Top Tourist Attractions in Japan

Tokyo Tower

Iconic lattice observation and communication tower opened in 1958, featuring panoramic views from its observation decks and on-site shops with original merchandise.

Akihabara

Vibrant district known for electronics shops, anime and manga culture, and otaku attractions such as maid cafes and gaming stores.

Osaka Castle

Arashiyama Bamboo Grove

Natural bamboo forest featuring scenic pathways and lush mōsō bamboo. The grove is situated near historic temples and shrines.

Tokyo Skytree

Neo-futurist observation tower and telecommunications skyscraper standing 634 meters tall, featuring panoramic city views and modern architecture.

Shinkyo Bridge

One of the most beautiful bridges in the entire country, this bridge is part of the Nikko sanctuary complex, to which it leads.

大鳥居

Part of the Itsukushima Shrine complex, the gate attracts plenty of tourists every year.

Nakijin Castle

Nakijin Castle is a Ryukyuan gusuku located in Nakijin, Okinawa. It is currently in ruins.

Marine World Uminonakamichi

Opened in 1989, this marine world features 70 aquariums full of marine animals and plants.

Snow Monkey Park

Jigokudani Monkey Park is located in Yamanouchi, Nagano Prefecture, Japan.

Sapporo TV Tower

The Sapporo TV Tower, built in 1957, is a 147.2-metre-high TV tower with an observation deck at a height of 90.38 metres.

Sonohyan-utaki

Sonohyan-utaki is a sacred grove of trees and plants of the traditional indigenous Ryukyuan religion.

Himeji City Tegarayama Botanical Garden

The Himeji City Tegarayama Botanical Garden, also known as the Himeji Tegarayama Green House, is a botanical garden located within a…

Nagasaki Shinchi Chinatown

Spreading over a single city block in Nagasaki downtown, this is the oldest Chinatown in Japan.

Noboribetsu hell valley

Amazing place for a foot bath. The Hell Valley is the centre of explosion of a volcano and as such, it's full of natural hot spas.

Cape Soya

Cape Sōya is the northernmost point of the island of Hokkaidō, Japan. It is situated in Wakkanai, Sōya Subprefecture.

Mount Aso

Mount Aso or Aso Volcano is the largest active volcano in Japan and among the largest in the world.

Tanegashima Space Center

The Tanegashima Space Center is the largest rocket-launch complex in Japan with a total area of about 9.7 square kilometers.

Cape Hedo

Cape Hedo, also known as Hedo Point, is the northernmost point on Okinawa Island, located within Kunigami Village.

Jōmon Sugi cedar

Jōmon Sugi is a large Cryptomeria tree located on Yakushima, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, in Japan.

Kaiyo Maru

Kaiyō Maru was one of Japan's first modern warships, a frigate powered by both sails and steam.