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Japan Beyond Tokyo: Kyoto, Osaka & Nara — How to Plan the Next Part of Your Trip

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Traditional street in Kyoto's historic Higashiyama district, Japan, leading toward the Yasaka Pagoda at golden hour. Wooden Japanese buildings and stone-paved streets create a peaceful atmosphere.

Tokyo may be where your first trip to Japan begins, but it doesn’t have to be where your understanding of the country ends. Travel west and you’ll discover a different rhythm. In Kyoto, centuries-old temples sit alongside everyday neighborhoods and busy commuter streets. Osaka brings an energetic food culture, lively shopping districts, and a more … Read more