When we hear the word “Japan” the words Cherry Blossoms, Anime, and Sushi pops up on our mind. But in reality there are so many other cool stuffs you can find in Japan, a country mixed with traditional and modern culture and also known as “The Land of The Rising Sun”. It’s also one of the richest countries in the world. Popular for their contributions to technology, art and history, Japan remains as one of the most visited and diverse country in the world. Japan is also popular for their exquisite cuisine and beautiful traditional places. There are so many things that you can find in Japan that you can’t find on any other part of the world, it is so distinct that it’s also called “The Country of Contrast”. It is located on the Far Eastern part of Asia and west of the Pacific Ocean. So, if you want to visit and discover the beauty of Japan you should first know the most famous places there. Here is a list of popular places in Japan.
1. Tokyo
It’s Japan’s capital city where you can find the modern and futuristic side of the country. Its equivalent to New York City and London and it’s the richest city in Asia next to Singapore. Tokyo is also the home of the Fashion and Business industry of Japan where you can find the most classy boutiques and stores. And after a tiring day of shopping, Tokyo also provides a wide variety of authentic Japanese dining either at the busy street or at their top-quality restaurants.
2. Kyoto
Formerly known as “The Imperial Capital of Japan” this city is a thousand years old and its so rich with tradition and beauty. The people of Japan also called it as “The City with a Thousand Shrines” because you can find here the most popular temples and shrines of Japan. Kyoto is really a must visited place to explore the history of Japan.
3. Osaka
The second largest city of Japan and also it’s the dining capital. Osaka is mostly visited for business purposes but it’s still popular to a lot of tourist. Many amusement parks and shrines are also can be found here.
4. Mt. Fuji
It is Japan’s most popular volcano because of its white snowy peak and also it’s a sacred place for Japanese people. It’s also part of “The Three Holy Mountains of Japan”. Mt. Fuji is a pilgrimage sight for aspiring poets and artists because of its beauty and wonder.
5. Kanagawa
If you’re a fan of beaches and hot springs then Kaganawa is the place for you. Just a few hours away from Tokyo this place is getaway for the busy city life. It’s also famous because of their gigantic Buddha statue. Kaganawa is great place for relaxing and meditation.
Overall, Japan is a very must place to visit before you die. The Japanese people are so hospitable, the foods are awesome, and the whole place is totally 10/10 so if you can’t decide where your next vacation will be then you should go to Japan.