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Japan

JAPAN

OSAKA

Osaka Castle

1-1 Osakajo, Chuo Ward, Osaka, Osaka Prefecture 540-0002, Japan

One of Japanâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s most famous landmark, a must-visit in Osaka. The walk from the station to the castle takes around 10 to 15 minutes. Walking along the route, you will pass by a park where you can enjoy the beautiful open scenery. The early winter air did not stop the locals from their morning exercise and dog walking.

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Arashiyama Bamboo Grove Ukyo Ward, Kyoto, Kyoto Prefecture, Japan

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Located in Kyoto, the Arashiyama bamboo grove is a must visit for the people who loves nature. Standing among the bamboo grove and listening to the sounds of magestic trees swishing around in the wind is an experience that you should definitely not miss.

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Tenryu-ji Temple

68 Saga Tenryuji Susukinobaba-chĹ?, UkyĹ?-ku, Kyoto, Kyoto Prefecture

The Tenryu-ji Temple felt more like a house than a temple- it has a pond, a garden, a mountain view and a couple different halls. Built as a temple, and later transformed into an imperial villa, it is no wonder the temple feels like one. ARASH IYAMA

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Okochi-Sanso Villa 8 Tabushiyama-cho, Saga Ogurayama, Ukyo-ku

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A former villa of a period film director, this villa is the quietest area you’ll find in the region. With an entrance fee of ¥1000, you get a complementary Japanese sweet and hot matcha green tea to enjoy in the teahouse, a comfort in the winter weather. This villa is highly recommended as there isn’t much crowd and the garden offers more than you think.

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Togetsukyo Bridge

Susukinobaba Town, Saga Tenryuji, Sakyo Ward, Kyoto City, Kyoto Walking along the streets toward the Togetsukyo Bridge you will find many traditional looking shops selling souvenirs and food. The bridge itself offers an along the river bank so if the weather permits, you can sit and draw, or just purely admire the view of the great nature.

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incredible moutain view which changes with the season. There are also seats

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Universal Studios Japan

2 Chome-1-33 Sakurajima, Konohana Ward, Osaka, Osaka Prefecture 554-0031, Japan

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Universal Studios Japan! Although Harry Potter Land was a little off with Japanese characters (eeks), it was still a very out-of-world experience. The castle interior was so surreal it could well be a real castle. Other than Harry Potter Land, thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a ton of other rides and themed parks- New York, San Francisco, Spiderman, and Minion Park, etc. You definitely need a full day at the park to go through every ride!

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