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2. Kyoto. Best for traditional experiences. Kyoto, Japan's imperial capital for a thousand years, is home to more than a thousand temples. Among them are the monumental, like Kinkaku-ji (an exquisite pavilion sheathed entirely in gold leaf), and the meditative, like Ryōan-ji, with its stark Zen rock garden. And temples are only the beginning.
5. Learn how to use a bidet toilet. Called “washlets,” Japan’s high-tech, electronic bidet toilets will wash and dry your delicate parts with the touch of a button. (Don’t worry about any language barrier; the pictograms on the buttons are easy to understand). Other toilet customs in Japan might throw you for a loop.
Nara. Japan's first permanent capital, Nara (奈良) is one of the country's most rewarding destinations. The biggest draw is the awe-inspiring Daibutsu (Great Buddha), a towering effigy first cast in the 8th century. Historically important temples and shrines house treasures of Buddhist art, and more can be found in the excellent Nara National ...
Here are seven reasons to visit Nara. 1. Befriending the deer at Nara Park. Let’s be honest – the deer are what you came here for! Nara’s pleasant park, full of tranquil ponds and small tree groves, is where the majority of the city’s 1200 semi-wild deer spend their time.
Kyoto. Downtown Kyoto. Asakusa & Sumida River. Roppongi, Akasaka & Around. Ginza & Tsukiji. Kōrakuen & Akihabara. Ueno & Yanesen. Japan's best sights and local secrets from travel experts you can trust.
Konpira-san: 2 days. Konpira-san is Shikoku's best-known Shintō shrine. Enjoy a walk in the township at the mountain's base, and if inclined, climb the steps. Close by are Zentsu-ji, Temple 75 of the 88 Sacred Temples, and if you have time, take the ropeway up to Unpen-ji, with its enthralling 500 rakan statues.
Local tip: A teishoku (set menu) lets you try a bit of everything (rice and miso soup included) and is a popular choice for lunch or a casual dinner. 2. Chase cherry blossoms and festivals. Japan loves a festival. There are plenty of matsuri (festivals) to celebrate snow, summer, music or any subject you can dream up.
Given that Moiwa is a 30-minute drive from Niseko’s city center and public transportation options are limited, I suggest renting a car either at Sapporo airport or Kutchan station. 2. Tokamachi, Niigata. Yuko Tamura is a Niigata native who loves writing about culture, travel and women’s life in Japan.
Long version: like much of Japan, Osaka has a humid subtropical climate with mild winters but hot and humid summers. June and July are the tsuyu, or rainy season, while September into early October brings tropical storms and sometimes typhoons. A lot of the fun of Osaka is strolling its outdoors entertainment districts, so wet weather isn’t ...
3. Shiratani Unsui Gorge (Yakushima) Best for enchanting scenery. 6km (3.7 miles) round-trip, 3–4 hours, easy. Yakushima, part of the Ōsumi Islands off the coast of Kyūshū, is one of the most enchanting places in all of Japan. It’s home to a variety of cedar, called yakusugi, that lives for well over 1000 years, growing massive, gnarly ...