8. Chūbu-Sangaku National Park and the Japanese Alps. Chūbu-Sangaku National Park and the Japanese Alps. Japan boasts a number of outstanding areas of natural beauty, many of them designated as national parks or, in some cases, UNESCO World Heritage Sites.
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See ways to experience (153) 2023. 2. Kinkakuji Temple. 17,289. Religious Sites. One of Kyoto's most famous attractions, this temple was originally built in 1397 as a residence for shogun Ashikaga Yoshimitsu. The structure was completely covered in gold leaf, earning it the name Golden Pavilion. See full details.
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Here's our pick of the 10 best places to visit in Japan. 1. Tokyo. Best for contemporary culture. Tokyo is a city forever reaching into the future, pushing the boundaries of what's possible on densely populated, earthquake-prone land, and building ever taller, sleeker structures. It's Japan's top spot for contemporary art and architecture ...
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Kyoto is one of the top Japan tourist spots, so try to visit the popular temples early in the morning as they do get crowded. In Kyoto don't miss: Wandering through the red torii gates of Fushimi Inari shrine. Drinking matcha in a traditional tea ceremony. We loved Tea Ceremony Ju-An at Jotokuji Temple.
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Arita: The best place to visit in Japan for porcelain. Kamakura: One of the most spiritual places to visit. Osaka: One of the best places in Japan for foodies. Hiroshima: One of the humbling places to go in Japan. Kanazawa: An alternative capital of culture. Hakone (Mount Fuji): One of the best for onsen.
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5) Hakone. As Okinawa is known for its glorious beaches, the small town of Hakone is known for the natural beauty of its mountainous terrain, waterways, and hot springs. By far the most prominent and well-known attraction is Lake Ashi that makes Hakone one of the most fun places to visit in Japan.
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The Akihabara district in Tokyo is the spot for anime, games and 7. Enter anime worlds in Akihabara and Den Den Town. Akihabara in Tokyo and Den Den Town in Osaka are heaven for anime otaku (fanatics). Even if you aren't a fan, these specialist districts are worth visiting to experience the height of artistic obsession done the Japanese way.
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2. Hiroshima Peace Memorial Museum (Hiroshima, Hiroshima Prefecture) Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park is a historical museum in Hiroshima that opened in 1955. This museum was built to preserve the memory of the many victims of the August 6, 1945 atomic bombing of Hiroshima for future generations.
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1. Golden Pavilion, Kyoto. The Golden Pavilion is one of Japan's most popular tourist attractions, and it is not difficult to see why. Also known as Kinkaku-ji, this Zen Buddhist temple is situated in Kyoto.
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Ask anyone who has visited, and they'll tell you: Japan is easily one of the most stunning places in the world. The country offers a full range of nature and culture, from subtropical beaches to ...
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14. Naoshima, the Art Island. Naoshima, located in the Seto Inland Sea which is also known as the art island, is getting popular among the tourists. With beautiful ocean views and colorful artworks displayed open-air around the island, Naoshima became the center of Japan's showcase of contemporary arts.
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29. Nishiki Market (Kyoto) The Nishiki Market (or Nishiki Ichiba) is a very long street with 100+ shops and restaurants. Most of the shops have to do with food - selling produce, fish, meat or cookware. You can also get free samples here, which may be the best part about it if you're just wandering through.
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11. Ishigaki. Located west of Okinawa, Ishigaki is Japan's premier beach destination and makes a good base to explore the other islands in the Yaeyama archipelago. Blessed with Japan's best beaches, it is particularly popular with families since the beaches at Fusaki and Maezato are net-protected.
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3. Kanazawa. Kanazawa is one of Japan's loveliest traditional destinations, renowned for its beautifully preserved historical districts, elegant crafts, and some of the country's best seafood and produce. Along with Kyoto, Kanazawa was spared air raids during World War II, leaving much of the historic city intact.
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3. Enjoy Nature at Ueno Park and Ueno Zoo. Ueno Park and Ueno Zoo. Highlights: A 212-acre park home to ponds, historic shrines, and the Ueno Zoo. A paradise-like oasis of green in the heart of busy Tokyo, Ueno Park (Ueno Kōen) is the city's largest green space and one of its most popular tourist attractions.
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1500 yen, with an online discount coupon. 14. Koyasan Okunoin. Cemeteries aren't usually at the top of a traveller's 'must-see' list, but Koyasan Okunoin should be an exception among the best tourist places in Japan.
