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Japan is a country which is comprised of islands . As a travel destination, it offers a fascinating time for the visitors. A wide range of attractions, sights, historical places and natural beauties of the country combine with a colorful cultures in this country. In Japan the past meets the future. Japan attractions can be visited by dividing the country into regions. Eastern and Central Region, Northern Region, Southern Region and Western Region
Mount Fuji
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.
Tokyo Tower
Tokyo Tower is one of the most undistinguishable attractions in Japan as it resembles the Eiffel Tower of Paris.Tokyo Tower is another of the top 10 tourist attractions in Japan located in Tokyo, and it's truly one of the best places in town to enjoy great views of Tokyo and Mount Fuji in the distance. Besides enjoying the panoramic views, you’ll also find inside Tokyo Tower a neat wax museum and art gallery.
Osaka
Osaka is the third largest city in Japan, its population exceeding 2.5 million. In terms of importance it holds the second place following the country's capital. For many centuries Osaka served as the main economic motivating force of the Kansai region. Earlier the city of Osaka was known as Naniwa. It was the first even known capital of Japan. Afterwards the capital moved from one city to another as country's emperors changed.
It could have become the capital of Japan, when back in the 16th century Osaka was chosen to be the place of Toyotomi Hideyoshi's castle, but it never to happen. After the death of Hideyoshi, Tokugawa Ieyasu brought to an end the family tree of the Toyotomi and established a new place for the government, Edo (Tokyo).
Tokyo Imperial Palace
Tokyo Imperial Palace is one of the most historic and iconic attractions that you can visit in Tokyo, especially during the Holiday Season. During the Emperor’s Birthday and New Years you’re allowed to enter the Imperial Palace inner grounds to catch a sneak-peek of the Imperial Family.
If you’re visiting Tokyo Imperial Palace any other time of the year, you’ll still be able to enjoy a tour of the Imperial Palace bridges, the main gate and other public areas
Ueno Park, Tokyo
Ueno Park is a large park located near the Ueno Station. The park was opened for the public back in 1873. Its visitors have a wide range of attractions to choose from. The statue of Saigo Takamori stands at the south entrance of the park. Saigo Takamori played an important role in the history of Japan. During the early Meiji Period he was one the main figures in performing Meiji Restoration of 1868.
There are a lot of museums in Ueno Park. Some of the most notable art museums are: the Tokyo National Museum, the NationalScience Museum , the National Museum for Western Art and the Tokyo Metropolitan Fine Art Gallery
Hiroshima Peace Memorial
The Hiroshima Peace Memorial in Hiroshima is, undoubtedly, one of the top 10 tourist attractions in Japan to visit, especially if you’re a history buff wanting to learn more about the events of the Atomic Bomb.
The Hiroshima Peace Memorial is truly one of the must-see places in Japan, even if you’re not interested in history. The Hiroshima Memorial features so many moving pictures of the aftermath of the events that will bring a tear to your eye!
Nagoya Port
Nagoya Port is located in Nagoya and it is another popular attraction to visit in Japan as this attraction itself boasts a few other attractions such as an icebreaker ship (Fuji), which was used in expeditions to the Antarctica. (Note. The Fuji icebreaker is now docked at Nagoya Port and open to tourists for tours)
Ginza, Tokyo
This is the most prestigious districts in Tokyo in terms of shopping, dining and entertainment. It includes a huge number of department stores, art galleries, restaurants and night clubs. The land here is extremely expensive, for instance a square meter is worth over 10 million yen, which is about $100,000. In Ginza one may find all of the world's leading fashion and cosmetics brand names.
The name of the district comes from the silver coins mint that struck coins in the period between 1612 and 1800. The silver coin was called ginza, thus the name of the district. Ginza started turning into an upmarket shopping district after the Great Kanto Earthquake, which took place in 1923.
There is also the Italia Mura attraction nearby where you’ll find the replica of Venice’s top attractions Grand Canal and San Marco Square. Besides these, Nagoya Port is also home to the Port of Nagoya Public Aquarium where you can see beautiful marine life such as orcas and whales
