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KYOTO, JAPAN - March 27, 2014: The Nijo-jo Castle on March 27, 2014 in Kyoto, Japan. The Nijo-jo Castle was the residence of the Tokugawa shoguns in Kyoto, who had been ruling Japan for over 260 years

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Osaka Castle in autumn

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Nara, Japan - March 28, 2025: Beautiful large buddha in Todai-ji Daibutsuden (Great Buddha Hall) in Nara, Honshu island in Japan, License Type: media, Download Time: 2026-02-05T10:26:31.000Z, User: aniabartoszek, Editorial: true, purchase_order: 56530 - Guidebooks, job: Global Publishing-WIP, client: Experience Japan 3, other: Ania Lenihan

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Osaka, Japan - December 29 2024: Osaka Shinsekai area and Tsutenkaku tower at daytime, License Type: media, Download Time: 2026-05-27T19:03:58.000Z, User: LP_NZhan, Editorial: true, purchase_order: 65050 - Digital Destinations and Articles, job: App Content, client: Lonely Planet, other: Nadine Zhan

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Tsūten-Kaku Tower

People walk through an entryway with dangling lanterns.

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Osaka, Japan - April 30, 2017: tourists looking Osaka city at Abeno Harukas, the tallest skyscraper in Japan. The building stands on top of Kintetsu Osaka Abenobashi Station near JR Tennoji Station.

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KYOTO,JAPAN - APRIL 4 :Visitor come across Sanmon gate , the main entrance Chion-in temple in Hiyashiyama . This gate is one of the Japan national treasure . On 4 April 2014 in Kyoto , Japan.
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Kyoto, Japan - July 16, 2013: Gion Matsuri is Japan's most popular festival, held annually in Kyoto License Type: media Download Time: 2021-08-09T13:12:27.000Z User: Is Editorial: Yes purchase_order:

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Himeji castle through Sakura

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School girls on a field trip enter the Horyu-ji Temple.
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Nara, Japan - July 21 2017: Kasuga Taisha Shrine in Nara, Japan. Traditional Vermilion Architecture Amidst Nature, License Type: media, Download Time: 2025-02-20T21:52:43.000Z, User: katelyn.perry_lonelyplanet, Editorial: true, purchase_order: 65050 - Digital Destinations and Articles, job: wip, client: wip, other: Katelyn Perry

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Zen Garden at Kennin-ji Temple in Kyoto, Japan License Type: media_digital Download Time: 2024-06-26T13:23:40.000Z User: catalinaaragon Is Editorial: No purchase_order: 56530

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Kiyomizu or Kiyomizu-dera temple in autum season at Kyoto Japan

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Kodai Ji TEMPLE IN KYOTO, License Type: media, Download Time: 2026-05-22T17:05:03.000Z, User: LP_NZhan, Editorial: false, purchase_order: 65050 - Digital Destinations and Articles, job: App Content, client: Lonely Planet App, other: Nadine Zhan

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**RIGHTS MANAGED** The Kōfuku-ji Buddhist temple complex in Nara, Nara Prefecture, Honshu Island, Japan.

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Nara National Museum in Nara, Japan

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Nara National Museum

November 19, 2016: Aerial of the Osaka Aquarium Kaiyukan at Tempozan Harbor Village.
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Osaka Aquarium Kaiyūkan

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Osaka Museum of History, Chuo-ku, Osaka, Japan

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Osaka Museum of History

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Statues of Goddess Kannon at Sanjusangendo Temple

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Sanjūsangen-dō

Osaka, Japan - 21 Nov 2018 - Flea market in Shitennoji Temple (Every 21 and 22 days of every month),Osaka, Japan, License Type: media, Download Time: 2026-02-05T16:27:08.000Z, User: nic.dhoedt_lonelyplanet, Editorial: true, purchase_order: 56530 - Guidebooks, job: Global Publishing WIP, client: Lonely Planet Japan 19, other: Nicolas D'Hoedt

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A family with two strollers bump their way down steps in front of a shrine.

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Nara, Japan - April, 5th, 2026: Crowd of people at the Nandaimon gate of the Todai-ji temple in the Nara-Koen park, Nara, Japan, License Type: media, Download Time: 2026-05-29T19:42:40.000Z, User: LP_NZhan, Editorial: true, purchase_order: 65050 - Digital Destinations and Articles, job: App Content, client: Lonely Planet App, other: Nadine

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Tōdai-ji Nandai-mon

Osaka, Japan-November 21, 2017 : Tourist walking in night shopping street at Dotonbori or Dotomburi, Dotonbori the famous destination for traveller in Shinsaibashi, Osaka City, Namba, Osaka, Japan.; Shutterstock ID 760293580; your: Ben Buckner; gl...