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11. teamLab Planets TOKYO. 2,008. Art Museums. **Exhibition period extended until the end of 2027** teamLab Planets (Toyosu, Tokyo) is a museum where you walk through water, and a garden where you become one with the flowers. It comprises 4 large-scale artwork spaces and 2 gardens created by art collective teamLab.
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Mount Yoshino. In the Nara prefecture, Mount Yoshino has long been one of Japan's most famous spots for viewing cherry blossoms, in part because its range of elevation means not all of its 30,000 ...
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Map of Tourist Attractions in Sapporo. Sapporo, Japan - Climate Chart. 1. Odori Park. Odori Park. Highlights: Art sculptures, fountains, gardens, and easy access to Sapporo's many museums and galleries. Odori Park (Ōdōri Kōen) is an oasis of green in Sapporo's downtown core that slices through the city.
Travel off the beaten path and experience Utsubuki Park ...
Located in Kurayoshi City in Tottori Prefecture (Japan's least-populated prefecture), Utsubuki Park is an off-the-beaten-path destination that lets visitors enjoy cherry blossoms away from large crowds. Thousands of trees bloom here from late March to mid-April, and the park is counted among Japan's top 100 city parks and cherry blossom viewing spots.
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In the following slides, we'll introduce Shikoku's tourist attractions and the cuisine of each prefecture, prepared with local products. Follow Showbizz Daily to see the best photo galleries every day
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A staff member prepares to serve noodles for participants of Tokyo Ramen Tours at Syuuichi, which means "once a week," featuring curry-flavored ramen, at Shibuya district on April 2, 2024, in Tokyo.
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8. Chūbu-Sangaku National Park and the Japanese Alps. Chūbu-Sangaku National Park and the Japanese Alps. Japan boasts a number of outstanding areas of natural beauty, many of them designated as national parks or, in some cases, UNESCO World Heritage Sites.
Nikko. #3 in Best Places to Visit in Japan. Nikko is the place to go to see lavish architecture surrounded by nature. Head to Nikko National Park, one of Japan's oldest national parks, to enjoy an ...
See ways to experience (153) 2023. 2. Kinkakuji Temple. 17,289. Religious Sites. One of Kyoto's most famous attractions, this temple was originally built in 1397 as a residence for shogun Ashikaga Yoshimitsu. The structure was completely covered in gold leaf, earning it the name Golden Pavilion. See full details.
Here's our pick of the 10 best places to visit in Japan. 1. Tokyo. Best for contemporary culture. Tokyo is a city forever reaching into the future, pushing the boundaries of what's possible on densely populated, earthquake-prone land, and building ever taller, sleeker structures. It's Japan's top spot for contemporary art and architecture ...
Kyoto is one of the top Japan tourist spots, so try to visit the popular temples early in the morning as they do get crowded. In Kyoto don't miss: Wandering through the red torii gates of Fushimi Inari shrine. Drinking matcha in a traditional tea ceremony. We loved Tea Ceremony Ju-An at Jotokuji Temple.
Arita: The best place to visit in Japan for porcelain. Kamakura: One of the most spiritual places to visit. Osaka: One of the best places in Japan for foodies. Hiroshima: One of the humbling places to go in Japan. Kanazawa: An alternative capital of culture. Hakone (Mount Fuji): One of the best for onsen.
Japan's crown jewel and arguably the most beautiful place in the country, Mt Fuji is a must for any visitor. There are plenty of places to see the grand mountain, but the views from Arakurayama ...
5) Hakone. As Okinawa is known for its glorious beaches, the small town of Hakone is known for the natural beauty of its mountainous terrain, waterways, and hot springs. By far the most prominent and well-known attraction is Lake Ashi that makes Hakone one of the most fun places to visit in Japan.
The Akihabara district in Tokyo is the spot for anime, games and 7. Enter anime worlds in Akihabara and Den Den Town. Akihabara in Tokyo and Den Den Town in Osaka are heaven for anime otaku (fanatics). Even if you aren't a fan, these specialist districts are worth visiting to experience the height of artistic obsession done the Japanese way.
2. Hiroshima Peace Memorial Museum (Hiroshima, Hiroshima Prefecture) Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park is a historical museum in Hiroshima that opened in 1955. This museum was built to preserve the memory of the many victims of the August 6, 1945 atomic bombing of Hiroshima for future generations.
