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Japan is a country unlike any others. There are so many great things to do in Japan that one visit never suffices. If you’re visiting Japan for the first time, you might want to start with these places.

 

Tsukiji

 

Tsukiji, formerly known as the old Tsukiji Fish Market, is the world’s biggest fish market. The inner fish market, which featured tuna auctions, was transferred to neighboring Toyosu in 2018. Despite this, the Tsukiji Outer Market still has a variety of businesses. The region also has relics of Western influence, such as the Tsukiji Catholic Church and the Tsukiji Hongan-ji Buddhist Temple. The Hamarikyu Gardens Pier provides harbor cruises throughout Tokyo. Tsukiji is located along the Sumida River and is home to a number of notable businesses, including St. Luke’s Garden, which has a rooftop view of Tokyo Tower and Odaiba. The Outer Market, which includes seafood and produce vendors, culinary equipment providers, and restauranteurs, is a must-see destination.

 

Visit website for more information:https://www.tsukiji.or.jp/english/

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Miho Museum

 

The Miho Museum, located in a forested hill west of central Koka, was designed by I. M. Pei and named after Koyama Mihoko, a wealthy woman in Japan. The museum’s unique design blends man-made and natural environments, with contrasting steel and glass with warm stone and panoramic views of the surrounding valleys. The exhibits feature works from ancient civilizations, including Egyptians, Romans, and Asian cultures, primarily from Koyama’s private collection. The main exhibition changes annually, while special exhibitions are updated every few months.

 

Visit website for more information:https://www.miho.jp/en/

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Nara Deer Park

Nearby Kasuga Taisha balances the natural and cultural elements of the area, with a path through the woods illuminated with stone lanterns during Setsubun Mantoro. The Nara National Museum offers an unrivaled collection of Nara Period art. Nara Park is also known for its tame deer, which visitors can take photographs with or feed them with deer crackers. Sarusawa pond is a great place to relax on benches and watch turtles and carp swimming around.

＊In Nara, deer are revered as sacred animals and servants of the gods. Please avoid harming or disrespecting them.

 

Visit website for more information:https://www3.pref.nara.jp/park/

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Miyajima Island

 

Miyajima is a tiny island in Japan, less than an hour from Hiroshima, famous for its huge torii gate, which floats on the ocean during high tide. Miyajima is closely tied to Itsukushima Shrine, which features primary structures built on water. The ideal way to experience the beautiful island is to spend the night at a ryokan. In the evening, the environment gets quieter and more serene. Wild deer on Miyajima have become used to humans and roam the same areas as visitors. They sleep along sidewalks and, unlike in Nara, they must not be fed.

 

Visit website for more information:https://www.miyajima.or.jp/english/index.php

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Shimanami Kaido

 

The Shimanami Kaido is a 60-kilometer toll road that connects Japan’s main island of Honshu with Shikoku, traveling via 6 tiny islands in the Seto Inland Sea. It is the only land connection between Shikoku and Honshu that may be reached by foot or bicycle. The route starts in Onomichi City in Honshu and goes via the islands of Mukaishima, Innoshima, Ikuchijima, Omishima, Hakatajima, and Oshima before ending at Imabari City on Shikoku. The route, which opened in 1999, features new bridges and stunning landscape. Other attractions include the Hirayama Museum on Ikuchijima Island, which honors famous Japanese painter Hirayama Ikuo, as well as the one-of-a-kind Kosanji temple erected by a wealthy businessman. The islands also provide minshuku and camping areas for guests who prefer to extend their time there.

 

Visit website for more information:https://imabari-shimanami.jp/en/top-en/

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Summary

Instead of visiting to destinations that most tourists will go, rent a campervan and visit the sites listed above to have an experience in Japan that no one else can have!
Rather than visiting locations that are frequented by most tourists, consider hiring a campervan and visiting the locations listed above to gain unique Japanese experiences that not everyone can!

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