Japan

Japan map and flagJapan is an island nation that is located in East Asia. Japan is sometimes known as “The Land of the Rising Sun” and even though its history goes back for thousands of years and they retain a lot of their ancient culture, they are also headliners in some of the most modern technology, fashions and trends.

The country is a very homogeneous one, meaning that almost 99 percent of the country is made up of only Japanese people. The people in this country are well known for their politeness, so if you find yourself lost or bewildered while visiting, you will probably find someone who is most willing to help you. If you do travel to Japan, a passport is almost always required, however you will probably not need a Visa if you are from one of the 62 countries that have agreements with Japan about travel in between countries.

Listed below are some of the top tourist attractions in Japan for sightseeing. Find information about Japanese famous landmarks and top tourist spots to visit. Plan your trip in advanced and enjoy your stay in Japan.

Akashi Kaikyo Suspension Bridge

Akashi Kaikyo Suspension Bridge

Asakusa Kannon Temple in Tokyo

Asakusa Kannon Temple in Tokyo

Byodo-in Temple

Byodo-in Temple

Chion-In Temple in Kyoto

Chion-In Temple in Kyoto

Daibutsu - Great Buddha of Kamakura

Daibutsu – Great Buddha of Kamakura

Daitokuji Temple in Kita-ku

Daitokuji Temple in Kita-ku

Ginza at Night in Chuo, Tokyo

Ginza at Night in Chuo, Tokyo

Golden Pavilion Temple in Kyoto

Golden Pavilion Temple in Kyoto

Hakone Lake District in Kanagawa

Hakone Lake District in Kanagawa

Heian Shrine

Heian Shrine

Higashi Hongan-Ji Temple in Kyoto

Higashi Hongan-Ji Temple in Kyoto

Himeji Castle

Himeji Castle

Horyuji Temple

Horyuji Temple

Ise Shrine

Ise Shrine

Kasuga Shrine

Kasuga Shrine

Katsura Imperial Villa

Katsura Imperial Villa

Kiyomizu Temple

Kiyomizu Temple

Kyoto National Museum

Kyoto National Museum

Meiji Mura: Museum & Theme Park in Aichi

Meiji Mura: Museum & Theme Park in Aichi

Mount Fuji at the Central Region of Honshu

Mount Fuji at the Central Region of Honshu

Nanzen-ji Temple in Kyoto

Nanzen-ji Temple in Kyoto

Nijō Castle in Kyoto

Nijō Castle in Kyoto

Nikko National Park

Nikko National Park

Nintoku Mausoleum in Sakai

Nintoku Mausoleum in Sakai

Nishi-Honganji Temple

Nishi-Honganji Temple

Osaka Castle

Osaka Castle

Ryoanji Rock Garden

Ryoanji Rock Garden

Sanjusangendo Hall

Sanjusangendo Hall

Seto Sea, the Inland Sea of Japan

Seto Sea, the Inland Sea of Japan

Todai-ji Temple

Todai-ji Temple

Tokyo Imperial Palace

Tokyo Imperial Palace

Tokyo National Museum

Tokyo National Museum

Tori Path

Tori Path

Tsukiji Fish Market

Tsukiji Fish Market

Ushiku Daibutsu

Ushiku Daibutsu

Yakushi-ji Temple

Yakushi-ji Temple