what place should i go when I'm visiting japan?

Answer 1

There are so many amazing places to see in Japan that it's hard to pick out the cream of the crop. But having traveled there myself this past October, these are my picks.

1) Kyoto - No trip to Japan is complete without visiting Kyoto. There is so much history in this city, so many temples and shrines that you could spend weeks here and barely scratch the surface. I spent 6 days there, but you can see most of the highlights in 3 full days. The areas you most want to see is Arishiyama, Higashiyama-ku (which includes the Gion - the historical geisha district), and the Philosophers Stroll. Must sees in the city is Nijo Castle, Sanjusangendo Hall, the Gold Pavilion & the Silver Pavilion, Ryoanji Temple (with its world famous Zen garden) and Kiyomizu Temple.

2) Nara - a short train ride from Kyoto and the oldest capital of the Japanese nation. I would spend at least 1 full day here (most tourists do day trips from Kyoto), but it's wonderful to spend at least an overnight stay. Nara Park is full of important historical sights, including Kasuga Grand Shrine and Daibutsuden with its giant bronze Buddha. Feeding the deer in the park is always entertaining.

3) Takayama - sometimes called the Little Kyoto of the Mountains, this is a relatively small city in the Japanese Alps. It's a little remote (best way to reach it is by catching the train from Nagoya), but it is well worth it. Beautiful historic streets with its old merchent houses (some of which are open as museums), a restored village with gasho houses (at the Hida Folk Village), wonderful resturants and one of the best morning markets I've ever visited. Spend 2 days here.

4) Nikko - The town center is surrounded by gorgeous woodlands and major temples and shrines, including Toshogu Shrine, Futarasen Shrine and Shinkyo (the Sacred Bridge). Most tourists are daytrippers from Tokyo, but it's well worth staying overnight in town for. Lots of little hidden things to see here.

5) Tokyo - ok, Tokyo is a huge city and you could spend your whole vacation here and not see even a fraction of the place. I spent 2 days in Tokyo at the tail end of my trip and that was enough for me (I live in NYC, so big cities don't impress me much). See the Asakusa district, visit the Meji Shrine, walk through Harajuka and splurge on a great dinner in the Ginza.

6) Hokkaido - this is the frontier of Japan. Visit in winter for the best skiing around, or in wamer weather for hiking and nature walks. (Admittedly, I did not have the time to visit Hokkaido due to time. - If you are limited timewise and want to see as much as possible, it might not be possible to visit Hokkaido. It would take you nearly a full day just to travel there by train.)

7) Visit an onsen. Japanese people love their baths and natural hot springs are some of the more relaxing, interesting places to visit. I visited Naruko, an onsen town north of Sendai, but there are hundreds scattered all over the country. One day is plenty, but it makes a nice break during your trip. Going in winter can be a real treat - there is something very cool about sitting in a natural hot spring with snow all around you.

Have a great time!

Answer 2

Tokyo is not only the political and economical centre of Japan but it has also emerged as a centre of the world economy and culture so is a city worth visit; with hotelbye you will see more. There are a number of attractions in Tokyo that should not be missed. There are large-scale downtown areas, including Ginza where famous shops from around the world stand side by side, the sleepless Shinjuku that has become the "new city centre of Tokyo," Asakusa which is reminiscent of the traditional Edo (the former name of Tokyo) and Shibuya that starts the trends for the young people. Tokyo is an interesting city, a city that you will never forget once you visit it.

Answer 3

Get a robust instruction manual e book like Lonely Planet Japan or Fodor's Japan for all the descriptions. in view which you at the instant are not there that long, i counsel going to a area with lots to work out and do. do no longer spend too lots time on the practice. My prominent cities are Kyoto, Nara, and Osaka. in case you could arise with the money for the shinkansen (bullet practice) take an afternoon or 2 in Tokyo, yet i do no longer think of you need to in view that Osaka is sufficient of a brilliant city and somewhat extra much less costly.

Answer 4

It all depends what you like/are interested in.
Tokyo
Tama City for Sanrio Puroland all things Hello Kitty and absolutely fab I loved it!!!
Odaiba see the mini Statue of Liberty and enjoy the man made beach.
Shinjuku just enjoy shopping
Visit the studio Ghibli museum but make sure you book before you go
Hope all this helps and enjoy Japan

Answer 5

Shinjuku and Ginza, Tokyo. Well, just Tokyo.

And eat a lot of soba, sushi and other Japanese snacks! HMM... But you certainly have to shop, they have so much eenyweeny cute things there! And check out the shrines and electronic districts where you can find the latest in technology.

Answer 6

Everybody say Tokyo, but Chiba is the special place.

Also Saitama has the nice shops and many people living there.

Tokyo makes people tired and they escape to Chiba and Saitama. That shows local peoples thinks Chiba and Saitama must be best.

Answer 7

The red light district.
But seriously, don't fret over it much. Stay at a local hotel, not the big name company ones, for the authentic feel of actually going to japan
They should have some English speaking staff who could help you with the local sights, and you could also pick up one of those little handbooks on where to go.

And for all of us anime freaks that can't come with you: a local bath, a high school, tokyo tower, some shrines that schools take tours on :D

Answer 8

YOKOHAMA ( china town, minato mirai,)
TOKYO ( yasukuni shrine, tokyo tower (must c this) kabukiza)
AKIHABARA ( if you like anime and wierd side of japan, and electic goods for cheap price )
KYOTO ( beautiful, just great, must go for japanese old colture)
OOSAKA ( big city, next to yokohama, they have universal studio)

thats what i know.

Answer 9

Aizu-Wakamatsu

Answer 10

Kyoto - full of traditional japanese architecture. I'm planning to go there on April 1st.