Kobe & HyōgoPreview
Himeji Castle
Follow Himeji Castle’s winding defences towards its white-walled wooden keep, where the architecture is as compelling from within as from the city below.
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Tokyo & KantōPreview
Ueno Park
Link Ueno’s museums with a walk through the park’s historic sites and down towards Shinobazu Pond, choosing a few stops rather than rushing every institution.
Tokyo & KantōPreview
Kanda Myojin Shrine
Find an active neighborhood shrine where Edo traditions and Akihabara's contemporary culture share the grounds.
KyotoPreview
Kitano Tenmangū
Discover Kitano Tenmangu through its learning traditions, ornate buildings and seasonal gardens.
Fuji & HakonePreview
The Hakone Open-Air Museum
Walk among sculpture against Hakone's mountains, then explore indoor art displays.