Vacationing In Japan - Places To Visit And Things To Do

By Chase Crawford


Every tourist would surely want to experience a meaningful travel without spending much money. This is not impossible if vacationing in Japan is what you have in mind. This extraordinary country offers the same experience that other European tourist spots may offer.

Japan is the place where technology, culture and history meet. The influences of these elements are very evident in its environment. Although Japan is technologically advanced, its natural resources remain well preserved. This is because the Japanese use their innovations primarily to improve their surroundings and the system that they employ in taking care of their, forests, wildlife and their health as well.

The blending of the past and the present emanating in this country's four islands, provide a great number of things to do and see in Japan. Let us first have a run-down of the top places to visit in this exciting country.

If you want a lush dose of Japan's antiquity, you might want to start your trip at the cities of Kyoto and Nara. Both are considered the treasures of Japan as they boast of the country's many temples, shrines and other conventional edifices. Staying here would actually give you a feel of the scenes in the historic movie "Memoirs of A Geisha". Part of Japan's past also is the line of Buddhist temples that abound in Kamakura which was once the capital of the country.

Whether or not you are a nature lover, Mt. Fuji and Yokohama Bay are the two other places to visit when vacationing in Japan. Mt. Fuji is the tallest mountain in Japan. In fact, it is so tall that it can be clearly seen from the capital city of Tokyo on a fog-free day. Hundreds of thousands of climbers try their luck every year to reach the mountain's pinnacle. Meanwhile, Yokohama is a spot near Tokyo Bay that offers a great view of the mentioned body of water. Besides being the second largest city, it boasts of Yokohoma Tower which is the highest inland tower in the world. Circling this city is a host of Chinese restaurants offering tasteful cuisine to hungry tourists.

When it comes to the noteworthy past times in this country, watching Cherry Blossoms fall is first in the list come the months of April and May. This flower, which comes in shades of pink and white, is one of Japan's national symbols.

After a dreamy feel, feel the real thrills in life as you try the different rides in Tokyo Disneyland. Snap photos inside this amusement park to capture its distinct features - different from the other Disneyland Theme Parks. Everything here is very significant of the Japanese culture.

Once you get tired visiting various attractions, engage in a Japanese Tea Ceremony which the Japanese call chakai or chaji. The authentic tea used in this can reinvigorate your tired muscles as it calms and cleanses your body. Such tea parties can be spotted in Tokyo. However, a few of them are held in Kyoto residences. You might want to ride the shinkansen or bullet train to Kyoto for a more meaningful vacationing in Japan.




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