Must Visit Places in Japan
Mount Fuji

Mt. Fuji is a symbolic beauty in and around Japan for widely known reasons; it is not only a scenic beauty that attracts tourists from all around the world but also a cultural icon of Japan.
Tokyo Tower

Location: 4 Chome-2-8 Shibakoen, Minato City, Tokyo 105-0011, Japan
Timing: Monday to Sunday (10:30 a.m. – 8:00 p.m.)
Entry fee: 1,200 yen for adults

There are two observation decks in the building from where you can get an unforgettable view of Tokyo. There are also shops, cafes, restaurants, an aquarium, a planetarium, a museum and souvenir stores that you can explore when you are visiting the place.
Location: 1 Chome-1-2 Oshiage, Sumida City, Tokyo 131-8634, Japan
Timing: Monday to Sunday (9:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m.)
Entry fee: Starting from 850 yen

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Location: 1-1 Maihama, Urayasu, Chiba 279-0031, Japan
Timings: Monday to Sunday (8:00 a.m. – 10:00 p.m.)
Entry fees: For 2 days – 14,800 yen for adults, 8,800 yen for children
Osaka Castle

Some of the major attractions of the Osaka Castle include its main tower, which has five stories and is 42 meters tall. It also consists of a museum where you can see exhibits about the castle and the city’s history.
Location: 1-1 Osakajo, Chuo Ward, Osaka, Osaka Prefecture 540-0002
Timings: 09:00 a.m. to 05:00 p.m.
Entry Fee: ¥ 600 per person

This Ferris wheel has been in operation since the early 1997 and offers an adventurous 17-minute ride. While it is enjoyable throughout the day, one must ride the Ferris wheel especially at night, when it is brightly lit with coloured lights.
Location: 1-1-10 Kaigandori, Minato Ward, Osaka, Osaka Prefecture 552-0022
Timings: 10:00 a.m. to 08:00 p.m.
Entry Fee: ¥ 800 per adult

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You can find thrilling roller coasters and rides based on the Spiderman movies, Japanese-themed entertainment, as well as those based on shows like Monster Hunter, One Piece Premier Show and the Wizarding World of Harry Potter.
Location: 1-33 Sakurajima, Osaka Prefecture 554-0031
Timings: 08:30 a.m. to 09:00 p.m.
Entry Fee: ¥ 5,000 onwards

Home to 27 large tanks, the aquarium is a great place to catch sights of freshwater marine species, in addition to the native Japanese mammals and reptiles. For a more unique experience, visit the aquarium at night, when all the tanks are lit up, making the ambience more magical.
Location: Chome 1-1-10 Kaigandori, Minato Ward, Osaka, Osaka Prefecture 552-0022
Timings: 10:30 a.m. to 07:00 p.m.
Entry Fee: ¥ 2,550 for adults, ¥ 1,300 for children
Places to Visit in Tokyo
Ginza

Ginza is one of the poshest, most upmarket places to visit in Tokyo, with an abundance of shops, restaurants, boutiques, lifestyle experiences and much more. You can also explore galleries, nightclubs and cafes for a wholesome experience that will make your visit to Tokyo memorable. All luxury and boutique brands have a store in Ginza, which is considered a shopper’s paradise. The Ginza Wako building is symbolic of the entire district, and the good news is, window shopping here is absolutely free!
Location: South of Yaesu, Tokyo

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Today, you can take long walks by the lake, sit under the cherry blossom trees and find refuge in the peace and serenity of nature in the middle of the city.
Location: 11 Naitomachi, Shinjuku City, Tokyo 160-0014, Japan
Timings: Tuesday to Sunday (9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.)
Entry fees: 200-500 yen

Location: 1 Chome-18-31 Gotenyama, Kichijoji Minamicho, Tokyo 180-0005, Japan
Entry fees: 400 yen

