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

Nagasaki

be certain to visit the sight bridge near Nagasaki.  This beautiful traditional stone bridge seems like a couple of glasses when viewed with the reflection of water flowing under the bridge and is a popular holiday maker stop.  Visiting the attractive red and yellow shrine known as Confucius Shrine and Museum of Natural History near Nagasaki can supply you with glances of Chinese treasures on loan form Beijing.  Chinatown goes back to the 17 th century and can be a paradise for food lovers visiting Japan.  Dejima is an artificial island once used to confine Dutch employees and now houses a museum and many historical buildings. 

On Aug 9, 1945, an atomic bomb was dropped on Nagasaki.  Be certain to visit the museum dedicated to this crisis when visiting Nagasaki as well as Nagasaki Peace Park.  Glover Gardens is an open air museum featuring 9 western style homes including Glover Mansion.  Nishizaka Hill found 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 an interesting holiday maker stop and is a sushi lovers paradise.  It is the biggest wholesale market in Japan.  Asakusa in Tokyo is a popular neighborhood stuffed with shops and restaurants along with the famous Senso temple.  The East Gardens are located near the exterior of the Imperial Palace and are open to the public.  Yasukun jinja is the site of a large, torii gate that stands at the entrance to this shrine built in memory of those who died protecting 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 outlining Tokyo’s history.  Exhibits include duplicates of an ancient Kabuki theater and the first Edo Castle.  The Hama Rikyo park is located next to Tokyo Bay and is one of the most beautiful gardens in the town.  The Tokyo National Museum is a must see with the biggest collection of jap artifacts and designs in the world.  It features over 100,000 pieces and room to display only 4,000 so exhibits are rotated continually.  The Mori Art Museum is located in Roppong Hills, is one of Pacific Rim’s, biggest collections of up to date art. 

Hiroshima

While visiting Hiroshima, be sure to see the Hiroshima Peace commemorative Museum.  This park remembers the explosion of the first atomic bomb.  It houses the Peace memorial Museum.  The Hiroshima Castle and the Atomic Dome are also must see sites when visiting Hiroshima.

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