Japan - One Of The Best Travel Destinations In Asia

By Chase Crawford


Dubbed as the land of the rising sun, Japan holds the best travel destinations of all seasons in its four islands. They hold attractions that range from historical places to natural sceneries to amusement parks to shopping centers. If you wish to visit the country, let us have a quick on look on how you can explore Japan according to your specific interests.

Places Of History

Culture and history emanate in all parts of Japan. Wherever you go, temples, historical buildings, museums and churches can be seen in the four islands of Honshu, Hokkaido, Kyushu and Shikoku.

Are curious about the early home of Japan's late emperors? Then, visit the Kyoto Imperial Palace Park. It has been the dwelling place of many Japanese emperors all this time. For a clearer understanding of the Japanese religion, Nijo Castle, Kinkakuji - Golden Pavilion, Sensoji Temple Asakusa, Shibuya, Meiji Jingu Shrine Confucian Shrine and Ryoanji Temple would be worth visiting. For more temple sight-seeing, you can also visit Tochoji Temple, Hokozaki Shrine and Kiyomizu-dera Temple.

If you are traveling with your children and you want them to remember of a piece Japanese history, bring them to The Museum of Kyoto And Honda Museum.

Entertainment Parks

When it comes to family holiday destinations, parks always come first in the list. In connection to this, Japan is famed for its natural and theme parks alike. Hama Rikyu Garden, for one, is the best natural gardens in Tokyo. The other parks that you could visit are Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park, Nagasaki Peace Park and Ohori-Keon Japanese Garden. These parks also hold pieces of Japan's history just like what happened to Hiroshima which was first a port city before it became a park after the atomic bomb explosion.

Tokyo Disneyland is another type of park that will surely amuse young and old tourists. While waiting for your turn to take any of the rides, you can make yourself busy taking photos of the wonderful architecture inside the park.

Natural Sceneries

Mount Fuji is one of the landmarks that comes to mind of travelers when visiting Japan. It is found in the beautiful island of Hokkaido. Those who love mountain climbing in particular visit this place annually. An increasing number of hikers try their luck to reach the highest point of this snowy mountain whenever they get the chance. In fact, Japan ski season draws more hikers and skiers to this land form. After a day of hiking and skiing, travelers rest their bodies in the relaxing hot springs situated at the base of most snowy slopes.

Shopping Centers

Finally, Japan is also one of the best travel destinations for those who love to shop especially for modern gadgets. Most of the busiest Japanese stores are located in Ginza and Shibuya. Young people are the common travelers to these places because of the presence of cool and stylish shops. But no matter how contemporary these stores are they still exude a touch of Japan's past. To those who love the nightlife, Shinjuku is the best spot as it holds brightest casinos and gambling joints.




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