Studio Ghibli is one of the most famous artistic products to have come out of Japan and many people visit the country simply to learn more about the animation studio of Miyazaki Hayao, who has produced some of the most emotional and well-made films in the world. If you too are interested in learning more about these famous films and animation, one of the best places in Tokyo is the Ghibli Museum in Inokashira Park in Mitaka. You can check out life-size figurines, robots, drawings, original drafts and much more at the museum.
Location: 1 Chome-1-83 Shimorenjaku, Mitaka, Tokyo 181-0013, Japan
Timings: Tuesday to Sunday (10:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.)
Entry fees: 1000 yen

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When visiting places in Tokyo, one can’t do without skipping a visit to the Tokyo National Museum – the oldest and biggest of all of Japan’s top-level museums throughout the country. The museum houses over 110,000 pieces of historical artefacts, and over 100 national treasures. Apart from the 4,000 things that are always on display at the museum at any given time, you can also enjoy seasonal exhibitions and shows focusing on various aspects of Japan’s rich history.
Location: 13-9 Uenokoen, Taito City, Tokyo 110-8712, Japan
Timings: Tuesday to Sunday (9:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.)
Entry fees: 500-1000 yen

For a comprehensive insight into the life and culture of the people of Japan and especially Tokyo there are no better places to visit in Japan than the Edo Tokyo Museum. The Museum, through interactive installations, displays, artefacts from history and colourful artwork, effectively showcases how Tokyo, formerly known as Edo (till 1869) has developed, grown and thrived. Volunteer guides who speak English and other languages roam the museum for you to have the most authentic and rewarding experience here.
Location: 1 Chome-4-1 Yokoami, Sumida City, Tokyo 130-0015, Japan
Timings: Tuesday to Sunday (9:30 a.m. – 5:30 p.m.)
Entry fees: 600 yen

Location: 7-20 Uenokoen, Taito City, Tokyo 110-8718, Japan
Timings: Tuesday to Saturday (9:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.), Sunday (9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.), Monday closed
Entry fees: 620 yen

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Included in every list of quintessential Tokyo places to visit is Akihabara, a bustling district in central Tokyo that is known for the hundreds of electric shops that can be found there. All tech, business and electric related things can be found here, including shops that specialize in Artificial Intelligence, manga, anime, video games, technology, toys, souvenirs and much more. It is a well-developed district that is rapidly expanding into becoming a hotspot for trade and consumerism in the country.
Roppongi

Located in the Minato district of Tokyo in Japan, Roppongi is perceived as the entertainment capital of the country. People from all over the world flock to this area to check out the nightclubs, discos, restaurants, bars and clubs that line the street and remain open throughout the night. You can also climb the Roppongi Hills skyscraper, which has an observation deck that can give you a nighttime panoramic view of the gorgeous city.
Asakusa


Location: 3 Chome-15-1 Tsukiji, Chuo City, Tokyo 104-0045, Japan
Timings: Monday to Sunday (6:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.)
Places to Visit in Osaka
Dotonbori

Besides that, Dotonbori is also known for the many large neon signs and billboards that are displayed here. You can catch the sign of the famed Glico Maker here, in addition to other unique signs which are reflected in the waters every night.
Location: Dotonbori, Namba, Chuo-ku Osaka, 542-0071, Japan
Hozenji

Locals, as well as tourists from all over the world, come to Hozenji to pray and pay their respects to Fudomyoo, the Japanese god of protection. They also visit the temple on their way to the bars and izakaya on the adjacent street of Hozenji Yokocho.
Location: 1-2-16, Namba, Chuo-ku Osaka, 542-0076, Japan
Amemura

Amemura also has a replica of the Statue of Liberty, along with a Triangle Park, where you can find skateboarders and other local adventure junkies. It is also a great place to simply soak in views of an Americanised Osaka, owing to its East meets West vibes.
Location: Chuo Ward Osaka, Osaka Prefecture, 542-0086, Japan
Timings: 01:30 p.m. to 08:00 p.m.

