Japan Tourism

For more than a thousand years, Japan has been referred to as the Land of the Rising Sun. Nippon as the name is known in Japanese means ‘where the sun originates’. Today, the country of Japan is a leader in technology, and it does seem to herald everything that is interesting and beautiful. What’s interesting is how the traditional and the new come together here. There is no clash but a peaceful co-existence between the different aspects of Japan, which is evident for all to see.

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Japan tourism is a delightful mix of old and new, a chance to see the beauty and the best of technology. Whether you’re marveling at the delicate cherry blossoms or partaking in a beautiful tea ceremony, whether you’re riding the elevator to go all the way up to Tokyo Tower, or simply walking through the streets of Ginza, wondering just how much shopping you can do, Japan will leave you breathless with anticipation.

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Millions of tourists visit Japan every year and the number keeps on increasing because of the value that a Japan tour offers, especially in terms of the enriching experiences. Apart from the many World Heritage sites here, cities like Tokyo, Kyoto, Osaka, Mt. Fuji, and Hiroshima attract a lot of tourists.

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As a country that has four properly demarcated seasons, Japan is a joy to visitors no matter which time of the year they visit. With its diverse geography and climate, every season brings something delightful and unmissable. It’s not very easy to pinpoint the best time to visit Japan because the summer experience is vastly different from the winter or any other season’s experience.

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• Spring: Think of Japan and one immediately thinks of the delicate pink cherry blossoms that carpet entire avenues and leave one wonderstruck with its quiet and perfect beauty. Spring is the time when cherry blossoms light up trees and cover the ground in pink and white sakura petals. It’s common to see people come together for hanami picnics which are entirely dedicated just to blossom viewing. Often, these become a good enough excuse to have food and drink under the beautiful trees and feel that all is right with the world.

• Summer: Summer in Japan can tend to be rather hot and humid. Although it might not tick all the boxes when it comes to being the best time to visit Japan, it certainly has its own merits. For one, there are some amazing festivals that take place during this time, right on the streets. Like the Fukagawa Hachiman Matsuri, one of the biggest festivals in Tokyo where processions are taken down the streets on palanquins and observers throw water on the procession. It can get wet and noisy soon enough!

• Autumn: Autumn is another beautiful time to visit Japan when trees turn red and gold and all shades of russet from September to November. Prepare to rub your eyes in disbelief when you visit Nara, Kyoto, or Nikko where you can enjoy all these beautiful colors and freeze them in your mind forever. Certainly, many will agree that this is the best time to visit Japan, especially because of the many cultural events that take place too.

• Winter: From December to March, Japan can get quite cold. Most places get a lot of snow and if you can’t tolerate cold climes very well, then it’s probably not the best time to travel to Japan. But if snow doesn’t bother you, you could possibly enjoy this season very much! For one, there’s so much skiing to be done, especially in the north’s Hokkaido. Japan’s snow has the elusive powdery quality that skiing enthusiasts love and this in itself is a reason why winter is the best time to visit Japan for many people. If winter sports do not excite you, you can visit a hot spring resort and stay at a traditional Japanese inn known as ryokan.

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Japanese cuisine (和食, washoku) offers an abundance of gastronomical delights with a boundless variety of regional and seasonal dishes. Restaurants in Japan range from mobile food stands to centuries-old ryotei, atmospheric drinking places, seasonally erected terraces over rivers, cheap chain shops, and unique theme restaurants about ninja and robots. Many restaurants are specialized in a single type of dish, while others offer a variety of dishes.

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Dishes you must Try

• Rice

• Sushi

• Tempura

• Tofu

• Soba

• Ramen

• Yakitori

• Tea

• Pickles

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Tokyo (東京, Tōkyō) is Japan's capital and the world's most populous metropolis. It is also one of Japan's 47 prefectures, consisting of 23 central city wards and multiple cities, towns, and villages west of the city center. Tokyo offers a seemingly unlimited choice of shopping, entertainment, culture, and dining to its visitors. The city's history can be appreciated in districts such as Asakusa and in many excellent museums, historic temples, and gardens. Contrary to common perception, Tokyo also offers a number of attractive green spaces in the city center and within relatively short train rides at its outskirts. The opulent Meiji Shinto Shrine is known for its towering gate and surrounding woods. The Imperial Palace sits amid large public gardens. The city's many museums offer exhibits ranging from classical art (in the Tokyo National Museum) to a reconstructed kabuki theater (in the Edo-Tokyo Museum).