Planning a trip to Japan? Is JAPAN travel worth in 2025? Time to find OUT! 🇯🇵 #japan #japantravel
[Music] After a long stretch of strict entry rules, Japan is easing out the visa procedures. Many nationalities can apply for 90 days e visa online, making the travel preparations a lot smoother. In year 2024, Japan received 36 million tourists as compared to 25 million in year 2023. The Japanese government targets 60 million visitors till year 2030. So why visit Japan now? The answer is simple. A weaker yen and easier visa procedures have made Japan more accessible and appealing. Let’s explore the places to visit in Japan for year 2025. The first place that comes to mind is obviously Tokyo. This city has fascinated people around the world as it gives the vibes of modern futuristic city especially to the generation of ’90s kids. Many things have changed since then, but still Tokyo holds crime position for anyone visiting Japan. In year 2024, 55% of the tourists visited Tokyo. Make a point to visit Shibuya Scramble Crossing. This is the same street where the famous scene from the movie Tokyo Drift was shot. People love to visit here to get the vibes of it. This place is rated 4.5 stars out of five on Google reviews by 14,000 people. When you visit this place in the evening, you will find a beautiful coordination of people and vehicles crossing the street. But Tokyo is not always about the modern urban vibes to it. It is also balanced by the traditional and cultural experience. For example, you can visit Miji Jingo Shrine. This place is also highly rated at 4.6 stars on Google by 44,000 people. This shrine is surrounded by lush green forest and visitors love the peaceful experience here. A small tip for you. Visit the Miji Jingu Shrine in the early mornings and the Shibuya crossing in the evening for the best experiences. If you want to explore the traditional part of the Tokyo Moore, you can visit the Senoji Temple. This temple is located in the Asakusa district of Tokyo. It is one of the Toki’s most colorful and popular temples. While approaching the temple, the visitor first enters through the thunder gate. There is another famous shopping street while going to this temple. It is called Nakami Sidori. Various Japanese souvenirs and snacks are sold here. Both of these places are highly rated by the visitors. A small tip for you, Asakusa is also well known for its food. The street food in Asakusa is very famous amid the tourists. If you want to try Japanese street food, this is the best place to visit. In the evening, you can visit the Akihabara town in Japan. This town is also known as electric town in Japan which has many shops selling the manga comics, anime videos and video games. For the person who is into the otaku culture of Japan, this place is like a heaven. Also make sure to visit sky tree in Tokyo. It is an observatory and also the tallest building in Japan. You can enjoy the view of Tokyo from the top. This view right now is recorded from the top of sky tree. Isn’t this amazing? Again, both of these towns are highly rated by the visitors. Kyoto is known as the cultural heart of Japan. In year 2024, Kyoto received 10 million international tourists, which was 53% more than the last year. This influx also bought a strong economic boost as the tourism spending in Kyoto hit 13 billion in 2024. Kyoto’s blend of world-class heritage, serene temples, and timeless charm keeps visitor satisfaction at high levels. Let’s see the places to experience in Kyoto. Kiom Mizera is one of the famous temples in Japan. This temple is also one of the world heritage sites of UNESCO. Along with the peaceful ambiencece of the temple, visitors also love the panoramic view of the city after reaching there. Kiomizer is highly rated on Google with 4.5 stars out of five by 61,000 people. Next famous destination in Kyoto is Fushimi Inari. This place is famous for 10,000 Tori Vermillion gates. It is moderate 4 km roundtrip hike through this beautiful gates to the shrine on Mount Nari. There are also many food shops on the way for refreshments. The visitors have rated this place generously with 4.7 stars out of five. Nara Park is another famous destination to visit when you are in Kyoto. This park is quite large and you will need at least half a day to explore it. This park is full of deers and they have learned to make a gentle bow before asking for the food. You can buy snacks to feed these deers in this park. Next to Nara Park is Nara National Museum which have collections of old Japanese historic artifacts. This museum is rated well by the visitors. To the southwest of Tokyo, there is another busy city of Osaka. It is famous tourist destination. 14 million international tourists visited Osaka in 2024. Osaka is also known as Japan’s kitchen. The city boast of some culinary delights. You can try okonomiyaki, a Japanese pizza made with flour, cabbage, egg, and meat. It is grilled on a pan and served with a sauce and mayo. Kushi katsu are deep fried skewers of meat, seafood, or veggies coated in breadcrumbs. They are served with a tangy dipping sauce. Osaka features an iconic Osaka Castle, ancient Shitenoji temple, and neon lit Sutenaku tower. This is a perfect blend of tradition with innovation. You can visit Universal Studios in Osaka and get an experience of world-class theme park. In the evening, head to Sutenaku to enjoy its dazzling lights and views of Osaka’s skyline. Finally, pack your bags and head to Mount Fuji, Japan’s tallest and most iconic peaks. Whether you’re hiking to a summit in the summer or admiring its snowcap beauty, the experience is unforgettable. For accommodation, you can stay in cozy riokans, which are traditional Japanese ins. There you can relax in tatami room and enjoy local meals. And that brings us to the end of our amazing journey through Japan. I hope this video gave you a glimpse of how exciting travel to Japan can be. So, pack your bags, follow your curiosity, and get ready to make unforgettable memories in Japan. Don’t forget to like this video and subscribe to my channel. Thanks for watching, and see you in the next video.
Everything you need to know before you go—all the must-see spots, trending places in Japan, street food —packed into one fast-paced video. Japan has eased the visa procedures easier for many nationalities which has made the process of travelling to Japan more appealing destination for the international travelers.
Timestamps below:
0:00 – Intro
0:43 – Tokyo
* Senso-ji Temple & Nakamise-dori 🏮
* Tokyo Skytree panoramic views 🗼
* Meiji-Jingu Shrine’s calm oasis 🌳
* Shibuya Crossing & Hachiko 🚶♂️
* Akihabara Electric Town
3:21 – Kyoto
* Kiyomizu-dera’s wooden stage ⛩️
* 1,000 Torii Gates at Fushimi Inari ⛰️
* Nara Park, Nara National Museum
5:06 – Osaka
* Osaka Castle 🏯
* Tsutenkaku Tower neon nights 🎡
* Universal Studios Japan 🎢
6:13 – Mount Fuji
MUST EATS
Okonomiyaki and Kushikatsu in OSAKA are must try
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