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Japan Tourist Attractions and Sights
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Tokyo
 The sheer level of energy is the most striking aspect of Japan's capital
city. Tokyo is a place where the urgent rhythms of consumer culture collide
with the quieter moments that linger from older traditions. It's hectic
madness leavened by the Zennest of calms.
What makes Tokyo fascinating is the tension between mammoth scale and
meticulous detail. Sightseeing in its streets can be a neon assault that
leaves you elated and breathless or an encounter with the exquisite art of
understatement. Jump aboard the subway (click
here for a map of the Tokyo subway) and see how one city is really many.
A stinking rich neon-lit metropolis; an Oriental monument to
the gods of consumerism; a Japanese bow to America and the west. We think we
know Tokyo even if we haven't been there. But look closer, past the
McDonald's on street corners, the kids in baseball caps listening to hip hop
and eating in Hard Rock and you'll see something unique. From the sushi and
saki bars of Roppongi, to the design temples of Shibuya and the Bladerunner
skyscrapers of Ginza, this is a hi-tech, surreal, sci-fi assault on the
senses, a city like none other on earth. Say sayonara to what you think you
know and fasten your seatbelts. Welcome to Tokyo!
Tokyo Bars and Cocktail Lounges ...
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Tokyo Hotels |
Last Minute Hotels Tokyo |
 Shinjuku
New City Hotel Tokyo
The Shinjuku New City Hotel is located in Tokyo's new bustling area of
Shinjuku. The hotel stands in a superb location viewing Shinjuku Central
Park and landmark skyscrapers. Just by walking through the park, guests can
easily access Tokyo Metropolitan Government and shopping areas. Tokyo Opera
City is also a few minutes walk away. The hotel comprises of a main building
and a connecting lower building. The hotel offers 400 guest rooms that have
tastefully designed interior and standard amenities. Warm and friendly
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 Mt
Fuji - Hakone 1 Day Tour (Return Journey by Shinkansen - Bullet
Train)
Indulge in this great day out to Mt Fuji. Also experience a ride
on a Shinkansen for your return portion to Tokyo. Included in your
day out is one-way Transportation by Motorcoach and return
transportation by Shinkansen, lunch, English speaking guide, cruise
on Lake Ashi, Mt Komagatake Aerial Cableway and all taxes.
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Hokkaido
Hokkaido is the second largest, northernmost and least developed
of Japan's four main islands.
Hokkaido's weather is harsh in winter with lots of snowfall, below zero
temperatures and frozen seas, while in summer, it does not get as hot and
humid as in the other parts of the country.
With its unspoiled nature, Hokkaido attracts many outdoor lovers,
including skiers and snowboarders in the colder seasons and hikers, cyclists
and campers from June to September.
 Daisetsuzan National Park
Japan's largest national park (2309 sq km/1432 sq mi) is in central
Hokkaido, the northernmost and second largest of Japan's islands. The park,
which consists of several mountain groups, volcanoes, lakes and forests, is
spectacular hiking and skiing territory.
Shiretoko National Park
 located
on the Shiretoko Peninsula in eastern Hokkaido, is one of Japan's most
beautiful and unspoiled national parks. No roads lead further than about
three fourth up the peninsula, and the northern tip can only be viewed from
boats or be reached on multi day trekking tours.
The peninsula is home to a variety of wildlife, including brown bears,
dear and foxes. In winter, the peninsula's coast along the Sea of Okhotsk
becomes one of the northern hemisphere's southernmost regions to see drift
ice.
In July 2005, Shiretoko was added to the list of UNESCO World Heritage
Sites for the irreplaceable value of the peninsula's ecosystem and
biodiversity.
 Washington 2 Hotel Sapporo
Located in the capital city of Hokkaido, Sapporo, Washington 2 Hotel lies just
three minutes away by walk from JR Sapporo Station. The hotel is close to the
Odori Park, Clock Tower, and the Nijo Market. The Snow Festival, one of the most
famous festivals in Hokkaido, is held every February in Sapporo. The hotel rooms
are comfortably designed in soft tones and feature modern amenities. The
fashionable beer restaurant and Japanese restaurant serves a range of Japanese
and other international dishes. The hotel is good choice for both business and
sightseeing due to its location.