1. Golden Pavilion, Kyoto. The Golden Pavilion is one of Japan's most popular tourist attractions, and it is not difficult to see why. Also known as Kinkaku-ji, this Zen Buddhist temple is situated in Kyoto.
Ask anyone who has visited, and they'll tell you: Japan is easily one of the most stunning places in the world. The country offers a full range of nature and culture, from subtropical beaches to ...
14. Naoshima, the Art Island. Naoshima, located in the Seto Inland Sea which is also known as the art island, is getting popular among the tourists. With beautiful ocean views and colorful artworks displayed open-air around the island, Naoshima became the center of Japan's showcase of contemporary arts.
29. Nishiki Market (Kyoto) The Nishiki Market (or Nishiki Ichiba) is a very long street with 100+ shops and restaurants. Most of the shops have to do with food - selling produce, fish, meat or cookware. You can also get free samples here, which may be the best part about it if you're just wandering through.
11. Ishigaki. Located west of Okinawa, Ishigaki is Japan's premier beach destination and makes a good base to explore the other islands in the Yaeyama archipelago. Blessed with Japan's best beaches, it is particularly popular with families since the beaches at Fusaki and Maezato are net-protected.
3. Kanazawa. Kanazawa is one of Japan's loveliest traditional destinations, renowned for its beautifully preserved historical districts, elegant crafts, and some of the country's best seafood and produce. Along with Kyoto, Kanazawa was spared air raids during World War II, leaving much of the historic city intact.
3. Enjoy Nature at Ueno Park and Ueno Zoo. Ueno Park and Ueno Zoo. Highlights: A 212-acre park home to ponds, historic shrines, and the Ueno Zoo. A paradise-like oasis of green in the heart of busy Tokyo, Ueno Park (Ueno Kōen) is the city's largest green space and one of its most popular tourist attractions.
1500 yen, with an online discount coupon. 14. Koyasan Okunoin. Cemeteries aren't usually at the top of a traveller's 'must-see' list, but Koyasan Okunoin should be an exception among the best tourist places in Japan.
Considered the first public park in Tokyo, Ueno is an ideal place for a leisurely stroll in the city. Formerly part of Kaneiji Temple, Ueno Park is now home to the Ueno Zoo (considered Japan's ...
11. teamLab Planets TOKYO. 2,008. Art Museums. **Exhibition period extended until the end of 2027** teamLab Planets (Toyosu, Tokyo) is a museum where you walk through water, and a garden where you become one with the flowers. It comprises 4 large-scale artwork spaces and 2 gardens created by art collective teamLab.
Mount Yoshino. In the Nara prefecture, Mount Yoshino has long been one of Japan's most famous spots for viewing cherry blossoms, in part because its range of elevation means not all of its 30,000 ...
Map of Tourist Attractions in Sapporo. Sapporo, Japan - Climate Chart. 1. Odori Park. Odori Park. Highlights: Art sculptures, fountains, gardens, and easy access to Sapporo's many museums and galleries. Odori Park (Ōdōri Kōen) is an oasis of green in Sapporo's downtown core that slices through the city.
Located in Kurayoshi City in Tottori Prefecture (Japan's least-populated prefecture), Utsubuki Park is an off-the-beaten-path destination that lets visitors enjoy cherry blossoms away from large crowds. Thousands of trees bloom here from late March to mid-April, and the park is counted among Japan's top 100 city parks and cherry blossom viewing spots.
In the following slides, we'll introduce Shikoku's tourist attractions and the cuisine of each prefecture, prepared with local products. Follow Showbizz Daily to see the best photo galleries every day
International tourists can face an "International Tourist Tax" while exiting Japan, per the Japanese National Tax Agency. It amounts to about $6.30 per departure and must be paid by those taking ...
Japanese authorities plan to erect a 2.5m barrier near Mount Fuji to deter disrespectful tourists, addressing over-tourism. The decision reflects efforts to preserve attractions amidst record ...
In short: The town of Fujikawaguchiko will put up a barrier to block Mount Fuji from view in a popular tourist photo spot. A local official says the decision is "regrettable" but tourists "who can ...
A staff member prepares to serve noodles for participants of Tokyo Ramen Tours at Syuuichi, which means "once a week," featuring curry-flavored ramen, at Shibuya district on April 2, 2024, in Tokyo.
This New Japanese-Minimalist Hotel in DTLA Is the Perfect Base For Exploring the Arts District. The stunning nine-room Kodo Hotel is located inside a nearly 100-year-old former fire station and ...