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tokyo

Tokyo Tower, Minato CityAuthor: David KernanLicense: CC BY 4.0Source

Tokyo Shibuya Scramble Crossing 2018-10-09Author: Benh LIEU SONG (Flickr)License: CC BY-SA 2.0Source

Tokyo Skyline20210123Author: NryateLicense: CC BY-SA 4.0Source

Minato City, Tokyo, JapanAuthor: David KernanLicense: CC BY 4.0Source

Senso-ji Temple @ Asakusa (13824517393)Author: Guilhem Vellut from Annecy, FranceLicense: CC BY 2.0Source

kyoto

Torii path with lantern at Fushimi Inari Taisha Shrine, Kyoto, JapanAuthor: Basile MorinLicense: CC BY-SA 4.0Source

Water reflection of Kinkaku-ji Temple a sunny day, Kyoto, JapanAuthor: Basile MorinLicense: CC BY-SA 4.0Source

Wooden and bamboo facades of dwellings with sudare in a cobbled street of Gion, perspective effect with vanishing point, Kyoto, JapanAuthor: Basile MorinLicense: CC BY-SA 4.0Source

Streets of Gion, Kyoto - Gion7709Author: lumoplankLicense: CC0Source

Arashiyama Bamboo Grove (Unsplash)Author: Erol Ahmed erolLicense: CC0Source

yokohama

070203 MM21&FUJIAuthor: 名古屋太郎License: CC BY-SA 3.0Source

Yokohama Red Brick Warehouse 2012Author: KakidaiLicense: CC BY-SA 3.0Source

Yokohama Chinatown signage 2015Author: WpcpeyLicense: CC BY-SA 4.0Source

Minato Mirai - Yokohama Skyline March 2025Author: Justin TaylorLicense: CC BY 2.0Source

Yokohama Chinatown 4Author: SycedLicense: CC0Source

osaka

Osaka Dotonbori yoru 02Author: Sakai YayoiLicense: CC0Source

Shinsekai and Tsutenkaku TowerAuthor: Sakai YayoiLicense: CC0Source

Osaka Castle Outer Moat and Osaka Business Park, November 2016Author: Martin FalbisonerLicense: CC BY-SA 4.0Source

Osaka Dotonbori CanalAuthor: 32lineskyLicense: CC BY-SA 4.0Source

Osaka Castle 02bs3200Author: 663highlandLicense: CC BY 2.5Source

sapporo

Odori Park in Sapporo - Hokkaido Prefecture at night in March 2026Author: contriLicense: CC BY-SA 4.0Source

Sapporo TV Tower and Odori parkAuthor: QiuqizhenghongLicense: CC BY-SA 3.0Source

Sapporo-Clock-Tower-2018Author: Bjørn Christian TørrissenLicense: CC BY-SA 4.0Source

20240923 Sapporo Odori ParkAuthor: ノボホショコロトソLicense: CC BY 4.0Source

Fountain at Odori Park, SapporoAuthor: Choi2451License: CC BY-SA 3.0Source

fukuoka

Hakata yatai and yatai food - 2024 Sept 24 variousAuthor: NesnadLicense: CC BY 4.0Source

View of Fukuoka Tower from Seaside Momochi Seaside Park area around 902-1 Momochihama-2-chōme Sawara-ku Fukuoka City 20221213Author: HirhoLicense: CC BY-SA 4.0Source

Ōhori Park The pergola in Matsushima Ōhori-kōen Chūō-ku Fukuoka 20260514Author: HirhoLicense: CC BY 4.0Source

Ōhori Park The western shore of Matsushima Ōhori-kōen Chūō-ku Fukuoka 20260529 155012Author: HirhoLicense: CC BY 4.0Source

