At Destination Dashboard, we are convinced that Japan is a place everyone should visit. From futuristic skyscrapers to tranquil bamboo groves and neon arcades to quiet temples, it’s like nowhere else on earth.
Known as the Land of the Rising Sun, Japanese civilization dates back 30,000 years. Today, the archipelago seamlessly blends its rich history with its ultra-modern present.
Japan has a lot to offer, but where do you start? Here are our 10 recommended sightseeing and destination spots in Japan that you can enjoy on your first or second trip.
0:00 Introduction to JAPAN
1:23 #10: Nara
2:06 #9: Sapporo
2:48 #8: Hiroshima
3:37 #7: Fukuoka
4:41 #6: Mount Fuji
5:27 #5: Kobe
6:23 #4: Yokohama
7:18 #3: Osaka
8:22 #2: Kyoto
9:24 #1: Tokyo
TOKYO TIPS:
10:22 #1: Please select Haneda as your destination, not Narita Airport.
10:39 #2: The Japan Rail Pass may be too expensive if you want to explore only Tokyo.
10:54 #3: Be prepared to downsize.
11:18 #4: Remember, this is a cash country.
11:46 #5: Get a Pasmo (or Suica).
12:09 #6: Long lines are a good sign.
12:38 #7: Don’t ask for a menu – ask for a ticket machine instead.
13:00 #8: Learn escalator protocols.
13:14 #9: Beware of rush hour hell.
13:33 #10: Get to know the neighborhoods of Tokyo.
TOKYO NEIGHBORHOODS:
13:55 – Shibuya
14:05 – Shinjuku
14:32 – Ikebukuro
14:46 – Roppongi
15:00 – Ginza
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