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Dōgo
A small park containing the site of Yuzuki-jō, the former residence of the Kōno clan that ruled Iyo province in feudal times. Articles unearthed during recent excavations are on display in Yuzuki-jō Museum , near the west entrance of the park.
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Lee Ufan Museum
Adding to Benesses suite of museums is yet another design from the irrepressible Andō. It houses works by the renowned Korean-born artist (and philosopher) Lee Ufan, who was a leading figure in the Mono-ha movement of the 1960s and 70s.
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Inno
Japans Inland Sea was once a haven for pirates, and Inno-shima was the base of one of the three Murakami pirate clans. Today you can get a taste for that time at this modern-replica pirate castle, which has some displays of weaponry.
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Ogi Folk Museum
Come to this former 1920s schoolhouse, saved from demolition to take up a new life as a folk museum, to gawk at all manner of Sados cultural artefacts (over 30,000 items) and a life-size replica of a 19th-century sengokubune freight ship.
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Edokoro Allan West
A long-time Yanaka resident, Allan West paints gorgeous screens in the traditional Japanese style, making his paints from scratch just as local artists have done for centuries. Visitors are welcome to pop into his studio when hes there.
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Zōshigaya
On the outskirts of Ikebukuro, this cemetery has the citys largest collection of literary greats. Pick up an English-language map from the office to help you hunt down the graves of Natsume Sōseki, Nagai Kafu and Lafcadio Hearn, among others.
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Seiji Togo Memorial Sompo Japan Museum of Art
Art buffs will appreciate this modest museum devoted to the works of Seiji Togo, a Japanese painter who was admired early on for his hypnotic depictions of the female figure. The views from the museums vestibule are worth the admission alone.
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Tokyo Big Sight
Officially known as Tokyo International Exhibition Hall, Tokyo Big Sights striking architecture includes four giant upside-down pyramids. Also look outside for the giant red-handled Saw sculpture by Claes Oldenburg and Coosje Van Bruggen.
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Nagasaki City Museum of History & Folklore
This old-fashioned case museum highlights the connections between Japanese, Chinese, Dutch and Portuguese cultures here in Nagasaki, with antique items relating to daily life, plus a toy display. Its inside the Nagasaki Peace Hall building.
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Meguro Wedding Hall (Meguro Gajoen)
Tokyos most over-the-top wedding venue is resplendant with indoor waterfalls and gilded friezes. It doubles as a hotel and restaurant complex, so anyone can stop by for a peak. Dont miss the restrooms – the most lavish weve seen in the city.
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Tsuzuki
A curious rock that rests amid aromatic cedars, its either a natural formation or a dolmen (primitive tomb). A short, steep hike rewards you with views across the valley, but take heed as hungry ogres (and bears) are reported to lurk in these parts.
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Nara City Museum of Photography
Around the corner from Shin-Yakushi-ji, this small museum is worth a visit if you are in the area or interested in a particular exhibit (there is no permanent collection). Ask at any of the tourist offices before making the trek. Enter by 4.30pm.
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Matsumae
Matsumae-jō, originally built in 1606, has undergone plenty of changes and currently houses feudal relics and a small collection of Ainu items. Around 10,000 cherry trees blossom in the park around the castle for about a month from late April to mid-May.
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Jōjakkō
This temple is perched on top of a mossy knoll and is famed for its brilliant maple trees, which turn a lovely crimson red in November, and its thatched-roof Niō-mon gate. The Hondō was constructed in the 16th century out of wood sourced from Fushimi-jō.
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Chibajo Annexe
The Kumamoto Prefectural Museum of Arts postmodern Chibajo Annexe was built in 1992 by the Spanish architects Elias Torres and José Antonio Martínez-Lapeña as part of the Artpolis urban reconstruction project, and is recognised by architects worldwide.
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Andō Brewery
A centuries-old brewery, Andō makes soy sauce and miso (sorry, tipplers, not that kind of brewery!) in a beautiful, brick storehouse from the late 19th century. You can tour a few rooms and sample some pickles and miso soup (for free!) in the cosy cafe.
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Nagamachi Yūzen
In a non-traditional building at the edge of the Nagamachi district, the Nagamachi Yūzen-kan displays some splendid examples of Kaga Yūzen kimono dyeing and demonstrates the process. Enquire ahead about trying the silk-dyeing process yourself (¥4000).
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Yokohama Port Museum
Explore the docked Nippon Maru , a four-masted barque (built in 1930) which retains many original fittings. As you exit, the comprehensive, and somewhat dry, port museum takes you through the citys port history; kids will love the simulated ship ride.
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Toguri Museum of Art
The Toguri Museum of Art has an excellent collection of Edo-era ceramics, displayed in informative, thematic exhibitions. It’s a 1km walk from Shibuya Station; you’ll see blue signs on the utility poles (in Japanese) marking the way when you get close.
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Tokyo Station Gallery
Within the north end of the original Tokyo Station brick building is this interesting, contemporary two-floor gallery which mounts regulary changing exhibitions sometimes based around JRs own art collection, sometimes on themes connected to the railway.
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