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Japan's Top 4 'Best 3' Sightseeing Spots!

Have you ever wondered what the most spectacular views in Japan are? What are Japan’s Three Scenic Spots and who designates what goes on these lists? Find out the answers to these questions and more while checking out some of the best scenery Japan has to offer.

By SoraNews24

"The Three Major Night Views of Japan," are touted on any of these cities' websites as “Ten Million Dollar Views,” but one would have to visit these locations after dark to find the mystical beauty surrounding each city.

1. Hakodate (Hokkaido)

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1. Hakodate (Hokkaido)

This night view, as seen from Mount Hakodate, reportedly earned three out of three stars in the Michelin Green Guide. Fireworks and a cruise ship are surefire props to enhance any night-time scene.

2. Kobe (Hyogo)

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2. Kobe (Hyogo)

Kobe’s famed night view from Mount Maya also takes in Osaka Bay.

3. Nagasaki (Nagasaki Prefecture)

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3. Nagasaki (Nagasaki Prefecture)

You can take a cable car to the top of Mount Inasa where there is an observation platform.

Since there is a list for "New Three Views of Japan," then it's only natural for there to be the best night landscapes captured in "The New Three Major Night Views of Japan" series.

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