Japan, a dream travel destination
Japan is full of many unique and diverse places waiting to be visited. From its advanced modern cities, to its mountain regions, there is something for everyone. There is so much to explore throughout the country that it is often difficult to prioritze what you really want to explore. You can stay in a city in Japan for your entire trip and still not see all of what the city has to offer. When is it the best time to visit? If I could, I would visit Japan during every season. There is something different to see in all 4 seasons such as the sakura trees blooming in the spring to watching snow monkeys bathe in hot springs in the winter. Choosing when to visit is a difficult query within itself, let alone what to do in Japan. This is what makes the country so amazing; it is a once in a lifetime opportunity to visit Japan.
Cities in Japan to Visit
Tokyo
Tokyo is the city that many think of when they think of Japan. There are sub districts within Tokyo that offer a variety of enjoyment such as Akihabara, the main focal point of Japanese pop culture as well as Harajuku, the center of Japan’s amazing and unique fashion. You can also find unique restaurants such as a Pokemon cafe where there are dancing Pikachu mascots and many maid cafes.
Notable attractions
- Mipig Cafe
- TeamLab Borderless
- Tokyo Disneyland
- Shibuya Crossing
- Ghibli Museum
Kyoto
Kyoto is the city that is home to many of Japan’s ancient temples, palaces, and shrines. It is worth visiting some of these temples as you can experience first hand the traditions. There are also many places within Kyoto that have beautiful natural scenery such as a bamboo grove in Arashiyama. You can visit the many tea houses that Kyoto has to offer as well as possibly seeing a working geisha.
Notable attractions
- Kinkaku-ji Temple
- Fushimi Inari Taisha
- Senko-ji Temple
- Iwatayama Monkey Park
- Gion
Osaka
Osaka is a city full of nightlife. There are a lot of themed bars you can find here like video game bars. Many of Japan’s famous dishes originated from this city. It is a must to taste dishes like takoyaki, okonomiyaki and yakisoba here. You can also find the infamous Osaka castle and the accompanying park. The park has over 500 cherry blossom trees, perfect to visit and picnic here in the springtime.
Notable attractions
- Osaka Castle
- Universal Studios Japan
- Namba Yasaka Shrine
- Tempozan Ferris Wheel
- Umeda Sky Building