What makes Japan different from other countries? Why is Japan one of the best tourist destinations in the world? Today, let's make sure that you know what to do, where to go for your trip in Japan.
Take a look at the best things you must see when visiting Japan, in order to have the most amazing trip, creating beautiful memories.
From this list, you can choose the kind of entertainment that suits you the most.
Shibuya
Shibuya, Tokyo's Youth Center
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Address | Shibuya Station, Shibuya, Tokyo See map |
Website | http://play-shibuya.com/en/ |
Shinsaibashi
Osaka’s largest shopping area - a mix of the old and the new
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Address | Shinsaibashisuji Chuo-ku Osaka-shi, Osaka See map |
Telephone | 06-6211-1114 |
Website | http://www.shinsaibashi.or.jp/lang/en/ |
Fushimi Inari Shrine
A 1,300 year old shrine for the God of bountiful crops and prosperous business
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Business Hours | Everyday ( 08:30 AM ~ 04:30 PM ) Shrine grounds are open 24 hours a day |
Price | FREE |
Address | Fushimi Inari Shrine, 68 Fukakusa Yabunouchicho Fushimi Ward, Kyoto, Kyoto See map |
Telephone | 075-641-7331 |
Website | http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fushimi_Inari-taisha |
The Kanda Festival
The venerable Kanda Festival under the patronage of the Tokugawa shoguns is a celebration representative of not only Tokyo, but also of Japan
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Price | FREE |
Address | 神田明神,2-16-2 Sotokanda, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo See map |
Telephone | 03-3254-0753 |
Kiyomizu-dera
Kiyomizu-dera is Kyoto’s most popular tourist attraction
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Business Hours | Everyday ( 06:00 AM ~ 05:30 PM ) |
Price | Adults: 300 JPY Child: 200 JPY |
Address | 1-294 Kiyomizu, Higashiyama-ku Kyoto-shi, Kyoto See map |
Telephone | 075-551-1234 |
Website | http://www.kiyomizudera.or.jp/lang/01.html |
Harajuku
Shopping in the neighborhood where the “Kawaii” culture began
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Address | 1 Jingumae, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo See map |
Website | http://www.takeshita-street.com/ |
Sensoji Temple
Get a glimpse of Japanese culture at Sensoji Temple, the oldest temple in Tokyo, and Nakamise-dori with its many shops
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Business Hours | Everyday ( 06:00 AM ~ 05:00 PM ) |
Price | FREE |
Address | Senso-ji Temple, 2-3-1 Asakusa, Taito-ku, Tokyo See map |
Telephone | 03-3842-0181 |
Website | http://www.senso-ji.jp/about/index_e.html |
Fuji-Q Highland
Have a great time at the foot of Mount Fuji! Japan’s famous roller coasters are amazing!
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Business Hours | Opening hours vary depending on the seasons. Please check the web site. |
Price | Adults: 1,500 YEN Child: 900 YEN The fee is for admission only. There are some types of tickets including free pass. Please see the web site for details. |
Address | 5-6-1 Shinnishihara, Fujiyoshida-shi, Yamanashi See map |
Telephone | 0555-23-2111 |
Website | https://www.fujiq.jp/en/ |
Ginza
Enjoy shopping for made in Japan goods
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Address | Ginza, Chuo-ku, Tokyo See map |
Website | http://www.ginza.jp/?lang=en |
Todaiji
The Daibutsu is the highlight feature of this fascinating ancient Nara temple
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Business Hours | April~October 7:30am-5:30pm November~March 8:00am-5:00pm |
Price | Adults: 600 YEN Child: 300 YEN |
Address | Todai-ji, 406-1 Zoshicho, Nara-shi, Nara See map |
Telephone | 0742-22-5511 |
Website | http://www.todaiji.or.jp/english/index.html |
Nara Park
Come and meet the friendly deer at Nara Park with its many World Heritage sites
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Business Hours | Everyday |
Price | FREE |
Address | Nara Park, Nara, Nara Prefecture See map |
Telephone | 0742-27-8036 |
Website | http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nara_Park |
Hakone Hot Springs
A 90 minute train ride from Tokyo. Twenty types of hot springs qualities. Enjoy the diverse hot springs baths at Hakone Hot springs
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Address | Hakone, Ashigarashimo-gun Kanagawa See map |
Telephone | 0460-85-5571 |
Website | http://www.hakone-english.com/ |
Kamakura Beach
A beach with plenty of attractions that has been selected as one of the top 50 picturesque sceneries in Kanagawa Prefecture.
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Business Hours | Everyday ( 09:00 AM ~ 05:00 PM ) |
Price | FREE |
Address | Yuigahama Kamakura-shi Kanagawa See map |
Telephone | 0467-61-3884 |
Website | http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Yuigahama |
Sapporo Snow Festival
A snow festival featuring snow statues and illumination centering around Odori Avenue in Sapporo
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Business Hours | Weekdays ( 09:00 AM ~ 06:00 PM ) Open from early February Please check the homepage for opening schedule [close] Open every day during the festival Please check the homepage |
Price | Varies according to the event |
Address | Odori Park, Chuo Ward, Sapporo, Hokkaido See map |
Website | http://www.snowfes.com/english/index.html |
Shinjuku Gyoen National Garden
Enjoy nature at Tokyo’s version of Central Park in the middle of the city
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Business Hours | Tuesday ( 09:00 AM ~ 04:30 PM ) Wednesday ( 09:00 AM ~ 04:30 PM ) Thursday ( 09:00 AM ~ 04:30 PM ) Friday ( 09:00 AM ~ 04:30 PM ) Weekends ( 09:00 AM ~ 04:30 PM ) Last entry 4:00 PM [close] Monday Open on National Holidays,but closed the next weekday 29th Dec. - 3rd Jan. |
Price | Adult: 200 JPY Elementary and Junior high school student: 50 JPY Infant: Free |
Address | Shinjuku Gyoen, 11 Naito-machi, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo See map |
Telephone | 03-3350-0151 |
Odaiba
Odaiba is one of Tokyo’s most entertainment filled places. It’s full of fun from morning to evening.
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Address | Daiba Minato-ku Tokyo See map |
Telephone | 03-5579-2680 |
Website | http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Odaiba |
Osaka Aquarium Kaiyukan
This is one of the largest public aquariums in the world where you can enjoy the underwater world from around the Pacific Rim
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Business Hours | Everyday ( 10:00 AM ~ 08:00 PM ) |
Price | Adults: 2,300 JPY Child: 1,200 JPY |
Address | 1-1-10 Kaigandori Minato-ku Osaka-shi, Osaka See map |
Telephone | 06-6576-5501 |
Website | http://www.kaiyukan.com/language/eng/ |
Omotesando
A trendy area. A neighborhood where you can encounter cutting-edge fashion and various other items
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Address | 3 Kitaaoyama Minato-ku Tokyo See map |
Website | https://www.gotokyo.org/en/tourists/areas/areamap/harajuku.html |