TOP 10 POPULAR TOURIST ATTRACTIONS IN JAPAN

JAPAN - CountryJapan is an island nation in East Asia. Located in the Pacific Ocean

Capital• Tokyo

Dialing code:• +81

Population:• 127.6 million

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Gross domestic product:• 5.96 trillion USD

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Government:• Unitary state• Constitutional

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10. Tokyo Imperial Palace

The imperial family of Japan resides in this palace

Tourists are only allowed in the inner palace grounds on 2 January and 23 December

Emperor's birthday is held on 23 December, while the New Year's greeting is held on 2 January

During these two occasions visitors get the chance to see the members of the Imperial Family since they make several public appearances on a balcony

This palace further acts as a museum to showcase Japanese history and art as well as an administration center

It is surrounded by traditional Japanese gardens that are highly attractive

9. Kiyomizu-Dera Temple

This temple was built in the late eighty century, in the year 798

Its veranda is supported by high wooden columns that are 13 meter in height

The temple is in continuous harmony with nature, thanks to an indoor waterfall that is fed from the outside rivers

In the past, locals used to jump off the edge of this temple to have a wish granted

This exposed them to high risks; in fact, only 85.4 percent of these locals came out alive

Nevertheless, in the present tourists enjoy artwork, shrines, and talismans on display without risking their lives

At the ground of this temple there are many waterfalls and landmarks

Many people fetch water from these falls since they believe that it has some therapeutic properties

8. Great Buddha of Kamakura

It is a monumental outdoor bronze that acts as a statue of Amida Buddha

Amida Buddha is one of the most celebrated Buddhist figures in Japan

It is located in the city of Kamakura and it is the second largest Buddha in Japan

Researches show that this monument dates from 1252. It weighs about 93 tons and it's approximately 13.35 meters in height

This monument stands in the open air after the original temple was washed away in the fifteenth century by a tsunami, even though it was originally housed in a small wooden temple

You only take a five minute walk from Enoden Railway Hase Station to the Great Buddha

7. Jigokudani Monkey Park

Any person interested in seeing wild monkeys bathing in a natural hot spring should visit this park

It has a man-made pool located near the park's entrance that attracts many monkeys

This park was commonly known as Hell Valley by the ancient people since it has very steep cliffs and steam that emanate from its various springs

This park is covered in snow in almost one third of the year; however, this does not prevent monkeys from inhabiting it

In fact, troops of wild Japanese macaque spend most of their time here

In the day time, monkey sit in the warm hot springs before returning to the security of the forests in the evenings

6. Himeji Castle

Most people consider this castle as the best existing Japanese castle architecture

It is located at the center of Himeji city

It will take you approximately four hours from Tokyo to reach this castle if you are travelling by bullet train

Its white walls are covered with white plaster that is fireproof

It has a highly complicated and effective defensive design

As a result, it provided defense against enemies during the feudal period

Its strength is portrayed by the fact that it survived the bombings of the Second World War

5. Hiroshima Peace Memorial

This memorial was built in remembrance of those people that lost their lives on 6 August 1945 after a bomb blast in Hiroshima

You will find Genbaku Dome inside this memorial

Genbaku Dome is the only building that was left at the scene of the bomb blast

It further symbolizes the significance of human life as well as honors all victims of the bomb blast

4. Todaiji Temple

This temple is located in Nara and it is the largest wooden building in the world

It acts as a feat for most engineering activities

Additionally, it hosts the largest Buddha statue in the world

If you have been wondering where you can find the Kegon school of Buddhism, then you need not worry any more

Beautiful gardens and wildlife are the key environs of this school

You will find many artifacts of both Buddhist and Japanese history at the ground of this temple

Do not be surprised if you encounter some deer at Todaiji Temple's ground

This is because deer are allowed to roam at the ground as messengers of the Shinto gods

3. Golden Pavilion Temple/ Kinkaku-Ji

This is the most famous tourist attraction in both Japan and Kyoto

It was built in the late fourteenth century as a retirement villa for Shogun Ashikaga Yoshimitsu

However, in 1950, this pavilion was burnt down by a young monk

Despite this, the Japanese government took the responsibility of rebuilding it after a period of five years

The new pavilion was an exact copy of the old one

A person who has visited this pavilion cannot deny the fact that it is overly beautiful

It is covered in gold leaf that portrays the reflection of the pavilion in the pond

Similarly, the pond is reflected in the building. Indeed, it is a beautiful and cool place to visit

2. Tokyo Tower

This tourist attraction attracts a good number of visitors since it portrays a high level of advanced technology and modern life

It is the second tallest structure that man has ever made in Japan

Most people use it both as an observation and as a communication tower

If you desire to visit shops and restaurants as well as have unparalleled views of Tokyo, then you should make an effort of climbing this tower

1. Mount Fuji

Any person who loves mountains should make an effort of visiting Mount Fuji

It is the highest mountain in Japan; it is about 3776 meters

Its volcano has a symmetrical cone, which most Japanese use in photographs and arts

This mountain attracts a large number of tourists annually

In fact, researches show that about two hundred thousand tourists visit this mountain every year; 30 percent of these tourists are international foreigners

You may take approximately three to eight hours to climb this mountain and approximately two to five hours to descend it

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