Best Places to Visit in Japan
Japan is a very interesting country with a history going back thousands of years, modern and energetic cities, and beautiful countryside. This travel guide gives the potential traveller a good feel of where to go and what there is to see in the phenomenal country of Japan ranging from the alpine beauty of Mount Fuji to the historical armoury of Kyoto.
Tokyo – The Center of the Contemporary Japan
Tokyo is a vast city characterised by Ultra modern buildings, active cultures and areas and an amazing history. Tokyo embodies the transitional post-ancient world’s spirit of new invention as well as the country’s native culture that is described by refined aesthetics.
Discover Asakusa area; Sensoji Temple
Asakusa is an historic district of Tokyo; the main attraction is Senso-ji Temple. This temple is awesome and has millions of tourists visiting the temple every year and has a historical look.
Tour around the Shibuya Crossing
Being considered one of the most over-populated pedestrian junctions in the world, Shibuya Crossing reflects the pulse of Tokyo.
Visit the Tokyo National Museum of Japan
The Tokyo National Museum contains an impressive display of the best of Japanese art and artefacts, so it will be a sin to not pay a visit to this museum if you are interested in the country’s history.
Kyoto – The City of the Temples
Kyoto is a historic city of Japan, which contains many preserved temples, shrines, and traditional tea houses, interesting for tourists, who are eager to plunge into the history of the Japanese state.
Learn about Kinkaku-ji (Golden Pavilion and its history)
The temple Kinkaku-ji is a magnificent temple of Zen with gold foil. The garden's reflection on the pond beside it makes it a beautiful area worth a visit.
Wander through Gion District
Gion is well known for the wooden machiya – houses and geisha tradition. Which is quite true because tourists can easily come across geiko and maiko or geisha apprentices going about their business.
Discover the great Shinto Shrine of Kiyomizu-dera
This idyllic bamboo forest is a great place to get away from the noise and bustle of the urban environment and enjoy a rustling of bamboo stalks.
Osaka- Heaven of Japan for Foodies
Osaka has relatively yummy foods and the most active nightlife. It is a city; which offers an amalgamation of the modern lifestyle and an age-old tradition of food.
Best of local Street food in Dotonbori
Dotonbori was also an entertainment district that was famous for a Bundesplatz-like square full of neon signs and for takoyaki and okonomiyaki stalls.
Visit Osaka Castle
A place with a centuries-old history displaying achievements of Japanese feudal lords together with gorgeous gardens attract many visitors, especially during the cherry blossom period.
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People who want to go on high octane rides will be pleased to find out that Universal Studios Japan consists of attractions from some movies.
Hiroshima: A Story of a City, a History of Triumph
In this case, Hiroshima has always had a very sensitive history for the condemnation of use of nuclear power and has been advocating for world peace. It provides information about the history of the city and allows guests to appreciate the present life of the city.
Make a tour to the Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park
This park contains sites relating to the bombing and raises awareness of the humanitarian effects of atomic bombs. A-Bomb Dome is one of UNESCO heritages and a ruin of hope.
Explore Miyajima Island
Located only a short ferry ride from Hiroshima, Miyajima Island is the location of the world famous Itsukushima Shrine and its walking torii gate.
Nature beauty of Nara and viewing Mount Fuji
Nara was historically rich and has numerous temples and friendly deer which attract tourists who like nature and history. The famous mountain of Japan – Mount Fuji is perfect for environmental enthusiasts and those who would like to climb.
Discover Nara Park
Yum TER, Yoshimine-dera Temple is popular for its deer roaming in the park including the famous Todai-ji Temple with the largest Buddha statue.
Hike Mount Fuji
Tourism in climbing the Mountain is popular, with a considerable number of people moving from different parts of the country and the world to climb this mountain, particularly to videomega the top during sunrise.
Hakone – And Onsen Destination
Hakone is most famous for hot springs and tourists go there to spend long weekends appreciating views of Mount Fuji.
Omnis insitatio quaedam experientia Onsen (Hot Springs)
Hakone is particularly known for its onsens, hot spring baths, which use naturally heated mineral water. These onsens provide baths and view beautiful scenes at the same time.
Take a Cruise on Lake Ashi
Lake Ashi provides a great photo opportunity with the sight of Mount Fuji and an excellent opportunity to take a boat ride and go sightseeing here.
Takayama – A Step Back in Time
Takayama is rich with buildings of the Edo period and has active morning markets of traditional crafts and food.
The first section concerns with exploring the Sanmachi Suji District
This district specialises in early wooden architecture and showcases Japan as it was many years ago, especially through the major concentration of breweries for the traditional Japanese drink, sake.
H3: Visit the Takayama Festival
Celebrated in Spring and autumn, this festival comprises floats and other traditional performances and receives people from all over Japan.
H2: Kanazawa: The History of a City of Artisans
It is also a city of gardens, museums and crafts and therefore an important cultural city in Japan.
Discover Kenroku-en Garden
Kenroku-en is one of the most popular gardens known in Japan which presents a stunning view of its garden and seasonal flowers.
H3: Visit the Museum of Contemporary Art
This museum has a contemporary structure and presents art installations as well as art works of Japanese and foreign artists.
Kamakura – the landscape of the coast and archaeological interest
Kamakura is famous for temples, shrines and the Great Buddha statue located in a small coastal town.
Pay respects to the Kamakura – The Great Buddha of Kamakura
Ph: This statue being over 13 metres high is one of the best-known symbols of Kamakur’s historical past and heritage.
Explore Hase-dera Temple
Hase-dera Temple tourist attraction of Okayama is well known for its gorgeous gardens and nice view towards the sea.
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The Beauty of Cherry Blossoms
Japan’s most popular flower is the cherry blossom or the sakura; many places in Japan look spectacular during this season.
Enjoy Hanami at Ueno Park
Cherry blossoms can best be seen at the Ueno Park because the park contains in excess of a thousand trees along the walkways.
Find out about the Cherry Blossoms in Hokkaido
If you want to see Sakura which blooms a bit later than in other regions of Japan, go to Hokkaido.
Traditional Ryokan Experience
By and large, accommodation in a ryokan offers a glimpse of the old Japanese culture to tourists who will never get bored.
Get the real taste of Japan
A good number of ryokans offer kaiseki meals which are local dishes that are complemented by meals in a standard style and beautifully arranged plates.
Relax in a Tatami Room
Supplementally there are tatami rooms to have authentic Japanese sleeping on the tatami mats and increase a cultural experience.
UNESCO World Heritage Sites
In Japan, there are many attractions that are categorised as UNESCO World Heritage Sites. Every one of them is characteristic and rooted in history.
Tourism attraction destinations of Shirakawa-go and Gokayama
These historic villages are characterised by farmhouses with gassho-zukuri roof style and splendid landscape views of the mountains.
Visiting the History Sites of Historic Kyoto
The temples, gardens and the houses of Kyoto are all in one cultural heritage site of the world.
Conclusion
Based on the organisation of the ROBB report card, Japan is colourful and has something to offer every traveller beginning from the capital city of Tokyo to the ancient city of Kyoto with its beautiful temples. If you are interested in adventures, or cultural tourism or even a lazy beach vacation, the places to visit in Japan are worth a visit.
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