YataiAuthor: EejyanaikaLicense: CC BY 3.0Source

nikko

Nikko Toshogu Yomeimon Gate 2024Author: JpatokalLicense: CC BY-SA 4.0Source

Kegon TakiAuthor: Jordy MeowLicense: CC BY-SA 3.0Source

Shinkyo (Nikko) -2Author: Saigen JiroLicense: CC0Source

Nikko toshogu shrineAuthor: Koichi SatoLicense: CC BY-SA 4.0Source

Lake chuzenji and kegon waterfallAuthor: Uraomote yamanekoLicense: CC BY-SA 3.0Source

kinugawa-onsen

Kinugawa Onsen, Nikko - Nov 5, 2016 (2)Author: KzaralLicense: CC BY 2.0Source

大谷川橋梁を渡るSL大樹Author: ShimogasaLicense: CC BY-SA 4.0Source

Kinugawa Onsen 03Author: 掬茶License: CC BY-SA 3.0Source

Kinugawa Onsen 02Author: 掬茶License: CC BY-SA 3.0Source

kamakura

The Great Buddha of Kōtoku-in (Kamakura Daibutsu)Author: Dandy1022License: CC BY-SA 3.0Source

The Great Buddha of Kamakura IlluminationAuthor: Manish PrabhuneLicense: CC BY 2.0Source

Hase-deraAuthor: Bernard GagnonLicense: CC BY-SA 3.0Source

Jizō statues, Hase-dera Temple, Kamakura, Japan; 2014Author: Joe deSousaLicense: CC0Source

Hase-dera caveAuthor: Kirs10License: CC BY-SA 3.0Source

hakone

LakeAshi and MtFuji HakoneAuthor: KentagonLicense: CC BY-SA 4.0Source

Lake Ashi & Mt Fuji & Hakone ShrineAuthor: Charlie fongLicense: CC BY-SA 4.0Source

Torii @ Hakone Shrine @ Moto-Hakone (10621589803)Author: Guilhem Vellut from Annecy, FranceLicense: CC BY 2.0Source

Hakone Open-air Museum 20211202-9Author: SuicasmoLicense: CC BY-SA 4.0Source

Lake Ashi from Mt.Komagatake 03Author: Σ64License: CC BY-SA 3.0Source

kawaguchiko

Lake Kawaguchiko Sakura Mount Fuji 4Author: MidoriLicense: CC BY 3.0Source

Mount Fuji view from Lake Kawaguchi 2024-12-01Author: LMP 2001License: CC BY-SA 4.0Source

Mount Fuji @ Lake Kawaguchiko (10862992324)Author: Guilhem Vellut from Annecy, FranceLicense: CC BY 2.0Source

Arakurayama Sengen Park 09Author: Olaf2License: CC BY-SA 4.0Source

Mount Fuji, Arakurayama Sengen Park 20241022 (II)Author: This Photo was taken by Supanut Arunoprayote. Feel free to use any of my images, but please mention me as the author andLicense: CC BY 4.0Source

nara

003 Nara deer in Japan - deer of Nara Park under autumn leavesAuthor: Marek Ślusarczyk (Tupungato) Photo portfolioLicense: CC BY 3.0Source

Deer @ Todai-ji Temple @ Nara (13324417775)Author: Guilhem Vellut from Annecy, FranceLicense: CC BY 2.0Source

Nara Todai-ji Nandai-mon South Side 1Author: ZaironLicense: CC BY 4.0Source

Nara Kasuga-taisha Lanterns & Deer 05Author: ZaironLicense: CC BY 4.0Source

Temple building, shrine, Rōben Sugi and deer below Nigatsu-dō, Tōdai-ji, Nara, 2016Author: DimiTalenLicense: CC0Source

kobe

Kobe Port Tower 20201114Author: KishujiRapidLicense: CC BY-SA 4.0Source

Weathercock House Kobe Kitano Ijinkan 風見鶏の館（旧トーマス住宅）Author: Manish PrabhuneLicense: CC BY 4.0Source

Kobe Nankinmachi at nightAuthor: Laitr KeiowsLicense: CC BY-SA 3.0Source

Harborland Kobe Japan01-rAuthor: OilstreetLicense: CC BY 2.5Source

Nankinmachi, Kobe in 2013-8-11 No,7Author: MtiLicense: CC BY-SA 3.0Source

himeji

Himeji Castle with cherry blossoms from Himeji ZooAuthor: Seattleite7License: CC BY-SA 4.0Source

