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Tokyo, Japan
Start in the buzzing capital — explore Shibuya Crossing, Senso-ji Temple in Asakusa, and the quirky streets of Harajuku. Don't miss ramen in Shinjuku or a visit to Tsukiji Outer Market for fresh sushi. The city blends ultramodern and traditional at every turn.
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Hakone, Japan
A perfect escape from Tokyo with stunning views of Mount Fuji on clear days. Ride the Hakone Ropeway over volcanic landscapes and relax in an onsen (hot spring) ryokan. The open-air museum here is also a wonderful surprise.
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Kyoto, Japan
Japan's cultural heart, home to Fushimi Inari's thousands of torii gates and the golden Kinkaku-ji temple. Wander the traditional machiya townhouses of Gion and keep an eye out for geisha. Try kaiseki multi-course cuisine for an authentic Kyoto dining experience.
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Osaka, Japan
Japan's street food capital — you must try takoyaki (octopus balls) and okonomiyaki in the Dotonbori district. Visit Osaka Castle by day and explore the electric nightlife of Namba after dark. Osaka's people are famously friendly and the energy here is infectious.
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Hiroshima, Japan
A deeply moving and essential stop — visit the Peace Memorial Museum and the iconic A-Bomb Dome. Take a short ferry to the island of Miyajima to see the famous floating torii gate of Itsukushima Shrine. Try Hiroshima-style okonomiyaki, a local layered variation of the classic dish.