Sights of Japan, the Island Kingdom
Atami
Most famous of the Riviera-like resort towns on lzu Peninsula along Honshu's south coast. Atami is graced by superb coastal views, mild climate and excellent hotels.
Fuji-Hakone District
Japan's scenic and famous National Park, centring about the sacred extinct volcano Fujiyama. Its two chief resorts are the picturesque hot-springs village of Miyanoshita and lovely Lake Hakone.
Kamakura
Seaside village 30 miles southwest of Tokyo, Kamakura's mild climate and bathing beach make it a popular year-round resort. A masterpiece of the Kamakura Shogunate is the village's great outdoor “Daibutsu” Buddha, a 700 year old bronze statue over 42 feet high.
Kyoto
Imperial Capital for over a thousand years until 1868, and the present-day cultural centrr of Japan. Its world-renowned shrines and temples include Nijo Castle, Kinkakuji (Gold Pavilion), Sanjuusangendo (Hall of the 1000 Buddhas), and that mecca of honeymooners, the Heian Shrine. Kyoto is the site of Japan's silk, damascene, cloisonn6é and handicraft industries.
Nara
First capital of Japan and well-known religious centre. The city is noted for the largest bronze image of Buddha in the world and its Ceremonial Bell, vermilion coloured Kasuga Shrine, and towering Pagoda. Nara is also the home of a picturesque park, where tame deer roam at will.
Nikko
Historic pilgrimage centre 90 miles north of Tokyo. Most renowned for its gilded Toshogu Shrine, the “See No Evil”" monkey carvings, and its graceful Red Lacquer Bridge. Lake Chuzenji and beautiful Kegon Waterfall are located in the nearby countryside.
Tokyo
Japan's ultra-modern capital, the largest city in the world. Its principal attractions include the Imperial Palace Plaza, the Diet Building, Meiji Shrine, and the Asakusa Amusement Centre. Visitors enjoy wandering through the bustling streets, sampling the sophisticated nightlife, and shopping on the Ginza.
[Produced for the 1967 Great World Cruise by Cook's World Travel Service]