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.

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    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