Tourist Attractions In Japan
Dubbed the land of the rising sun', this island nation fascinates visitors with its enigmatic beauty. Ranked among the world's most powerful economies, Japan offers a unique blend of opulent heritage and amazing modern growth. For a globe trotter, Japan offers plenty in the form of temples, shrines, museums, coral reefs, hot springs, national parks, beaches, amusement parks, peace memorial, castles, futuristic and urbanized city landscapes and many more.
Comprising four islands namely Honshu, Shikoku, Kyushu and Hokkaido, the country's landscape is replete with mountains, volcanoes and greenery. If you wish to explore the country, you must visit cities such as Osaka, Yokohama, Kyoto, Tokyo, Hiroshima, Nagasaki, Kamakura, Chiba, Kawasaki, Fukoka to experience Japan.
Home to over a million shrines, a journey through Japan can be spiritual and exciting. The shrines and temples that are places of worship for the followers of Buddhism and Shintoism in the country are specimens of brilliant architecture. Visiting Meiji Jingu shrine, Asakusa-Kannon temple, Hachimangu shrine, Kiyomizu temple, Heian shrine, Horyuji temple, Itukushima shrine, Sensonji temple, Kanda Myojin shrine and many more such religious sites elevates your spirit.
The castles in Japan that are warehouses of the regal treasure and history occupy a prominent place in any Japanese itinerary. The Himeji or White Heron castle, black castle, Hirosaki castle, Tsurugaoka castle, Nijo castle, Kyoto palace, Shuri castle, etc are the places that provide an insight into the life and times of the royalty in Japan.
Located in the serene ambience of the monasteries and castles, the gardens in Japan are major tourist attractions. Chaniwa gardens, Shinjuku Gyeon national garden, Kenrokuen garden, Korakuen stroll garden, Higashi Gyoen garden in the Imperial palace and the unique Zen rock garden of Ryoangi, Hama Rikyu Garden and many more such green spaces are a feast for the eyes of the beholder.
For a fun time with kids and family, you can visit the national parks, amusement parks, aquariums and museums in the country. Akan national park, Diasetsuzan park, Nikko national park, Ise Shima park, national park in the island of Yakushima, Fuji-Hakone- Izu national park, Bunraku theme park and aquarium, Osaka aquarium, the historic Ritsorin park and Tokyo Disneyland ensure a great time.
You can learn more about the history and several aspects of the country from the displays in the museums like Nara national museum, Takayama-Kusakabe Heritage house, open air sculpture museum, Sumo museum, Edo- Tokyo museum, Peace Memorial Park and museum, Ryogoku Fireworks museum and many more.
A visit to Japan will be incomplete without beholding and climbing the charming Mount Fuji. Other delightful places to visit in the country are Tokyo tower with its wax museum, walking zone and art gallery, Mount Koya, Japanese Alps, Mount Unzen, Sakurajima volcanic island, coral reefs of Okinawa, Manza Beach, Onna Beach, Gyokusendo caves, Ishigaki Island, swamps of Iriomote Island, Enoshima Island, Sado Island, Ginza (one of asia's prominent shopping spot), Ameyoko Market, Buke-Yashiki samurai residence, Goryokaku Fort, Kamikochi highlands, scenic Lake Ashi, Lake Towada, Married Rocks, Golden Pavilion, Kusatsu Onsen, Nyuto Onsen and Nikko hot springs, Ibusuki Spa, Beppu hot spring resort, saunas and ski resort of Niseko.