Visiting Japan can be like transporting yourself to another world.  Life revolves around ancient conventions and the beauty of nature. 

Nagasaki

be certain to visit the sight bridge near Nagasaki.  This beautiful traditional stone bridge seems like a pair of glasses when viewed with the reflection of water flowing under the bridge and is a popular visitor stop.  Visiting the beautiful red and yellow shrine known as Confucius Shrine and Museum of Natural History near Nagasaki can supply you with glimpses of Chinese treasures on loan form Beijing.  Chinatown goes back to the 17 th century and can be a haven for food lovers visiting Japan.  Dejima is a synthetic island once used to constrain Dutch workers and now homes a museum and many historical buildings. 

On Aug nine, 1945, an atomic bomb was dropped on Nagasaki.  Be certain to visit the museum devoted to this crisis 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 twenty 6 martyrs who were crucified on this spot for practicing Christianity in the 1600’s. 

Tokyo

Tsukiji Fish Market in Tokyo is a fascinating holiday maker stop and is a sushi lovers shangri la.  It is the largest wholesale market in Japan.  Asakusa in Tokyo is a popular neighborhood stuffed with shops and restaurants together with the famous Senso church.  The East Gardens are located near the outside of the Imperial Palace and are open to the general public.  Yasukun jinja is the site of a large, torii gate that stands at the entrance to this shrine built in memory of those that lost their lives defending Japan.  Many officials still come and offer prayer annually on August 15, anniversary of Japan’s defeat in World War. 

The Kabuki Theater hosts normal Japanese Kabuki performances and is found in the Ginza district.  The Edo Tokyo Museum displays artifacts and design depicting Tokyo’s history.  Exhibits include duplicates of an ancient Kabuki theater and the original Edo Castle.  The Hama Rikyo park is found next to Tokyo Bay and is one of the most attractive gardens in the city.  The Tokyo National Museum is a must see with the biggest collection of japanese 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 located in Roppong Hills, is one of Pacific Rim’s, largest collections of contemporary art. 

Hiroshima

While visiting Hiroshima, be certain to see the Hiroshima Peace commemorative Museum.  This park commemorates the explosion of the 1st atomic bomb.  It homes the Peace memorial Museum.  The Hiroshima Castle and the Atomic Dome are also must see sites when visiting Hiroshima.

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