Japan — Tour Highlights and Travel Tips
For more information on traveling to Japan, check out some of the Japan tour highlights and travel tips below:
Japan Tour Highlights
- Shop in the Nakamise Street of Tokyo, get in touch with Japanese history at the Sensoji Temple and observe the cityscape from the Tokyo Sky Tree.
- When you are in Kyoto, visit the Nanzenji Temple, one of the most significant Japanese Zen temples, relax in the Heian-jingu Shrine and garden and tour the impressive Nijo Castle.
- Come to Osaka to enjoy the spectacular nightlife and delicious cuisine on Dotonbori Street. In addition, visit the Osaka Castle, one of the most recognizable landmarks in Japan, and enjoy the pleasant atmosphere in its park.
- Visit Nara, the city where deer roam freely in the park. Also, go to the Todai-ji Temple, which houses a giant Buddha statue.
- Explore the Itsukushima shrine, one of Japanese most sacred places, on the Miyajima Island near Hiroshima.
- Discover Kobe, a pleasant city set in a beautiful environment between mountains and Osaka Bay.
Japan Travel Tips
- Deers in Nara tend to become aggressive when it comes to food, so be cautious.
- Try souvenir snacks in Kyoto such as Yatsuhashi, Konpeito and Carre de Canelle.
- Bow your head when you thank and greet the Japanese.
- Always have cash in hand because Japan is a cash-based society. You may be surprised how many famous stores don’t accept cards.
- Always carry hand sanitizers with you. Soap is not available everywhere.
- Japan is a safe country for travelers, but practice caution when you're on a Japan tour as much as you would back home.
