City: Japan
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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What to do and see in Japan: The Best Places and Tips
Japan from Asia region, is best know for Neighborhoods. Discover best things to do in Japan with beautiful photos and great reviews from traveller around the world here!
Restaurants in Japan
1. Dotonbori
Overall Ratings
4 based on 10 reviews
The heart of Osaka nightlife, this area is filled with Theaters, restaurants, cafes, bars, arcades and nightclubs.
Reviewed By Sam S - Palm Beach, Florida
The street for foodies! I started my adventures at Tsuki no Odori a restaurant renown for its Yakitori (Japanes chicken food) had a few delicious skewers (1300yen) there before making my way down the street. I basically looked for queues and hoped for the best. My next stop was the famous "Osaka octopus balls" (6 for 400y) looked really great but I wasn't a fan. I moved on to the grilled crab legs that I was craving for (2 for 900y) but I found it over rated and not the easiest to eat standing up with chopstick...lol glad i had wome wetnaps with me. In one of the side street I saw some gyoza that looked really enticing, its one of those small shops where you order in the front on a vending machine and get you're order inside, (7 for 400y), they were small but very good, the staff at the shop was also super nice and accommodating. After that I was pretty full so I went to get the "second best ice cream in the world" their words not mine (400y) from a food truck, its was truly delicious, ice cream in a warm bun, definitely worth it! Next to the food truck was a chestnut roaster, I got a small bag to take back with me to the hotel not cheap! (1080y) for a small bag, around 250g, but I love them and they reminded me of my childhood! I enjoyed my visit to dotombori for the food but its more than that of course, every street has its personality and identity, a great place for people watching and to linger for hours.
2. Fushimi Inari-taisha Shrine
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 19 reviews
This shrine is one of many located throughout Japan that was built to honor Inari, the Shinto god of rice.
Reviewed By BringBackBuck8 - Dubai, United Arab Emirates
I visited here, arriving around midday. Perhaps that was my mistake, as it was rammed with people. I’m sure the orange shrine gated walkways would be breathtaking, but it’s not when you’re shuffling along like an arthritic centipede and coming to a standstill every 20 seconds for a Japanese lady to take a selfie.
My advice would be to come very early or very late, avoid the crowds.
3. Myoko Snowsports
Overall Ratings
5 based on 111 reviews
Welcome to Myoko Snowsports - the premier provider of English ski & snowboard lesson programs, equipment rentals, retail and photography services in Myoko Ski Resort, Japan.All lesson & guiding programs are tailored to each guest's individual requirements - taking into account goals and prior experience, as well as taking advantage of local snow conditions and Myoko's 13+ meter annual snowfall.Excellent quality rental and retail equipment from K2, Line, Burton, Ride, Elan and Fablice is fitted by expert staff who live and breathe snow.
Reviewed By Rachel B
Thanks to Myoko Snowsports (in particular, Michale) for getting me from a “never been on a board” on a day one, to riding down a red run on Day 4. Awesome experience, kind but persistent instructors who are patient but know when to push you to get you to where they know you can be. Thank you! And thank you Michale! Great 4 days with the one instructor made my afternoons fun and challenging.
4. Koyasan Okunoin
Overall Ratings
5 based on 953 reviews
Reviewed By theBigBucketList - Toronto, Canada
...it's also a casually manicured forest of near ancient cedar, cypress, red pine, hemlock fir and umbrella pine replete with much of what visitors associate with Japan and so much more; devotees conducting religious observances, monks in saffron, black and white, moss covered everything, lantern lined stone paths, statuary both whimsical and austere, torii, temples, gentle streams... and quietude (not a complete list). Each visit will end with your arrival at Toro-do, at dawn, you can take in morning prayers, and at dusk, enjoy the stillness under hanging lamps while facing Kobo Daishi's Mausoleum. There isn't really all that much to do here, just observe, absorb, process, reflect, and be.
5. Nara Visitor Center & Inn
Overall Ratings
5 based on 228 reviews
Nara Visitor Center & Inn is located in the midst of Nara. Right on the edge of Sarusawa Pond, the location offers wonderful views of the changing seasons. Nara Visitor Center & Inn provides tourists visiting Nara a great place to relax and interact along with the opportunity to discover and experience the city’s cultural and sightseeing riches.
Reviewed By SydneyGlobetrotter09 - Sydney, Australia
Great location, 10-min walk from the Kintetsu station and easy walk to Nara Park and historic areas for shopping. Large room by Japanese standards (only downside is brick pillows and some carpet stains/dated fittings). Clean and quiet. Extremely friendly staff, very helpful and informative in English. Convenience store located on ground level of same building and several cultural activities on offer. Highly recommend.
6. Miyajima
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 3 reviews
Scenic site that includes the Itsukushima Shrine, Otorii Gate and visit to Mt. Misen.
Reviewed By 30carat - Australia
Worth visiting but be ready for large crowds and over commercialization of what is a beautiful island. Itsukushima can be viewed from the outside with little to see after paying a small entrance fee, It was disappointing to see stores selling wares in the heart of the temples. Deer roaming freely amongst the visitors to the island is quaint. The island can be accessed from Horoshima city by ferry, train or streetcar ( the cheapest option at $7AU return)
7. Shiratani Unsuikyo Valley
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 596 reviews
Reviewed By 岩 強 - Kyoto, Japan
High up in the Mountains with spectacular Waterfalls and trees. The road is narrow and single lane near the gorge so best to take it slow if driving and keep an eye out for wandering monkeys. Also bring wet weather gear as Yakushima is the wettest part of Japan and Shirataka is above 700 metres.
8. Yabiji
Overall Ratings
5 based on 133 reviews
Reviewed By ari88_036 - Groningen, The Netherlands
We went to the coral with boat tour in which 4 yo kid can attend by name of Mare cruise. We did three snorkeling at different points which were recommended by the captain. It cost about 10000 yen per adult and 8000 yen per child. it includes delicious lunch and Deserts. There are very beautiful corals in the sea, and many many fishes.
9. Nishihama Beach
Overall Ratings
5 based on 352 reviews
Reviewed By sirx - Copenhagen, Denmark
This beach and Kondoi beach in Taketomi were the highlights of our trip to the Yaeyama Islands. It is worth getting to Hateruma just to see this beach, it is breathtaking. The sand and the clear blue water are perfect. You can walk along the beach and enjoy the beautiful landscape.
It is relatively close to Hateruma's port but I would recommend renting a bike. In the beach there are bathrooms and showers and vending machines with drinks. Plan to stay at least 3h in this beach, it is more than worth it.
10. Atomic Bomb Dome
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 4 reviews
This skeleton of a building is all that remains in the area where the first atomic bomb exploded on August 6, 1945, and serves as a symbol of both the horrors of atomic war and the hope for world peace.
Reviewed By Ferg28 - Chelmsford, United Kingdom
The whole experience in the park and museum and seeing the stark contrast of this building against the rest of the city makes this stand out even more. It’s a moving experience and makes you reflect on the human suffering caused by this. A must see.
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