Japan - Travel Guide



Japan, located off the Eastern Coast of Asia, stretching from the Phillipean sea to the East China Sea making it the fourth largest island in the world. Japan is filled with rich culture both stemming from China and its own heritage.


Japan's name comes from the term ‘land of the rising sun” and some of the most popular tourist destinations include; Tokyo, Osaka, Hiroshima, Sapporo and Nara. 


Japan has four distinct seasons with both a subarctic climate int he north and a subtropical climate in the south. Skiing is very popular in Japan with the high mountains in the north receiving vast amounts of snow as well as perfect tropical temperatures in the south and East. popular attractions include Mt. Everest and traditional Hot springs referred to as "onsens"



Japan is also highly rich in Culture. The main religion in Japan is Shintoism and Buddism, as this is highly evident throughout the island of Japan as there are various temples and Shrines which provide an insight into the history and culture of Japan, some of the most popular cultural monuments of japan include the; Kinkakuji Temple, Nara Villiage, Osaka Villiage, Imperial Palace and the Walk through the 1000 Torii Gates at Fushimi Inari Shrine. 



At these various locations feel free to immerse yourself in beautiful hikes throughout the shrines, participate in tea ceremonies, pet the friendly deer and monkeys and dress in in Kimono's whilst visiting the markets. Lastly if  you would like to experience the true history of Japan, areas such as the Edo-Tokyo Museum, the Samurai and Ninja Museums in Kyoto and the Atomic Bomb Dome provide countless insights into the expansions and demise of japan through the Edo period with Samurais and Ninjas as well as through World War II with the explosions of the nuclear bombs.

In Conclusion, Japan hosts a variety of opportunities to learn and relax whilst enjoying delicious fulfilling meals, most important in japan are the cuisines of Sushi, Ramen, Sashimi and Okonomiyaki, each region providing a speciality in preparation and taste.


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