INTEREST · JAPANESE HISTORY

Japanese History

Explore Japan's history through castles, samurai museums, ancient temples, and battlefields. Plan visits to heritage sites across Tokyo, Kyoto, and Nara.

11 PLACES · 4 CITIES · 4 DISPATCHES

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Ancient castle tower rising above autumn foliage

I · CITY

Cities for japanese history.

CITY
Tokyo
CITY
Kyoto
CITY
Nara
CITY
Nagoya

II · PLACE

Places.

Edo-Tokyo Museum
MUSEUM · SUMIDA CITY
Fushimi Inari Taisha
LANDMARK · FUSHIMI-KU
Hosomi Museum
MUSEUM · SAKYO-KU

III · DISPATCHES

Plan your trip.

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Japanese History

Cities for japanese history.

Tokyo

Kyoto

Nara

Nagoya

Places.

Edo-Tokyo Museum

Fushimi Inari Taisha

Hosomi Museum

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Japanese swords as craft — a museum guide to blade heritage in Japan

Ukiyo-e museums and prints in Japan — where to see and appreciate woodblock art

Plan your trip.