Japan – a place you don’t wanna miss!

May 20, 2024

Have you ever wondered why Japan is getting so much attraction from tourists all around the world?

Everyone dreams to travel in Japan at least once in their lifetime. You have heard of Japan as a country located in east Asia with a rich history and culture. But that is not all.
Let us tell you why!
We’re sure that these mind-blowing facts will make you think of Japan as a place you don’t wanna miss.

Japan is rich with not only its centuries old history and culture but also with its advanced technology. Just picture this: You’re taking your shoes off to enter the ‘Meiji Shrine’, a temple built 100 years ago, and the next minute you enter into a neon-lit, sci-fi looking futuristic city of Tokyo. Here, technology isn’t just advanced; it’s like living in the next season of your favourite sci-fi series. Robots serving you tea, checking you into hotels but little do you know, you might be sitting near an ancient site where centuries ago Samurais once called home. You will find High tech toilets in traditional sites and also high-speed bullet trains passing through historic landmarks.
Yes! That’s Japan. It’s just technology and tradition living side by side.

japanese architecture and culture with technology

Unique Japanese architecture in Tsunagu Village

Not just Sushi and Ramen

If you’re a foodie, you must have tasted Japanese food from anywhere in the world. But, if you miss taking a bite of sushi in Japan dressed in a ‘Kimono,’ you’re not just missing a meal. You’re missing an experience. Sure, you know of sushi and ramen. But those are just appetizers in Japan’s endless food surprises. From ‘Tempura’ to ‘Tonkatsu’ and ‘Yakitori,’ there is a wide range of food you can try when in Japan. And you can try some unusual but extremely popular dishes like ‘Nankotsu’, ‘Natto’ and also the Japan-only Ice cream flavours like ‘Murasaki-Imo’ (purple sweet potato). Among the well-known restaurants where you can try these dishes, you will also find restaurants where they sell only canned food. Of course, you can try a meal of your choice selected from a range of options but as canned food.

Japanese Food Cuisine Sushi Ramen

Your favorite Japanese Cuisine – Sushi

Breath-stealing Beauty

Japan is home to so many natural sites which will make you think you’re living in a fantasy novel. You’re probably imagining only cities and temples in Japan but surprisingly, 66 percent of Japan is covered in forests and mountains. Mount Fuji, the tallest mountain in Japan, is an active volcano which hasn’t erupted since 1707. Japan has a total of two hundred volcanoes. Japan’s nature is an otherworldly experience. You can take your next Instagram photo in front of pink colored trees in cherry blossom during the spring season. That is the best time of the year to witness this magic. Let’s see some guidelines on Weather in Japan: Best time to visit or discover Cherry Blossom in Japan: An ultimate guide to Hanami viewing – Which would be your favorite e-book for every journey to Japan.

Japans Mount Fuji View with Cherry blossoms

The view of the beautiful Mount Fuji with Cherry Blossom in foreground.

Moreover, the Autumn foliage will turn all the trees into vivid hues of red, orange, and yellow. Already picturesque in your imagination, right?

Japans Autumn foliage with red orange yellow colored leaves in trees

A beautiful view of the Japan’s Autumn Foliage

And what about a scene where you capture a slow-motion video of you running in a thick bamboo forest covered in vibrant greenery as your next TikTok or Instagram reel? You can add these to your ‘Things to do in Japan’ list. You’ll never want to leave…

Japan’s landscape is a canvas painted with its natural beauty. From the serene beauty of gardens and natural parks to mesmerizing lakes, each place is more beautiful than the last.
The ‘Kenrokuen’ garden is home to two hundred plant species and in the ‘Nara’ Park, you will be able to witness over a thousand ‘Tame Sika deer’ roaming around. Lake ‘Ashi’ and Lake ‘Kawaguchiko’ are two of the most popular places to visit from the total of 3016 lakes in Japan.
Yes. you read it right. There are 3016 lakes in Japan. It will take a lifetime for a traveler to cover them all.

Japan Arashiyama Kyoto Bamboo forest

Japan’s significant Bamboo forest in Arashiyama, Kyoto

It’s Travelers’ Dream come true.

The number of natural and cultural sites with an outstanding universal value or we can simply say as the number of UNESCO world heritage sites in Japan, is a compelling factor which makes the travelers around the world book a flight to Japan. There are a total of 25 UNESCO world heritage sites in Japan (20 cultural ones and 5 natural ones).

UNESCO heritage Shirakawago village in Japan

The beautiful UNESCO Heritage site – Shirakawago Village

One of the popular heritage sites is the ‘Shirakawa-go’ Village which is an ancient village built in the 11th century and will display a unique style of architecture known as ‘gassho-zukuri’. And the ‘Kinkaku-ji’ temple commonly known as the golden temple was originally built during the 14th century. And you can also visit the heritage sites like White Heron castle and the Hiroshima peace memorial or the atomic bomb dome in your next visit to Japan.

Japan is a multitude of experiences where you can enjoy a diversity of feelings every step of the way. From the streets of Tokyo city to the ancient temples in Kyoto, from the snow-capped mountains to sun-kissed beaches, Japan got you covered.
It’s a travelers’ dream come true.
We know you’re already visualizing yourself in Japan. So don’t miss it. Don’t just dream – make it a reality!

You can call us today and start planning your unforgettable journey with the industry experts. We will help you A-Z, from Visa and insurance to Ticketing and accommodation we got you covered!
You can also explore all our tour packages to Japan and decide the best option for your next adventure in Japan.

Japan awaits you!
‘Arigato gozaimasu’

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