1. Himenji Castle
Himedji is an area in Japan famous for the most impressive castle in the country built there at the beginning of the 17th century. The palace complex is known in Japan as Shirasagijo, which in translation means White Heron Castle, because its design resembles a bird that spread its wings in flight. To reach the inside of the castle one should follow the trail, which passes small towers, walls and massive wooden gates. Central tower, called daytenshu looks at a small courtyard, where the samurais performed ritual murders - sepuko. In the southern part of the yard is situated a well which is believed to have been the home of spirits. Besides the main palace in Himedji, particularly interesting for visitors are the so called Inland sea, the Historical Museum of Hyogo Prefecture and the Literary Museum.
2. Kinkaku-ji, Kyoto
Kinkaku-ji Temple, known also as the Golden Pavilion, was built in 1397 as the residence of the shogun Ashikaga Yoshimitsu and after his death has become a Zen Buddhist temple. Visiting that magnificent temple covered with gold embossed ornaments and surrounded by beautiful Japanese garden is one of the mandatory things to do in Kyoto. The Golden Pavilion Temple literally shines in color of the precious metal. The whole building is gilded, because it keeps relics of Buddha. The beautiful Japanese garden that surrounds Kinkaku-ji completes this spiritual complex. In front of the pavilion there was built a small pond that is surrounded by alleys, streams and exotic plants. The garden of Kinkaku-ji and the pavilion itself are one of the most magnificent places in Kyoto.
3. Mount Fuji
Fuji Mountain truly deserves the right to be among the biggest attractions in Japan. This is the highest point of the island. The vast hill is located about 100km west of Tokyo on Honshu Main Island. Japanese themselves consider Fuji to be their most sacred mountain and cherish it as a saint. If you manage to reach the crater of the volcano you will be on the highest point in Japan situated at 3776 m altitude. Many of the tourists go to the summit to enjoy the incredible view especially at the time when the cherry trees at the foot of the hill are covered with lovely blossoms.
4. Tokyo Tower
Most people say that Tokyo is a place where the rest of the world is going to imagine how the future will look like. One of the most amazing structures worldwide and a symbol of the city is the Tokyo Tower. It is 333 m high and is a copy of the Eiffel Tower in Japan. When built in 1958, the tower symbolized the rise of Japan as a major economic force. Observatories, which are located at 150 and 250 meters offer bird's eye view over the city. Besides admiring the panoramic views you can also enjoy a great wax museum and art gallery located inside the tower.
5. Todai-ji Hall, Nara
The city of Nara is located in the northern part of the prefecture and is close to Kyoto. Seven temples and ruins in Nara together with forest Kasugayama form the so called "historical monument of ancient Nara". The main attraction of the park is a colossal bronze statue of a seated Buddha placed in the "Todai-ji" (Great Eastern Temple), considered to be the largest wooden building in the world built in the 8th century. This is the most visited place in Nara that attracts Buddhist pilgrims and people from all over the world. Nara is famous for its tame deer that roams the city and especially the park. According to the legend a mythical god of Kasuga temple arrived in Nara on a white deer to protect the new capital. Since then deers are considered sacred animals that keep the city.
6. Umeda Sky Building, Osaka
The Umeda Sky Building is a spectacular high building in Osaka. It is also known as the "New Umeda City". The building which is 173-meters high consists of two main towers which are connected by the "Floating Garden Observatory" located on the 39th floor. The observatory offers a great and unforgettable view of the city. While enjoying the breathtaking sights you can also directly feel the wind, which at 170 meters off the ground can get quite strong. From this magnificent spot you can not only see all of Osaka but as far away as Awaji Island.
7. Yonaguni Island
Yonaguni is the westernmost populated island of Japan which became famous in 1987 when divers found off the coast at a depth of 25 meters mysterious underwater stone structures. Even today, scientists debate about their origin, but nobody knows for sure where and how they appeared in the ocean. Natural phenomenon or human creation are the pyramids? According to some experts the underwater monument was artificially created many years ago by an unknown civilization vanished from the earth. A heavenly place for anyone willing to plunge into the depths of the ocean and touch the mysterious structures.
8. Itsukushima
The island of Itsukushima, situated in the inland sea Seto is a holy place of Shintoism since the ancient centuries. The first shrine buildings here were probably built in the 6th century. The present temple dates back to the 12th century and shows very artistic and technical skills. In the temple design you can see a game of contrasts in colors and forms. The island is considered a sacred place and for a long time the common people were not allowed to step on it. The place has become a symbol of Japan and is one of the most visited tourist attractions.
9. Hiroshima
Hiroshima is one of the most famous cities in the world. The tragic occasion that made it notorious will hardly ever fade. Still Hiroshima continues forward and is emerging as an increasingly preferred destination, being a place of memories, modern entertainment venues and unique flair of Asian culture and traditions. One of the symbols of the city is Peace Memorial Park in Hiroshima, where is situated the Peace Museum, opened in 1955. The Peace Memorial Park is a kind of oasis in the heart of the city, where among the trees, paths, pleasant atmosphere and interesting monuments you can relax after your tour across Hiroshima. In the park is situated a half-destroyed monument called the Atomic Bomb Dome, which is one of the few buildings that survived after the bombing.
10. Ginza District, Tokyo
Ginza District is the most famous shopping district of Tokio and one of the preferred shopping areas worldwide. There you can embark on shopping trips because this area is a shopping heaven full of many department stores, boutiques and restaurants. This Tokyo district has been classified as one of the most chic and expensive shopping destinations in the world. Besides the fine art galleries and fabulous stores, Ginza District hosts the largest fish market in Asia, and the Sony Building, which is one of the most amazing tourist attractions in Tokyo that you can visit for free.
