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The world’s largest city is an experience in superlatives: stunning cherry blossoms and towering skyscrapers; ancient history and ground-breaking technology.

One of Isamu Noguchi’s last projects is an expansive public space that is more a immersive work of art than a traditional park.

Seeing this garden in a picture may seem like a photo effect, but it isn’t a trick. Nature, with some human help, has created a unique place that must be seen.  

This park is the green heart of central Osaka, complete with expansive lawns, charming rose archways, Japanese heritage sites and peaceful ponds.

This World Heritage temple is ingeniously built, without nails, and takes its name from the nearby waterfall.

Dating back to the seventeenth century, this impressive seat of power lies at the centre of Tokyo amid gardens and splendid architecture.

Shin Umeda City’s glittering jewel-like tower stretches 40 stories into the sky and features a floating garden observatory for viewing the city. 

Seeing this garden in a picture may seem like a photo effect, but it isn’t a trick. Nature, with some human help, has created a unique place that must be seen.  

Find a quiet place of reflection and tranquility at this historic Buddhist temple, which has traditional pagodas and a garden filled with turtles.

Shin Umeda City’s glittering jewel-like tower stretches 40 stories into the sky and features a floating garden observatory for viewing the city. 

Find a quiet place of reflection and tranquility at this historic Buddhist temple, which has traditional pagodas and a garden filled with turtles.

This 17th-century castle complex was once a seat of unfathomable power and wealth.

Shin Umeda City’s glittering jewel-like tower stretches 40 stories into the sky and features a floating garden observatory for viewing the city. 

This vibrant area in southwest Tokyo has the best of the city’s skyline, trendy restaurants, the busiest train station in the world and the most beautiful gardens.