Joanna James
Japan attracts a myriad of patrons and pilgrims from all around the world every year. Here, you can look into some of the top-rated Japanese attractions you should visit on your trip to Japan!
Mount Fuji, or Fuji-san as it is called by the Japanese, is the tallest mountain in the country rising to 3,776 metres. The mountain towers above the flat landscape and is the most remarkable natural feature of the country. Wondering how tall? It can be seen even from Tokyo, which is around a hundred kilometres away. Titled a UNESCO World Heritage site in 2013, Mount Fuji attracts a big crowd of tourists. Roughly around one million people climb the mountain during the months of summer to celebrate the spectacular sunrise. You too, can attempt to climb this mountain while staying at Travelodge Honmachi Osaka or any other hotels near Kansai Airport.
Another popular tourist attraction in Japan is the Imperial Palace, which is surrounded by parks, moats and walls from the seventeenth century. As the palace is still occupied by the royals, most places are not accessible. However, don’t let this discourage you, it is a massive place, and there is still so much to see!
The tragedy of Hiroshima in the year of 1945 is still remembered today. Since then, tremendous effort has been put into, paying homage to the lives of the victims of this horrific incident; the world’s first nuclear attack. Around a million people from all over the world come each year to this Memorial Park. The park is built right at the centre where the nuclear attack took place.
For a much-needed culture blast, visit the incredible Kyoto. Kyoto welcomes around 10 million guests every year — travellers have a good time exploring ancient architecture and alleyways. An epicentre for Japan’s culture, Kyoto boasts many incredible paintings, sculptures, art galleries and museums. Don't miss out on the Golden Pavilion (Kinkaku-Ji), Kyoto Imperial Palace (Kyoto-Gosho), Nijo Castle, and the Arashiyama Bamboo Grove when exploring Kyoto.
Another important landmark for history buffs is the lovely unimpaired Nara city. This city houses many historic establishments featuring incredible artwork and national treasures. You can explore some of the most amazing ancient streets in Nara, along with some noteworthy temples, for instance, Kofuku-Ji Temple. The magnificent Great East Temple, called Todai-Ji in Japanese, is also located in Nara, with its massive bronze statue of the Buddha.
Along with its incredible history, there is also some astonishing natural beauty to be witnessed in Japan. The Chūbu-Sangaku National Park and the Japanese Alps are some of them. This national park is located in Honshu, where you will see an incredible sight of a range of mountains called the Hida Mountains, also known as the Japanese Alps. Some of these mountains are known to have the tallest peaks in all of Japan. Like the Alps in Europe, both witness an incredible amount of snow during the winter months and the landscape surrounding it, is also quite similar.
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