Well, the tourist attractions in Japan have everything! Explore the top tourist attractions in Japan through national parks on foot for days, or retrace the routes used by samurai and pilgrims. Seafood straight from the ocean, street food, and Michelin-starred restaurants are all on the menu. You can quickly transition from the bustle of some of the world's most fascinating cities to the tranquillity of ancient temples. Looking for a unique Japan travel guide? Here are the top tourist attractions in Japan, that you should add to your list!
Kanazawa
Visit here for the famous Japanese landmarks! Among the feudal families in Japan, the Maeda were second only to the Tokugawa in terms of fief size and rice output, and Kanazawa (金沢) was their seat from 1603 until 1868. As a result, Kanazawa flourished into a city as culturally significant as Kyoto and Edo (Tokyo). After Kyoto, Kanazawa was the second-largest city in Japan to avoid bombing during WWII. As a result, portions of the ancient castle town, such the Chaya entertainment districts and the Nagamachi samurai area, have managed to stay relatively intact. Even now, as the capital of Ishikawa Prefecture, Kanazawa maintains its status as a major regional metropolis. Historic homes and neighbourhoods, as well as contemporary museums, are only a few of the city's numerous historical sites. Kenrokuen, however, stands head and shoulders above the rest of Kanazawa. It is widely regarded as the most picturesque of Japan's "three best landscape gardens" and one of the top tourist attractions of Japan!
Universal Studios
One of the top tourist attractions of Japan, and unique things to do in Japan is to visit the Universal Studios- fun for the whole family! Visit the original SUPER NINTENDO WORLD for an unforgettable experience the whole family can share. In Mario Kart: Koopa's Challenge, you race on state-of-the-art versions of the classic Mario Kart tracks to become the race champion. Prepare for an exhilarating experience on the first-ever interactive Mario Kart ride in a theme park. There is now an excess of magic in an already wonderful region that recreates the world of the Harry PotterTM novels on an enormous scale with painstaking attention to detail. Embark on magical experiences aboard the rollercoaster that has been named the finest attraction in the world for five years running*, explore "the world" with stores from the wizarding realm, and see astonishing magic firsthand as you cast a genuine spell. Prepare to be enchanted by the enchantment that surrounds you and to feel a range of feelings that are unique to this place.
Shiretoko
If you are a nature lover, this is one of the top tourist attractions in Japan, and you have to add it to your Japan travel guide. Located in Hokkaido's far northeast, the Shiretoko Peninsula protrudes into the Okhotsk Sea. Even when the weather is nice, the land is covered in heavy snow and the seashore is jostled by drift ice; in winter, the high mountains and thick woods appear unsurpassable. The Ainu people appropriately termed this area "sir etok," meaning "the edge of the earth," because of its rugged, unspoiled interior. While visiting this site, you will have the opportunity to learn about the Ainu pantheon's most revered gods. A boat ride will allow you to see brown bears (Kim-un-kamuy, god of the mountains) foraging along the coast and orcas (Repun-kamuy, god of the sea) slashing through the icy seas. Another option is to go on a night drive in search of tanuki, foxes, and deer.
Okinawa
If you love picturesque islands, and the serene seaside, this is one of the best tourist attractions in Japan for you! The archipelago of Okinawa in Japan's far southwest is very magical to the Japanese people. The chain of subtropical islands is a popular vacation spot because it offers a peaceful getaway with beautiful beaches, clear water, and no technology to drain your batteries. If you want to escape the crowds and experience the real Okinawa, you have to get beyond the major islands. Since the remote Yaeyama islands are air-connected to the Japanese mainland, this turns out to be remarkably simple. Ishigaki is a great place to go to mangrove forest exploring, and Taketomi is where you'll find traditional Ryukyuan villages with their clean square dwellings, red tile roofs, and shisa (legendary lion) sculptures guarding the entrance. At last, the enigmatic and imperilled Iriomote Cat prowls the woodlands of the island that bears its name. You have to add this to your Japan travel guide!
Mount Fuji
No tourist attraction in Japan can top this- literally! At 3,776 meters, Mount Fuji is the tallest peak in Japan. Not surprisingly, the almost flawlessly sculpted volcano has had immense appeal among artists and the general public over the years, and has even been worshipped as a holy mountain. The most recent eruption of the active volcano Mount Fuji occurred in 1707. Located on the boundary between the prefectures of Yamanashi and Shizuoka, it is visible from both Tokyo and Yokohama on days with good visibility.
The train ride from Tokyo to Osaka also provides a good vantage point from which to see Mount Fuji. Around forty to fifty minutes into a trip on the Tokaido Shinkansen from Tokyo to Nagoya, Kyoto, or Osaka, you'll get the greatest view of the mountain from the right side of the train, near Shin-Fuji Station. Generally speaking, visibility is best in the early morning or late evening rather than midday, and during the cooler months of the year rather than summer.