15 days in Japan

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18:00 On this street there is an impressive collection of the finest luxury stores in buildings with spectacular architectural design as well as shopping centers headed by a shopping mall Omotesando Hills that sparkles from the magnificent entrance gate and includes several floors of boutique and luxury stores . Not far from there it is recommended to visit with the children the big toy store Kiddy Land that has several branches throughout Japan. This is a huge five-level store that includes everything that kids love: dolls, games, robots and gadgets from the best brands. You can also find in this street and the alleys around it art boutique shops of art, fashion and food. One of the most bustling streets near Uptusando is the Takeshita Dori Street which attracts the young people of Tokyo in the best Japanese style. On this street and its alleys are many trendy shops, fashion boutiques, secondhand clothing stores, food and more, alongside prestigious private homes. From here we will get either by metro or walk through the alleys and along the busy streets to the Shibuya district , one of the most vibrant districts in Tokyo.

This is a huge five-level store that includes everything that kids love: dolls, games, robots and gadgets from the best brands.

The train station in Shibuya is called Hachiko which is the name of an Akita dog called Hachiko that is written in the history of the Shibuya locals as the most loyal and loving dog, who was waiting for its owner every day at the train station and also during 12 years after the death of its owner, until his death in 1935 he used to come to the station every day at the same time as he waits for his owner. The statue of the Hachiko near the train station named after him is an attraction for locals and tourists who stand in line to be photographed with him. From here you can cross the most busy in Japan and busiest in the world - pedestrian crossing. When the green light appears, suddenly the junction crosses huge amounts of people from all directions between the Hachiko station and the popular shopping street in Shibuya, which is marked by giant billboards that glitter in all directions. This area includes a number of major shopping centers that specialize in fashion, among which it is known that Shibuya 109 is one of the most recommended for shopping.

Shibuya 109 is one of the most recommended for shopping.

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This is an awesome group of alleys selling fresh fish, ice cream, some minor souvenirs, and a few ceramics and glassware stores. Be ready for lots of different smells, and all kinds of foods from fish and beef to octopus and beans to whale. While it was populated and cramped, it was still very easy to move around and stop at all different stores. Even without the tuna auction at 5 am, it was a lot of fun.

Ginza quarter , which is known as the Chuo district is considered one of the most exclusive areas in Tokyo with post-modern architectural structures. If it's not too late to visit the Sony building that presents in a number of levels the technological innovations of Sony, including dispensaries. Afterwards, it is recommended to walk around the streets filled with restaurants, cafes, electronics stores, including a large showroom of Apple, the finest designer stores: Christian Dior,Versace , Gucci , Chanel and more. It is recommended to visit the region in which all major Japanese large networks of large and old: Seibu (Seibu) Waco (Wako) And Mitsukoshi (Mitsukoshi) The prestigious. It is also recommended to end the day with a dinner at one of the best restaurants in the area.

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A visit in Disneyland Tokyo Which is located on the outskirts of the city is a fun day for adults and children in a copy of the famous American park. Beyond the fun Disney Land Tokyo park with all the variety of facilities, concerts and shows of the Disney stars, you can see in the park the masses of Japanese arriving in the park, adults and children alike, with the best accessories suitable for the visit: invested costumes matching each other, sailor suits, shirts and accessories with Disney stars evident that many are well prepared for the visit. You should take into account that the lines in the park are long and even longer in the popular facilities. It is strongly recommended to purchase the tickets in advance and avoid the line in the cashiers. You should also take in account that in the hot summer season the sun in the park is so hot and humid that it is advisable to wear a hat and an SPF sun protective cream.

Cool place, lots of things to discover. You can easily spend a whole day here. It's targeted at children, but also fun as an adult. This museum is housed in a building in front of which is a huge whale sculpture. The museum is dedicated to the evolution of earth's life and nature, to scientific phenomena and interesting scientific innovations, and to the preservation of earth. The museum includes collections of stuffed animals and skeletons of different species, a complex of satellites and spacecraft, an interactive map of earthquakes and tsunamis, simulations of hurricanes and many other interactive exhibits that are suitable for curious children.

