28 Best places to visit in Japan
Tokyo: the bustling capital of Japan with a mix of modern and traditional culture, world-renowned shopping, and delicious cuisine.
Kyoto: a city rich in history, temples, and shrines, with beautiful gardens and traditional tea ceremonies.
Mount Fuji: Japan’s tallest mountain, a UNESCO World Heritage site and a popular destination for hiking and sightseeing.
Hiroshima: a city with a tragic past, now a symbol of peace, and home to the Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park and Museum.
Osaka: Japan’s third-largest city, known for its lively nightlife, delicious street food, and Universal Studios Japan.
Nara: the ancient capital of Japan, with a large number of historic temples, shrines, and gardens.
Hakone: a mountainous region famous for its hot springs, scenic views, and the Hakone Open-Air Museum.
Sapporo: the largest city in Hokkaido, known for its snow festivals, beer, and seafood.
Kanazawa: a historic city known for its traditional crafts, including gold leaf work and pottery, and its well-preserved samurai district.
Nikko: a mountainous region known for its ancient temples, including the Toshogu Shrine, and its natural beauty.
Miyajima: a small island known for its iconic floating torii gate and Itsukushima Shrine.
Kamakura: a coastal town near Tokyo with a large number of historic temples, shrines, and monuments, including the Great Buddha of Kamakura.
Takayama: a small town in the Japanese Alps known for its well-preserved Edo-period architecture and traditional festivals.
Okinawa: a tropical island paradise with pristine beaches, coral reefs, and a unique culture.
Ise Shrine: one of Japan’s most important Shinto shrines, dedicated to the goddess Amaterasu.
Himeji Castle: a UNESCO World Heritage site and one of Japan’s most famous castles, known for its elegant white facade.
Shikoku Pilgrimage: a 1200 km pilgrimage route that takes travelers to 88 Buddhist temples on the island of Shikoku.
Matsushima Bay: a scenic bay with over 200 small islands covered in pine trees, considered one of Japan’s three most beautiful views.
Tohoku region: a less-traveled region of Japan known for its natural beauty, including the Oirase Gorge and Towada Lake.
Oita Prefecture: a hot spring destination with famous onsens like Beppu and Yufuin.
Kumano Kodo: a network of ancient pilgrimage routes in the Kii Mountains, leading to the Kumano Sanzan, three important Shinto shrines.
Aomori: a prefecture in northern Japan known for its Nebuta Festival, Hirosaki Castle, and fresh seafood.
Nagasaki: a city with a diverse history, including its role in the opening of Japan to the world, and its tragic destruction during World War II.
Shirakawa-go: a UNESCO World Heritage site known for its traditional gassho-zukuri farmhouses, with steep thatched roofs.
Koya-san: a sacred mountain in Wakayama Prefecture, home to over 100 Buddhist temples and monasteries.
Naoshima: an island in the Seto Inland Sea known for its modern art museums and installations.
Akan National Park: a national park in Hokkaido known for its volcanic activity, hot springs, and beautiful crater lakes.
Yakushima: a subtropical island with ancient cedar forests and
