Title: Visit Japan: Best of Japan Tourism | Expedia Travel Guide - Expedia.ca [Japan Hotels](https://expedia.ca/Destinations-In-Japan.d89.Hotel-Destinations)[Vacation Rentals in Japan](https://expedia.ca/Destinations-In-Japan.d89.Vacation-Rental-Destinations)[Japan Flights](https://expedia.ca/Destinations-In-Japan.d89.Flight-Destinations)[Japan Car Rentals](https://expedia.ca/Destinations-In-Japan.d89.Car-Rental-Destinations)[Japan Vacations](https://expedia.ca/Japan.d89.Destination-Travel-Guides) # Japan ## Travel Guide ![Japan](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/490000/490105-kofu.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Japan](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/499000/499601-kanazawa.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Japan](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/490000/490344-lake-kawaguchi.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Japan](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/465000/465080-Japan.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Kyōto which includes hiking or walking, a park and landscape views](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/69000/69643-Kyoto.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) #### From ancient traditions to beautiful natural surroundings to modern technology, this nation of several islands offers opportunities for endless discovery. The country of Japan is fascinating in many ways, with highly populated cities, influential technology centers and centuries-old shrines and temples. Visit Tokyo as well as other locations for broader experiences. Tokyo is a gleaming world capital, with neighborhoods specializing in different shopping and leisure activities. See the latest fashions in Harajuku and join crowds of tech aficionados in Akihabara. Outside Tokyo, view Mount Fuji, a perfect snow-capped cone on the horizon. In summer, consider making the strenuous hike to reach the top to view the sunrise, as hundreds of thousands of people do annually. Ride the Shinkansen bullet train at 200 miles per hour (320 kilometers per hour) to Kyoto. Explore shrines and temples in this ancient city. Kinkakuji Temple has a golden pavilion reflecting in a quiet lake. Nearby, the Fushimi Inari Taisha honors the god of prosperity, with hundreds of red gates along a path leading to the temple. Remember lessons from World War II with a visit to the Hiroshima Peace Memorial Museum and Atomic Bomb Dome. Consider peaceful alternatives at the beautiful red torii gates of the nearby Shinto Itsukushima Shrine. Japanese cuisine is extremely popular across the world. While you are anywhere in the country, enjoy some of your favorite Japanese foods from their point of origin: sushi, sashimi, tempura or soba noodles. From simple ramen dishes to ultra-indulgent wagyu beef, Japanese food is practically an art form. For drinks, accompany your meal with sake or shochu. Attend a formal tea ceremony to understand centuries of tradition. In addition to special food favorites, try iconic cultural experiences in Japan. Sing karaoke, attend a sumo match, play pachinko or watch kabuki theater. In the spring do hanami, having a picnic under the cherry trees to view the pretty pink blossoms. Shinjuku Gyoen in Tokyo is a top spot. In winter, attend the Sapporo Snow Festival in Hokkaido in the north to admire splendid ice sculptures. Ski in this region where the 1972 Olympics were held. ### Popular cities in Japan [TokyoKnown for Shopping, Temples and Urban](https://expedia.ca/Tokyo.dx179900) Experience the energy of one of the world’s largest cities, home to electronics shops and towering skyscrapers, ancient art and pretty cherry blossoms. ## Reasons to visit - Shibuya Crossing - Tokyo Dome - Tokyo Skytree [Explore city](https://expedia.ca/Tokyo.dx179900)[Find hotels](https://expedia.ca/Tokyo-Hotels.d179900.Travel-Guide-Hotels) [KyotoKnown for Temples, Culture and Gardens](https://expedia.ca/Kyoto.dx6131486) Enjoy a traditional tea ceremony, feed wild monkeys and explore World Heritage-listed temples and shrines in this historically rich Japanese city. ## Reasons to visit - Nishiki Market - Nijō Castle - Kyoto Imperial Palace [Explore city](https://expedia.ca/Kyoto.dx6131486)[Find