18 Places in Japan that Look Just Like a Fairy Tale
Rebecca Mei Dook Becca is a fan of impromptu travel, world cultures, ocean views and chocolate anything. When she's not travelling, you can find her either roaming the muddy paths of the English countryside or wandering around her favourite neighbourhoods in Singapore. After taking an AncestryDNA test, she now dreams about visiting all the places that make up her ethnicity.
Incredible flowers, enchanting castles and spiritual temple grounds. These 18 beautiful and magical locations in Japan might be straight from the pages of a fairy tale...
Stroll through the Wisteria Tunnel (Kawachi Fuji-en) in full bloom...
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Visit Himeji Castle (White Heron Castle) perched on a hilltop...
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Enter the otherworldly Sagano Bamboo Forest…
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Step into the dreamlike landscape of Hitachi Seaside Park...
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Follow the Snow Light Path of Otaru...
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Explore the historic village of Shirakawa-gō…
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Or the nearby village of Gokayama…
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You can take a boat along the pretty Chidorigafuchi Moat
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Marvel at the mysterious and stunning Matsumoto Castle…
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Discover the inspiration for Miyazaki’s Princess Mononoke at Shiratani Unsuikyo Ravine...
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Feed deer at the popular Nara Park…
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See the tranquil Miyajima Shrine…
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And the peaceful grounds of Sanzen-in Temple…
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Admire swans at a wintry Lake Kussharo…
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Visit the elegant Ginkaku-ji (Silver Pavilion)…
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And Kinkaku-ji (Golden Pavilion)…
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Stand at the foot of Mt. Fuji during the Fuji Shibazakura Festival…
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Relax in the beautiful surroundings of Shinjuku Gyoen National Garden…
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Visit some of these charming locations on your next trip to Japan and have your own storybook adventure!
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