Popular places in Japan

Aragawa Steak House, Tōkyō Metropolis, Japan - Aragawa in Tokyo was the first steakhouse in Tokyo's Shinbashi distric, and hasn’t failed to satisfy the taste buds of customers. Dine in an authentic Japanese setting with ...

Kasai Rinkai Park (Sealife Aquarium), Tokyo, Japan - Kasai-rinkai park includes the Tokyo Sealife Aquarium, a birdwatching area, a large ferris wheel, and fun street performers on weekends. The Tokyo Sealife Aquarium is shape...

Cirque Du Soleil ZED Show, Chiba Prefecture, Japan - ZED is one of the newer shows from world-famous circus/acrobatics group Cirque du Soleil. The show features highly-skilled jugglers, baton twirlers, gymnasts, full orchestra,...

Itsukushima Shinto Shrine (Miyajima), Hiroshima Prefecture, Japan - Itsukushima, popularly known as Miyajima, is a small island just outside of Hiroshima. It is most famous for a giant red torii gate built on its shores. Itsukushima is refer...

Disneysea Tokyo Resort, Chiba Prefecture, Japan - A sister themepark to [http://www.worldsaurus.com/guide/Japan/Chiba%20Prefecture/Tokyo-Disneyland-64.html Disneyland Tokyo], this equally amazing theme park is based on water!...

Odaiba, Tokyo, Japan - Odaiba is a man-made island offering pleasant beaches and shops. Visitors can catch a great view of Tokyo Bay and Rainbow Bridge from the shores. In the Edo ...

Tokyo Visitor Tips, Tokyo, Japan - General tips on Japan, getting around, weather, and more. Transportation For travelers to Japan, you will need to use the trains and subways often. A good website ...

Yebisu Garden Palace, Japan - Yebisu Garden Palace is a pleasant shopping area with trendy bars and restaurants. An impressive arch spans the ceiling across the plaza of shops. Visitors can stop by a...

Tokyo Disneyland, Chiba Prefecture, Japan - Tokyo Disneyland is a 115 acre amusement theme park located east of Tokyo in Chiba perfecture. Fun events, parades, roller coasters, and other attractions ensure a full day o...

Omotesando, Tokyo, Japan - Omotesando is an upscale shopping street stretching from the base of the famous Takeshita Street in Harajuku through to Omotesando station. It features international brands s...

Shinjuku, Tokyo, Japan - Shinjuku Station is one of the busiest stations in the world with nearly a million people going through each day. It is at the center of a concentration of train and subway l...

Tokyo Stock Exchange, Tokyo, Japan - The Tokyo Stock Exchange is the second largest stock exchange in the world, next only to the New York Stock Exchange. There is an open area for visitors to learn about th...

Ginza, Tokyo, Japan - Ginza is an upscale shopping district featuring many department stores, brand-name shops, art galleries, and cafes. It is one of Japan's most expensive areas, where you can s...

Hakone Park, Kanagawa Prefecture, Japan - Hakone is a great day trip for visitors to [http://www.worldsaurus.com/guide/Japan/Tokyo/ Tokyo] who want to see the natural side of Japan. It offers spectacular views of Mt...

Roppongi, Japan - Roppongi is a trendy district famous for its night life and shopping districts. There are many foreigner-friendly bars and clubs in the area. In addition, there are two larg...

Shibuya, Tokyo, Japan - Shibuya is one of the most fashionable areas of Tokyo. It's where all the cool people hang out and is famous for new trends, fast food, game centers, and huge crowds! For...

Nikko Shrines And Temples, Tochigi Prefecture, Japan - The temples and shrines of Nikko are a UNESCO World Heritage site. It is the site of the famous warlord Tokugawa Ieyasu's tomb, and features numerous lavishly decorated templ...

Enoshima, Kanagawa Prefecture, Japan - Enoshima (江の島) is a small pleasant island about 80 minutes south of Tokyo, near Yokohama. A bridge connects the island to the mainland, and it is easily accessible by ...

Kamakura, Japan, Kanagawa Prefecture, Japan - Once the seat of Japanese government before it was formally transferred to Edo, now Tokyo; Kamakura is now one of the most popular destinations in Japan. This seaside town off...

Mount Takao, Tokyo, Japan - Mount Takao is a sacred mountain an hour west of Tokyo that has been worshipped for over 1000 years. It features beautiful shrines and great hiking routes. A cable car goes ...

Osaka Aquarium, Osaka Prefecture, Japan - The Osaka Kaiyukan Aquarium is one of the largest in the world. It exhibits life forms in 15 tanks, each representing a region of the Pacific Rim in 15 tanks. The central ta...

Amanohashidate, Kyoto Prefecture, Japan - Amanohashidate, literally meaning "sky bridge", is a thin strip of land connecting the two opposite sides of Miyazu Bay. It is known as one of Japan's three most beautiful si...

Fushimi Inari Shrine, Kyoto Prefecture, Japan - Fushimi Inari is arguably one of Japan's most famous shrines. It is most famous for its countless torii gates running up the mountain Inarisan. It is possible to hike for ho...

Nara Deer Park, Nara Prefecture, Japan - Nara Park is home to over 1200 shika deer. Stemming from the belief that deer are Shinto god messengers, a unique culture of co-existence has been fostered in which a human c...

Todaiji Temple, Nara Prefecture, Japan - Todaiji, or "Eastern Great Temple", houses Japan's largest Buddha statue and is also the largest wooden structure in the world. It is also a UNESCO World Heritage site. Th...

Nanba, Osaka Prefecture, Japan - Nanba, also known commonly as Minami or "South", is located in southern Osaka. It is one of the city's two major centers. The other is Kita, located in the north. Nanba is ...

Kinkakuji Temple (Golden Pavillion), Kyoto Prefecture, Japan - Kinkakuji temple is one of Kyoto's most representative temples and is recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage site. Its name literally means the Golden Pavillion. It is a mag...

Ginkakuji (Silver Pavillion), Kyoto Prefecture, Japan - Ginkakuji is a beautiful Zen temple modeled after the nearby Kinkakuji. The temple initially served as a retirement villa for shogunate Ashikaga Yoshimasa. After his death i...

Chinatown, Kanagawa Prefecture, Japan - The largest Chinatown in Japan is in Yokohama, developing quickly with foreign influences at the port city. The lively streets provide a colorful setting for a variety of sto...