Himeji Castle with cherry blossoms from frontAuthor: Seattleite7License: CC BY-SA 4.0Source

Himeji Castle 0804 1Author: GorgoLicense: Public domainSource

Koko-en, HimejiAuthor: ScribblingGeekLicense: CC BY-SA 4.0Source

Himeji Koukoen32n4592Author: 663highlandLicense: CC BY 2.5Source

hiroshima

Genbaku Dome04-rAuthor: OilstreetLicense: CC BY 2.5Source

Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park cenotaphAuthor: TimMilesWrightLicense: CC0Source

Main Gate of Hiroshima Castle, 20240817 1510 4304Author: Jakub HałunLicense: CC BY 4.0Source

20100722 Hiroshima Shukkeien 4387Author: Jakub HałunLicense: CC BY-SA 4.0Source

Atomic Bomb Dome, Hiroshima, South view 20190417 1Author: DXRLicense: CC BY-SA 4.0Source

miyajima

Itsukushima-jinja torii at sunset, Miyajima, Japan, 20240816 1812 4144Author: Jakub HałunLicense: CC BY 4.0Source

Itsukushima GateAuthor: JordyMeowLicense: CC BY-SA 3.0Source

Haraiden of Marōdo Shrine and Floating Torii Gate, Itsukushima Shinto Shrine, Miyajima, 20240816 1707 4004Author: Jakub HałunLicense: CC BY 4.0Source

Haraiden of Marōdo Shrine, Itsukushima Shinto Shrine, Miyajima, 20240816 1708 4007Author: Jakub HałunLicense: CC BY 4.0Source

Itsukushima Shrine Torii in the waterAuthor: ImmanuelleLicense: CC BY 4.0Source

kurashiki

Kurashiki Bikan historical quarter 20190324Author: SuicasmoLicense: CC BY-SA 4.0Source

Japan Kurashiki canal 3 018Author: David MonniauxLicense: CC BY-SA 3.0Source

倉敷川 Kurashiki Canal - panoramio (1)Author: lienyuan leeLicense: CC BY 3.0Source

Ohara Museum of Art 20190324Author: SuicasmoLicense: CC BY-SA 4.0Source

倉敷美觀地區 Kurashiki Bikan historical quarter - panoramioAuthor: lienyuan leeLicense: CC BY 3.0Source

okayama

Okayama castle01s3200Author: 663highlandLicense: CC BY 2.5Source

Okayama Castle, November 2016 -03Author: Martin FalbisonerLicense: CC BY-SA 4.0Source

Okayama Korakuen Garden01Author: FjkelfeimvvnLicense: CC BY 3.0Source

Kōraku-en (Kōraku garden), Okayama Prefecture; April 2017 (02)Author: wongwtLicense: CC BY-SA 2.0Source

Okayama castle14n3200Author: 663highlandLicense: CC BY 2.5Source

nagoya

Nagoya Castle(Larger)Author: Base64License: CC BY-SA 3.0Source

180405 Tenshu and Honmaru Goten of Nagoya castle 2Author: 名古屋太郎License: CC BY-SA 4.0Source

Ōsu Kannon (Naka-ku, Nagoya) VLux5 hdsr d03Author: Hyppolyte de Saint-RambertLicense: CC BY 4.0Source

