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Michelle Cruickshank

Japan for beginners

A guide for first-time visitors from an experienced traveller

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Tokyo
Michelle:The capital of Japan is a must-visit!
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Place
Meiji Jingu
Michelle:Shrine surrounded by a huge park - a perfect escape from the city.
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Tokyo City View And Sky Deck
Michelle:Best view of Tokyo from an open-air deck.
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Kamakura
Michelle:An old capital offering temples, shrines and nature.
Image - Kyoto
Place
Kyoto
Michelle:A haven of temples and shrines.
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Place
Fushimi Inari Taisha
Michelle:Major shrine with "that" photo spot - hundreds of red torii gates lined up one after the other.
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Nara Park
Michelle:Forested park populated by semi-tame deer.
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Hiroshima
Michelle:Full of history and new beginnings.
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Itsukushima
Michelle:A must-visit day trip from Hiroshima.
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Place
Higashiyama Jisho-ji
Michelle:Ginkakuji, the "Silver" Pavilion, at the beginning of the Philosopher's Path.
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Place
Kanazawa
Michelle:Home to one of Japan's three best gardens, two geisha districts, a preserved samurai district and a wonderful market.
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Experiences

Activities and tours perfect for first-time visitors

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Geisha Evening in Kanazawa, Higashi Chayagai district
Michelle:Kanazawa's geisha districts were second only to Kyoto in their heyday. Kaikaro Teahouse in the Higashi Chaya district is open to the public for geisha evenings a certain times of year. Highly recommended evening to experience entertainment performed by professional geisha, with an entertaining overview from the teahouse mother Lady Baba.
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  1. Tokyo
  2. Meiji Jingu
  3. Tokyo City View And Sky Deck
  4. Kamakura
  5. Kyoto
  6. Fushimi Inari Taisha
  7. Nara Park
  8. Hiroshima
  9. Itsukushima
  10. Higashiyama Jisho-ji
  11. Kanazawa
  12. Geisha Evening in Kanazawa, Higashi Chayagai district

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