How many
of my 23
Hilman Wonders
of Japan
have you seen?

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each Japan wonder 

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Tokyo

Asakusa Kannon Temple
Tokyo Fish Market
Tokyo National Museum

Within day trip
range of Tokyo

Kamakura Great Buddha
Mount Fuji
Nikko shrines & temples
Ushiku Amida Buddha

Kyoto

Chion-in Temple
Fushimi-Inari Shrine
Golden Pavilion
Kiyomizu Temple
Kyoto National Museum
Nishi & Higashi Hongan
Nijo Castle
Ryoan-ji Rock Garden
Sanjusangen Hall

Within day trip
range of Kyoto

Byodo-in Temple
Himeji Castle
Horyuji Temple
Kasuga Grand Shrine
Osaka Castle
Todai-ji_Temple
Yakushi-ji Temple

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Golden Pavilion
Kamakura Buddha
Nikko shrines & temples
Mount Fuji
Himeji Castle
Todai-ji Temple
Sanjusangen Hall
Fushimi-Inari Shrine
Kasuga Grand Shrine
Tokyo Fish Market

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Basic Japanese phrases
Japanese cuisine
Best time to visit Tokyo

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