The oldest temple in Tokyo is the perfect place to draw an omikuji fortune—if it's bad luck, tie it around a tree on the sacred grounds so it won’t follow you home.
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Japan · Kamakura & Yokohama
Kamakura and Yokohama are two coastal cities south of Tokyo that can be easily reached by train, and make for a great contrasting combo for a day trip out of the city.
Tokyo · Meiji Jingu, Harajuku & Shibuya
A Shinto shrine dedicated to the deified spirits of emperor Meiji, the birthplace of Japanese fashion and youth culture, and the world's busiest pedestrian crossing.
Kyoto · Fushimi Inari Taisha
The thousand vermilion torii gates at Fushimi Inari shrine in Southern Kyoto are surely the most recognizable and photographed sight in the city.