

Take JR to Namba Station or JR Osaka Loop Line to Namba, then walk 5 minutes.

Gyu-Kaku

Gyu-Kaku

Experience authentic Japanese yakiniku (grilled meat) at this popular restaurant chain.

Locations near most major JR stations in Tokyo, Osaka, Kyoto, and other cities.

Naruto Konoha village

Naruto Konoha village

Visit the Hidden Leaf Village at Nijigen no Mori theme park on Awaji Island.

Take JR to Maiko Station, then bus across the Akashi Kaikyo Bridge to Awaji Island.

Mario Kart on the streets

Mario Kart on the streets

Race through Tokyo streets in go-karts dressed as your favorite characters.

Tours depart from locations near Shinagawa, Akihabara, and Shibuya JR stations.

Shibuya Sky

Shibuya Sky

Enjoy panoramic views of Tokyo from the rooftop observation deck in Shibuya.

Directly connected to JR Shibuya Station via Shibuya Scramble Square building.

Miyajima island

Miyajima island

Discover the island with the famous floating torii gate near Hiroshima.

Take JR Sanyo Line from Hiroshima to Miyajimaguchi Station (25 min), then JR ferry to the island.

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