Walking through the towering stalks of green bamboo feels like stepping into another dimension. Early morning visits are highly recommended to capture the serenity before the crowds arrive. 7. Universal Studios Japan (Osaka)
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This "Floating Garden Observatory" offers a 360-degree open-air view of Osaka. Its futuristic architecture and escalators that "cross the sky" make it a favorite for photography enthusiasts. 13. Gion District (Kyoto) Walking through the towering stalks of green bamboo
The historic geisha district. Walking through the paved streets of Hanami-koji at dusk, you might catch a glimpse of a maiko (apprentice geisha) heading to an appointment among the traditional machiya houses. 14. Kuronon Market (Osaka) Universal Studios Japan (Osaka) Here is the definitive
For a spiritual retreat, head to the center of Shingon Buddhism. Stay overnight in a temple lodging ( shukubo ), eat traditional monk's cuisine ( shojin ryori ), and walk through the ethereal Okunoin Cemetery. 9. Kinkaku-ji: The Golden Pavilion (Kyoto)