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See it with your own eyes at Kinkaku-ji Temple.

Unique temple pagoda in a scenic, historical setting.

A spiritual seaside getaway close to Tokyo with shrines, temples and big buddha.

Ninjas, a castle and a haiku poetry master—Iga is home to a whole host of traditional Japanese culture and history.

The oldest Buddhist mummy in Japan.

Romance comes alive.

The last Showa-era Japanese Sex Museum. This is definitely NSFW.

The mummified remains of an 18th-century monk resides in this peaceful rural temple.

A distinct keyhole-shaped burial mound that's considered the largest in the world. Exactly who’s buried here, however, is a bit of a mystery.

Ninja time in the mountains.

Check out samurai re-enactments at this “Flying Castle” just a day trip away from Tokyo.