10 most popular tourist place in Japan

 - Japan is a modern country that has many beautiful sights, Here we provide information on tourist places of the most popular in the country of Japan for those of you who might want to go to Japan and enjoy the beautiful atmosphere traveled to countries Japan, Here are 10 of the most popular tourist spots in Japan:

1.Kyoto
Kinkakuji (Golden Pavilion) in Kyoto
Kinkakuji (Golden Pavilion) in Kyoto
Kyoto - Kyoto formerly served as the capital of Japan and the emperor's residence from 794 until 1868 tanun Now Kyoto is one of the cities in Japan's seventh largest country with a population of approximately 1.4 million inhabitants. Over the centuries, Kyoto was destroyed many times by many wars and frequent fires, but because of high historical value, Kyoto City is not listed on the list of cities targeted atomic bomb and spared from air raids during World War II. Kyoto has countless Temple, Temple in Kyoto and other historically valuable structure which has remained alive in this city. Kyoto city also includes the most beautiful city in the world and has approximately 137 hotels.

2.Tokyo
Evening Sensou-ji in Tokyo
Evening Sensou-ji in Tokyo
Tokyo - Tokyo is the capital of Japan now and metropolis in the world's most populous. It is also one of the 47 prefectures of Japan, which consists of 23 wards and the city center several cities, towns and villages in the west of the city center. Izu and Ogasawara Islands are also part of Tokyo.

Prior to 1868, Tokyo was known as Edo. A small castle town in the 16th century, Edo became a center of Japanese politics in 1603 when Tokugawa Ieyasu established a feudal government there. Some time later, Edo had grown into one of the city's most densely populated. With the Meiji Restoration of 1868, the emperor and capital moved from Kyoto to Edo, later renamed Tokyo ("Eastern Capital"). Much of Tokyo was destroyed in the Great Kanto earthquake in 1923 and the air raids of 1945.

Tokyo offers a seemingly unlimited choice of shopping, cultural entertainment, and meals to visitors. The city's history can be appreciated in districts such as Asakusa, and the excellent museums, historic temples and gardens. Contrary to common perception, Tokyo also offers a number of attractive green spaces in the city center and the train journey is relatively short in its periphery.

Many bars and clubs lined, Tokyo has skyscrapers and a modern city metropolis, neon, electronics stores, and shopping centers, large. At the same time, several temples, temple, restaurant sushi, soba, public baths, as well as lodging, Tokyo is also a city of history and tradition back to life. There are many art galleries and museums, not unusual in the museum parasites. And of course the Tsukiji Fish Market, and a boat trip on the Sumida River, and karaoke is also popular in Tokyo.

3.Osaka
Osaka Castle Nishinomaru Garden
Osaka Castle Nishinomaru Garden

Osaka - Osaka now has a population of approximately 9 million inhabitants, and Osaka is the third largest city and second most important in Japan. Osaka has become an economic powerhouse of the Kansai region for centuries.

Osaka previously also known as Naniwa. Time before the Nara Period, when the capital used to be moved to the respective governments at the turn of the new emperor, Naniwa was once the capital of Japan, the first and ever known.

In the 16th century, Toyotomi Hideyoshi chose Osaka as the location for his castle, and the city may be capital if not stopped Japan Ieyasu Tokugawa lineage after the death of Toyotomi Hideyoshi and moved his government to distant Edo (Tokyo).

Osaka with economic power outside of Hong Kong and Thailand, is a city full of energy. In this fashionable city brimming with confidence, it is also a shopping center, and also has excellent restaurants and nightlife. And there are temples of Kyoto and Nara World Heritage Site, is the holy land in Koyasan, in just 90 minutes, it is an ideal base for exploring the Kansai area, Osaka by train. Attractions in Osaka are the most popular, there are Floating Garden Observatory Osaka Aquarium and futuristic, and Universal Studios Japan

4.Sapporo, Hokkaido
Matsumae (Fukuyama) Castle in Hokkaido
Matsumae (Fukuyama) Castle in Hokkaido

Hokkaido - Hokkaido is the second largest city in northern Japan and least developed of Japan's four main islands. The weather is harsh in winter with lots of snow, sub-zero temperatures and frozen sea, while in the summer does not get hot and humid as it is in other parts of the country.

With its pristine nature, Hokkaido draw outside lovers, including skiers and snowboarders in the winter and hikers, cyclists and campers from June to September.

And that is famous in Hokkaido is Sapporo city, there are many people who think it is beer. Sapporo is the largest city in Hokkaido, open atmosphere has been left with still cheerful at the 1972 Winter Olympics. The mercenaries and the famous Sapporo Snow Festival ramen, anywhere in the world, visited by tourists from abroad. Please try every way to enjoy fresh seafood, soil wealth.

