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Whether you end up taking photos of a reproduction Eiffel Tower, surfing an indoor wave, musing in a Zen temple, shacking up in a love hotel or bedding down in a capsule, you'll do best to come with an open mind and be prepared to be surprised.
Somewhere between the elegant formality and the candid, sometimes boisterous exchanges that take place over a few drinks, between the sanitized shopping malls and the unexpected rural festivals, everyone finds their own vision of Japan.
Mt Fuji, Lake Ashi & Bullet Train Day Trip
From USD $157.59
Mt Fuji is Japan's highest mountain and also a dormant volcano. This popular day trip (read the traveler reviews) includes a cruise on Lake Ashi plus a ride on an aerial cableway up and down Mt Komagatake for beautiful views.
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Nikko National Park Day Trip
From USD $157.59
Travel to Nikko, a center of Shinto and Buddhist mountain worship for centuries. It offers scenic, mountainous landscapes, lakes, waterfalls, hot springs, wild monkeys & hiking trails. See the world famous Toshogu Shrine.
Suggested Itineraries: Japan
Expect a total sell-out for travel and lodging during Japan's biggest holidays, New Year (December 29 to January 3) and Golden Week (the lumping together of Green Day, Constitution Day and Children's Day, from April 29 to May 7).
Hanami (Blossom Viewing) usually runs from March to April; the romantic Tanabata Matsuri (Star Festival) is on July 7; and O Bon (Festival of the Dead), when lanterns are floated on rivers, lakes or the sea to signify the return of the departed to the underworld, takes place from July 13-16 and mid-August.
Tokyo Sumo Wrestling Tournament
From USD $110.31
Visit the Sumo Museum before heading to Kokugikan (Sumo Amphitheater) to see a Dohyo-iri (entering the ring) ceremony and sumo wrestling match.
Best of Japan: Top Hotels
If you're looking for more options than those below, check out this list of self catered Japan holiday homes.
Tokyo's Prince Park Tower Hotel, opened in 2005, soars above Shiba Park near the Tokyo Tower and Zojo-ji Temple. The hotel is located in the business districts of Toranomon and Kasumigaseki and is near the fashionable Roppongi shopping district. There are numerous dining options; a favorite is the Brise Verte, which offers fine French food on the hotel's top 33rd floor. There is also a sushi, tempura, and yakitori restaurant and a jazz bar with live music. Guestrooms feature Jacuzzi bathtubs and all of the amenities. The hotel also features a natural hot spring spa, which is a great way for business people or tourists to relax after a long day out on the town.
The Park Hotel Tokyo is part of the Shidome Media Tower, and is located approximately 1 kilometer (0.6 miles) from the Ginza shopping district and the Tsukiji fish market. Underground and overhead walkways connect the hotel to Shidome Station and surrounding Media City buildings. There are a number of restaurants, with dining options from French to multiple types of Japanese food. The garden-like lobby/lounge occasionally hosts live music concerts. Guestrooms have a modern European look and Italian-designed furnishings, and guests are provided with custom pillows for extra comfort.
The Kyoto Hotel Okura is one of Kyoto's main Western-style hotels. It's location is about as central as you can get in Kyoto, and the hotel features a number of great restaurants and bars. The subway is downstairs.
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