Explore the top 25 landmarks in Japan! From the top of Mount Fuji to the famous deer of Nara Park, these attractions make Japan a must-visit Asian destination.
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- Visiting the museum and Japanese gardens in Tokyo's Imperial Palace that exhibit traditional Japanese art and history
- Seeing the shrines in Kiyomizu-dera Buddhist temple
- Visit to Kinkaki-ji also known as the Temple of Golden Pavilion
- Enjoying a Japanese tea ceremony (or chado), appreciating the unique way that green matcha tea is prepared and served
- Climbing Mount Fuji, Japan’s highest mountain
- Hiking in the Yakushima forest or the Sagano bamboo forest
- Paying respects at Hiroshima Peace Park and museum, a tribute to the victims of Hiroshima bombing
- Seeing to Himeji Castle, built during medieval period for defense purpose
- Chanting with Buddhist monks in the early hours of the morning at a Monestary in Koyasan
- Soaking in a traditional onsen, sans clothes, as per the Japanese custom
- Walking among the many zen temples and gardens in Kyoto
- Visiting one of the may popular themed cafes, from animal to anime
- Admiring the cherry blossoms of spring, an annual ritual known as hanami
- Indulging in sushi and kobe beef, soba noodles, ramen and sake to your heart’s content
- Wandering through Kyoto’s Gion district to see geishas in traditional kimonos
- Watching a sumo match, a sport that dates back at least 2,000 years to the Edo period
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Adrian
Apr 2025
Simply Japan
I thoroughly enjoyed my two week Simply Japan 25 vacation. The accommodation was a step up from previous Explore holidays, the itinerary did exactly what was require...
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Jane
Apr 2025
Simply Japan
Just returned from a fantastic trip to Japan. Explore delivered again with excellent logistics ensuring a very smooth holiday experience. Our tour leader Doni was e...
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Michael
Apr 2025
Shogun Trail
Given the number of days we had, this was an imaginative introduction to Japan, that took in several major cities but also some of the outlying islands in the south-...
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Trusted Customer
Apr 2025
Simply Japan
Had a marvellous time in Japan. Tour leader Donnie was exceptional. He went above and beyond.
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