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Japan

Japan is home to cultural landmarks, historic cities, and destinations cataloged across Vestigia. Explore major cities and notable points of interest below, or open the interactive map to discover places across the country.

Major Cities

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Notable POIs

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Osaka Castle

Osaka Castle

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Castle built in 1583 by Toyotomi Hideyoshi, serving as a key fortification during the unification of Japan in the sixteenth century and featuring restored stone walls and moats.

Senso-ji

Senso-ji

POI

Buddhist temple founded in 645, making it the oldest in Tokyo, dedicated to Kannon and known for its Kaminarimon entrance gate.

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Old Goryo-tei

POI

Wooden pavilion built in 1927 to commemorate the wedding of Emperor Hirohito, featuring a Chinese-style design gifted by the Japanese community in Taiwan.

Meiji Shrine

Meiji Shrine

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Shinto shrine dedicated to the deified spirits of Emperor Meiji and Empress Shoken, situated within a forest consisting of 120,000 trees of 365 different species.

Kyu Asakura House

Kyu Asakura House

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Traditional Japanese residence built in 1919 by Torajiro Asakura, representing the Taisho-era architectural style with two-story timber construction and an integrated landscape garden.

Kuchu Teien Observatory

Kuchu Teien Observatory

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Open-air observation deck situated atop the two towers of the Umeda Sky Building, featuring a circular walkway 173 meters above ground and offering 360-degree panoramic views of the city.

Namba Yasaka Jinja

Namba Yasaka Jinja

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Shinto shrine featuring a massive lion-head stage built to swallow evil spirits and bring good luck to those seeking success in business or academics.

Osaka Museum of History

Osaka Museum of History

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Historical museum built on the remains of the Naniwa Nagara-Toyosaki Palace using three chronological zones to illustrate the city's evolution from the 7th-century imperial capital to a modern merchant hub.

Tokyo Skytree

Tokyo Skytree

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Broadcasting and observation tower standing 634 meters tall, functioning as the primary television and radio emission hub for the Kanto region.

Ghibli Museum

Ghibli Museum

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Museum showcasing the work of Japanese animation studio Studio Ghibli, featuring a rooftop garden with a five-meter-tall robot soldier and specialized exhibits on the history and techniques of animation.