Holiday destinations in Japan

The mix of modern architecture with age old heritage buildings brings forth a long selection of holiday destinations in Japan.

Although the island nation is quite expensive to live in, yet there are some great options for the budget travelers. Explore the historical and cultural assets along with modern and revolutionary highlights in Japan.

The cities of Nara and Kyoto, the most visited places of Japan, are flocked by large number of tourists throughout the year. The tourists’attractions would include lush forests, rolling mountains and pristine sea coasts. Nara, which was the capital city of Japan in the 17th century, is more popularly known as Heijokyo. Located near the Kinai plain, Nara has a unique checker-board street layout.

One hour by car and thirty minutes by train from Nara will take you to the historic city of Kyoto in Japan. This was the 2nd capital of Japan, which still preserves the remnants of history and cultural heritage of the country.

Holidaying in Japan would mean delving into some mouthwatering delicacies. The wide variety of regional specialties will surely titillate your taste buds. With a super transportation network, traveling in Japan is absolutely hassle free. The world class public transportation connects the entire country through roads and rails.

Places to See in Japan

You would never be bored when you are in Japan. From castles to nature parks there are countless places in Japan that demand a visit.

Himeji-jo castle

The Himeji-jo castle, situated in the city of Himeji, is the most astonishing medieval castle of Japan. Reflecting the samurai-age architecture, the castle is bordered by white plastered walls. It would take almost a day to take a tour around the place.

Traditional Kabuki theatre

If you are an art lover, then you must attend one of the Kabuki shows. This is an old form of Japanese theatre. The loud and bright make-up worn by the performer adds to the drama of the epics being performed.

Kenroku-en garden

Kenroku-en Garden is the main attraction of Kanazawa. The name of the garden refers to the six attributes of Sung-dynasty namely:

1. Broad views
2. Seclusion
3. Spaciousness
4. Abundance of water
5. Antiquity
6. Artificiality

The garden opens at 7 am in the morning from the month of March to October and 8am for the rest of the months. Plan your trip early in the morning in order to avoid heavy rush.

Popular Attractions of Japan

The tourist spots of Japan, which you must not miss are listed below:

1. Tosho-gu shrine, Nikko
2. Susukino nightlife, Sapporo
3. Dewa Sanzan
4. Tsumago
5. Koyasan Buddhist retreat
6. Daisetsuzan National Park
7. Enryaku-ji temple
8. Asakusa
9. Sensoji Temple
10. Central Honshu
11. Hokkaido
12. Kansai
13. Kyushu
14. Northern Honshu (Tohoku)
15. Okinawa
16. Shikoku
17. Western Honshu (Chugoku)
18. MT. Fuji

Last updated on 18/9/2010