Japan Attractions: Cultural Experience
Here's a list of all attractions in Japan tagged as 'Cultural Experience' . Click 'X' to remove this filter and browse all of our top local attractions.
Hiroshima
One of the most moving day trips you can take in Japan is to Hiroshima. Prosperous once again, the city will forever be synonymous with the tragedy of war ... Continue Reading »
Asakusa Temple
The Asakusa Temple combines majestic architecture, centers of worship, elaborate Japanese gardens, and traditional markets to give you a modern-day look at ... Continue Reading »
Nijo Castle
A truly impressive fortified complex, Nijō Castle was built in 1603 as the official residence of the first Tokugawa shogun. With its moats, walls, secret ... Continue Reading »
Golden Pavilion (Kinkaku-ji)
The Golden Pavilion, or Kinkaku-ji, is one of the most famous temples in Kyoto, and a major highlight of any visit to the city. The three-story pagoda ... Continue Reading »
Heian Shrine
No wonder this serene destination was once featured in "Lost in Translation" the Heian Shrine is easily one of Kyoto's most beautiful. Built in 1884 to ... Continue Reading »
Kiyomizu Temple
The Kiyomizu Temple is an ancient institution, dating back to 798 AD and the days of Nara. Its classic design influenced temple architecture for centuries. ... Continue Reading »
Sanjusangen-do Hall
A renowned Buddhist temple, Sanjūsangen-dō Hall is home to 1,001 wooden statues of the 100-armed goddess of mercy, Kannon. The boggling array of statues ... Continue Reading »
Kokugikan Sumo Stadium & Museum
The Kokugikan Sumo Stadium, also known as the Ryōgoku Kokugikan, is Tokyo’s largest indoor sports arena hosting sumo wrestling tournaments. Sumo is Japan’s ... Continue Reading »
Tsukiji Fish Market
The Tsukiji Fish Market is the largest wholesale fish market in the world. Located in central Tokyo, it handles over 2,000 tons of sea products a day. ... Continue Reading »
Edo-Tokyo Museum
How did Tokyo become a bustling metropolis and leader in technology, innovation, and design? The Edo-Tokyo Museum chronicles Tokyo’s evolution from Edo, a ... Continue Reading »
Fushimi Inari Shrine
Dedicated to the gods of sake and rice, the Fushimi Inari Shrine is one of the oldest Shinto shrines in Japan. Five shrines dot the forested temple ... Continue Reading »
Happo-en Garden
Happo-en means "beautiful from every angle." When visiting the Happo-en Garden in Tokyo, you’ll see that the name doesn’t even begin to describe this ... Continue Reading »
Kyoto Imperial Palace
Japan's royal family no longer live in Kyoto Imperial Palace, but the imperial furnishings have been preserved. The immaculate parkland surrounding the ... Continue Reading »
Arashiyama Park
For classic Kyoto in a nutshell, head to Arashiyama Park. The perennially popular area is rich in temples and a riot of fall colors in November, with pink ... Continue Reading »
Meiji Shrine
The Meiji Shrine is the most important and popular Shinto shrine in Tokyo. It was dedicated to the Emperor Meiji and his wife Empress Shōken in 1926. The ... Continue Reading »
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- Cultural Experience
- Golfing
- Good for Kids
- Good Place to Eat
- Good Place to Shop
- Holy Place
- Lake
- Monument - Historical
- Monument - Natural
- Museum
- National Park
- Neighborhood
- Palace
- People Watching
- Plaza / Square
- Religious Experience
- River
- Ruin - Ancient
- Shopping / Entertainment Center
- Sporting Event
- Temple
- Theme Park
- Town / City
- Walking / Hiking
- Water Sports
- Bridge
- Cemetery
- Film & Cinema
- Good for Families
- Good Place to Drink
- Good Place to Relax
- Good Views / Viewpoint
- Island
- Market
- Monument - Modern
- Mountain
- Must-Do Experience
- Nature & Wildlife
- Off-the-Beaten Path
- Park / Garden
- Picnic Spot
- Popular with Locals
- Restaurant
- Romantic
- Scuba Diving
- Shrine
- Stadium
- Theater
- Tower
- UNESCO Heritage Site
- Walking/Hiking
- Zoo
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