Tourism in Japan

Japan is a unique country that combines ancient relics, medieval monuments and advanced technology. Every year, millions of tourists visit this amazing country to enjoy the beautiful scenery and discover the local sights.

Fuji-Hakone-Izu National Park

This national park is located in the central part of the island of Honshu and covers an area of 1,227 square kilometers. The main jewel of the park is the volcano Fuji, the symbol of Japan, with its perfect cone-shaped silhouette. Nearby is the active volcano Hakone, which offers breathtaking views. You can take a cable car to the summit. After the descent, hot springs and the picturesque mountain lake Ashi await tourists.

Sky Tree in Tokyo

This 634-metre television tower is the second tallest structure in the world. The tower, which resembles a giant tree, is an impressive structure made of glass, concrete and metal. From the top of the Heavenly Tree, you can enjoy a panoramic view over the huge metropolis. A visit to the tower is a must for tourists in Tokyo.

Matsumoto Castle

The castle in the city of Matsumoto was built 500 years ago. Its unique five-storey black roof resembles the wings of a raven, earning it the nickname "Black Raven Castle". The castle is picturesquely situated on the shore of a lake with swimming swans. There is a garden with chrysanthemums and a park with sakura trees.

Itsukushima Shrine on the island of Miyajima

This Shinto shrine is located on a rocky island in Japan's Inland Sea. The temple complex appears to float above the water and is surrounded by picturesque cliffs. The main building of the shrine has an original architecture with curved roofs. Visitors can pray and then stroll around the island and admire wild monkeys and deer.

The Asakusa district in Tokyo

This district has retained the atmosphere of old Tokyo. Here you can admire the Buddhist Senso-ji temple, ride a rickshaw and eat street food. Nearby is the Nakamise shopping street, where souvenirs are sold.

Kyoto Golden Pavilion

This 14th century temple palace is covered in real gold. The 14th century pavilion is clad in real gold and glistens in the sun reflected in the pond. The interior of the palace is also strikingly luxurious. The Golden Pavilion is considered the pinnacle of Japanese architecture.

Fushimi-Inari Shrine in Kyoto

This Shinto temple is dedicated to the goddess of rice. It is famous for its scarlet torii gates, which form long corridors. Legend has it that passing through these gates brings good luck and prosperity. Millions of pilgrims visit the temple every year.

Sagano bamboo forest in Kyoto

This 16 square kilometer bamboo forest is protected by UNESCO. In the midst of Kyoto's urban development, it is amazing to see so much greenery - thousands of evergreen bamboo trees. The peace and quiet of Sagano Forest is in stark contrast to the busy streets of the neighboring Arashiyama district.

Post towns in Kiso

In the days of the shogunate, feudal lords regularly traveled to the shogun in the capital. There were "post towns" where they could rest on their journey. In the 20th century, several such towns between Tokyo and Nagoya were converted into open-air museums. The main attraction is to follow the samurai route and spend the night in a traditional hut with a fireplace. Eat a dish from this period. Such a journey takes you back to the time of the shogunate and lets you relive the life of the samurai.

Hiroshima Complex

This complex is dedicated to the tragic events of August 1945 when Hiroshima was bombed. The memorial is home to the Peace Museum, monuments to the victims and the Eternal Flame. This place reminds us of the value of peace and calls for the prevention of nuclear war.