hotels](https://expedia.ca/Kyoto-Hotels.d6131486.Travel-Guide-Hotels) [OsakaKnown for Dining, Shopping and Castle](https://expedia.ca/Osaka.dx179897) Japan’s third-largest city is rich with traditional and modern culture, from temples to anime, and is famous for its food, fashion and family fun. ## Reasons to visit - Dotonbori - Spa World - Namba Grand Kagetsu Theater [Explore city](https://expedia.ca/Osaka.dx179897)[Find hotels](https://expedia.ca/Osaka-Hotels.d179897.Travel-Guide-Hotels) [YokohamaKnown for Shopping, Chinatown and Museums](https://expedia.ca/Yokohama.dx6048260) One of the biggest cities in Japan has one of the largest Chinatowns in the world. It is also known for its waterfront amusements, monuments and local cuisine. ## Reasons to visit - Yokohama Cosmo World - Landmark Tower - Yokohama Stadium [Explore city](https://expedia.ca/Yokohama.dx6048260)[Find hotels](https://expedia.ca/Yokohama-Hotels.d6048260.Travel-Guide-Hotels) [NagoyaKnown for Shopping, Historical and Castle](https://expedia.ca/Nagoya.dx6127908) Admire luxury cars, explore historic sites, enjoy a massage overlooking the city or shop for some of Japan’s biggest brands in this bustling metropolis. ## Reasons to visit - Atsuta Jingu Shrine - Oasis 21 - Nagoya City Science Museum [Explore city](https://expedia.ca/Nagoya.dx6127908)[Find hotels](https://expedia.ca/Nagoya-Hotels.d6127908.Travel-Guide-Hotels) [NantanKnown for Natural parks and Monuments](https://expedia.ca/Nantan.dx6265448) ## Reasons to visit - Rurikei Onsen [Explore city](https://expedia.ca/Nantan.dx6265448)[Find hotels](https://expedia.ca/Nantan-Hotels.d6265448.Travel-Guide-Hotels) ### Popular places to visit ![Photo provided by © Disney](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/52000/52997-Disneyland-Tokyo.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) [Photo provided by © Disney](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/52000/52997-Disneyland-Tokyo.jpg) #### Tokyo Disneyland® Ride roller coasters and watch theatrical shows as you witness the magic of Disney come to life at this family-friendly amusement park and resort. ![Dotonbori which includes cbd and outdoor art as well as a large group of people](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/109000/109220-Dotonbori.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Dotonbori Experience the colorful neon heart of Osaka along this canal, where travelers, couples and entertainment seekers throng the streets. [](https://expedia.ca/Dotonbori-Minami.d6150665.Vacation-Attraction) ![Fushimi Inari Shrine featuring interior views and a temple or place of worship as well as a small group of people](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/45000/45828-Fushimi-Inari-Shrine.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Fushimi Inari Shrine This shrine at the base of Inari Mountain is dedicated to the goddess of rice and prosperity. See its thousands of red gates around a network of beautiful trails. [](https://expedia.ca/Fushimi-Inari-Shrine-Fushimi-Ward.d501445.Vacation-Attraction) ## Regions in Japan ![Nijo Market showing food](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/71000/71462-Nijo-Market.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Hokkaido Prefecture This mostly undeveloped northern Japanese island features drift ice and hosted the Olympic winter games. It has some of Japan’s harshest winters. [](https://expedia.ca/Hokkaido-Prefecture.dx6048149) ![Okinawa which includes colourful reefs](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/84000/84408-Okinawa.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Okinawa Prefecture Venture to Japan’s southernmost prefecture and discover an archipelago of semi-tropical islands where blue-green waters, unspoiled nature and ancient culture await. [](https://expedia.ca/Okinawa-Prefecture.dx6048153) ![Mount Fuji featuring mountains, landscape views and snow](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/68000/68989-Mount-Fuji.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Shizuoka Prefecture The iconic Mount Fuji towers above a region peppered with revered Buddhist shrines, beach towns, shimmering lakes and the castles of ancient feudal warriors. 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