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The Japanese capital would have had a wealth of historical architecture had it not been partly destroyed during WWII. Still, there are still some typically Japanese Buddhist and Shinto temples to enjoy along with more modern attractions.

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Sensoji: Tokyo’s largest Buddhist temple is well worth a visit for its giant, iconic lanterns, historic gates and even a huge straw sandal. Parts of the temple were originally built before 1,000 AD but extensive damage means sections had to be rebuilt after 1945. Gojunoto on the western side is believed to contain some of the Buddha’s ashes.

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Yasukuni Shrine: if ever you wondered why the Chinese have it in for the Japanese, then look no farther than this shrine. Lying close to the Imperial Palace, the Yasukuni Shrine is the final resting place of 2.5 million Japanese souls, the victims of WWII, including people considered war criminals. Japanese leaders have been coming here - and have been criticised as a result � for years.

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