What is striking is the fact that this massive lion head in the shrine has its teeth all bare, giving a unique view. Located in the Namba district of Osaka, this is worshipped as the tutelary shrine of the region and has a height of 12 metres.
Location: 2-9-19, Motomachi, Naniwa-ku Osaka, Japan
Timings: 06:30 a.m. to 05:00 p.m.

Completed in 1956, the Tsūtenkaku is known to offer some of the most spectacular views of the city of Osaka. The Tsūtenkaku tower also has an observation level on the fifth floor, in addition to a shrine of the God of Happiness.
Location: Chrome-18-6 Ebisuhigashi, Naniwa Ward, Osaka, 556-0002
Timings: 10:00 a.m. to 08:00 p.m.
Entry Fee: ¥ 500 per person

Here, you can enjoy views of the city from large floor-to-ceiling glass panels, enjoy a cuppa at the inner court with a café and wooden deck, or buy some souvenirs from back home from the souvenir shop or Abeno Harukas Kintetsu Department Store.
Timings: 10:00 a.m. to 08:00 p.m.
Entry Fee: ¥ 1,500 per person

Some of the attractions of this ancient temple include the five-storey pagoda, along with numerous other intricately designed and decorated buildings. You can also find the Golden Pavilion here, with many fine paintings and statues, the Lecture Hall as well as a corridor that links multiple gates of the temple.
Location: 1-11-18 Shitennoji, Tennoji Ward, Osaka, Osaka Prefecture 543-0051
Timings: 08:00 a.m. to 04:00 p.m.

The Nakanoshima Park is a popular picnic and relaxation spot for locals and tourists alike. Home to a stunning rose garden, the park boasts of over 300 varieties of roses along with beautiful vistas of the rivers. The park also has a beer garden, and is a great place to practice dance and yoga.
Location: 1-1, Nakanoshima, Kita-ku Osaka, 530-0005, Japan
Entry Fee: ¥ 500 per person

This platform at the top is the main attraction of the tower, and offers scintillating views of the city located over 170 metres down below. The tower also has a rooftop observatory and garden, known as the Floating Garden Observatory, in addition to an urban garden at its base and an underground market that resembles the early 20th century Osaka.
Location: 1 Chome-1-88 Oyodonaka, Kita Ward, Osaka, 531-6023
Timings: 09:30 a.m. to 10:30 p.m.
Entry Fee: ¥ 1500 for adults, ¥ 700 for children
Mino Park

Some of the main highlights of the park include its hiking trail, which is present along the Minoo River and leads up to the Minoo Waterfall. Additionally, upon reaching the waterfall, you can enjoy swimming, relaxing or even fun-filled picnics with your loved ones.
Location: 1-18 Minookoen, Minoo, Osaka 562-0002, Japan
Entry Fee: ¥ 1,000 per person

The museum opened its doors in 1977, and is home to a large collection of works by some of the leading international artists, especially from the post-war period. You can also find works of Cézanne, Picasso, Kuniyoshi and Foujita here.
Location: 4 Chome-2-55 Nakanoshima, Kita Ward, Osaka, 530-0005
Timings: 09:00 a.m. to 05:30 p.m.
Entry Fee: ¥ 430 per person

The park opened in 1915 and also has a zoo, where you can see animals like lions, elephants, giraffes, and even hippos. The zoo also has a separate reptile house, with different types of reptiles that are sure to give you goosebumps.
Location: 1-108 Chausuyamacho, Tennoji-ku, Osaka
Timings: 09:30 a.m. to 05:00 p.m.
Entry Fee: ¥ 200 onwards
Places to Visit in Fukuoka

While the castle today retains only a small portion of its original structure, it is said to have covered an area of almost 47,000 square metres once. From the castle, you can enjoy impressive views of the Naka River. You can also explore many original castle gates, towers and turrets within the castle grounds today.
Location: 1 Jonai, Chuo Ward, Fukuoka
Entry Fee: ¥300 onwards

One of the main attractions of the shrine is its Main Hall, which has been rebuilt in its original style of 1623. You can also find numerous important national treasures, an ancient sword as well as a copper axe, along with old documents and manuscripts that date back to the Middle Ages.
Location: 3 Chome-1-51 Sumiyoshi, Hakata Ward, Fukuoka
Timings: 09:00 a.m. to 05:00 p.m.

