Kansai

Kansai

Yoshinoyama Vibrant
Japan

Yoshinoyama, The Cherry-blossom Mountain

Mount Yoshino is the most famous sakura site in Japan. With more than 30,000 cherry trees covering the whole mountain, the very idea seems fantastic. But is this really the best site? To get off to a good start, here’s my favourite scene of the day.

Cherry Blossom Peak
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Eternal Union: Meoto Iwa, Japans iconic coastal landmark symbolizing eternal unity. Mysterious
Japan

Meoto Iwa: The Wedded Rocks

These two rocks connected by a thick rope and the little torii on top is one of these mysterious images that inevitably draw visitors to Japan. But if you actually go to see them won’t that strip them of their mystique forever?

Solstice Sunrise
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Takeda Castle in Japan, shrouded in mist, against a backdrop of lush greenery. Ethereal
Autumn

Takeda, the Castle in the Sky

On l'appelle le Château dans le Ciel ou encore le Machu Picchu du Japon. Rien que ça ;)

Sea Of Clouds
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Awe-inspiring Amanohashidate sandbar with lush surroundings and majestic mountains in Japan. Easy walk
Autumn

Amanohashidate

According to a Japanese philosopher, Amanohashidate is one of the three most famous views of Japan ... along with Matsushima and Miyajima.

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Half day (longer if visiting both viewpoints and walking part/all of the 3.4 km sandbar)
Discover the eerie beauty of the abandoned Maya Hotel in Kobe, Japan. Haunting
Hyogo

Maya Hotel: The Most Famous Abandoned Hotel

Does that ever feel strange to you to think that the only way to the hotel is through the cable car?

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Eerie night view of abandoned Nara Dreamland Roller Coaster in Japan. Haunting
Nara

Nara Dreamland: The Abandoned Rollercoasters

Nara Dreamland - the last big abandoned attraction park in Japan - is still standing 2 years later after my first visit !

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Overgrown Shiraishi Mine ruins in Kansai, Japan, the abandoned White Labyrinth industrial site. Off the map
Japan

Shiraishi Mine: An Endless Discovery

The gigantic wooden shelves could not stand against the strong wind, nor did the limestone powder stored on those shelves which was mostly washed away with the rain.

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Entrance to abandoned Nara Dreamland theme park, a symbol of faded grandeur and passage of time. Haunting
Nara

Nara Dreamland: An Abandoned Amusement Park

In the outskirts of Nara, here is Nara Dreamland. The last bits of spirit is leaving this abandoned amusement park. Let's explore it.

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