Most reviewed Points of Interest & Landmarks in Japan

1. 4.5 Kiyomizu-dera Temple (11.6k reviews) Kinki
   - Probably my favourite temple in Kyoto
   Sunday: 6:00 AM - 6:00 PM Historic Sites • Points of Interest & Landmarks • Religious Sites
   
   
2. 4.0 Tokyo Tower (8.270 reviews) Kanto
   - Symbol of Tokyo
   Sunday: 9:00 AM - 11:00 PM Points of Interest & Landmarks • Architectural Buildings
   
   
3. 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. 4.0 Tokyo Skytree (8.014 reviews) from $14.71 Kanto
   - An epic sight with an unrivalled view of Tokyo
   Sunday: 9:00 AM - 9:00 PM Spent 2-3 hours Points of Interest & Landmarks • Architectural Buildings • Observation Decks & Towers
   
   
5. 4.0 Shibuya Crossing (7.521 reviews) Kanto
   - Yep, it's busy
   Sunday: 12:00 AM - 11:59 PM Spent < 1 hour Points of Interest & Landmarks
   
   
6. 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
   
   
7. 4.5 Nijo Castle (6.995 reviews) Kinki
   - Our first contact with Japanese culture
   Sunday: 8:45 AM - 4:00 PM, 6:00 PM - 10:00 PM Spent 1-2 hours Points of Interest & Landmarks • Castles
   
   
8. 4.0 Nishiki Market Shopping District (5.462 reviews) Kinki
   - Best fish ever!
   Points of Interest & Landmarks • Flea & Street Markets
   
   
9. 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
   
   
10. 4.5 Himeji Castle (5.357 reviews) Kinki
    - The Best Castle in Japan
    Sunday: 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM Spent 2-3 hours Historic Sites • Points of Interest & Landmarks • Castles • Scenic Walking Areas
    
    
11. 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
    
    
12. 4.5 Miyajima (4.826 reviews) Chugoku
    - A very special place to visit
    Sunday: 6:30 AM - 5:30 PM Points of Interest & Landmarks • Historic Walking Areas • Islands
    
    
13. 4.0 Takeshita Street (4.402 reviews) Kanto
    - Crowded but fun
    Points of Interest & Landmarks
    
    
14. 4.0 Tokyo Central Railway Station (4.245 reviews) Kanto
    - Magnificent building
    Historic Sites • Points of Interest & Landmarks • Architectural Buildings
    
    
15. 4.0 Hachiko (3.964 reviews) Kanto
    - A beautiful statue and area in general
    Points of Interest & Landmarks • Monuments & Statues
    
    
16. 4.0 Yokohama Chinatown (3.823 reviews) Kanto
    - Largest Chinatown in Japan
    Neighborhoods • Points of Interest & Landmarks
    
    
17. 4.5 Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park (3.685 reviews) Chugoku
    - A beautiful place, and emotional
    Sunday: 12:00 AM - 11:59 PM Spent More than 3 hours Historic Sites • Points of Interest & Landmarks
    
    
18. 4.5 Matsumoto Castle (3.623 reviews) Chubu
    - Matsumoto Castle
    Sunday: 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM Points of Interest & Landmarks • Castles • Scenic Walking Areas
    
    
19. 4.0 Nagoya Castle (3.542 reviews) Chubu
    - New museum open!
    Sunday: 9:00 AM - 4:30 PM Spent < 1 hour Historic Sites • Points of Interest & Landmarks • Castles
    
    
20. 4.0 Kuromon Market (3.235 reviews) Kinki
    - Good eats at great value
    Sunday: 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM Points of Interest & Landmarks
    
    
21. 4.0 Omicho Market (3.132 reviews) Chubu
    - Fun and Tasty
    Sunday: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM Points of Interest & Landmarks
    
    
22. 4.0 Otaru Canal (3.116 reviews) Hokkaido
    - Worth a visit!
    Bodies of Water • Points of Interest & Landmarks
    
    
23. 4.5 Kotoku-in (Great Buddha of Kamakura) (3.046 reviews) Kanto
    - A Must See
    Sunday: 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM Spent 2-3 hours Points of Interest & Landmarks • Religious Sites
    
    
24. 4.0 Kuchu Teien Observatory (3.024 reviews) Kinki
    - Beautiful vista, undoubtedly !
    Sunday: 9:30 AM - 10:00 PM Spent < 1 hour Points of Interest & Landmarks • Architectural Buildings • Observation Decks & Towers
    
    
25. 4.5 Kumamoto Castle (2.729 reviews) Kyushu
    - The landmark of Kumamoto
    Sunday: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM Spent 1-2 hours Points of Interest & Landmarks • Historic Walking Areas • Castles • Scenic Walking Areas
    
    
26. 4.0 Kokusaidori (2.717 reviews) Okinawa Prefecture
    - Good shopping street
    Spent < 1 hour Points of Interest & Landmarks
    
    
27. 3.5 Clock Tower (Tokei-dai) (2.647 reviews) Hokkaido
    - Worth seeing/photographing from the outside!
    Sunday: 8:45 AM - 5:00 PM Historic Sites • Points of Interest & Landmarks
    
