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Starting from cultural and historical treasures to beautiful sea coasts and forests, tourist attractions in Japan are something that you cannot afford to miss out on. To many, the country is an epitome of grandeur whereas there are some who consider this to be the face of East Asia. Tourist attractions in Japan promises to captivate the visitors with its all unique charm.
Tokyo
Known as the largest city in the world, Tokyo houses major Tourist Attractions in Japan. A perfect blend of modernity and tradition, Tokyo is Japan's economic hub. Re-invented post several floods and earthquakes, today Tokyo stands as a jewel studded in Japan's crown.
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Go for Temple Tours in Japan and visit temples and shrines like Anritsuji Temple, Chosho-ji Temple, Dembo'in Temple, Ebara Jinja Shrine, Asakusa Shrine and Daibutsu Temple. Other places worth visiting during Tours to Tourist Attractions in Japan are Fukagawa Edo Museum, Currency Museum, Akamon, Ginza and Golden Gai.
Hiroshima
Hiroshima, the name itself reminds us of the horrors of nuclear atom bomb that was dropped by USA in 1945. Tours to Tourist Attractions in Japan are no doubt incomplete without visiting Hiroshima. Pay tributes to the victims of the bomb blast at The Peace Park and witness the aftermath of the blast watching the photographs at The Atomic Bomb Museum in Hiroshima. Those seeking scenic beauty can very well visit The Shrine of Itsukushima which is loaded with scenic beauty.
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Mount Fuji
Kindle your adventurous spirit by reaching the top of Japan's highest peak called Mount Fuji during your Tours to Tourist Attractions in Japan. Standing high with a height of 3, 774 meters, Mount Fuji is a volcanic cone that last erupted in 1707. Located amidst various scenic spots, Mount Fuji has five trails through which one can reach the summit of this majestic mountain in Japan.
Temples in Japan
Japan temples make a good choice amongst the Buddhist, who occupies about eight percent of the nation’s population. Besides, they are also noted for their perfect combination with their surroundings. The architecture of these temples is something that deserves a mention as well. Some of the popular temples in Japan are as follows-
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Komyozenji Temple
Mangyoji Temple
Ryutakuji Temple
Betsuin Temple
Engakuji Temple
Great Buddha - Kotoku-in Temple
Jochiji Temple
Jufukuji Temple
Kenchoji Temple
Sumadera Temple
Anrakuji Temple
Byodoin Temple
Chishakuin Temple
Kodaiji Temple
Nigatsudo Templev
Shrines in Japan
The country serves as a home to over one million shrines. Almost all of them make significant places or worship amongst the Shintoism followers. The shrines in Japan are chiefly located far from the madding crowds in the cities.
Fushimi Inari Shrine
Izumo Taisha
Kasuga Taisha
Heian Shrine
Yamaguchi Daijingu
Itsukushima Shrine
Oyama Shrine
Nikko Toshogo
Zeniarai Benten
Kompirasan
Gardens in Japan
Since a long times, garden design have been a significant Japanese art. The country’s rich Japanese art is well reflected in the gardens. Most of the Japanese gardens are located in peaceful environments of monasteries and ponds form a significant feature of these gardens. The traditional gardens of Japan can be broadly classified into three groups namely-
Tsukiyama Gardens (hill gardens)
Karesansui Gardens (dry gardens)
Chaniwa Gardens (tea gardens).
The popular gardens in Japan are as follows-
Daigo Sambo-in Palace Garden
Byodo-in Monastery Garden
JoruriJi Pure Land Buddhist Garden
Daisen-in Zen Garden
Kyoto Gosho Imperial Palace Garden
Mirei Shigemori Garden
Kiyosumi-tien Garden
Korakuen Garden
Katsura Imperial Palace Garden
Motsuji Temple Garden
Castles in Japan
Similar to other castles across the globe, Japanese castles too were constructed for military purposes. However, with prosperity and peace prevailing in the country, these castles were gradually converted into significant commercial hubs. Therefore, it can be rightly termed that castles in Japan have emerged out to immense labor, untiring toil and conscientious planning. The popular castles in Japan are as follows-
Akashi Castle
Akizuki Castle
Azuchi Castle
Bitchu Matsuyama Castle
Echizen Ono Castle
Edo Castle
Fukuchiyama Castle
Fukui Castle
Fukuoka Castle
Fukuyama Castle
Funai Castle
Fushimi Castle
Gassan Toda Castle
Goryokaku Fort
Gujo Hachiman Castle
Hagi Castle
Open air museums in Japan
The country is known for its open air museums that reflect the historic grandeur of the same. Some of the best open air museums in Japan are as follows-
Historic Village of Hokkaido
Abashiri Prison Museum
Boso no Mura
Edo-Tokyo Open Air Architectural Museum
Meiji Mura
Hida Folk Village
Gasshozukuri Minkaen
Shikoku Mura
Glover Garden
Theme parks in Japan
With countless entertainment options in Japan, you’ll never run short of options here. Theme parks in Japan are endless and some of the popular ones include-
Edo Wonderland - Nikko Edomura
Fuji Q Highland
Nagasaki Huis Ten Bosch
Nagashima Spa Land
Shima Spain Village
Space World
Tobu World Square
Tokyo Disneyland
Tokyo DisneySea
Universal Studios Japan
Event attractions in Japan
Japanese Tea Ceremony- you may participate in a conventional tea ceremony. Tokyo and Kyoto based tourist information centers help you with the needed information. The ritual takes place in a room that has been specifically designated and designed for tea.
Sapporo Snow Festival- Every year, in the month of February, the vibrant capital of Hokkaido organizes an exceptional snow festival. This ice parts extends up to seven days and is marked by elaborate ice and snow sculptures.
On your Japan vacation, make sure to plan your stay close to the tourist attractions. Some of the options you may count on are as follows-
The Peninsula Tokyo
Park Hyatt Tokyo
Mandarin Oriental, Tokyo
Conrad Tokyo
Four Seasons Hotel Tokyo at Chinzan-so
Aqua Alpine Hotel
Sierra Resort Hakuba
Hakuba Springs Hotel
Hakuba Hifumi
Arietta Hotel Osaka
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