The land of cherry blossoms in Japan is famous for its cool, fresh climate along with simple and elegant beauty that is no less special and unique in architecture and culture. Below are the most beautiful and famous Japanese tourist destinations that you cannot miss in the list of must-check-in places when visiting the beautiful land of the rising sun.
Addresses not to be missed when traveling to Japan
Phu Sy mountain
Surely when talking about Japan, no one knows the image of Mount Fuji covered with white snow all year round – one of the immutable symbols of the land of the rising sun. If you want to see the sparkle of white snowflakes, Mount Fuji is definitely a place you cannot miss.
On Mount Fuji, there are many famous ski resorts, luxury resorts and traditional Japanese wooden houses waiting for you to relax.
For the Japanese, Mount Fuji is always sacred, protecting and protecting peace and prosperity. Therefore, for Japanese people in particular and tourists around the world in general, being able to go to Mount Fuji to see the white snow is an extremely lucky thing.
Tokyo Tower
If anyone has ever read Japanese comics, they will have seen the image of Tokyo Tower many times. As one of the symbols of Tokyo Japan , Tokyo Tower attracts thousands of visitors every day because of its prime location and uniqueness.
Standing on Tokyo Tower, you can see the magnificent panorama of Tokyo when the city lights up. Feeling overwhelmed and surprised by a colorful picture of sparkling flashing lights, reflecting the prosperity and modernity of Tokyo city.
With a height of 333 m, 13 m higher than the Effel Tower, Tokyo Tower is inspired by the Effel Tower itself with the tallest self-supporting steel architecture in the world. This place is open for you to visit from 9 am to 8 pm with an elevator inside the tower, taking you to the highest peak of Tokyo Tower.
Tokyo Tower is considered a symbol of Japan’s rebirth after the war, so this is also a place you should visit with local people to feel historical pride as well as sustainable development. .
Himeji Castle
Located in Himeji city in Hyogo prefecture, Himeji is a castle structure renovated in ancient times from a fortress. This place is considered a model of traditional Japanese castle architecture and despite experiencing fierce battles with bombs during World War II and the Kobe earthquake, Himeji Castle remained completely intact for a long time. The station still stands tall and retains all its architectural, artistic and cultural values.
Himeji Castle is made from more than 36 tons of wood and covered with white plaster like crane wings flying in the vast sky.
Himeji was recognized by UNESCO as a world heritage (cultural) site in 1993 and a special historical site of Japan. Various parts of Himeji Castle have been designated as national treasures or important cultural assets of the country.
Kyoto Monument Cluster
The ancient capital of Kyoto and its surrounding area covered a large area that today includes the cities of Kyoto, Uji and Otsu. Destinations in the ancient capital city of Kyoto are an indispensable part of any Japanese travel itinerary.
Specifically, when visiting the ancient capital of Kyoto you will discover: 14 Buddhist temples including Kyogokoku-ji temple (Toji temple), Kiyomizu-dera temple, Enryaku temple, Daigo temple, Ninna temple, Byodo-in temple, Pagoda Kozan, Saiho Moss Temple, Tenryu Temple, Rokuon Temple (Kinkakuji Golden Temple), Jisho Temple (Ginkakuji Silver Temple), Ryoan Temple, Nishi Hongan Temple; 3 Shinto shrines include: Kamigamo Shrine, Shimogamo Shrine, Ujigami Shrine; and 1 castle is Nijo castle.
Among them, the most prominent are Kiyomizu Temple with its elevated wooden architecture, Kinkakuji Temple covered with pure gold leaves, Ryoanji Temple with its Zen-style rock garden, and Kozanji Temple deep in the forest with its Japan’s most precious national treasure.
Hiroshima Peace Memorial – Genbaku Dome
With the name Atomic Dome, the Hiroshima – Genbaku Dome peace memorial serves as a historical testament to the atomic bomb that the US dropped on this land in 1945. Most foreign tourists travel to Japan. Everyone comes to this place to learn about Japan’s historical years, their pain and how they revived a nation after fire.