Himedji is an area in Japan famous for the most impressive castle in the country built there at the beginning of the 17th century. The palace complex is known in Japan as Shirasagijo, which in translation means White Heron Castle, because its design resembles a bird that spread its wings in flight. To reach the inside of the castle one should follow the trail, which passes small towers, walls and massive wooden gates. Central tower, called daytenshu looks at a small courtyard, where the samurais performed ritual murders - sepuko. In the southern part of the yard is situated a well which is believed to have been the home of spirits. Besides the main palace in Himedji, particularly interesting for visitors are the so called Inland sea, the Historical Museum of Hyogo Prefecture and the Literary Museum.
2. Kinkaku-ji, Kyoto
Kinkaku-ji Temple, known also as the Golden Pavilion, was built in 1397 as the residence of the shogun Ashikaga Yoshimitsu and after his death has become a Zen Buddhist temple. Visiting that magnificent temple covered with gold embossed ornaments and surrounded by beautiful Japanese garden is one of the mandatory things to do in Kyoto. The Golden Pavilion Temple literally shines in color of the precious metal. The whole building is gilded, because it keeps relics of Buddha. The beautiful Japanese garden that surrounds Kinkaku-ji completes this spiritual complex. In front of the pavilion there was built a small pond that is surrounded by alleys, streams and exotic plants. The garden of Kinkaku-ji and the pavilion itself are one of the most magnificent places in Kyoto.
3. Mount Fuji
Fuji Mountain truly deserves the right to be among the biggest attractions in Japan. This is the highest point of the island. The vast hill is located about 100km west of Tokyo on Honshu Main Island. Japanese themselves consider Fuji to be their most sacred mountain and cherish it as a saint. If you manage to reach the crater of the volcano you will be on the highest point in Japan situated at 3776 m altitude. Many of the tourists go to the summit to enjoy the incredible view especially at the time when the cherry trees at the foot of the hill are covered with lovely blossoms.
4. Tokyo Tower
Most people say that Tokyo is a place where the rest of the world is going to imagine how the future will look like. One of the most amazing structures worldwide and a symbol of the city is the Tokyo Tower. It is 333 m high and is a copy of the Eiffel Tower in Japan. When built in 1958, the tower symbolized the rise of Japan as a major economic force. Observatories, which are located at 150 and 250 meters offer bird's eye view over the city. Besides admiring the panoramic views you can also enjoy a great wax museum and art gallery located inside the tower.
5. Todai-ji Hall, Nara
The city of Nara is located in the northern part of the prefecture and is close to Kyoto. Seven temples and ruins in Nara together with forest Kasugayama form the so called "historical monument of ancient Nara". The main attraction of the park is a colossal bronze statue of a seated Buddha placed in the "Todai-ji" (Great Eastern Temple), considered to be the largest wooden building in the world built in the 8th century. This is the most visited place in Nara that attracts Buddhist pilgrims and people from all over the world. Nara is famous for its tame deer that roams the city and especially the park. According to the legend a mythical god of Kasuga temple arrived in Nara on a white deer to protect the new capital. Since then deers are considered sacred animals that keep the city.
6. Umeda Sky Building, Osaka
The Umeda Sky Building is a spectacular high building in Osaka. It is also known as the "New Umeda City". The building which is 173-meters high consists of two main towers which are connected by the "Floating Garden Observatory" located on the 39th floor. The observatory offers a great and unforgettable view of the city. While enjoying the breathtaking sights you can also directly feel the wind, which at 170 meters off the ground can get quite strong. From this magnificent spot you can not only see all of Osaka but as far away as Awaji Island.
7. Yonaguni Island
Yonaguni is the westernmost populated island of Japan which became famous in 1987 when divers found off the coast at a depth of 25 meters mysterious underwater stone structures. Even today, scientists debate about their origin, but nobody knows for sure where and how they appeared in the ocean. Natural phenomenon or human creation are the pyramids? According to some experts the underwater monument was artificially created many years ago by an unknown civilization vanished from the earth. A heavenly place for anyone willing to plunge into the depths of the ocean and touch the mysterious structures.
8. Itsukushima
The island of Itsukushima, situated in the inland sea Seto is a holy place of Shintoism since the ancient centuries. The first shrine buildings here were probably built in the 6th century. The present temple dates back to the 12th century and shows very artistic and technical skills. In the temple design you can see a game of contrasts in colors and forms. The island is considered a sacred place and for a long time the common people were not allowed to step on it. The place has become a symbol of Japan and is one of the most visited tourist attractions.
9. Hiroshima
Hiroshima is one of the most famous cities in the world. The tragic occasion that made it notorious will hardly ever fade. Still Hiroshima continues forward and is emerging as an increasingly preferred destination, being a place of memories, modern entertainment venues and unique flair of Asian culture and traditions. One of the symbols of the city is Peace Memorial Park in Hiroshima, where is situated the Peace Museum, opened in 1955. The Peace Memorial Park is a kind of oasis in the heart of the city, where among the trees, paths, pleasant atmosphere and interesting monuments you can relax after your tour across Hiroshima. In the park is situated a half-destroyed monument called the Atomic Bomb Dome, which is one of the few buildings that survived after the bombing.
10. Ginza District, Tokyo
Ginza District is the most famous shopping district of Tokio and one of the preferred shopping areas worldwide. There you can embark on shopping trips because this area is a shopping heaven full of many department stores, boutiques and restaurants. This Tokyo district has been classified as one of the most chic and expensive shopping destinations in the world. Besides the fine art galleries and fabulous stores, Ginza District hosts the largest fish market in Asia, and the Sony Building, which is one of the most amazing tourist attractions in Tokyo that you can visit for free.
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