Top 10 Things to do in Japan

Want to visit Japan but still having trouble on deciding where to visit? Do not worry! Japan has a lot of beautiful and popular tourist sightseeing spots. We make a guide for you which includes the top 10 of best destination in Japan which are Fushimi Inari in Kyoto, Asakusa in Tokyo, Arashiyama in Kyoto, Miyajima, Todaji temple, Dotonbori, Shibuya, Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park and of course, the famous Mt. Fuji.

Asakusa
Asakusa
Asakusa is visited by more than half of all tourists from foreign countries. You’ll be able to see the Sensoji Temple which is Tokyo’s oldest temple, and also the outer gate called the Kaminarimon (Thunder Gate). The street leading from the gate to the inner precinct of the temple is lined with old shops. Many of them offer services in English.
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Shibuya
Shibuya
The famous intersection in Shibuya is the busiest in the world. Everyday, about 500,000 people cross this intersection. Besides shopping and the cuisine, you can also enjoy the unique atmosphere of the neighborhood.
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Fushimi Inari Shrine
Fushimi Inari Shrine
Fushimi Inari Shrine is the headquarters of all the Inari shrines. It has served as a place of worship for the common people over 1,300 years. The tunnel consisting of 10,000 torii gates is something to see. Enjoy a stroll through the rolling land on the spacious grounds of the shrine.
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Dotonbori
Dotonbori
Dotonbori is a popular tourist destination in Osaka. There is never a boring moment in Dotonbori, a town covered with colorful signs and neon lights. And don’t forget to try the large variety of Osaka’s delicious food.
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Hiroshima Peace Memorial Museum
Hiroshima Peace Memorial Museum
A museum with a collection of materials related to the damage and the suffering caused by the atomic bomb. The exhibit includes belongings of the victims and evidence from the moment immediately after the bombing. These valuable items relate the story of the atomic bomb to the younger generations with no war experience.
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Todaiji
Todaiji
Todaiji was completed in the year 752 and continues to be a popular place of religious importance to this day. The essential sights include the buildings that were rebuilt after being destroyed in fires caused by wars, the Daibutsu (the great Buddha), the masterpieces of the geniuses Unkei and Kaikei, and the statues of the guardian deities.
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Arashiyama
Arashiyama
Togetsukyo Bridge is an elegant bridge symbolizing Arashiyama. The trolley trains and the cruise down Hozu River lets you enjoy nature throughout the four seasons. This is the place where you can feel Kyoto’s elegant atmosphere unified with nature.
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Climbing Mt. Fuji
Climbing Mt. Fuji
Mount Fuji was listed as a UNESCO World Heritage site in 2013. Interest in Mount Fuji is rising as it was rated a three-star site in the Green Guide Japan, the Japanese version of Michelin’s travel guidebook Le Guide Vert.
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Itsukushima (Miyajima)
Itsukushima (Miyajima)
Commonly known as Miyajima, it is also known as one of the Three Views of Japan. The island has a history of over 1400 years which includes the World Heritage site of Itsukushima Shrine, the many temples and shrines on Mt. Misen, and traditional events.
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