Tour Of Japan | Top Tourist Spots in Japan

 Japan is one of the most preferred countries for tourists. This country has many more things to offers to tourists. This country is full of cultures, seafood, and friendly peoples. Here are some things you should know before planning a tour of Japan-

Capital-Tokyo

Spoken Language-Japanese/English

Currency- Japanese Yen

Country code- +81

Time Zone- GMT+9

Time to visit- March-May

This country is ever welcoming. Here are some Japanese tourist spots-

Top Tourist Spots In Japan-

Mount Fiji-

This volcanic mountain is located about 100 km southwest of Tokyo. This mountain is over 3000 meters high. The view of the mountain is fabulous spacially in the time of cherry blossom. You can easily go to mount Fiji from Tokyo by bus. In the climbing, season trackers can easily get a bus from the terminal. It takes about an hour by train from Tokyo to Shinjuku(The nearest station of mount Fiji).

Fushimi Inari Taisha-

This is one of the most important sights in Kyoto. This is the temple of Inari(god of rice). This is also a historic landmark. This site is nearest to the Inari station. Inari station is the second station from Kyoto. You can go on foot from Inari station. 

Kiyomizu Dera-

This site is also located in Kyoto. The founder of this Buddhist monastery is Tokugawa Lemitsu. It is estimated that this monastery is founded in 778 in the Heian period, but the new buildings were founded in 1633. The view of the surroundings of this monastery is spectacular in autumn. You can get on the bus from Kyoto station to Kiyomizu Dera. You can also arrive at Kiyomizu station and have a walk to Kiyomizu.

Senso-Ji-

Senso-Ji is located in Asakusa, Tokyo. This is also a Buddhist temple. This was founded in 941. This has burnt twice, once in 1631 and, 1945. Starting from Ginza station keep going straight. After arriving at Nakamisa shopping street you can follow the street till Senso-Ji temple.

Imperial Palace-

The Imperial Palace is located in Edo castle. Edo Castle was owned by the legendary Tokugawa shotgun.  The present imperial palace was rebuilt in Tokyo. It was destroyed during world war 2 but again rebuilt. The present palace was built in 1888. Tokyo Imperial palace is closer to Otemachi Subway Station. It is located 10 minutes walking distance from the subway station.

Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park-

The Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park is built in the middle of Hiroshima in memory of those souls who lost life in the nuclear attack in Hiroshima. This park was opened on 1st April 1954. This park still reminds one of the two darkest moments in Japanese history.