Although exploring Tokyo could keep most people busy for a lifetime, the opportunity to take in the riches found elsewhere on the country’s four main islands is irresistible—from the exquisitely preserved temples and shrines of Kyoto’s Gion District, the gorgeous gardens in Mito, and the volcanoes of Kyushu, to ancient craft villages, Osaka’s nightlife, and rural onsen (hot springs)—to name just a few.
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Festivals can also be a good way for Ropes & Gray associates to experience Japan’s history and customs, as well as sample some of the country’s contemporary offerings. Try the Fuji Rock Festival, the annual Lantern Festival in Nagasaki, or the three-day celebration of New Year’s—one of the year’s most elaborate events in Japan, wherever you are in the country at that time of the year.
Day trips from Tokyo are numerous. You can easily visit Tokyo Disney (15 minutes by train), the shrines of Nikko (two hours north) and Kamakura (one hour south), or Hakone National Park (about an hour away). The country’s rail system is extensive, fast, and efficient, and regional passes and other discounts are available.
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