Places to visit in Japan

Tokyo

Kenrokuen Garden, Kanazawa

Kenrokuen, considered one of Japans most beautiful gardens. coward-lion/shutterstock

Sumo Wrestling

Competitors in a Sumo Tournament. Three Grand Sumo Tournaments are held each year in Tokyo during January, May and September. j.-henning-buchholz/shutterstock

Todaiji, Nara

Todaiji, a Buddhist temple complex dating from the 8th century. Until 1998 it was the world's largest wooden building. seanpavonephoto/shutterstock

Skiing in Japan

The most popular Japanese resorts for international skiiers includes Niseko in the region of Haikkaido as well as the many resorts in the Nagano region close to Tokyo. ilya-d.-gridnev/shutterstock

Sakura Hanami, Cherry Blossom Viewing

Cherry Blossoms along Nakameguro canal in Tokyo. Sakura hanami is the centuries old traditions of enjoying the transient beauty of cherry blossom flowers. violetblue/shutterstock

Kyoto

Dogo Onson, Matsuyama

Dogo Onson, one of the oldest onson hot springs in Japan. The onson was used as inspiration in the movie 'Spirited Away'. seanpavonephoto/shutterstock

Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park

The Atomic Bomb Dome, formerly the Hiroshima Prefectural Industrial Promotion Hall. It was the only building that remained standing close to the epicenter of the explosion. The bomb killed close to 140,000 people and destroyed 69% of the city. jules_kitano/shutterstock

Himeji Castle

Himeji Castle. Dating from the 14th century it is regarded as the best preserved castle in Japan. tomasz-romanowski/shutterstock

Jigokudani Snow Monkeys Park

Japanese macaques in the onson at the Jigokudani Snow Monkeys Park. The monkeys bathe in the hot springs during the winter. redswept/shutterstock

Mount Fuji

Mount Fuji, the highest mountain in Japan. It is an active volcano which last erupted in 1708. Climbing the mountain is possible from July to August. kanusommer/shutterstock

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