Coming here, you will immerse yourself in a space filled with a bit of sadness, a bit of pity, but will still leave with a sense of admiration and pride in the tenacity of the Japanese people.
Hiroshima Peace Memorial – Genbaku Dome is seen by people around the world as a symbol of peace, calling on countries to eliminate nuclear weapons, war and love peace.
Horyuji Buddhist architectural complex
Horyuji Temple located in Nara province, also known as Phap Long Temple, is one of the oldest wooden structures in the world that Buddhist followers want to admire and feel the sacred atmosphere here.
The highlight of Horyuji Temple is the beautiful 11-faced Bodhisattva Avalokiteshvara statue and more than 100 artifacts of unique artistic value. Despite being built more than 13 centuries ago and experiencing many devastating earthquakes, Horyuji Temple still retains its artistic value and has always been a solid spiritual fulcrum of Buddhist followers.
In 2003, the Horyuji Buddhist Architectural Complex was recognized by UNESCO as a world heritage site.
Itsukushima Shrine
Also known as Itsukushina Shrine, This Itsukushima Shrine is one of the most beautiful symbols of Japanese artistic and spiritual value.
Famous for its red torii gate submerged in water on all four sides, with the Misen mountain range in the distance, this painting is one of the most beautiful scenes, imbued with Japanese character.
Nikko temple complex
With 103 unique architectural buildings and a location amidst breathtaking natural beauty in Nikko, Tochigi province, this place is considered a famous tourist destination and a valuable asset of the land of flowers. Cherry.
Charming mountains and water, four seasons of green grass and changing scenery, you will be captivated as soon as you arrive. This complex has two shrines and one temple: Nikko Tosho-gu Shrine, Nikko Futarasan Shrine and Rinno Temple.
The highlight of Nikko Tosho-gu temple is the carving of three monkeys covering their eyes, mouth, and ears, which means “hear no bad things, see no bad things, and say no bad things.”
Meanwhile, Nikko Futarasan, the second largest temple in Nikko, is also the place to worship the three most sacred mountains in the region: Nantai, Nyoho and Taro. In the temple, there are two swords displayed in the main hall, considered the national treasure of Japan.
Rinno Temple is famous for three brilliant golden statues sculpted from the early Edo period including: Adida Buddha, Thousand Hands Thousand Eyes Avalokiteshvara Buddha and Bodhisattva Buddha with a height of more than 8 meters.
Not only are they meaningful in terms of tourism, the above locations are all cultural and spiritual symbols, and the pride of the entire Japanese nation. So if you intend to visit this land of the rising sun, don’t forget to save them on your list of places you must visit.
Shirakawa-Go and Gokayama Historic Villages
Shirakawa-go ancient village is located at the foot of Haku-san mountain, Gifu province, central Japan, and was recognized by UNESCO as a world cultural heritage in 1995. The peaceful, poetic and simple countryside scene in Shirakawa ancient village -go is a gift that Japanese tourism brings to tourists. Getting lost in this village, you will feel like you are lost in a sweet fairy tale world.
With more than 100 ancient houses built hundreds of years ago in the Gassho-zukuri architectural style, which means “hands clasped in prayer”. The roof is covered with very thick thatch or straw to support the layers of snow in winter. The roof is pieced together like an image of hands clasped in prayer.
Nara Castle Ruins Cluster
The Nara ancient capital relic cluster is located right in present-day Nara province, including 8 destinations: 5 Buddhist temples including: Todai temple, Kofuku temple, Gango temple, Yakushi temple and Toshodai temple; 1 Shinto shrine is Kasuga Shrine; 1 palace is Heijo – Nara royal palace; and 1 primeval forest, Kasugayama forest.
The most prominent of these is Todaiji Temple, which currently houses the world’s largest bronze statue of Dai Nhat Tathagata or Vairocana Buddha, also known as the Great Buddha Daibutsu.
In the temple grounds and surrounding area, the sacred sika deer in Shinto roam freely alongside Japanese tourists.
Hope the article will be useful to you. Wishing you a fulfilling trip!