5 Must Visit Places in Japan


Japan is one of the destinations in the world which is worth to visit and experience in terms of historical beauty and charming locations to visit. This destination has so many breath-taking festivals and cultures to celebrate which grabs the attention of tourists from all over the world.  But if you are traveling to Japan for the first time, then you need to know about the top best and famous destinations which you should not miss visiting on your tour. Here we have a rundown list for you about the top 5 must-visit places in Japan tour: 

Mount Fuji
Mount Fuji is known out to be the main landmark of Japan which you should be visiting once in your lifetime. It is the highest mountain peak which has a height of around 3,776 meters. It is so much tall enough that you can see it from Tokyo at a distance of 100 KM.  This amount is also the hallmark of Japanese art and literature. According to UNESCO, it gained the world's cultural significance in the year 2013.

Imperial Tokyo
Next on our list, we have the name of Imperial Tokyo which is another magnificent landmark of Japan. This palace is giving a perfect image of the 17th-century park which is all the more surrounded by the moats and walls.  The majority of the palace area is always closed for the public as it is still used by the Imperial family.  But still, there is much more which you can explore in this Imperial palace as a public property.  You can grab the charming beauty of East Higashi-Gyoen Garden and other basic areas that have always remained the main center of attraction of the tourists.

Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park
Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park is a memorial spot that is a complete dedication for the victims of the Hiroshima bombing in 1945. Every single year, this spot is visited by millions of people and tourists to get an overall idea about the bombing nuclear attack on this vibrant city.  This memorial park often delivers amazing memorials, museums, and monuments related to this event.

Historic Kyoto
Historic Kyoto is next on our list without which our list is incomplete!  Kyoto is one of the most visited cities in Japan! These has been a few of the main cities of Japan that are to be spared by the devastation of WWII. Every year around 10 million visitors are attracted to this spot, to explore the beauty and architecture of the fine streets.  It would not be wrong to call Kyoto as the cultural center of Japan.  You should not be missing out to catch the original Kyoto Imperial Palace which was built in the era of AD 794.

The Island Shrine of Itsukushima
On the last, we have The Island Shrine of Itsukushima! This is a small island off the Miyajima. It is covering the area of around 30 square kilometers in Hiroshima Bay, Miyajima which is also known as the main homeland of the Itsukushima Shrine. This island has been existing since the 18th century.  It has been linked with the beauty of walkways and bridges which makes it a fascinating place to visit right now!

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