Things to do & places to visit in Japan
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- Bodies of Water
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Top destinations in Japan 10
- #1. Kinki
- #2. Kanto
- #3. Hokkaido
- #4. Okinawa Prefecture
- #5. Chubu
- #6. Kyushu
- #7. Chugoku
- #8. Tohoku
- #9. Shikoku
- #10. Nikko National Park
Most reviewed places to visit 50
- 4.5 Fushimi Inari-taisha Shrine (24.6k reviews) Kinki
-Must Visit!!
Wednesday: 12:00 AM - 11:59 PM Historic Sites • Religious Sites
- 4.5 Kinkakuji Temple (17.1k reviews) Kinki
-Mesmerising Kinkaku-ji Temple
Wednesday: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM Religious Sites
- 4.5 Dotombori District (12.5k reviews) Kinki
-Crazy!
Neighborhoods
- 4.5 Kiyomizu-dera Temple (11.6k reviews) Kinki
-Probably my favourite temple in Kyoto
Wednesday: 6:00 AM - 6:00 PM Historic Sites • Points of Interest & Landmarks • Religious Sites
- 4.0 Universal Studios Japan (10.8k reviews) Kinki
-Overcrowded and money-grabbing. Lower your expectations
Wednesday: 10:00 AM - 7:00 PM Spent More than 3 hours Amusement & Theme Parks
- 4.5 Senso-ji Temple (9.355 reviews) Kanto
-Amazing Early Morning Visit
Wednesday: 6:30 AM - 5:00 PM Spent 1-2 hours Religious Sites
- 4.0 Tokyo Tower (8.270 reviews) Kanto
-Symbol of Tokyo
Wednesday: 9:00 AM - 11:00 PM Points of Interest & Landmarks • Architectural Buildings
- 4.5 Meiji Jingu Shrine (8.215 reviews) Kanto
-Lost in the forest in the heart of Tokyo
Spent 1-2 hours Points of Interest & Landmarks
- 4.0 Tokyo Skytree (8.014 reviews) from $14.71 Kanto
-An epic sight with an unrivalled view of Tokyo
Wednesday: 9:00 AM - 9:00 PM Spent 2-3 hours Points of Interest & Landmarks • Architectural Buildings • Observation Decks & Towers
- 4.0 Osaka Castle (7.921 reviews) Kinki
-Iconic and beautiful
Wednesday: 9:00 AM - 4:30 PM Spent More than 3 hours Historic Sites • Castles
- 4.0 Shibuya Crossing (7.521 reviews) Kanto
-Yep, it's busy
Wednesday: 12:00 AM - 11:59 PM Spent < 1 hour Points of Interest & Landmarks
- 4.5 Gion (7.281 reviews) Kinki
-Like stepping back in time to an older Japan, hidden just out of sight
Neighborhoods • Points of Interest & Landmarks • Scenic Walking Areas
- 4.5 Nijo Castle (6.995 reviews) Kinki
-Our first contact with Japanese culture
Wednesday: 8:45 AM - 4:00 PM, 6:00 PM - 10:00 PM Spent 1-2 hours Points of Interest & Landmarks • Castles
- 4.5 Hiroshima Peace Memorial Museum (6.991 reviews) Chugoku
-Heart warming experience
Wednesday: 8:30 AM - 6:00 PM Speciality Museums • History Museums
- 4.5 Tokyo Disneyland (6.940 reviews) Kanto
-Tokyo Disneyland is Amazing!
Wednesday: 8:00 AM - 10:00 PM Spent More than 3 hours Amusement & Theme Parks • Disney Parks & Activities
- 4.0 Osaka Castle Park (6.938 reviews) Kinki
-Night view of Osaka Castle, a whole kind of different experience
Wednesday: 12:00 AM - 11:59 PM Spent 2-3 hours Parks
- 4.5 Osaka Aquarium Kaiyukan (6.666 reviews) Kinki
-Great aquarium for adults and kids
Wednesday: 10:00 AM - 8:00 PM Spent 2-3 hours Aquariums
- 4.5 Arashiyama (6.639 reviews) Kinki
-Early Morning Visit
Neighborhoods • Scenic Walking Areas
- 4.5 Tokyo DisneySea (6.396 reviews) Kanto
-Mountain sea of people
Wednesday: 8:00 AM - 10:00 PM Amusement & Theme Parks • Disney Parks & Activities
- 4.5 Shinjuku Gyoen National Garden (6.165 reviews) Kanto
-Entrance Fee Required
Wednesday: 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM Spent 2-3 hours Gardens
- 4.5 Asakusa (6.111 reviews) Kanto
-So much to offer!
