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Japan is a small country located in the middle of the East Sea. Despite its size Japan has become one of the most attractive destinations in the world. This place offers a blend of tradition and culture with modern infrastructure.
From ancient temples, skyscrapers, clean beaches and majestic landscapes, Japan offers a wide array of unforgettable sights. You will find a lot of Japan tour packages on the internet. Unify Holidays also offers various affordable Japan tours catering to the needs of all sorts of tourists.
Let's take a look at the most beautiful and prominent tourist attractions in Japan.
Places to Visit on Your Japan Tour
Mount Fuji
When we talk about places to visit in Japan, we cannot miss the most attractive tourist destination, Mount Fuji. It is the highest mountain in Japan with an altitude of 3,776 m. The mountain is situated across the prefectures of Shizuoka and Yamanashi prefectures.
The place is covered with snow throughout the year that creates a beautiful natural landscape. Japanese people believe that once they reach the mountain top, they will be surrounded and protected by the gods and can pray for whatever they desire in life.
Other than this, various activities such as skiing, playing, walking on snowy roads, and relaxing are conducted quite regularly in this spot. This is a must-have destination on your Japan honeymoon package.
Tokyo Tower
Tokyo Tower is a tower full of LED screens. Situated in Shiba-Koen of Minato district, it is a pleasant sight for your eyes. It is not only a Japanese tourist destination but also considered a symbol of the country's rebirth after the war. The tower stands 333m tall and is inspired by the Eiffel Tower.
The Tokyo Tower is one of the prominent tourist destinations where people love to come and take photos. The panoramic views of Tokyo city leave tourists astonished by the beautiful surrounding areas of day and night. You cannot miss this spot if you are looking for a Tokyo tour package.
You will feel overwhelmed with the number of emotions you have here.
Kyoto Monument Cluster
The Kyoto Monument Cluster is the name of a complex of many famous places and beautiful sights in Japan located in Kyoto, Uji, and Otsu. This place hosts a variety of historical and cultural relics, both material and spiritual, of the Japanese people that date back to more than 1000 years.
This place converges over half of the Temples and Pagodas. These are the most ancient mansions in the land of the rising sun. If you are looking for Japan vacation deals you cannot ignore this destination.
When you visit Kyoto Monument Cluster, you can explore 14 Buddhist temples, 3 Shinto Shrines, and Nijo Castle. Some of the prominent attractions are Kozanji Temple situated deep in the forest holding various national treasures, the Kiyomizu Temple built with traditional wooden architecture, Kinkakuji Temple covered with Leaves of Pure Gold and the Ryoanji Temple famous for its Zen-style rock garden.
Himeji Castle
Himeji Castle is an ancient Japanese Castle situated in the Hyogo region. This monument is built on top of a 45.6-meter high Himeyama hill. It consists of a large main tower and 83 small sturdy buildings. This makes it nothing less than a maze.
Although the castle has seen many wars, it still stands tall and retains its architectural and cultural values. The castle is made out of more than 36 tons of wood covered with white plaster on the outside which makes it waterproof.
This is why when anyone sees it from a distance it appears like a natural photo with an image of cranes flying over.
Itsukushima Shrine
Situated on Miyajima Island in the Hiroshima Prefecture, Itsukushima Shrine is one of the most important and famous Shinto shrines in Japan. This structure was built into a complex that holds a main temple with multiple temples arranged around it.
Numerous bridges and corridors connect the areas above the sea in front of Mount Misen of Miyajima Island.
The differentiating factor is created by the O-Torii gate standing tall on the sea surface with water on all sides headed straight to the temple. The 16m tall gate is made from dugout trees that have a diameter of 1m. This makes the gate stand on its own without any parts buried underground. Itsukushima Shrine is one of the best places to view a welcoming sunrise in Japan.
Shirakawa-Go & Gokayama Historical Village
Situated in the northern Tokai region in central Japan, there are two famous ancient villages known as Shirakawa-go village in Gifu and Gokayama village in Toyama Province. This place is known for its more than 100 ancient houses all of which are built in gassho-zukuni architecture. The roofs are covered with thick thatch or straws to support the layers of snow in winter.
When you take a look at the historic villages of Shirakawa-Go and Gokayama from a distance, you will see the roofs joined. This place gives tourists a peaceful and calm vacation experience where you will feel like you are in a fairytale.
Nikko Temple Complex
The Niko Temple complex is situated in the mountains of Tochigi region. There are two temples and one pagoda here; namely Nikko Toshogu temple, Nikko Futarasan temple and the Rinno temple. Along with these wonders there are 103 unique architectural buildings settled within the colorful nature.
When you come here you will admire the charming mountain scenery and enjoy the typical flowers blooming throughout the year. The highlight of the Nikko temple complex is the carving of three monkeys covering their eyes, mouth, and ears at the Toshogu temple. These monkeys signify “Don’t Listen, Don’t See, Don’t Say, bad things”.
The Nikko Futarasan Temple is a place to worship the three most sacred mountains in the region that displays two swords of Japan that are also the national treasures. Rinno pagoda is Famous for its three golden statues sculpted from the early Edo period: Adida Buddha and Bodhisattva buddha.
How to Plan Your Trip to Japan?
Planning a trip to Japan is not easy. With so many things to do and so many places to visit, how will you decide what places you want to explore and how many days it would take?
Do not worry!
Unify Holidays will plan your vacation for you. We provide the best Japan tour packages. We have created various itineraries for your Japan tour and travel depending on your budget, travel requirements, and the places you want to explore. We cater to the needs of all sorts of travelers from solo travelers, family tourists or couple travelers.
We have something for everyone. We offer affordable Japan tours package that allows our customers to experience the beauty of Japan without getting too deep into their pockets. We make all the travel and accommodation bookings beforehand, so you do not have to.
All you need to do is pack your bags, board the transportation, and have loads of fun. Make sure to create lifelong memories because that is what we live for.