Japan Attractions
Harajuku
Harajuku is a section of Tokyo known for its wild fashions. This is where you can spot local teens on the weekends, dressed-up in colorful and outlandish ...
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Shinjuku
The neighborhood of Shinjuku, one of 23 city wards in Tokyo, houses a thriving business, entertainment and shopping district centered around Shinjuku Station, ...
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Kobe
Most people only know about Kobe thanks to the famous beef, but this city of 1.5 million people is one of the most beautiful and most international in Japan. ...
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Chiba - Natural History Museum and Institute
Explore the Natural History Museum and Institute of Chiba and view elaborate dioramas with animals in their natural habitats to discover how man and nature ...
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Chidorigafuchi
During springtime, the parks and green spaces in Tokyo and around Japan come to life with colorful pink blossoms. Springtime is cherry blossom season, and for ...
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Chion-in
The classically curved eaves, ceremonial steps and oversized two-story gateway mark Chion-in Temple as something special, even in temple-filled Kyoto. The ...
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Disneyland Tokyo
Tokyo Disneyland opened to the public in 1983, making it the oldest Disney theme park outside of the United States. The park is modeled after the original in ...
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Edo-Tokyo Open Air Architectural Museum
Even if you don't have a burning interest in Japanese architecture this open air museum of restored Meiji period buildings is a fun and offbeat way to spend ...
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Engaku-ji Temple
Engaku-Ji Temple is a nearly perfect example of Zen Buddhist architecture. Located in the city of Kamakura, to the south of Tokyo, it is one of the most ...
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Gion Corner
The refined traditional arts of Japan are highlighted for visitors at Gion Corner, an entertaining and informative nightspot. From tea ceremony to the ...
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Hakone Open-Air Museum
The Open-Air Museum in the suburb of Hakone is an easy train ride from Tokyo and a great place to spend a sunny day. This sculpture park contains hundreds of ...
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Hakone Ropeway
An hour train ride west of Tokyo sits the mountainous area known as Hakone, an area known for its views of some of Japan’s most famous natural sites. Domestic ...
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Hama Rikyu Gardens
Considered to be Tokyo’s best green space, the Hama Rikyu Gardens offer a Central Park-like experience with Tokyo’s skyscrapers towering in the background. The ...
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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 ...
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Isshinji Temple
The Buddhist Isshinji Temple dates back to 1185. Founded by the priest Jien, it is a temple of the Jōdo shū school. What makes this temple particularly ...
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Mount Fuji Lunch (not too bad)
Photo by: Sean E T
Doing what: Mt Fuji, Lake Ashi and Bullet Train Day Trip from Tokyo
