Visiting Japan can be like transporting yourself to another world. Life revolves around traditional conventions and the beauty of nature.
Nagasaki
be certain to visit the sight bridge near Nagasaki. This beautiful ancient stone bridge seems like a couple of glasses when viewed with the reflection of water flowing under the bridge and is a popular tourist stop. Visiting the pretty red and yellow shrine known as Confucius Shrine and Museum of Natural History near Nagasaki can supply you with glances of Chinese treasures on loan form Beijing. Chinatown dates back to the seventeenth century and can be a nirvana for food lovers visiting Japan. Dejima is an artificial island once used to constrain Dutch employees and now homes a museum and many historical buildings.
On August nine, 1945, an atomic bomb was dropped on Nagasaki. Be certain to visit the museum devoted to this tragedy when visiting Nagasaki as well as Nagasaki Peace Park. Glover Gardens is an open air museum featuring nine western style homes including Glover Mansion. Nishizaka Hill located in Nagasaki is the location of a religious monument to the 20 six martyrs who were crucified on this spot for practicing Christianity in the 1600’s.
Tokyo
Tsukiji Fish Market in Tokyo is an interesting tourist stop and is a sushi lovers paradise. It’s the largest wholesale market in Japan. Asakusa in Tokyo is a popular neighborhood filled with shops and restaurants along with the famous Senso church. The East Gardens are located near the exterior of the Imperial Palace and are open to the public. Yasukun jinja is the site of a large, torii gate that stands at the entrance to this shrine built in memory of those who lost their lives defending Japan. Many officials still come and offer prayer yearly on August 15, anniversary of Japan’s defeat in World War.
The Kabuki Theater hosts normal Japanese Kabuki performances and is located in the Ginza district. The Edo Tokyo Museum displays artifacts and architecture outlining Tokyo’s history. Exhibits include duplicates of a traditional Kabuki theater and the original Edo Castle. The Hama Rikyo park is found next to Tokyo Bay and is one of the most beautiful gardens in the city. The Tokyo National Museum is a must see with the biggest collection of Eastern artifacts and artworks in the world. It features over 100,000 pieces and room to display only 4,000 so exhibits are rotated constantly. The Mori Art Museum is found in Roppong Hills, is one of Pacific Rim’s, largest collections of recent art.
Hiroshima
While visiting Hiroshima, be certain to see the Hiroshima Peace memorial Museum. This park celebrates the explosion of the 1st atomic bomb. It homes the Peace commemorative Museum. The Hiroshima Castle and the Atomic Dome are also must see sites when visiting Hiroshima.
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