Neighborhoods
- 4.5 Atomic Bomb Dome (6.016 reviews) Chugoku
-This building is powerful to put the words in adjoining museum into reality
Wednesday: 12:00 AM - 11:59 PM Historic Sites
- 4.5 Kenrokuen Garden (5.815 reviews) Chubu
-Must Visit Day and Night
Wednesday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM Parks • Gardens
- 4.5 Nara Park (5.698 reviews) Kinki
-Experience
Spent 2-3 hours Nature & Wildlife Areas • Parks
- 4.5 Todai-ji Temple (5.664 reviews) Kinki
-incredible
Wednesday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM Historic Sites • Religious Sites • Monuments & Statues
- 4.5 Okinawa Churaumi Aquarium (5.501 reviews) Okinawa Prefecture
-Best Aquarium
Wednesday: 8:30 AM - 5:30 PM Aquariums
- 4.0 Nishiki Market Shopping District (5.462 reviews) Kinki
-Best fish ever!
Points of Interest & Landmarks • Flea & Street Markets
- 4.5 Tokyo Metropolitan Government Building Observation Decks (5.447 reviews) Kanto
-Best Free View of Tokyo
Points of Interest & Landmarks • Observation Decks & Towers • Government Buildings
- 4.5 Himeji Castle (5.357 reviews) Kinki
-The Best Castle in Japan
Wednesday: 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM Spent 2-3 hours Historic Sites • Points of Interest & Landmarks • Castles • Scenic Walking Areas
- 4.5 Ueno Park (5.258 reviews) Kanto
-So much to offer!
Spent 2-3 hours Parks
- 4.0 Shurijo Castle (5.165 reviews) Okinawa Prefecture
-Most Parts Open & Free. Go visit.
Wednesday: 8:00 AM - 6:30 PM Spent < 1 hour Historic Walking Areas • Castles
- 4.0 Shinsaibashi-suji Shopping Street (4.908 reviews) Kinki
-Beyond anything I could have imagined ...
Spent 1-2 hours Neighborhoods • Points of Interest & Landmarks
- 4.5 Miyajima (4.826 reviews) Chugoku
-A very special place to visit
Wednesday: 6:30 AM - 5:30 PM Points of Interest & Landmarks • Historic Walking Areas • Islands
- 4.5 Ginza (4.735 reviews) Kanto
-Amazing area
Neighborhoods
- 4.5 Ginkakuji Temple (4.622 reviews) Kinki
-ZEN all the way down!
Wednesday: 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM Religious Sites
- 4.0 Akihabara (4.440 reviews) Kanto
-Stroll through neon lights.
Neighborhoods
- 4.0 Takeshita Street (4.402 reviews) Kanto
-Crowded but fun
Points of Interest & Landmarks
- 4.5 Kyoto Station Building (4.269 reviews) Kinki
-Visitors will find a huge underground retail network
Spent 2-3 hours Architectural Buildings • Shopping Malls
- 4.0 Tokyo Central Railway Station (4.245 reviews) Kanto
-Magnificent building
Historic Sites • Points of Interest & Landmarks • Architectural Buildings
- 4.5 Odaiba District (4.008 reviews) Kanto
-Lots to see and do
Neighborhoods
- 4.0 Hachiko (3.964 reviews) Kanto
-A beautiful statue and area in general
Points of Interest & Landmarks • Monuments & Statues
- 4.5 Sanjusangendo Temple (3.950 reviews) Kinki
-nice
Wednesday: 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM Historic Sites • Religious Sites
- 4.0 Yokohama Chinatown (3.823 reviews) Kanto
-Largest Chinatown in Japan
Neighborhoods • Points of Interest & Landmarks
- 4.0 Odori Park (3.805 reviews) Hokkaido
-White Illumination + Christmas Market during Winter
Wednesday: 12:00 AM - 11:59 PM Parks
- 4.5 Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park (3.685 reviews) Chugoku
-A beautiful place, and emotional
Wednesday: 12:00 AM - 11:59 PM Spent More than 3 hours Historic Sites • Points of Interest & Landmarks
- 4.5 Mount Hakodate (3.669 reviews) Hokkaido
-Scenic night view that appeals to tourists of almost all age groups
Mountains
- 4.5 Matsumoto Castle (3.623 reviews) Chubu
-Matsumoto Castle
Wednesday: 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM Points of Interest & Landmarks • Castles • Scenic Walking Areas
- 4.0 Nagoya Castle (3.542 reviews) Chubu
-New museum open!
Wednesday: 9:00 AM - 4:30 PM Spent < 1 hour Historic Sites • Points of Interest & Landmarks • Castles
- 4.5 Itsukushima Shrine (3.510 reviews) Chugoku
-1 of the 3 iconic Japan not to miss
Wednesday: 6:30 AM - 5:00 PM Spent More than 3 hours Historic Sites • Religious Sites
- 4.5 Nikko Tosho-gu (3.357 reviews) Kanto
-A Must Visit
Spent 1-2 hours Religious Sites
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