Home to a large collection of art and historical artefacts related to the history of Kyushu, the Kyūshū National Museum also has many displays of relics from the prehistoric times. You can also enjoy trade exhibits between Japan, China and Korea here.
Location: 4 Chome-7-2 Ishizaka, Dazaifu, Fukuoka 818-0118
Timings: 09:30 a.m. to 04:30 p.m.
Entry fee: ¥350 to ¥700
Top Experiences To Do in Kyūshū National Museum

The shrine is also the place where the famous festival of Hakata Gion Yamakasa is hosted every July. People, especially travellers, fishermen and sailors often visit the shrine to pray for good health, safety and prosperity on a regular basis. The shrine also houses the tombs of the lords of the Kuroda clan.
Location: 1-41 Kamikawa Tamachi, Hakata Ward, Fukuoka, 812-0026
Timings: 04:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m.

An interesting fact about the museum is that in addition to watching the skilled artisans at work, you can also join along with them and learn ancient forms of art like origami and calligraphy from them.
Location: 6-10 Reisenmachi, Hakata Ward, Fukuoka, 812-0039
Timings: 10:00 a.m. to 06:00 p.m.
Entry fee: ¥200 per person

The Honden, or the main shrine is the most important structure in Dazaifu Tenman-gū. Dating back to AD 905, the current structure of the shrine was last replaced in the year 1591. Dazaifu Tenman-gū is also home to many other smaller shrines and a treasury.
Location: 4 Chome-7-1 Saifu, Dazaifu, Fukuoka 818-0117
Timings: 06:30 a.m. to 06:30 p.m.
Ōhori Park

Some of the main attractions of the Ōhori Park include a beautiful trail that surrounds the lake, along with traditional Japanese gardens, stunning cherry blossom trees and a wide array of bridges scattered throughout the park. The Ōhori Park also has several quaint islands where you can spend a day relaxing, taking romantic strolls or enjoying picnics with your near and dear ones.
Location: 1 Ohori Koen, Chuo Ward, Fukuoka
Timings: 09:00 a.m. to 05:00 p.m.
Entry fee: ¥150 to ¥250 per person
Places to Visit in Kyoto
Kyoto Imperial Palace

It is definitely one of the must visit places to see in Japan as it offers loads of insights about the bygone era and offers picture perfect views of the Nijubashi Bridge.
Location: 3 Kyoto Gyoen, Kamigyo Ward, Kyoto, 602-0881, Japan
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Philosopher’s Walk

The path is about 2 km long and it offers sweeping panoramic views of Heiderlberg to the Rhein Neckar Valley.
Location: Japan, ?606-8406 Kyoto, Sakyo Ward, Jodoji Ishibashicho
Fushimi-Inari Taisha Shrine

As per legends, foxes are believed to be the messenger of Inari and for this reason, you will also come across a number of fox statues across the shrine grounds.
Location: 68 Fukakusa Yabunouchicho, Fushimi Ward, Kyoto, 612-0882, Japan
Entry Fee: 600 yen for adults and 300 yen for children
Kyoto Railway Museum

The concept of this museum was to become the hub of railway culture that progresses with time. Being one of the best Japan tourist places is no less than a paradise for train lovers as the museum offers guided tours through the exhibits.
Location: Kankijicho, Shimogyo Ward, Kyoto, 600-8835, Japan
Timing: 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Entry Fee: 1,200 yen
Kyoto National Museum

Heading over to one of the most sought after Japan tourist places, you will be able to come across some of the archaeological relics, calligraphy, paintings, costumes, ceramics, and sculptures. You will also come across a number of temporary exhibitions apart from permanent exhibitions.
Location: 527 Chayacho, Higashiyama Ward, Kyoto, 605-0931, Japan
Timing: 9:30 AM - 5:00 PM
Entry Fee: JP¥150–300
Places to Visit in Nara
Nara Park