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Hotels Sapporo |
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Kyoto
 Natural
scenery, temples, shrines, towns and homes intermingle with a poignant
historical beauty. Whether it is the Gion Festival, the Tea Ceremony or
Japanese flower arrangement or Nishijin-brocade, so many aspects of
characteristic Japanese culture continue to thrive in Kyoto. Over a period
of 1200 years, dating from the decision to move the capital to Kyoto in 794,
it nurtured a splendid, delicate and unique kind of culture, and over the
course of history came to be considered the mother of culture within Japan.
For this reason, Kyoto is often called "Japan's heartland", and it is
said that it is impossible to know the real Japan without knowing Kyoto.
On the other hand, Kyoto is not simply protecting its old traditions and
culture, but is rather building upon the rich traditions of predecessors as
a foundation for open domestic and international exchange. It is a city
which maintains a revolutionary spirit, a city of ideas and the cultural
capital of Japan, constantly creating new traditions. In a partnership of
trust with the people, efforts are made to create a "relaxing lifestyle in a
vibrant city", as a positive response towards the new era, while
simultaneously protecting and developing traditional culture. Kyoto is a
true jewel - Japan's asset and the world's treasure.
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Hotels Kyoto |
 Rhino Hotel Kyoto 
Rhino Hotel is ideally situated for various activities for business and
sightseeing in Kyoto and Osaka, and even for travelling to other places of
Japan. The hotel is also just 15-minutes from Kyoto Station and few minutes walk
from Hankyu Saiin Station.
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 Royal
Hotel Kyoto
The Royal Hotel is conveniently located in the center of Kyoto. All of
the historic attractions in the city can easily be reached by various
kinds of transportations that are located next to hotel. The hotel
offers 330 Western-style guest rooms that have all the standard
amenities with most having city views. |
 Kyoto
Day Tour - Golden Pavilion, Nijo Castle, Sanjusangendo, Kiyomizu Temple
All the sights of Kyoto in a day. Nijo Castle, Kinkakuji Temple (Golden
Pavilion), Kyoto Imperial Palace and the Kyoto Handicraft Center, Heian
Shrine, Sanju-Sangendo Hall and the Kiyomizu Temple. Included in your
tour is transportation, English speaking Guide, lunch and all
admissions. |
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 Nagasaki
Nagasaki is an attractively situated port city on the island of Kyushu
and the capital of Nagasaki Prefecture.
As one of Japan's closest port cities to the Asian mainland, Nagasaki has
played a prominent role in foreign trade relations for many centuries and
was the most important of only a very few ports open to restricted numbers
of foreign traders during Japan's period of isolation.
In more recent history, Nagasaki became the second city after Hiroshima
to be destroyed by an atomic bomb towards the end of World War II.
 New Tanda Nagasaki
Located just 1 kilometre from the city centre, New Tanda Hotel Nagasaki is 5
minutes by car from Nagasaki Station. The hotel is approximately, 7 minutes from
the main shopping district and the business quarter. The famous fair site in the
city is the Nagasaki Brick Hall, which is about 3 kilometres away. Overlooking
the spectacular Nagasaki Port, all the guestrooms at the hotel are well
decorated and equipped with the latest amenities. Offering a wonderful view of
one of the famous slopes in Nagasaki, the Hollander Slope, the onsite restaurant
serves authentic French dishes. The coffee shop is an ideal stop over for a hot
and refreshing coffee.
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Hotels Nagasaki |
Osaka Castle Park
If the city's hectic pace is wearing you out, Osaka-jo Castle may be just
the antidote. Set in pleasantly green surrounds, the castle is immensely
popular with locals and tourists alike, and often packed with noisy
uniformed school children eager to test their English greetings on any
willing visitor. Unfortunately it is merely a 1931 concrete reconstruction
of the original, which was completed in 1583 as a display of power by
Toyotomi Hideyoshi after he achieved his goal of unifying Japan. It is
impressive, however, and the heritage museum inside is worth a look. The
Ote-mon (gate) is the main entrance, a 10-minute walk northeast from
Tanimachi 4-chome station which is on both the Chuo and Tanimachi subway
lines.
