Photos of Japan

Japan Pictures : whether you choose to relax at a volcanic hot spring resort or climb the Fujisan, contemplate traditional arts or lose yourself in high-tech wonderland, Japan truly is unforgettable destination. Choose in the gallery below a place to see the photos and pictures I took in Japan. You can use these photos as a guide to Japan and see some pictures of Tokyo, Kyoto, Nara, Nikko, Hiroshima, Matsumoto, Miyajima, Fujisan, Enoshima, Kamakura, Takayama, Toya, Izu, Sea Paradise, Ramen, Trains... Most photos taken with a Canon EOS 30D (for more information on the material I have been using, follow the link «Lenses» below). At the bottom of the page you can also find a world map showing where Japan is. Finally at the top of the page you can find a link to the conditions for using the photos and pictures for free on benoa.net and a link to my photo blog. Bon Voyage!

	Enoshima & Kamakura : Kamakura is a coastal town in Kanagawa prefecture about 60km South of Tokyo. It is a very popular tourist destination offering numerous temples, shrines and other historical monuments. Click the picture to see my guide in photos of Kamakura and Enoshima.
	Fujisan : in Japan, there is a saying : "there are two kinds of fool, the ones who never climbed Fujisan, and the ones who did it twice". Click the picture to see my guide in photos of Fujisan.
	Hiroshima : sadly famous for what happened on the morning of the 6th of August 1945, Hiroshima has overcome and recovered from the tragedy to become one of Japan's most dynamic cities. Click the picture to see my guide in photos of Hiroshima.
	Izu : Izu Peninsula is the kingdom of luxurious Ryokans and is famous for its tortured coastline featuring some superb scenery like the one of Dogashima, and its fertile land where wasabi grows in abundance. Click the picture to see my guide in photos of Izu.
	Kyoto : capital of Japan for more than a thousand years, Kyoto is in many ways the cradle of Japanese culture. More than sixteen hundred temples and several hundred shrines surround central Kyoto! Click the picture to see my guide in photos of Kyoto.
	Matsumoto : gateway to the Japanese Alps, Matsumoto is famous for its splendid medieval castle, the Matsumoto-Jo, a national treasure. Click the picture to see my guide in photos of Matsumoto.
	Miyajima : one of Japan's three most scenic views. Miyajima (literally the shrine island) is famous for its Itsukushima Shrine, which, together with its large wooden red torii (gate), stands in the ocean during high tide. Click the picture to see my guide in photos of Miyajima.
	Nara : As Japan's first permanent capital city - 710 A.D. - Nara occupies an important position in the history of Japan and remains full of historical treasures, including some of Japan's oldest Buddhist temples and the world's oldest wooden structure. Click the picture to see my guide in photos of Nara.
	Nikko : home to the lavishly decorated shrine complex and mausoleum of Tokugawa Ieyasu, the founder of the Tokugawa shogunate which ruled Japan for over 250 years. Click the picture to see my guide in photos of Nikko.
	Ramen Museum : Japan is a country filled with ramen fans, ramen connoisseurs, and certifiable ramen maniacs, and now the city of Shin-Yokohama has opened an entire museum devoted to the ubiquitous Chinese noodle. Click the picture to see my guide in photos of the Ramen Museum.
	Railway Museum : with over 580,000 items on display including 36 carriages and locomotives, the newly open Railway Museum is definitely worth a visit whether you like trains or not. Click the picture to see my guide in photos of the Railway Museum.
	Sea Paradise : located at the tip of Yokohama Bay, the Hakkeijima Sea Paradise is a leisure land home of one of the top aquariums in Japan with 500 different varieties of fish with more than 100,000 sea creatures in all. Click the picture to see my guide in photos of Sea Paradise.
	Takayama : Takayama is a city in the mountainous Hida region of Gifu Prefecture, which has retained a traditional touch like few other Japanese cities, especially in its beautifully preserved old town.. Click the picture to see my guide in photos of Takayama.
	Tokyo : sprawling megalopolis on the coast of Honshu, Tokyo is the capital of Japan and symbol of its success story. At night Tokyo becomes a giant jewel box, a constantly changing display of neon and fluorescent lights. Click the picture to see my guide in photos of Tokyo.
	Toya : renowned for its beneficial hot springs, Toya in Hokkaido, is also home to the famous Windsor Hotel. Uniquely situated on a hilltop, it offers breathtaking views of the mystical Lake Toya, distant mountains and the Pacific Ocean. Click the picture to see my guide in photos of Toya.
	Trains : the japanese railway system is unique and much admired. Make sure to check the photos I took of the Shinkansen series 700 (Nozomi) and inside different metro and train stations, you will be suprised. Click the picture to see my guide in photos of Trains.

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