With a history stretching back over 1,000 years, Japan has much to see and do when it comes to traveling. As each area of Japan has something to offer culturally or historically, travel within Japan is popular even amongst Japanese people. The hardest part of traveling in Japan will be deciding what to do first.
If you’re looking for information on must visit destinations within Japan or looking to do something a little less touristy, the travel information sites listed below will definitely give you some ideas. If instead you would like some help planning your trip or have someone handle the planning for you, we also have some links to English-speaking travel agents in Japan.
Popular travel destinations in Japan
Here are some suggestions for places you might consider visiting here in Japan.
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Nikko |
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Kamakura |
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Mt Fuji |
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Things you can do anywhere in Japan
While the above suggestions are a great starting point for travel destinations, they do require a lot of traveling. Here are a few things you can do almost anywhere in Japan.
Visiting an Onsen/Sento
Onsen and Sento are everywhere in Japan. Whether you go to a natural hot spring in a remote mountain village or a day spa on the 10th floor of a skyscraper in the heart of Tokyo, you should definitely consider visiting one. Onsen refers mainly to natural hot springs and the resorts that are often built up around them. Sento on the other hand is any form of public bath or day spa facility.
The Sento Guide is a good starting point if you want to learn more.
Viewing Cherry Blossoms and Autumn Leaves
If you are a lover of nature’s beauty, then Japan’s cherry blossoms and the changing of autumn leaves are for you. The cherry trees or “sakura” begin blossoming as early as January in Okinawa but usually are in full bloom in Tokyo around the end of March or early April. Hanami (Flower viewing) is a festival when many Japanese go out to enjoy the cherry blossoms by picnicking in parks or wherever else the cherry trees are found. In the same way, when the leaves change color in autumn, generally in November in Tokyo, people will be out enjoying the beautiful sights of colored leaves on the trees.
Planning your trip throughout Japan
We’ve only scratched the surface of everything you can see and do in Japan. Below, we have assembled some useful links for additional ideas on places to visit and things to do along with some English-speaking travel agents who can assist in forming your travel plans. We hope you are able to have many great trips to Japan and explore all that the country has to offer!
Official Tourism Guide for
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Japan Travel |
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Japan National Tourism
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Japan-Guide.com |
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East Japan Railway |
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Japanese Guest Houses
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Japan Hotels & Ryokan
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English speaking travel agents in Japan
JapanQuest Journeys |
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JAPANiCAN.com |
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Nippon Travel Agency |
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Hankyu Travel |
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Japan Gray Line |
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WALKJAPAN |
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