On Sunday, there is a quirky (if not highly talented) live-music scene
along the road leading from Osakajo-koen station (on the JR Osaka Loop line)
to Osaka-jo Hall and the back entrance to the castle. Loud bands play to
adoring teenagers and bemused elders strolling by. Less than 1km (.6mi)
northwest of the castle park is another green oasis, Nakanoshima, on an
island sandwiched between the Dojimagawa and Tosaborigawa rivers. It also
houses the City Hall and Museum of Oriental Ceramics. The eastern end is
Nakanoshima-koen Park, a great spot for a walk or a picnic.
Miyajima
 Renowned
as one of the "three most beautiful" scenic spots in Japan, Miyajima Island
is easily accessible from Hiroshima and well worth visiting. As they
approach the island by ferry, visitors are greeted by the famous red Trii
gate standing in the water. On shore, there awaits a multitude of
traditional and modern delights, ranging from quiet beaches on the other
side of the island, where the deer are still wild, to the more heavily
populated shrines, temples, aquarium, folklore museum, treasure house, 5
story pagota and thousand mat hall. The island contains a nature preserve of
over 3,000 plants maintained by the botanical research department of
Hiroshima University. At the same time, it boasts of having the biggest
summer fireworks festival in Western japan and also presents a number of
ancient cultural traditions such as Bugaku (sacred shrine music and
dancing), Jin No (sacred No drama) and torch, Oyster and other colorful
traditional festivals.
Yokohama
With a population of over three million people, Yokohama is Japan's
second largest city. It is located less than 30 minutes south of Tokyo by
train, and is the capital city of Kanagawa Prefecture.
Towards the end of the Edo Period (1603-1867), during which Japan
isolated herself from the rest of the world, Western nations forced the
country to open its ports to foreign trade. In 1859, Yokohama's port became
one of the first ports to be openend, and Yokohama quickly grew from a small
fishing village into one of Japan's major cities.
Until today, the Yamate residential area retains a Western touch and
houses many foreign residents, while Yokohama's Chinatown is one of the
world's largest.
 Tsurumi Pearl Hotel Yokohama
The Tsurumi Pearl Hotel is located between Yokohama and Kawasaki. The hotel is
only a 7-minute walk from the train station, while the city centre is 8
kilometres away. Guests are offered comfortable and spacious rooms with
specially adapted units for the physically challenged as well. The rooms are all
facilitated with a host of modern amenities to ensure you a pleasant and
memorable stay. The onsite restaurant serves a wide range of western delicacies
for you to feast on. The bar is an ideal place to relax with a fine drink after
a tiring day. The hotel also offer conference and banquet facilities for your
business and private events.
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Nagoya
 Among
the sights in the dynamic and friendly city of Nagoya is a 17th century
Shogun castle. Nagoya is also famous for Japanese ceramics, to which the
Noritake Garden, built on the site of a former ceramics factory, provides a
good introduction. Outside the city lies the Aichi Expo 2005 World
Exposition as well as numerous rural onsen spas, the best of which are to be
found in old mountain villages within a magnificent landscape. The Shima
area itself is renowned for its beautiful coastline and many picturesque
fishing villages.
Geihoku Ski Resort
Geihoku town is the skiing Mecca of the Chugoku region. There are 8 ski
resorts in town, and they all have good traffic access. There are plenty of
guesthouses and ski lodges, and hordes of skiers visit from Kyushu and
Shikoku in addition to those from within Hiroshima prefecture itself.
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Asahikawa
Located in the centre of Japan’s most northern island, Asahikawa is a
city renowned for its exhilarating snowscapes. As the coldest city in Japan,
Asahikawa holds the record for the nation’s coldest temperature at -41^(0)c.
While most days are much warmer, guests can expect Asahikawa to be blanketed
by snow in winter.
Asahikawa growth in popularity as a tourism destination can also be
attributed to its largest attraction, the Asahiyama Zoo. Located just thirty
minutes away from Asahikawa Airport, Asahiyama Zoo continues to draw in a
record number of tourists year after year. In fact, for the 2007 Fiscal
year, Asahiyama is expecting a total of 3 million visitors – which is just
about 13,000 visitors every day. |
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Imperial
Hotel Osaka