Great market. Tons of shops with discounted shoes and clothes. Also a great place to eat. In this market you can find working restaurants where you can order the food from vending machines and quickly get a cheap and tasty dish of popular Japanese food. The food is eaten quickly on high bar tables or standing up. once finished you go. From here we will continue to tour along the colorful market that stretches between two stations of the circular railway line Yamunta : Ueno Station And Okachimachi Station . There is a wide variety of Japanese food stores and stands in the market, including: seaweed, dried fish, Japanese snacks, cut-down fruit and beverage stands, and a large concentration of sports and hiking shops loaded with the best brands and cheap fakes of designer clothes as well as bags and knapsacks. That are quite cheap .

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Nakamise Stree leading to the temple which is a huge souvenir market that also includes food stores, sweets and ice cream parlors . as we proceed on Nakamisa Street will be revealed infront of our eyes the the giant Temple of Sensoji painted in shades of orange.

This temple is dedicated to the goddess of mercy Cannon, the legend says that in 628, the two brothers fished a statue of Cannon the goddess of Mercy, out of the Sumida river and even raised the statue back into the river and he always returned to them. As a result, the temple of Sansuji is named after the goddess Cannon whose statue stands in the center of the temple . During the visit to the temple, it is recommended to observe the worshipers in the temple, who are accustomed to arriving with their best traditional clothes, kimono for women and yukata for men and prayer customs of worshipers in this temple .

Near the Senso Ji temple is the Amuse Museum. It is a multi-story ethnological museum that includes several textile art exhibits inspired by traditional Japanese clothing, Japanese dishes inspired by ancient Japanese artifacts and traditional paintings. In the fashion area you can wear the clothes and take pictures with them.

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5 hours by train from Tokyo. Takayama is a beautiful town located in the heart of the Japanese Alps. The area is meager in terms of agricultural and rice areas, but the forests where the best carpenters and wood carvings were brought to live here. Since traditional taxation in Japan (1600-1868) was carried out with rice, residents were forced to send carpenters and craftsmen to the Shogun government as a substitute for rice, making the town a center of art in wood and commerce.

The second day in Takayama begins with a visit to the two morning markets, open every day until noon along the river. In these markets you can find agricultural produce stalls, tea shops and tea serving tools, dried roots, rice cakes, typical masks for the region, pictures and wood products produced in the forest-surrounded town and considered the center of wood art.

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This complex includes several dozen traditional Japanese houses in various styles built around an artificial lake with Japanese koi fish, a kind of carp fish with white, orange and black spots that are very common in the artificial lakes in the gardens of China, South Korea and Japan. It is recommended that you go between the various types of houses scattered among the pine forest that covers most of the village area or next to rice fields. These houses have views of the traditional village life in Japan, and in some of them you can find various artists: carpenters, painters and calligraphers.

This is a magnificent place to visit and feels like a fairytale. It's nature at its best and the farmhouses are gorgeous. A far cry from the urban mess of Japanese mega cities. Shirkawa Go is an active rural area that includes several villages with unique style houses covered with thick straw roofs. These houses are named "Gashu Zukuri" after the tapered straw roofs that characterize them. The cold climate in this area requires the construction of exceptionally strong roofs and slope so that the snow will not pile up. The roof is replaced once every 30-50 years, usually funded by the state because of the preservation of the site, which was recognized as a World Heritage Site by UNESCO.

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It's a nice complex with some of the most important and beautiful buddhist temple of Nara. The surrounding is free, but there are entrance fees to enter in the pagodas.

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Breathtaking. Absolutely incredible. Must see. The giant wooden hall and the giant buddha are so overwhelming.

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Himeji Castle is the best castle I have visited so far. I suggest purchasing the combination ticket for both the castle and nearby garden, Kokoen. There are also museums and restaurants within walking distance, so it is very easy to enjoy a whole day in the city of Himeji itself.

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