Awaji Hyakudanen, Japan

"Awaji Yumebutai" (or in English - "Stage of Dreams") is a complex arrangement of buildings and other areas on Awaji in Hyogo Prefecture, Japan
Awaji Hyakudanen was built as a monument of. Fill the Great Hanshin Earthquake (1995) on the side of a mountain, half had taken off in the early 90s for use as the sea during the construction phase to artificial islands in Osaka Bay (one of them is the Kansai International Airport) to build. One of the gardens of Awaji Yumebutai is the 100-level garden "(or in Japanese - hyakudan'en), the garden consists of 100 squares of rows smaller gardens

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Sagano Bamboo Forest, Japan

Sagano bamboo forest in Arashiyama, a district on the western outskirts of Kyoto, Japan.
Sagano Bamboo Forest is one of the most beautiful natural sites in Japan.
One of the most interesting facts about Sagano Bamboo Forest is the tone that makes the wind as it blows among the bamboo. Amazingly enough, this tone has emerged as one of the "hundred must-be-preserved sounds from Japan" by the Japanese government, as mentioned he Sagano Bamboo Forest is not too far from the main roads voted
Kyoto -. (30 minutes by train)
Another interesting fact - .. the railings on the sides of the road is from old, dry and fallen pieces of bamboo together

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Get a closer look at Himeji Castle in Japan

Himeji Castle is a hilltop Japanese castle complex located in Himeji in Japan. The city of Himeji itself is a large with a population of over 0.5 million people. This city has a story, but one thing that is important is that in 1923 after the Great Kanto Earthquake, Japanese government considered moving the nation's capital from Tokyo to Himeji.

The Himeji Castle was build from 1333 to 1346. It has been 3 times in 1581, 1601 by 1609, and from 1617 to 1618 extended. The castle is built of wood, stone, plaster and tiles. It was in use from 1333 to 1868. At the moment, Himeji Castle is under restoration to preserve and can be visited by tourists.

The castle itself has a lake and Japanese gardens and the view is outstanding, the springs during the Sakura season. - The cherry blossom

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The Himeji Castle is 46.4m high (152 ft.) and on the hill above Himeji City, has great views. You can see the whole town including the environment.

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The tourists can visit Himeji Castle and watch the story that is hidden here. The castle keep them closed, but other places in the plant can be visited. Inside the castle, the culture of the people from the past is hidden, and every traveler should visit this castle and live through it.

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Jigokudani Monkey Park, Japan

Jigokudani Monkey Park (also known as "the snow monkey park") is located near the city of Nagano (Nagano is located northwest of Tokyo, Japan located), the Monkey Park is about 45 minutes by car from Nagano, followed by 20 minute walk from the park gate (approximately 1.8 km) the way, icy and slippery {You can snowshoes for about 5 $ (USD) rent}.

The park has a main artificial pool that the monkeys come together for socializing and bathing in the hot water.
The snow monkeys live in large social groups and are used to humans, so it is easy to take pictures of the monkeys from a very narrow range.

<. p> * event although you really want to get to the monkey - is touching or feeding the snow monkeys at Jigokudani Monkey Park forbidden

There are a live camera of snow monkeys (click here) could too dark to see. - Find that JST (Japan Standard Time) is UTC / GMT 9 hours)
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Fukuroda Falls - The most beautiful waterfalls in Japan

Fukuroda Falls are located in the town of Daigo district Fukuroda. The Taki River has its source spring just above the falls. The river flows through the waterfalls and joins a large river Kuji ultimately. Fukuroda Falls is the third most beautiful waterfall in Japan after the Kegon Falls and Nachi Falls. The height of Fukuroda Falls is 120 m, while the width of 73 m. The four-section falls is also a four-section falls becouse the water cascades fall a huge rock face into four sections.

Fukuroda Falls is a great destination for those who travel and explore new wants some unusual places. Again, this falls is a dream destination for all those who, brilliant Mountains, wants fresh air ... to enjoy in the amazing nature. If you want to escape from city noise and you want to relax then we recommend to go Fukuroda cases. This fall is proof that Mother Nature is so strong, and they can create what they want.

Below in this article you can get some great photos of Fukuroda cases that will blow your mind and is gonna leave you see, without words. These pictures are gonna make you feel like you are there, and enjoy the beauty that Mother Nature has produced only for the eyes.

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One way in Nikko National Park, Japan Remember

Nikko National Park is a national park in the Kanto region on the main island of Honshu in Japan. This national park is established in 1934 and extends over four prefectures :. Tochigi, Gunma, Fukushima and Niigata

Firest 1911 the diet of Japan designated as animperal Park Nikko. After 20 years it was established as a national park. Over the years the park has been expanded several times. In 2007, Oze National Park, which was in a part of the Nikko National Park became a separate.

This park is one of the most beautiful parks, not only in Japan but wider regarded in the world. It is a popular tourist destination that is visited by many tourists. The park is rich in striking landscapes and scenery. It is also a place rich in history. Many Buddhist temples and Shinto shrines. The most striking are the Nikko Tosho-gu and Rinno-ji. You are deisgnated a UNESCO World Heritage Site as the Shrines and Temples of Nikko.

Nikko National Park is a popular destination for camping, golf, skiing, hiking and numerous historical beginning of thermal baths.

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Nantai

The name Monte Nantai literally "body mountain of man". It is height is 2485 m. On a clear day it can be seen from the Pacific Ocean 100 km away.

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Shinkyo Sacred Bridge

This bridge is located just outside the National Park and is a Shinto shrine. The bridge crosses the river Daiya.

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Senjou-ga-hara

This is a 4 square kilometers. The name in English translates as battlefield.

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Kegon-no-taki waterfall and the Chuzenji-ko Lake

The lake is 161 meters deep and it was created by the outbreak of Nantai. Kegon waterfalls are 97 is high.

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Drachenkopf

The name of this cases comes because of Twin Falls, which forms an object as heads of a dragon.

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Dragon King waterfall, Ryuo-kyo Gorge

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Takachiho Gorge, Japan

Takachiho Gorge is located on the island of Kyushu (the southernmost main island of Japan), Takachiho Gorge is quite a popular attraction even on weekdays - so be sure to get there early - at least vor 10 clock. There is a nice walking path overlooking the clear waters of the Gokase River. The gorge has steep walls that ~ are of hexagonal basalt columns by rapid cooling of lava. (Similar polygonal common patterns in Iceland, northern Israel and at Devils Tower / USA are found.

There is also an option to hire a rowing boat for 30 minutes (¥ 2000, which approximately $ 16 USD is and additional ¥ 300 for every 10 minutes late return, Note that the boat can only fit 3 people). If you do not get early to a rowboat you may rent only for 60-90 minutes for your train waiting.
In 30 minutes you can make it, to the waterfall (Manai Falls - a beautiful 17 meter high waterfall) to get stay there for a bit for great photos and line back in time

There. Several shrines near Kunimigaoka, Takachiho and Amanoiwato Shrine

a live camera of Takachiho Gorge is available (click here for the live feed) just like in Jigokudani (snow monkey park). - I think live cameras are a big thing in Japan ... # Note : it may be too dark to see anything - take under consideration the JST ( J apan S tandard T IME) is UTC / GMT 9 hours).

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Nachi Falls, Japan

Nachi Falls, Nachikatuura, Wakayama Prefecture, Japan, is one of the most famous waterfalls in Japan. With a drop of 133 meters, probably a kami (spirit) house called Hiryu Gongen.

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