Nagoya Station at night01Author: NryateLicense: CC BY-SA 4.0Source

Nagoya Station - View from the Main Building in Nagoya Campus of Aichi University 2022-6-29Author: ウィキ太郎(WikiTaro)License: Public domainSource

uji

Byodoin Phoenix Hall Uji 2009Author: 663highlandLicense: CC BY 2.5Source

Byodoin Uji Kyoto05s3s4592Author: 663highlandLicense: CC BY 2.5Source

Byodoin Uji Kyoto25n4592Author: 663highlandLicense: CC BY 2.5Source

Uji river, KyotoAuthor: MotokokaLicense: CC BY-SA 4.0Source

Tōgawa Uji, Uji-shi, Kyōto-fu 611-0021, Japan - panoramio (1)Author: NagonoLicense: CC BY-SA 3.0Source

otaru

Otaru Canal HDR1Author: Tan Wei Liang ByornLicense: CC BY-SA 4.0Source

Otaru Canal 2009Author: KomattaLicense: Public domainSource

小樽雪あかりの路2013（Otaru Snow Light Path 2013） - panoramio (1)Author: t-konnoLicense: CC BY-SA 3.0Source

Otaru Canal CenterAuthor: KomattaLicense: Public domainSource

小樽雪あかりの路2013（Otaru Snow Light Path 2013） - panoramio (3)Author: t-konnoLicense: CC BY-SA 3.0Source

noboribetsu

Jigokudani, Noboribetsu Onsen on June 11st, 2019Author: Choi2451License: CC BY-SA 3.0Source

Dai-ichi TakimotokanAuthor: JiashiangLicense: CC BY 2.0Source

Spa Noboribetu／登別第一滝本館 - panoramioAuthor: T DMYLicense: CC BY 3.0Source

Oyunuma River Natural FootbathAuthor: Choi2451License: CC BY-SA 3.0Source

Noboribetsu & Usuzan - Noboribetsu7129Author: lumoplankLicense: CC0Source

dazaifu

Plum trees in Dazaifu Temman ShrineAuthor: そらみみLicense: CC BY-SA 4.0Source

20100719 Dazaifu Tenmangu Shrine 3328Author: Jakub HałunLicense: CC BY-SA 4.0Source

Dazaifu Tenmangu-55Author: ImmanuelleLicense: CC BY 4.0Source

20100719 Dazaifu Komyozenji Temple 3242Author: Jakub HałunLicense: CC BY-SA 4.0Source

Dazaifu Tenmangu-BridgeAuthor: ImmanuelleLicense: CC BY 4.0Source

yanagawa

Futatsugawa River from Yanagawabashi Bridge in Yanagawa, Fukuoka (East)Author: そらみみLicense: CC BY-SA 4.0Source

Early winter of Yanagawa Ohana waterside ScenesAuthor: Sakaori (talk)License: CC BY 3.0Source

Yanagawa Ohana 200223aAuthor: 江戸村のとくぞうLicense: CC BY-SA 4.0Source

Futatsugawa River and Rankambashi Bridge in front of Mihashira Shrine in Yanagawa, FukuokaAuthor: そらみみLicense: CC BY-SA 4.0Source

Berth for boats of Yanagawa River Tour near Ohana Hotel from Bungobashi BridgeAuthor: そらみみLicense: CC BY-SA 4.0Source

arima-onsen

170811 Rokko-Arima Ropeway Kobe Japan00nAuthor: 663highlandLicense: CC BY 2.5Source

Arima Onsen River 2013Author: WpcpeyLicense: CC BY-SA 4.0Source

Arima Onsen Gosho-bessho02s5s4272Author: 663highlandLicense: CC BY 2.5Source

141108 Gekkoen Yugetsusanso Arima Onsen Kobe Japan02bs3Author: 663highlandLicense: CC BY-SA 4.0Source

170811 Gin-no-yu Arima Onsen Kobe Japan01bsAuthor: 663highlandLicense: CC BY 2.5Source

kusatsu-onsen

草津温泉の湯畑03Author: くろふねLicense: CC BY-SA 4.0Source

251130 Yubatake, Kusatsu 10Author: AspereLicense: CC0Source

251128 Yubatake, Kusatsu 13Author: AspereLicense: CC0Source

Kusatsu yubatake 20170324-1Author: SuicasmoLicense: CC BY-SA 4.0Source

251128 Onsen Town in Kusatsu 04Author: AspereLicense: CC0Source

shima-onsen

積善館本館中之条 2013 (9994399714)Author: Kentaro Ohno from Tokyo, JapanLicense: CC BY 2.0Source

