Top Attractions in Japan
- Mount Fuji: Iconic snow-capped volcano, Japan's highest peak (3,776 m).
- Tokyo: Sprawling capital, world's most populous metro; landmarks: Tokyo Tower, Skytree, Imperial Palace.
- Kyoto: Former imperial capital; 1,700+ temples/shrines including Kinkaku-ji (Golden Pavilion), Kiyomizu-dera, Fushimi Inari.
- Osaka: Vibrant port city; Osaka Castle, Universal Studios Japan, Dōtonbori nightlife.
- Hiroshima: Peace Memorial Park, Atomic Bomb Dome, museum.
- Nagasaki: Peace Park, Atomic Bomb Museum, Peace Statue.
- Sapporo: Hokkaido capital; famous Snow Festival (February).
- Fukuoka: Kyushu's largest city; historic temples, Hakata Gion Yamakasa festival.
- Okinawa: Subtropical islands; pristine beaches, Churaumi Aquarium, unique Ryukyuan culture.