    
28. 4.0 Higashichaya Old Town (2.622 reviews) Chubu
    - A well-preserved tea district with numerous teahouses, restaurants, and shops
    Spent < 1 hour Historic Sites • Neighborhoods • Points of Interest & Landmarks
    
    
29. 4.0 Yokohama Red Brick Warehouse (2.371 reviews) Kanto
    - Brief visit
    Sunday: 11:00 AM - 8:00 PM Spent 2-3 hours Points of Interest & Landmarks • Architectural Buildings • Scenic Walking Areas
    
    
30. 4.0 Makishi Public Market (2.308 reviews) Okinawa Prefecture
    - It’s relocating and Don’t go too early
    Sunday: 8:00 AM - 9:00 PM Points of Interest & Landmarks
    
    
31. 4.5 Yokohama Minato Mirai 21 (2.268 reviews) Kanto
    - Splended day trip from Tokyo
    Neighborhoods • Points of Interest & Landmarks
    
    
32. 4.0 Shinjuku Golden Gai (2.228 reviews) Kanto
    - Maybe the best night out we had in Tokyo!
    Points of Interest & Landmarks
    
    
33. 4.0 Owaku-dani Valley (2.208 reviews) Kanto
    - Owaku-dani valley
    Spent 2-3 hours Points of Interest & Landmarks
    
    
34. 4.5 Tokyo National Museum (2.205 reviews) Kanto
    - Fantastic museum
    Spent < 1 hour Points of Interest & Landmarks • Art Museums • History Museums
    
    
35. 4.5 The Historic Villages of Shirakawa-go Gassho Style Houses (2.175 reviews) Chubu
    - If you don't want to pay for the Open Air Museum, the town also has Gassho-Zukuri Farmhouses
    Spent 2-3 hours Points of Interest & Landmarks • Historic Walking Areas
    
    
36. 4.0 Goryokaku Tower (2.169 reviews) Hokkaido
    - A must place to visit
    Sunday: 9:00 AM - 5:50 PM Spent 1-2 hours Points of Interest & Landmarks • Observation Decks & Towers • History Museums
    
    
37. 4.5 Naritasan Shinsho-ji Temple (2.168 reviews) Kanto
    - Beautiful to visit when you have 9 hours stopover
    Sunday: 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM Spent 1-2 hours Historic Sites • Points of Interest & Landmarks • Religious Sites
    
    
38. 4.0 Former Hokkaido Government Office Building (2.132 reviews) Hokkaido
    - Worth Walking By, Beautiful Building
    Sunday: 8:45 AM - 6:00 PM Spent < 1 hour Historic Sites • Points of Interest & Landmarks • Government Buildings
    
    
39. 4.0 Glover Garden (2.080 reviews) Kyushu
    - Prepare to be back in time!
    Sunday: 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM Spent < 1 hour Historic Sites • Points of Interest & Landmarks • Gardens
    
    
40. 4.0 Cape Manzamo (1.898 reviews) Okinawa Prefecture
    - 迫力の絶景
    Spent < 1 hour Points of Interest & Landmarks • Geologic Formations
    
    
41. 4.0 Sapporo TV Tower (1.849 reviews) Hokkaido
    - 札幌のシンボルの一つです
    Sunday: 9:00 AM - 10:00 PM Spent < 1 hour Points of Interest & Landmarks • Lookouts • Observation Decks & Towers
    
    
42. 4.0 Abeno Harukas (1.792 reviews) Kinki
    - Try the 17. Floor instead og the top
    Points of Interest & Landmarks
    
    
43. 4.5 Eikando Zenrinji Temple (1.726 reviews) Kinki
    - Supreme Autumn Leaves
    Sunday: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM Points of Interest & Landmarks • Religious Sites
    
    
44. 4.5 Kanazawa Station (1.692 reviews) Chubu
    - Kanazawa Station @ Tsuzumi-mon Gate
    Spent < 1 hour Points of Interest & Landmarks • Architectural Buildings
    
    
45. 4.0 Tempozan Ferris Wheel (1.684 reviews) Kinki
    - View is Amazing!
    Sunday: 10:00 AM - 10:00 PM Points of Interest & Landmarks
    
    
46. 4.5 Mount Fuji (1.659 reviews) Chubu
    - Amazing
    Sunday: 12:00 AM - 11:59 PM Spent More than 3 hours Mountains • Points of Interest & Landmarks • Volcanos
    
    
47. 4.5 Byodoin Temple (1.640 reviews) Kinki
    - Impressive
    Sunday: 8:30 AM - 5:15 PM Spent 1-2 hours Historic Sites • Points of Interest & Landmarks • Religious Sites
    
    
48. 4.0 Osu Shopping Street (1.627 reviews) Chubu
    - Plenty to see and shop
    Points of Interest & Landmarks
    
    
49. 4.5 Osanbashi Yokohama International Passenger Terminal (1.621 reviews) Kanto
    - First stop for cruise
    Sunday: 9:00 AM - 9:30 PM Visitor Centers • Points of Interest & Landmarks • Piers & Boardwalks
    
    
50. 4.5 Ritsurin Garden (1.577 reviews) Shikoku
    - Feels like a walk back in time
    Sunday: 7:00 AM - 5:00 PM Spent 1-2 hours Points of Interest & Landmarks • Parks • Scenic Walking Areas