四万温泉中之条 2013 (9993444756)Author: Kentaro Ohno from Tokyo, JapanLicense: CC BY 2.0Source

四万温泉中之条 2013 (9993494075)Author: Kentaro Ohno from Tokyo, JapanLicense: CC BY 2.0Source

koyasan

Okunoin Cemetery, Koyasan, JapanAuthor: DaderotLicense: CC BY-SA 3.0Source

OKU - Stone bridge in Okunoin Cemetery, Koyasan, Japan, 2015Author: Josep M. GraciaLicense: CC BY-SA 4.0Source

OKU - Jizo statues and memorials at Okunoin Cemetery, Koyasan, Japan, 2015Author: Josep M. GraciaLicense: CC BY-SA 4.0Source

Koyasan Okunoin Rosoku02Author: NaokijpLicense: CC BY-SA 4.0Source

高野山明泉院 Koyasan (Mount Koya) - panoramioAuthor: baggio4everLicense: CC BY 3.0Source

shinjuku

Buildings with colorful neon street signs at blue hour, Shinjuku, TokyoAuthor: Basile MorinLicense: CC BY-SA 4.0Source

Skyscrapers of Shinjuku 2009 JanuaryAuthor: MorioLicense: CC BY-SA 3.0Source

Yasukuni-dori Avenue at night with vehicles and colorful neon street signs, Shinjuku, Tokyo, JapanAuthor: Basile MorinLicense: CC BY-SA 4.0Source

Shinjuku Gyoen National Garden and NTT DoCoMo Yoyogi Building, Tokyo, JapanAuthor: Basile MorinLicense: CC BY-SA 4.0Source

shibuya

Shibuya crossing seen from Shibuya Stream, 2024Author: SycedLicense: CC0Source

Shibuya Scramble Square - SHIBUYA SKY 10Author: KakidaiLicense: CC BY-SA 4.0Source

The Hachiko statue at Shibuya, Tokyo, JapanAuthor: Joli RumiLicense: CC BY-SA 4.0Source

Shibuya Center Gai on a rainy afternoonAuthor: BenlisquareLicense: CC BY-SA 4.0Source

asakusa

Kaminarimon (outer gate), Sensoji Temple, Akakusa, TokyoAuthor: DaderotLicense: Public domainSource

Nakamise-Dōri, Asakusa (9409495501)Author: Maarten Heerlien from Voorschoten, The NetherlandsLicense: CC BY 2.0Source

The Kaminarimon at Asakusa; November 2008Author: MIKI Yoshihito from Sapporo City,Hokkaido., JAPANLicense: CC BY 2.0Source

Senso-ji Temple @ Asakusa (14019477806)Author: Guilhem Vellut from Annecy, FranceLicense: CC BY 2.0Source

ueno

Ameyoko Shopping Streets, Ueno (53416667926)Author: Stephen Kelly from San Francisco, CA, USALicense: CC BY 2.0Source

Nighttime Shoppers, Ameyoko Shopping District, Ueno (53415747937)Author: Stephen Kelly from San Francisco, CA, USALicense: CC BY 2.0Source

Peony Festival @ Garden of Toshogu Shrine @ Ueno Park (14042156184)Author: Guilhem Vellut from Annecy, FranceLicense: CC BY 2.0Source

Shinobazu pond sunset Ueno park panorama 2024 July 29Author: NesnadLicense: CC BY 4.0Source

ginza-tokyo-station

Marunouchi Central Plaza with blue sky, Tokyo station and Shin-Marunouchi Building, panoramic view from JP Tower, Tokyo, JapanAuthor: Basile MorinLicense: CC BY-SA 4.0Source

Tokyo Station (Marunouchi Building)Author: Alexandr3126License: CC BY-SA 4.0Source

Exterior view of the illuminated facade of Maison Hermès, Ginza, Tokyo, JapanAuthor: Basile MorinLicense: CC BY-SA 4.0Source

