top 10 popular tourist attractions in japan
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TOP 10 POPULAR TOURIST ATTRACTIONS IN JAPAN
JAPAN - CountryJapan is an island nation in East Asia. Located in the Pacific Ocean
Capital• Tokyo
Dialing code:• +81
Population:• 127.6 million
(2012) World Bank
Gross domestic product:• 5.96 trillion USD
(2012) World Bank
Government:• Unitary state• Constitutional
monarchy• Parliamentary
system
10. Tokyo Imperial Palace
The imperial family of Japan resides in this palace
Tourists are only allowed in the inner palace grounds on 2 January and 23 December
Emperor's birthday is held on 23 December, while the New Year's greeting is held on 2 January
During these two occasions visitors get the chance to see the members of the Imperial Family since they make several public appearances on a balcony
This palace further acts as a museum to showcase Japanese history and art as well as an administration center
It is surrounded by traditional Japanese gardens that are highly attractive
9. Kiyomizu-Dera Temple
This temple was built in the late eighty century, in the year 798
Its veranda is supported by high wooden columns that are 13 meter in height
The temple is in continuous harmony with nature, thanks to an indoor waterfall that is fed from the outside rivers
In the past, locals used to jump off the edge of this temple to have a wish granted
This exposed them to high risks; in fact, only 85.4 percent of these locals came out alive
Nevertheless, in the present tourists enjoy artwork, shrines, and talismans on display without risking their lives
At the ground of this temple there are many waterfalls and landmarks
Many people fetch water from these falls since they believe that it has some therapeutic properties
8. Great Buddha of Kamakura
It is a monumental outdoor bronze that acts as a statue of Amida Buddha
Amida Buddha is one of the most celebrated Buddhist figures in Japan
It is located in the city of Kamakura and it is the second largest Buddha in Japan
Researches show that this monument dates from 1252. It weighs about 93 tons and it's approximately 13.35 meters in height
This monument stands in the open air after the original temple was washed away in the fifteenth century by a tsunami, even though it was originally housed in a small wooden temple
You only take a five minute walk from Enoden Railway Hase Station to the Great Buddha
7. Jigokudani Monkey Park
Any person interested in seeing wild monkeys bathing in a natural hot spring should visit this park
It has a man-made pool located near the park's entrance that attracts many monkeys
This park was commonly known as Hell Valley by the ancient people since it has very steep cliffs and steam that emanate from its various springs
This park is covered in snow in almost one third of the year; however, this does not prevent monkeys from inhabiting it
In fact, troops of wild Japanese macaque spend most of their time here
In the day time, monkey sit in the warm hot springs before returning to the security of the forests in the evenings
6. Himeji Castle
Most people consider this castle as the best existing Japanese castle architecture
It is located at the center of Himeji city
It will take you approximately four hours from Tokyo to reach this castle if you are travelling by bullet train
Its white walls are covered with white plaster that is fireproof
It has a highly complicated and effective defensive design
As a result, it provided defense against enemies during the feudal period
Its strength is portrayed by the fact that it survived the bombings of the Second World War
5. Hiroshima Peace Memorial
This memorial was built in remembrance of those people that lost their lives on 6 August 1945 after a bomb blast in Hiroshima
You will find Genbaku Dome inside this memorial
Genbaku Dome is the only building that was left at the scene of the bomb blast
It further symbolizes the significance of human life as well as honors all victims of the bomb blast
4. Todaiji Temple
This temple is located in Nara and it is the largest wooden building in the world
It acts as a feat for most engineering activities
Additionally, it hosts the largest Buddha statue in the world
If you have been wondering where you can find the Kegon school of Buddhism, then you need not worry any more
Beautiful gardens and wildlife are the key environs of this school
You will find many artifacts of both Buddhist and Japanese history at the ground of this temple
Do not be surprised if you encounter some deer at Todaiji Temple's ground
This is because deer are allowed to roam at the ground as messengers of the Shinto gods
3. Golden Pavilion Temple/ Kinkaku-Ji
This is the most famous tourist attraction in both Japan and Kyoto
It was built in the late fourteenth century as a retirement villa for Shogun Ashikaga Yoshimitsu
However, in 1950, this pavilion was burnt down by a young monk
Despite this, the Japanese government took the responsibility of rebuilding it after a period of five years
The new pavilion was an exact copy of the old one
A person who has visited this pavilion cannot deny the fact that it is overly beautiful
It is covered in gold leaf that portrays the reflection of the pavilion in the pond
Similarly, the pond is reflected in the building. Indeed, it is a beautiful and cool place to visit
2. Tokyo Tower
This tourist attraction attracts a good number of visitors since it portrays a high level of advanced technology and modern life
It is the second tallest structure that man has ever made in Japan
Most people use it both as an observation and as a communication tower
If you desire to visit shops and restaurants as well as have unparalleled views of Tokyo, then you should make an effort of climbing this tower
1. Mount Fuji
Any person who loves mountains should make an effort of visiting Mount Fuji
It is the highest mountain in Japan; it is about 3776 meters
Its volcano has a symmetrical cone, which most Japanese use in photographs and arts
This mountain attracts a large number of tourists annually
In fact, researches show that about two hundred thousand tourists visit this mountain every year; 30 percent of these tourists are international foreigners
You may take approximately three to eight hours to climb this mountain and approximately two to five hours to descend it
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