A Travel Guide to The Most Beautiful Locales In Japan!

A Travel Guide To The Most Beautiful Locales In Japan!

Japan, a country with 127 million people is probably the most complex country in the world with respect to the culture. Travellers around the world say that any time less than a month is not enough to understand the phenomenon that is Japan.Japan is a bit of a puzzle in itself as it dates back to some thousands of years when history and culture are in question. The people of Japan are traditional but also modern. On one hand, there are picturesque landscapes, plush green meadows that resemble the heavens while on the other hand there is a dense structure of technicolor cities that rick-rocket up to the skies.

This country has something for every traveler making the list of places to visit in your travel diary a matter of personal preference rather than anything else. This country will spoil you for choices when it comes to planning your trip. Japan has it all: ancient cultural traditions, shrines and temples, beautiful gardens, hot water springs, mountain landscapes, geishas and tea ceremonies for entertainment and accommodation that ranges from ultra-modern hotels to old-world inns. The island nation has views that are bound to be breathtaking. We have listed here a couple (definitely not all) choices for the travel diary!

Tokyo

Tokyo does not need an introduction. It is the second most expensive city to live in! People who have itchy feet and love to mingle along with others are surely gonna to get impressed with the city of Tokyo.So if you are looking forward to having a glitzy experience from your travels, then this is it. Tokyo is full of the glittery skyline, impressive architecture, gardens & beautiful restaurants. Tokyo is a lovely mix of ancient and modern days – you’ll find everything from shrines to karaoke bars here. The beautiful Shinjuku Gyoen National Garden is a place to unwind from the fast-paced city life.

Kyoto

Kyoto, on the other hand, is as different from Tokyo as it can get. There is lush green environment with back streets in which you can lose yourself for days on end. Kyoto is known as the City of 10,000 Shines as it houses thousands of Shinto shrines and Buddhist temples.Fushimi Inari Shrine is the popular tourist attraction here. It also has generations-old craft shops and restaurants, ancient temples and gardens full of that Japanese fervor. The Gion Matsuri festival held in Kyoto is a must watch!

Naoshima

Naoshima is the island of art in Japan. One of the best places for art lovers is Naoshima, home to a large collection of contemporary art museums, exhibits, and galleries.Benesse House is a museum that features works by an impressive collection of artists, which makes it a must go!Benesse House is a museum cum resort that facilitates lavish stay for travelers and art lovers. It’s located atop the hills that overlook the seas offering the beautiful and picturesque view.

Hokkaido

Hokkaido is Japan’s northernmost island is renowned for its pristine nature and beautiful landscapes, stunning food (seafood) and provides the best skiing and snowboarding avenues on Earth. To give you an idea, start your day in Sapporo & Hakodate, and then venture off the road. Biei Blue Pond and Shikisai-no-oka’s colorful floral patchwork will leave any monarch jealous. One of the best ways to explore is to rent a car. It will give you mobility and as a travel enthusiast, enough time to gawk at the beauty surrounding you.

Nara

Nara (Heijo) was the first permanent capital of Japan, which moved to Nagaoka later. Nara is located less than an hour from Kyoto city; you can witness some of the oldest temples in Japan here. The main tourist attraction is Todaji temple and the Nara Deer Park. When the climate cools down you can see spotted deer strolling down the grounds.

Ishigaki

How can we miss the beaches of Japan when we are speaking about tourist destinations in the island nation? Ishigaki is the famous beach located to the west of Okinawa in Japan. This beach is at a distance of around 2000 km from Tokyo. It doesn’t have old-world architecture or shrines as other Japanese cities but is loaded with picturesque beauty of the crystal-clear water world. It has an exuberant nightlife that travelers will enjoy. During the day visitors can enjoy climbing Mount Mosoko, and beachcombing.

MeotoIwa

Japan has many natural beauties to add to your travel diaries and MeotoIwa (The Wedded Rocks) in the Mie Prefecture is one of them. These rocks in the middle of the ocean represent a couple. There is a rope connecting the two rocks, the Shimenawa, which is changed thrice in a year. The view is just so breathtaking and Instagrams worthy. If you are lucky you may spot the sun rising from the middle of the rocks with the faint silhouette of Mount Fuji at a distance.

Mount Koya

Mount Koya is a pilgrim place for the Shingon Buddhists, a sect founded by Kobo Daishi. There are over 100 temples locates on the top of Mount Koya. The ancient woody forest landscapes share space with temples, pagodas, pavements, shops, and cafes, etc. Mount Koya is the best spot to experience the typical life of a monk as you may stay overnight in the temple lodging (shukubo).

Tottori Sand Dunes

There are many places in Japan you didn’t even know they exist. Did you know the island nation hides a mini dessert that can thrill most visitors? The Tottori Sand Dunes located inside the Sanin Kaigan National Park are 1 ¼ miles widespread and expand across the coastline of 10 miles. You may go wandering beyond camel rides here; a sand museum displaying sand sculptures attract tourists from around the world. A tour to Tottori will let you explore the adventurous side of Japan like never before.

We are sure you must have nailed down a few spots from the above on your bucket list. These places are just some options for when you plan your travel itinerary. To get more information, join TravelUR, the social network for travelers worldwide and get ready to put on some more stamps on that passport.

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