Monday, 28 February 2011

What Are The Places To Visit In Japan?

By Chase Crawford


There are so many wonderful places to visit in Japan. You should start exploring some of these now if you love to travel and just experience the best of what life has to offer. Japan is a top spot for anything from shopping to skiing because it has something for every kind of vacationer. If you're visiting for the first time, you might want to go to one of these five top destinations.

Nagano

The true haven for skiers in Japan is Hokkaido. Because of its status as a top tourist draw however, it is also understandably packed in winter. Staying in Nagano can also be quite costly. If you're looking for fine ski slopes and more reasonable resort prices, you might want to take a detour to Nagano instead. You'll get the same enjoyable snow adventure in Nagano as in Hokkaido but with lower costs and fewer people to fight for a spot on the slopes with.

Nagano would also be a wonderful place to visit in Japan during the winter months if you're looking for holiday work. Qualified foreign applicants get the extra benefit of free lodging, meals and ski passes. It doesn't get any better than that.

Kyoto

History and culture shine brilliantly for the academic tourist in Kyoto. If you want to see actual elements of Japan's feudal history, you should drop by here first. Many of Kyoto's historical sites are in good condition because they were never damaged during the war. It still has 17 UNESCO world heritage sites standing proud and strong. These include the Kozan-ji and Tenryu-ji temples to name a few. You'd need a number of days to completely tour the temples.

Okinawa

Of all the places to visit in Japan, Okinawa is perhaps the best destination for summer. It has a subtropical climate which makes it a great place to go to even in January and December when northern regions are blanketed in snow. Aside from the excellent climate, Okinawa also has the best beaches for sunbathing and very clear waters for scuba diving. They say a holiday in Okinawa is almost like a vacation in Hawaii.

Tokyo

You should never miss out on Tokyo because it has the best of everything. This is the melting pot where both modern influences and cultural heritage fuse into a strong but enchanting mix. This is where you can shop until you drop or dine in world class establishments after visiting culturally rich places like the Imperial Palace and the Asakusa Kannon Temple.

Osaka

Tokyo can sometimes be too shocking for some tourists. If you're intent on avoiding the fast paced life of the capital, you can go to Osaka. This is a highly urban city in every way but you'll most likely feel less stressed out. This can perhaps be attributed to the distinctly cultural feel to the city. While in Osaka, you should find time to visit the Sumiyoshi Shrine and the Osaka Castle.

Clearly, there are many more places to visit in Japan. Start with just one of these five though and you are guaranteed a vacation you will never forget. There is no time or place to get bored in Japan. Wherever you go, there will always be a spot or activity that will fit your taste.




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