The park is home to about 1000 deer and it has become the symbol of the city. The deers in the park are surprisingly tame but they can be aggressive as well.
Location: Nara, Japan
Entry Fee: 500 yen
Kasuga-taisha

Being one of the sacred Japan tourist places, it attracts both devotees and tourists all through the year to seek an exceptional Shinto experience.
Location: 160 Kasugano Cho, Nara, 630-8212, Japan
Timing: 6:00 AM - 6:00 PM
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Ninja Museum of Igaryu

Being of the most sought after places in Japan, the Ninja museum is home to a wide range of collections that include the ancient ninjutsu writings which are analyzed scientifically along with a number of other ninjutsu weapons. You will also come across a number of audiovisual models as well as static displays of weapons used by Ninja. The museum is also home to a model village that facilitates tours and demornstatin of its various features.
Location: 117 Ueno Marunouchi, Iga, Mie 518-0873, Japan
Timing: 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
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Shin-Yakushi-Ji

This icon is home to several cultural assets such as the principal image of Yakushi Nyorai and the 11 statues of Twelve Heavenly Generals. The government has also accredited these places in Japan as a National Treasure.
Location: 1352 Takabatakecho, Nara, 630-8301, Japan
Timing: 9:00 Am - 5:00 PM
Kofun Tombs

The Kofuns are in general burial mounds that are created artificially. They get the name Kofun as it resembles the shape of a keyhole. The mounds stand as a testimony to the ancient traditions of Japan.
Location: Daisencho, Sakai Ward, Sakai, Osaka 590-0035, Japan
Entry Fee: ¥200
Other Places to Visit in Japan
Kabira Bay

Some of the beautiful places to visit in Japan are Black Pear Cultivation area, Kabira Beach, Kabira Kannon Temple, and lots more.
Location: North coast of Ishigaki Island, Okinawa Prefecture, Japan
Taketomi Island

You will also get a chance to sport a number of lion-like shisa statues to ward evil spirits. During your visit to this island you can indulge in a wide range of adventure activities like stand up paddling, kayaking, forest tours, pier and boardwalks and the list continues.
Ishigaki Limestone Cave

The sparkling limestone cave is loaded with alluring natural beauty. You can come over to one of the famous places in Japan to witness the natural phenomenon as well as enjoy the world’s first stalactites cave illumination complementing the natural sculptures made of water and stone.
Location: 1666?? Ishigaki, Okinawa 907-0023, Japan
Timing: 9:00 AM- 6:00 PM
Entry Fee: 1,080 yen
Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park

Heading over to one of the beautiful places in Japan, you will be able to see the exact hypocentre of the blast from the bombs dropped by the US military as the promotion hall stands below it. Spending time here, you will certainly understand the importance of peace in life.
Location: 1 Chome-1 Nakajima Cho, Naka Ward, Hiroshima, 730-0811, Japan
Entry Fee: 100 yen
The Island Shrine Of Itsukushima

Heading over to one of the beautiful places in Japan, you will also get a chance to visit the Museum of History and Folklore, which is home to some of the cultural artifacts that date back to almost the 19th century.
Location: 1-1 Miyajimacho, Hatsukaichi 739-0588 Hiroshima Prefecture
Timing: 6:30 AM - 5:00 PM
The Atsuta Shrine

It is a pleasant place that you can visit in Japan as it has been remodeled in purely japanese Shinmei Zukuri Architecture style. This popular place of worship is visited by zillions of visitors all through the year.
Location: 1 Chome-1-1 Jingu, Atsuta Ward, Nagoya, Aichi 456-8585, Japan
Video Game Bar Space Station In Osaka

This is one of the best places to see in Japan if you are a game lover. You will relish exotic drinks at the bar which is adorned with rows and rows of vintage gaming cartridges.
Location: 2 Chome-13-3 Nishishinsaibashi, Chuo Ward, Osaka, 542-0086, Japan
Timing: 6:00 AM - 9:00 PM