Japan Bird, Religious + Shopping pictures

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Tour the south-central Japanese city that has rebuilt itself after a devastating earthquake. Be charmed by its waterfront attractions and diverse neighborhoods.

The malls, art museums and temple shrines both above and below ground level combine to keep you and your family entertained for days. 

Follow scents of spices and smoked goods into the covered alleyway of this bustling food market. Its popularity with chefs has earned it the nickname Osaka’s Kitchen. 

Follow scents of spices and smoked goods into the covered alleyway of this bustling food market. Its popularity with chefs has earned it the nickname Osaka’s Kitchen. 

Come to marvel at the tower that reaches to heaven and meet Billiken, the god of happiness and good luck.

Follow scents of spices and smoked goods into the covered alleyway of this bustling food market. Its popularity with chefs has earned it the nickname Osaka’s Kitchen. 

Big discounts and items on clearance from famous international brands draw visitors to this clean outdoor complex for outlet shopping.

Watch the tuna auction and cutting before the sun comes up and explore the selection of rare and unusual fish available from the stalls.

Big discounts and items on clearance from famous international brands draw visitors to this clean outdoor complex for outlet shopping.

Walk up a cedar-lined path dotted with lanterns to see Hakone’s most famous Shinto shrine, standing between the shores of Lake Ashi and the peak of Mount Hakone.

Glass-melding and Buddhist shrines set the stage for old-world Japan, while steaming hot springs used by the imperial family create an otherworldly setting.

Follow in the regal footsteps of the emperors who delighted in the natural thermal water spas of this hub for relaxation.

Follow scents of spices and smoked goods into the covered alleyway of this bustling food market. Its popularity with chefs has earned it the nickname Osaka’s Kitchen. 

Follow scents of spices and smoked goods into the covered alleyway of this bustling food market. Its popularity with chefs has earned it the nickname Osaka’s Kitchen. 

Follow scents of spices and smoked goods into the covered alleyway of this bustling food market. Its popularity with chefs has earned it the nickname Osaka’s Kitchen. 

Walk up a cedar-lined path dotted with lanterns to see Hakone’s most famous Shinto shrine, standing between the shores of Lake Ashi and the peak of Mount Hakone.

Follow in the regal footsteps of the emperors who delighted in the natural thermal water spas of this hub for relaxation.