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The oating torii of Itsukushima Shrine | Joe deSousa / Flickr
The 21 Most Iconic Japanese

Landmarks
Alicia Joy
Tokyo Writer
Updated: 30 October 2017
Explore Japans most iconic landmarks, both

natural and man-made, from the ancient temples
of Kyoto to the bright neon lights of Osaka.
Shibuya Crossing
Often called the worlds busiest pedestrian scramble,

Shibuya Crossing has become a symbol of modern
Tokyo.
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Tokyos most iconic landmark, Shibuya Scramble | uniquedesign52 / Pixabay
Arashiyama Bamboo Grove
The beauty and mystery of the Arashiyama Bamboo

Grove in Kyoto have never been replicated anywhere
else on Earth.
Kyotos serene and beautiful Arashiyama Bamboo Grove | David Sanz / Flickr
Itsukushima Shrine
At high tide, the towering torii of Itsukushima Shrine

appear to be oating over the sea.
The oating torii at Itsukushima Shrine | Free-Photos / Pixabay
Dotonbori
Osakas downtown Dotonbori district is possibly its most

visited attraction, famous for its bright neon signboards
and tasty delicacies.
Osakas downtown Dotonbori | GagliardiImages / Shutterstock
Himeji Castle
Himeji Castle is Japans most famous castle and one of

the best surviving examples of feudal Edo architecture.
Himeji Castle, the most photographed castle in Japan | LuxTonnerre / Flickr
Mount Fuji
With its wide stature and snow-capped peak, Mount Fuji

is immediately recognizable at a glance. This beautiful
mountain near Tokyo has become a symbol of Japan.
The most famous mountain in Japan, Mount Fuji | oadtz/ Pixabay
Shirakawa-go
A UNESCO World Heritage Site, the picturesque village

of Shirakawa-go is one of Japans top winter
destinations. With the village lit up and covered with a
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Ashikaga Flower Park
Ashikaga Flower Parks stunning purple wisterias attract

thousands of visitors each year. The wisteria bloom in
late April to early May.
Ashikaga Flower Park Wisteria Flower Tunnel | dktazunoki / Shutterstock
Nara Park
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Fushimi Inari Taisha
Fushimi Inari Taisha is a shrine in Kyoto. The long path of

brightly colored torii leading up to the shrine has been
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Torii path of Fushimi Inari Taisha | Paul Vlar / WikiCommons
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Kobe Port
Once the worlds busiest port, Kobe was decimated by

the 1995 earthquake and now stands as evidence of
the peoples resilience.
The unmistakable view of Kobe Port | cowardlion / Shutterstock
The Hells of Beppu
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Umi Jigoku | buttchi 3 Sha Life / Shutterstock
Matsushima
The group of islands known as Matsushima in Miyagi

prefecture have long been cherished for their beauty,
and are also one of the Three Views of Japan.
One of the islands of Matsushima Bay | shoji / Pixabay
Hiroshima
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Hiroshima Peace Park is Hiroshimas most visited
attraction. Its compassionate, forgiving message of
peace and remembrance touches the hearts of visitors
from all over the globe.
Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park | paulmuenzner0 / Pixabay
Naoshima
Naoshima is Japans island dedicated to contemporary

art. Revered Japanese artist Yayoi Kusamas spotted
pumpkin is the islands most iconic landmark.
Naoshima | andrew_t8 / Pixabay
Daibutsu
The Daibutsu, or Great Buddha, can be found in Nara, in

the Buddhist temple Todai-ji. There are many Daibutsu
scattered throughout the country, but this has garnered
the most fame. This National Treasure is well over 1,000
years old.
The Great Buddha in Todai-ji, Nara | Mstyslav Chernov / WikiCommons
Kyotos Machiya
Japans historic machiya are mostly concentrated in

Kyoto. These traditional wooden townhouses are
responsible for much of that ancient citys charms,
including the famous Gion and Pontocho geisha
districts.
Machiya along the Shirakawa in Kyoto | veronica111886 / Pixabay
Jigokudani Monkey Park
Jigokudani Monkey Park is famous for its population of

hot spring-loving monkeys. These red-faced macaques
are native to Japan, and the image of one taking a soak
in a steaming onsen has become a symbol of
wintertime in the country.
Japanese macaques warming up at the onsen | PMS2718 / WikiCommons
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Tokyo Tower
Tokyos original tower landmark will always be the one

and only to some.
Tokyo Tower | Kakidai / WikiCommons
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The oating torii of Itsukushima Shrine | Joe deSousa / Flickr

The 21 Most Iconic Japanese

Explore Japans most iconic landmarks, both

Often called the worlds busiest pedestrian scramble,

Tokyos most iconic landmark, Shibuya Scramble | uniquedesign52 / Pixabay

Arashiyama Bamboo Grove

The beauty and mystery of the Arashiyama Bamboo

At high tide, the towering torii of Itsukushima Shrine

The oating torii at Itsukushima Shrine | Free-Photos / Pixabay

Osakas downtown Dotonbori district is possibly its most

Osakas downtown Dotonbori | GagliardiImages / Shutterstock

Himeji Castle is Japans most famous castle and one of

Himeji Castle, the most photographed castle in Japan | LuxTonnerre / Flickr

With its wide stature and snow-capped peak, Mount Fuji

The most famous mountain in Japan, Mount Fuji | oadtz/ Pixabay

A UNESCO World Heritage Site, the picturesque village

Shirakawa-go on a winters evening | JordyMeow / Pixabay

Ashikaga Flower Park

Ashikaga Flower Parks stunning purple wisterias attract

Ashikaga Flower Park Wisteria Flower Tunnel | dktazunoki / Shutterstock

an icon of the city.

Native sika deer in Nara | ShuaiGuo / Pixabay

Fushimi Inari Taisha

Fushimi Inari Taisha is a shrine in Kyoto. The long path of

Torii path of Fushimi Inari Taisha | Paul Vlar / WikiCommons

century scholar Hayashi Gaho).

Amanohashidate, a sandbar in northern Kyoto-ken | 663highland / WikiCommons

Once the worlds busiest port, Kobe was decimated by

The unmistakable view of Kobe Port | cowardlion / Shutterstock

The Hells of Beppu

as the water here is way too hot to go for a dip.

Umi Jigoku | buttchi 3 Sha Life / Shutterstock

The group of islands known as Matsushima in Miyagi

One of the islands of Matsushima Bay | shoji / Pixabay

Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park | paulmuenzner0 / Pixabay

Naoshima is Japans island dedicated to contemporary

Naoshima | andrew_t8 / Pixabay

The Daibutsu, or Great Buddha, can be found in Nara, in

The Great Buddha in Todai-ji, Nara | Mstyslav Chernov / WikiCommons

Japans historic machiya are mostly concentrated in

Machiya along the Shirakawa in Kyoto | veronica111886 / Pixabay

Jigokudani Monkey Park

Jigokudani Monkey Park is famous for its population of

Japanese macaques warming up at the onsen | PMS2718 / WikiCommons

Kinkaku-ji | JordyMeow / Pixabay

Tokyos original tower landmark will always be the one

Tokyo Tower | Kakidai / WikiCommons

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12 Reasons Why You Need To

The Best Things To See & Do In

6 Temples And Shrines To Visit

The Top 10 Most Beautiful

10 Best-Kept Secrets In Tokyo,

The 10 Most Modern Cities In

Top 10 Things To Do And See In

The Top 10 Things To Do And

The 10 Most Beautiful Towns In

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Japan's 10 Best Skiing Resorts |

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