5.Yokohama
Matsue castle in Yokohama
Matsue castle in Yokohama

Yokohama - If Hokkaido is the second largest city in northern Japan, Yokohama is the second largest city in Japan with a population of over three million inhabitants. Yokohama is located less than a half hour south of Tokyo by train, and is the capital of Kanagawa Prefecture.

Towards the end of the Edo Period (1603-1867), in which Japan maintains a policy of self-isolation, the port of Yokohama is one of the first to be opened to foreign trade in 1859 Consequently, Yokohama quickly grew from a small fishing village into one of the city Japanese major.

Until today, Yokohama remains popular among expatriates, has one of the largest Chinatowns in the world and maintains several residence in the district of former West Yamate.

6.Nagasaki
Hirado Castle in nagasaki
Hirado Castle in nagasaki

Nagasaki - Nagasaki is an attractive port city and is located on the island of Kyushu and the capital of Nagasaki Prefecture.

As one of Japan's closest port cities to the Asian mainland, Nagasaki has played an important role in foreign trade relations for many centuries and the most important of the very few ports open to a limited number of foreign traders during Japan's period of isolation.

In recent history, Nagasaki became the second city after Hiroshima to be destroyed by an atomic bomb at the end of World War II.

Meganebashi is Japan's oldest stone bridge. If you see a bridge reflected in the water, why is it called Meganebashi is quite clear. At the Nagasaki Atomic Bomb Museum, you can learn the suffering of the atomic bombing of August 9, 1945, 8 before the independence of Indonesia.

7.Ishigaki
Toyama Castle in Ishigaki
Toyama Castle in Ishigaki
Ishigaki - Ishigaki Island is the main island of Yaeyama Islands and transportation hub in the region. Ishigaki City, the southernmost of Japan, only the urban centers and the Yaeyama is the main airport in the region and the boat terminal, as well as many hotels, shops, restaurants and bars.

Blue sea and white sand found around Ishigaki soothing. But if you are still on the beach, it is a waste. We recommend that you observe the coral reefs and fish glass bottom boat ride tropics.

8.Kagoshima
Matsumoto Castle in Kagoshima
Matsumoto Castle in Kagoshima

Kagoshima - Kagoshima is the main city and capital of southern Kyushu Kagoshima Prefecture. The city is often compared to the Italian sister city Naples same as mild climate, palm tree lined streets, angry residents are relatively hot and Sakurajima, Kagoshima Vesuvius.

Active volcano Sakurajima to boast white rose, which is easily accessible by ferry boat, if you want to see the panorama of the island, let me go to some places in the city observatory. Shiroyama observatory recommended, among other things. Tourism tired all day, I will heal tired garden free Sakurajima Nagisa basin.

9.Hakodate, Hokkaido
Kochi Castle
Kochi Castle

Hakodate - Hakodate is the third largest city in Hokkaido, and is located at the southern tip of the island. Hakodate is famous for its scenery to be enjoyed from Mount Hakodate and had a delicious seafood and fresh.

As one of the first Japanese port city and opened to international trade after the era of state of isolation, Hakodate has experienced a well-known influence from abroad, and former residential district of foreign residents and western-style castle between the main attractions and tours.

Onuma Park, quasi national park with beautiful lake dotted island, located just a half hour north of Hakodate and make a good side trip or a stop along the journey between Hakodate and Sapporo.

Without having to go to Hakodate in the cherry blossom season in May, if you see the sunset from Mt it will make sure you also captivated Hakodate. Hakodate is surrounded by the sea, famous for its fresh seafood. Waking up early in the morning, try a bowl of breakfast seafood at the market near Hakodate Station.

10.Kobe, Hyogo Prefecture
Himeji Castle in Kobe
Himeji Castle in Kobe
Kobe - Kobe is the capital of Hyogo Prefecture and one of the ten largest cities in Japan. Located between the sea and the mountains Rokko, Kobe is also considered one of the cities in Japan were the most interesting.

Kobe has become an important port city for centuries. Port is among the first to be opened to foreign trade in the 19th century next to the port of Yokohama, Nagasaki, Hakodate and Niigata.

In 1995, the Great Hanshin Earthquake hit by the Kobe-Awaji, which killed more than 5,000 people and destroying tens of thousands of buildings. Today it was rebuilt, and the signs of some terrible event remain.

As views of the harbor from the Rokko Mountains and overlooks the old Kitano completion exotic, there are some that attract tourists to Kobe. In addition, historical attractions, such as culture and Arima Onsen, which is the famous Bund, the extent of Japan's oldest hot sake. Is a leading beauty at night.


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