I'm planning go to Japan in August 2008, where is the best place to see/sight?

Answer 1

♡I live in Japan so I honestly think that any place you decide to see will be worth it. I think all of Japan is beautiful and interesting but here are just a few sites with ideas for you to take a look at....♡
I'd say Tokyo: http://www.tourism.metro.tokyo.jp/english/index.html
Kyoto & Nara:http://raku.city.kyoto.jp/sight_e.phtml
http://kaiwai.city.kyoto.jp/sightdb/sight-raku/menu_middle.php?lang=en&lcode=1
http://www.pref.nara.jp/nara_e/
Hokkaido: http://www.visit-hokkaido.jp/en/
Okinawa: http://www.ocvb.or.jp/index.php?current=General_Page&action=Top_Page&mode=isel&lang=en
Hope this helps you! These sites have some good info on the places I listed. Also～Try a hot spring or two, stay at a ryokan, ride a rickshaw, eat sushi, sashimi, ramen and all other noodles, see Mt. Fuji, go to Fuji Q highland Park, look for Summer festivals...
Tokyo Disney Land and Disney Sea:
http://www.tokyodisneyresort.co.jp/index_e.html
Ginza: http://www.japan-guide.com/e/e3005.html
Roppongi Hills: http://www.japan-guide.com/e/e3031.html
Shinjuku: http://www.japan-guide.com/e/e3011.html
Odaiba: http://www.tcvb.or.jp/en/infomation/2area/11rinkai.html
Check this site:http://travel.yahoo.com/p-travelguide-6916724-japan_things_to_do-i
You didn't say exactly where in Japan, so I mostly stayed with Tokyo and gave you a few other sites too. ☆Kyoto and Nara are the most beautiful and traditional parts of Japan, in my opinion.
August is the hottest and most humid month. Bring light, comfortable clothes and shoes. Don't forget you have to take off your shoes at some places. Carry handkerchiefs and mini towels in your bag. (You can get these once here, they're found just about everywhere.) Bring a cap if you have one, sunscreen and your sunglasses if you wear them. Hope this helps, have a great time!

Answer 2

I have been to most parts of Japan. You will find that each part of Japan is very different from the rest. How do I put it? The mood and feel of say Kyushu is different from Kyoto which is different from Tokyo or Hokkaido. Each has their unique taste and beauty. I guess that is why most Japanese do not travel outside of Japan. Personally, my favourite is Hokkaido. Been there 3 times. Ever drove to all the furthermost peak in Hokkaido. August would be a good time because the lavender would be in full bloom. The sight is awesome. In Hokkaido, visit Hakodate and Otaru. Great seafood and wonderful beer. Sapporo (the capital) of Hokkaido is like any cities in the world. If you really have the time and money, start from the bottom most part of Kyushu and make your way up to Shiretokoro in Hokkaido. And remember to stop by every outdoor onsen for a soak. Have fun.

Answer 3

Depending on your timeframe, your budget, your personal interests, etc...... your list of "must sees" could be quite long. Most of my time has been spent in Osaka on business - there are some really great restaurants in Osaka, but most of the city is newer, and therefore not very attractive for people looking for 'old Japan'. Nara is a nice little town - Todai-ji temple, free roaming deer - it's easy for a tourist to get around.

Kyoto has been my favorite place to explore. There are so many temples - I love Mt. Kurama. It's a nice little hike up the mountain, away from the city.

My suggestion - grab a guidebook and highlight what looks interesting to you and leave lots of time for exploring the side streets and small, out of the way restaurants. If you are going by yourself, don't worry. You will have plenty of people willing and eager to help you get around. Just learn a few phrases to help you out.... Have fun.

Answer 4

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Answer 5

August is festival month in Japan, and some of those are really worth watching;
http://int.kateigaho.com/jun04/matsuri-summer.html
http://travelguides.lastminute.com/sisp/index.htm?fx=event.search&loc_id=131063&cat_id=2229

1. From late July to early August, is the season of fireworks in Japan.
http://web-jpn.org/kidsweb/calendar/august/hanabi.html

2. There are many out-door dance festivals in August, some of the famous dance festivals are;

* Awa-Odori Folk Dance Festival in Tokushima.
This is my most favorite Japanese summer festival.
http://www.jnto.go.jp/eng/indepth/history/traditionalevents/a46_fes_awa.html
http://www.city.tokushima.tokushima.jp/english/awaodori.html

* Bon Odori
Odori means dancing in Japanese. Local people hold Bon Odori Festivals in July or August, and you can observe it all over Japan;
http://www.bonodori.net/E/index.html

not only traditional dance festival season, but also.....
* Asakusa Sanba Carnival are held in every Ausgust!!
http://japundit.com/archives/2005/08/29/1102/
http://www.tokyoessentials.com/asakusa.html

Answer 6

It depends on how many days and how many bucks you have.

Personally I love the ancient culture and world heritage sites in Kyoto & Nara. But I also like the natural hot springs in Hokkaido. (My next target will be in the natural hot springs in Nikko & Kinugawa area. )

Tokyo is hip, too if you want to shop for electronic stuff, managa & anime stuff.

In Japan, do enjoy the fresh sushi & sashimi... at seaside cities/towns at ideally at the early morning seafood markets!!

Find a couple of real ancient castles to visit and ask for English guides, try Himeji castle! (Not those re-built where the interior had been modernized into museum like Osaka castle)

IF you want to experience old ancient time and dress in period drama costumes.... try the Toei Eiga Mura in Tokyo or one of the 4 Jidaimura spread around in Japan. They have actors & buildings to re-enact the old Edo era!! Ask for a Hen-shin ( dress up and make up in period drama costume.) I love it.

Rail tickets are very expensive. Get JR rail pass in your own country first. (Car Rental ok if you CAN read Japanese road sign & directions!! Road Tolls are expensive.)

Also try the Japanese style Tatami room for at least one night or two complete with Japanese breakfast and dinner. Be prepare to bend you legs.

Oh! bring lots of clean new white socks.
Many temples & Japanese accommodations require you to walk in without shoes!!

Answer 7

My favorite place was Nikko. I went with my uncle when I was a teen. My family still lives in Tokyo where I was born(Dad was a Texan!)

Nikko is one of the most picturesque locations. Beautiful and serene.

Answer 8

You have to go to Akagi. It has some really awesome stores and isn't packed with people like tokyo. there is actually cunryside around there. Plus you can watch the night drift racing on Mt Akagi pass.

Answer 9

You have 2 years to plan. So much time to plan.

Tokyo--The list is endless.....Shibuya, Shinjuku, Ginza, Ueno
Kyoto--All the ancient temples and the castle
Nara--The deer and the temples
Mt. Fuji
Himeji Castle
Hiroshima--Peace Park and then on to Miyajima Island
The parks and the nature and the hiking!!
http://www.lonelyplanet.com/worldguide/destinations/asia/japan

http://www.jnto.go.jp/

http://www.japan-guide.com/e/e623.html

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tourism_in_Japan

Answer 10

why don't you come now? the way north korea is sending rockets our way there may not be a japan in 2008. see us while we're still whole.