Illuminated street corner at blue hour - facade of the building Fujiya in Ginza Chuo-ku Tokyo JapanAuthor: Basile MorinLicense: CC BY-SA 4.0Source

akihabara

Akihabara NightAuthor: ElHeinekenLicense: CC BY 4.0Source

Akihabara Electric Town 9999 281Author: Hyppolyte de Saint-RambertLicense: CC BY-SA 4.0Source

Akihabara Electric Town, Tokyo, 20240823 1617 5580Author: Jakub HałunLicense: CC BY 4.0Source

Night in Akihabara 2015-07-05Author: Stephen KellyLicense: CC BY 2.0Source

roppongi

Tokyo Midtown @ Roppongi (13622090024)Author: Guilhem Vellut from Annecy, FranceLicense: CC BY 2.0Source

Roppongi Hills and Azabudai Hills and Tokyo Tower seen from Shibuya StreamAuthor: SycedLicense: CC0Source

Roppongi Hills and Tokyo Midtown 2011 JanuaryAuthor: MorioLicense: CC BY-SA 3.0Source

Roppongi Hills Mori Tower Sky Deck P2187512Author: KestrelLicense: CC BY-SA 4.0Source

ikebukuro

Ikebukuro station from sunshine 60 2020-02-28 (1) saAuthor: AraisyoheiLicense: CC BY 4.0Source

Ikebukuro-STA EastAuthor: MaedaAkihikoLicense: CC BY-SA 4.0Source

Sunshine City Atrium 201206Author: Dick Thomas Johnson from Tokyo, JapanLicense: CC BY 2.0Source

shimokitazawa

Street Mural Advertising the Toyo Department Store Annex in Shimokitazawa (53417094555)Author: Stephen Kelly from San Francisco, CA, USALicense: CC BY 2.0Source

Shimokitazawa Street 2015Author: Aw1805License: CC BY-SA 4.0Source

Walk in Shimokitazawa 6Author: SycedLicense: CC0Source

Dense Street in Shimokitazawa (11919213554)Author: Stephen Kelly from San Francisco, CA, USALicense: CC BY 2.0Source

kyoto-station

Kyoto Tower HotelAuthor: DeltaSquad833License: CC BY-SA 4.0Source

Kyoto Station November 2016 -02Author: Martin FalbisonerLicense: CC BY-SA 4.0Source

Nidec Kyoto Tower 2024-08Author: Mr.ちゅらさんLicense: CC0Source

Kyoto Kyoto Station Innen 15Author: ZaironLicense: CC BY-SA 4.0Source

gion-higashiyama

Yasaka Shrine; April 2018Author: Natalie MaguireLicense: CC BY-SA 2.0Source

Streets of Gion, Kyoto - Gion7708Author: lumoplankLicense: CC0Source

Kiyomizu-dera, Kyoto, November 2016 -01Author: Martin FalbisonerLicense: CC BY-SA 4.0Source

150124 Gion Kyoto Japan01s3Author: 663highlandLicense: CC BY 2.5Source

kawaramachi

Pontocho by Wolfiewolf in Nabeyacho, KyotoAuthor: Wolfiewolf from Pontocho street in Nakagyo, KyotoLicense: CC BY 2.0Source

Pontocho by Wolfiewolf in Kashiwayacho, KyotoAuthor: Wolfiewolf from Pontocho street in Nakagyo, KyotoLicense: CC BY 2.0Source

Tsukemono shop by collinox in Nishiki Ichiba, KyotoAuthor: collinoxLicense: CC BY 2.0Source

Kamo River, nightAuthor: KakidaiLicense: CC BY-SA 4.0Source

arashiyama

Arashiyama-Bamboo-Grove-SunsetAuthor: Bjørn Christian TørrissenLicense: CC BY-SA 4.0Source

Kimono Forest at night, Arashiyama Station, Arashiyama, Kyoto, JapanAuthor: Yasumichi Morita (designer) Basile Morin (photographer)License: CC BY-SA 4.0Source