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Top Things to do in Japan
Top Hotels in Japan
- 1. Hotel Universal Port Vita
- 2. Hotel Universal Port
- 3. Hotel Nikko Osaka
- 4. Millennium Mitsui Garden Hotel Tokyo
- 5. Hotel Nikko Alivila Yomitan Resort Okinawa
- 6. Mitsui Garden Hotel Kyoto Shinmachi Bettei
- 7. Mitsui Garden Hotel Prana Tokyo Bay
- 8. Shibuya Excel Hotel Tokyu
- 9. The Park Front Hotel at Universal Studios Japan
- 10. The Royal Park Hotel Tokyo Haneda
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Top 10 Monuments & Statues in Japan, Japan
Coordinates: 35°N 136°E / 35°N 136°E / 35; 136
Restaurants in Japan
1. Ms. Hosokawa Garasha Retreat Monument
2. Kobi no Tengusan
3. Todai-ji Temple
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 5,653 reviews
Reviewed By Krubee - Singapore, Singapore
After a leisurely and fun stroll in Nara Park with my memorable deer encounters the pinnacle of my journey is the Great Todai-ji temple (Great Eastern Temple), one of the 7 Great Temples in Japan built in the 8th century. Located at the Northern Park of Nara Park. At its entrance stands Nandaimon Gate with two huge sculptures of Guardians. Its Great Buddha Hall at the center of the temple stands Daibutsu or Buddha Vaironaca, a giant bronze statue around 52 ft high. The path leading to the Temple including several complexes (Todai-ji museum, Nigatsudo Hall, Hokkedo Hall, Kaidando Hall to name a few). There is a large bronze bell in front of the Great Hall. In the Great Buddha Hall, two guardians who are equally big stands on each side guarding the shrine. Smaller statues, historical manuscripts and fine sculptures surround this hall and complex. Souvenirs and Toilets are also available in the complex. Incense, Prayers and Offerings are also available at the temple. It was indeed a worthwhile and memorable visit here at Todai-ji temple in Nara Park.
4. Okinawa Peace Memorial Park
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 589 reviews
Reviewed By PangL103
About 200,000 names on the head stones. Soldiers from both sides and about 100,000 civilians. Casualties of war. This should be the second site to visit after the Former Navy Underground HQ. It is situated near cliffs overlooking the ocean. Lets you reflect the cruelty of mankind and what war brings.
5. Usuki Sekibutsu
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 209 reviews
Reviewed By kimitakas - Taichung, Taiwan
It is definitely worth visiting, or I rather say it is worth traveling to Kyushu to visit Usuki Stone Buddha. There are four different areas, you can see many statues of Buddha, which are engraved in grottos. There are explanations in multiple languages by scanning QR code. That is quite helpful. The area is not very big, and it takes maybe about one hour. In front of this site, there is a field called Stone Buddha Park. As I visited, flowers were in full bloom.
6. Stone Church
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 491 reviews
Reviewed By Beenster - Yardley, United States
This church is small simple and stunning, I loved its natural beauty with the vines and water flowing. I could have sat there all day
7. Yokaren Peace Memorial Musuem
8. Irizaki
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 179 reviews
Reviewed By lazynana - Okinawa Prefecture, Japan
We enjoyed the visit in spite of the windy and cold weather. It’s also a good place to learn the history of the island and the relationship with Taiwan.
9. Our Lady of Akita
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 27 reviews
Reviewed By D2229BCtheresas - Singapore, Singapore
For those who wants to take bus to Our Lady of Akita: Just remember to board the bus at the rear door & after that, take the ticket from the machine inside the bus. Before alighting check your fare by matching the number issued on your ticket to the fare information digital board (located above the driver seat). When alighting, deposit ticket along with the fare in the fare box located at the front of the bus. ¥1000 note is accepted for any change if required. Buses leave aprox every 20-30 min from Akita West Entrance Bus Stop 12. #352 Nibetsu Line (Destination: Forest Study Center) #361 Akita Hot Spring Line (Destination: Yomogida Kamicho 蓬田上丁) #353 Nibetsu Line (Destination: Forest Study Center) Bus Route (Journey time aprox 20 min) Akita Station West Entrance Bus stop 12 - SenshuKubotaMachi - MeitokuES - TegataYamazaki - Sumiyoshicho - TegataKyukaMachi - HigashiJHS - TanakIriguchi - Karamiden - Ogiden - AsahiES - ShinToda - AsahikawaDanchi - KojoenIriguhi - KojoenNiChome - OnsenIriguchi - KeidaiKawara - Soekawa - SoekawaKamicho - Yuzawa 湯沢 (alight after freeway flyover) 19 stops One way fare ¥380. It is a 20 min walk uphill from Yuzawa Bus Stop. Just look for the church signboard & follow it. Seitai Hoshikai/Our Lady of Akita Open Hours: Apri-Nov 0900-1130 & 1300-1630 Dec-Mar 1000-1130 & 1300-1630. Wed Afternoon mass in Japanese Main Chapel: Statue of Jesus, Left hall: Wood Statue of St Mary in Tears, Right hall: Statue of St. Joseph. Garden of Mary, Outdoor Station of the Cross is a beautiful place for reflection. Unfortunately too cold to spend outdoor due to heavy snowfall when we visited. Not your typical Catholic church building. Structure is very Japanese and serene. Return take the bus opposite the road that you had earlier alighted. Lookout for a Small hut (bus shelter) with a Pole that has a blue, yellow, red round plate at the top & rectangle bus schedule plates. #361 Akita Hot Spring Line. (Destination: Akita Station) (20 stops & the fare is ¥380). #353 Nibetsu Line (Destination: Akita Station) (20 stops & the fare is ¥380). #210 Soekawa Line (Destination: Akita Station) (27 stop & the fare is ¥460).
10. Ushiku Daibutsu
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 412 reviews
Reviewed By Tour53659008514
Having an extra day in Tokyo following business meetings it was quite easy to use Google Maps to come up with train instructions to get to Ushiku Daibutsu. It was a great morning and easy to self guide. There are absolutely beautiful gardens, a pond and the inside of the statue was quite unique with all of its offerings. At one point I just lay down on the grass in a garden and stared up at the Buddha. At 120 meters, he is just awesome! I spent approximately four hours at this venue and could have used another two to explore more of the grounds. With travel time from Tokyo by train you really need to allocated the better part of the day in my opinion. I would revisit if given the chance.
