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Where to Go in Japan

Where to Go in Japan

There’s no place in the world as safe, bustling or as efficient as this tiny island nation of Japan.  I spent three weeks zipping around on bullet trains, hiking through ancient forests and mountain-top shrines. Here is my photo guide to the top nine places to visit in Japan:

Sunrise in Kyoto

Sunrise in Kyoto

My alarm went off at 4:30 a.m. Determination masked my sleepiness. I was on the first train out of Kyoto Station bound for the Inari Station. The early bird gets the photo. Read more about my quest to photography Fushimi Inari shrine!

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