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Mount Daisen

Western Japan's highest peak, a sacred volcano with a temple trail, beech forests and skiing in winter.

Photo: Vickerman625 at English Wikipedia · Public domain
Best Time to Go
May–Oct
Our full guide to Mount Daisen is being written. It's on the Western Japan list as If You're Nearby.

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Must-See
Heritage · UNESCO

Hiroshima

About 91 miles away

The Peace Park and Atomic Bomb Dome, with the floating torii of Miyajima a short ferry ride away.

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Must-See
Cities · UNESCO

Kyoto

About 128 miles away

Japan's old capital, with Fushimi Inari's gates, geisha, Kinkaku-ji and quiet gardens.

Guide Coming Soon
Must-See
Heritage · UNESCO

Nara

About 136 miles away

Tame deer around the world's largest wooden building, with its giant Buddha.

Guide Coming Soon

The Full Short List

Western Japan

Hiroshima, Miyajima and Shikoku's pilgrimage.

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