Kenrokuen Garden
We love looking at beautiful gardens so we were very excited to see the famous Kenrokuen Garden in Kanazawa.
Senso-ji Temple
In Japan
there are lots of temples. You won’t be able to see them all of course, but one
you should put on your schedule is a trip to the Senso-ji Temple.
Matsumoto Castle
If you plan to head into the central Chūbu
region we recommend you venture into the Nagano Basin. For a start, the food is
fantastic there. But also, if you love snow sports, you will love the
powder-covered peaks that dominate the area.
Art Island of Naoshima
In our
opinion, one of the coolest tourist attractions in Japan is The Art Island of
Naoshima. Firstly, it has a dramatic location on a small island in the Seto
Inland Sea that will captivate you.
Tateyama Kurobe Alpine Route
Want to do something with a bit of a wow factor?
Then make sure you traverse the Tateyama Kurobe Alpine Route.
Osaka Dotonbori
For its sheer spectacle, one of our favorite things to do in Japan at night is wandering around the Osaka Dotonbori. Not only is it a great place to people watch, but it also has a real ‘wow’ factor.
Okinawa Churaumi Aquarium
If you find yourself there with some time on
your hands, make your way to the Motobu area. There you can visit the Okinawa
Churaumi Aquarium. It is a terrific base to visit some of the surrounding
islands.
Ride A Bullet Train
For any tourist, Japan is a big country to get
around. While many people choose to fly, riding on the bullet train is an
experience I can’t recommend highly enough.
Nara Park
You might not have been aware of this, but deer
are considered sacred in Japanese culture.
Koyasan Okunoin
Ok, so visiting a cemetery might not be
everyone’s idea of a good time when on vacation. However, the Koyasan Okunoin
is a unique exception everyone should make.