Places to Visit in Japan

Check out this article to gather information about the must-see attractions for everyone during a trip to Japan, an island country located in East Asia.

Ueno Park

Ueno Park is a famous park in the center of Tokyo, home to temples and important museums. The Tokyo National Museum and art museums are located here. The park grounds were once part of Kaneiji Temple, one of the largest and wealthiest temples in the city and the family temple of the ruling Tokugawa clan during the Edo Period. Additionally, Ueno Park is one of Tokyo's most famous and vibrant cherry blossom viewing spots, with over 1,000 cherry trees lining its central avenue.

Yasukuni (Peace) Shrine

Yasakuni Shrine was established in 1869 by Emperor Meiji to commemorate those who died in the war for their homeland and sacrificed their lives to help lay the foundation of a peaceful Japan. Yasukuni Shrine is located a short walk from Kudanshita Station on the Hanzomon, Tozai, and Shinjuku subway lines.

Imperial Palace Museum

The Imperial Palace is located in central Tokyo, a short walk from Tokyo Station, on the former site of Edo Castle, a large park surrounded by massive stone walls. It is a museum that exhibits many works of Japanese culture, including paintings and sculptures. The garden is also quite magnificent.

Shinjuku

Tokyo is also home to famous nightlife spots where you can find well-known and expensive brands. Shinjuku Station is the busiest railway station in the world, serving over two million passengers every day. Shinjuku is also one of Tokyo's main stops for long-distance trunk buses. Restaurants located here usually open at 11:00. Some restaurants may be closed for a few hours between lunch and dinner.

Asakusa

The main attraction of Asakusa is Sensoji, a very famous Buddhist temple built in the 7th century. The temple can be reached via Nakamise, a shopping street that has been offering visitors a variety of traditional, local snacks and tourist souvenirs for centuries.

Osaka Castle

Osaka Castle Park covers an area of ​​approximately two square kilometers with many green spaces, sports facilities, a multi-purpose arena (Osakajo Hall), and a shrine dedicated to Toyotomi Hideyoshi. The castle tower is now completely modern inside, with many stairs and an elevator for easy access.

Shitenno-ji Temple

Shitennoji is one of the oldest temples in Japan and the first temple built by the state. It was founded in 593 by Prince Shotoku, who supported the introduction of Buddhism to Japan. Although the temple buildings have burned down several times over the centuries, they have always been carefully rebuilt to reflect the original 6th-century design.

Dotonbori

Dotonbori is one of the most important meeting points for tourists who want to shop or have fun in Osaka. In the area, where many shops and clubs are lined up, you can cross the bridges built over Lake Umezu. You can also see very large paintings painted on the walls in Dotonbori, a lively place at all hours of the day.

Universal Studios Japan

You have the chance to see a copy of the world-famous Universal Studios in Japan in Osaka. This place, which attracts visitors of all ages, from young children to adults, awaits those who want to have fun with its sections related to movie characters and legends such as Jurassic Park, Spider Man and Harry Potter.

Kaiyukan Aquarium

The giant aquarium, which has more than 35 thousand fish and marine creatures, is one of the must-see places for anyone visiting Osaka. One of the most striking species in Kaiyukan Aquarium, which ranks first among the largest aquariums in the world, is sharks.

Skyscraper

Skyscraper, which reaches a height of 333 meters, is one of the tallest and most famous buildings in Japan. If you want to see the view of Osaka from a height, you can go here.