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Asuka ? The nation's first capital, today visitors come to cycle trails around the ancient historic sites
Mount Koya ? secluded hilltop complex of Buddhist temples only a short hop away from Osaka or Kyoto
Koka ? small town near Kyoto famous for its ninja history, unique ceramics and location on the Tokaido Road
Ise Grand Shrine ? Recognized as Japan's holiest and most significant shrine, said to enshrine the supreme Shinto deity. The area is also home to the "Wedded Rocks" as well as Toba, the town where pearl cultivation was invented.
Iga ? along with Koka, this city is where the art of ninjutsu originated. Every year in April, the town conducts a "Ninja fest" where people can come and dress up in rather authentic ninja garb and wander around town. There is a "ninja house" as well, full of trap doors and other ninja devices.
Yoshino ? known throughout Japan as the best place in the nation for cherry blossom viewing, with over 30,000 trees, south of Nara City.
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