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Osaka, Japan- 28 Nov, 2019: Fudo covered with moss and water washout in Hozenji, Osaka. Hozenji Temple is a small but quaint temple in the warren of streets, License Type: media, Download Time: 2026-05-29T17:00:39.000Z, User: LP_NZhan, Editorial: true, purchase_order: 65050 - Digital Destinations and Articles, job: App Content, client: Lonely Planet App, other: Nadine Zhan

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OSAKA, JAPAN - APRIL 28, 2023 : Osaka National Museum of Art located in Nakanoshima has beautiful sculptured appearance with museum located underground License Type: media Download Time: 2024-05-22T23:43:18.000Z User: mvm_lonelyplanet Is Editorial: Yes purchase_order:

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National Museum of Art, Osaka

Shinsekai, Osaka, Japan. April 6 2019. Street view, crowded pedestrian precinct with the Tsutenkaku Tower towering over Shinsekai at blue hour. Illuminated Puffer fish lantern, Zuboraya. restaurant, License Type: media, Download Time: 2026-05-28T19:31:03.000Z, User: LP_NZhan, Editorial: true, purchase_order: 65050 - Digital Destinations and Articles, job: App Content, client: Lonely Planet App, other: Nadine Zhan

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Red Sumiyoshi Taisha Sorihashi Bridge is a picturesque red bridge with a high arch that spans a tranquil pond in Osaka, Japan., License Type: media, Download Time: 2026-05-28T19:45:07.000Z, User: LP_NZhan, Editorial: false, purchase_order: 65050 - Digital Destinations and Articles, job: App Content, client: Lonely Planet App, other: Nadine Zhan

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Sumiyoshi Taisha

Osaka, Japan - June 01, 2016: Floating Garden Observatory in Kita-ku district at sunset. A circular rooftop observation deck connecting the twin towers of Umeda Sky Building. Popular landmark in Osaka
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Umeda Sky Building rooftop in Osaka, Japan

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Umeda Sky Building

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Nara, Japan - November 3, 2023: The image shows the front view of Todai-ji Hokkedo main hall with traditional Japanese architecture, tiled roof, and groups of visitors standing on the stone path under a clear blue sky.

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October 22, 2018: Inside the Kuromon Ichiba market.
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OSAKA, JAPAN - AUGUST 11: 'Sonezaki Sinju' is performed at the National Bunraku Theatre on August 11, 2005 in Osaka, Japan. (Photo by The Asahi Shimbun via Getty Images)
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National Bunraku Theatre

Osaka, Japan, April 2018. People crossing the Ebisu bridge on the Dontonbori canal at sunset., License Type: media, Download Time: 2026-05-28T21:03:25.000Z, User: LP_NZhan, Editorial: true, purchase_order: 65050 - Digital Destinations and Articles, job: App Content, client: Lonely Planet, other: Nadine Zhan

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Nara, Japan - March 25, 2025: visitors walking down historic street from Nigatsu-do Hall at Todai-ji Temple., License Type: media, Download Time: 2026-06-02T20:23:09.000Z, User: LP_NZhan, Editorial: true, purchase_order: 65050 - Digital Destinations and Articles, job: App content, client: Lonely Planet App, other: Nadine Zhan

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Osaka, Japan - April 27, 2016: The famous Kuidaore Taro Clown in Dotombori Osaka. In front of Cui-daore is a mechanical drum-playing clown, also known as the Kuidaore Ningyo, installed in 1950. License Type: media Download Time: 2024-05-22T23:43:18.000Z User: mvm_lonelyplanet Is Editorial: Yes purchase_order:

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Nakaza Kuidaore Building

OSAKA JAPAN - 28 MAR, 2019: Americamura district. Americamura, America village is a sizeable retail and entertainment area near Shinsaibashi Osaka., License Type: media, Download Time: 2026-05-28T21:35:25.000Z, User: LP_NZhan, Editorial: true, purchase_order: 65050 - Digital Destinations and Articles, job: App Content, client: Lonely Planet App, other: Nadine Zhan

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Nara, Japan - March 25 2025: Sub-shrine with prayer banners at Wakamiya Jinja, Kasuga Taisha, Nara., License Type: media, Download Time: 2026-06-02T20:33:32.000Z, User: LP_NZhan, Editorial: true, purchase_order: 65050 - Digital Destinations and Articles, job: App Content, client: Lonely Planet, other: Nadine Zhan

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Kumano Hayatama Taisha

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Kumano Hongū Taisha

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Kumano Nachi Taisha

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Kyoto International Manga Museum

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Momofuku Andō Instant Ramen Museum

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Takamatsuzuka-kofun

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Yuasa Soy Sauce Factory

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