Tourist Attractions in Japan

Kanazawa

            
             It's known for well-preserved Edo-era districts, art museums and regional handicrafts. Kenrokuen Garden, begun in the 17th century, is celebrated for its classic landscape designs incorporating ponds and streams.

Tokyo Imperial Palace

             
            Tokyo's most famous landmark with its 17th-century parks surrounded by walls and moats including the famous Nijubashi Bridge named for its watery reflection.

Itsukushima Island

         It is most famous for its dramatic gate, or torii on the outskirts of the shrine, the sacred peaks of Mount Misen, extensive forests, and its aesthetic ocean view.

Mount Fuji

             It is an active volcano about 100 kilometers southwest of Tokyo. Commonly called “Fuji-san,” it’s the country’s tallest peak, at 3,776 meters. A pilgrimage site for centuries, it’s considered one of Japan’s 3 sacred mountains, and summit hikes remain a popular activity.

Todaiji Temple

         It is one of Japan's most famous and historically significant temples and a landmark of Nara. Todaiji's main hall, the Daibutsuden (Big Buddha Hall), held the record as the world's largest wooden building.