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Plan a trip around Naha's Ryukyu heritage, Shuri Castle's restoration, Chatan and Motobu beaches, Churaumi Aquarium, southern peace sites and Okinawan food.
A Kobe day trip from Osaka: Kitano's ijinkan houses, Kobe beef teppanyaki, Nankinmachi, and Meriken Park's harbour views.
Himeji Castle, Japan's largest surviving wooden castle complex, is a UNESCO site and an easy day trip from Osaka or Kobe, with a main keep and gardens.
A day trip from Tokyo to Yokohama covers Yamashita Park, Chinatown, the Cup Noodles Museum and the historic Yamate bluff district.
Kyoto is a practical base for day trips to Nara, Ohara and Omi-Hachiman, with details on rail and bus access, temple opening times, fares and canal cruises.
Three overlooked day trips from Osaka: Himeji Castle, Kobe's harbour and historic houses, and Mount Yoshino's temples and blossoms, with train and fare tips.
A covered 400-metre arcade in central Kyoto with over 100 vendors selling fish, pickles, tofu, knives and Kyoto specialities. Access, food and shopping tips.
A night or dawn visit to Fushimi Inari needs little planning, but take a torch, wear grippy shoes and check the last train before you climb.
A walking guide to eastern Kyoto's Higashiyama district, covering Sannenzaka, Ninenzaka, Nene no Michi, key temples and autumn illuminations.
The bamboo grove is only one part of Kyoto's Arashiyama: Tenryu-ji and its garden, Iwatayama Monkey Park, the Sagano Romantic Train and the Hozu River boat.
Explore Gion's tea houses, Hanamikoji and historic streets. Respect geiko and maiko photography rules, and check festival and transport details before visiting.
A guide to Shinjuku Golden Gai's narrow lanes, tiny bars, seat charges, photography rules and late-opening drinking culture in Kabukichō.
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