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Japan Travel Guide

Japan Travel Guide

By Lancy Updated Dec. 20, 2022

Japan has restored the visa-waiver system from October 11th, 2022 . If your country is in the list of Exemption of Japan Visa like Australia , Canada , USA , UK and almost all European nations , you can visit Japan without applying for a visa in advance.

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Why Visit Japan?

Japan has been a popular tourist destination for many decades. One reason it is able to draw so many people together from different backgrounds is that it has a rare quality created from a magical mixture of nature, history, and modernity.

Wherever one looks, one sees a stimulating fusion of East and West. The liveliest districts are lined with trendy boutiques, fashionable department stores, and a jumble of sloping streets with neon signs; while Shinto rituals and Buddhist traditions are widely practiced, with worshipers pulling on a bell rope and clapping, or burning incense, then standing in silent prayer.

Traditional Arts and Crafts
Traditional Arts and Crafts

Japanese arts and crafts are as old as Japan itself.

Eating and Drinking in Japan
Eating and Drinking in Japan

The Japanese people have a love for top quality ingredients and are masters of technique, from precise grilling and frying to cooking rice.

Entertainment in Japan
Entertainment in Japan

There is a variety of technically complex dance performances in the theatres across Japan.

Landscape of Japan
Landscape of Japan

Japan amazes visitors with the diversity of its natural environment.

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Popular Itineraries for Japan

The following itineraries have been designed to cover most highlights of Japan's unique culture, while keeping long-distance travel to a minimum. The best duration for a first tour of Japan is 9-11 days, allowing sufficient time to appreciate the country's most illustrious cities, Tokyo and Kyoto, along with suggestions for day-trips to nearby historic towns such as Kamakura and Nara, or nature reserves such as Mt. Takao and Hakone National Park. Sign up for your favorite tours or simply treat these as inspiration, allowing each trip to be crafted specially for you.

9-Day Japan Highlights Tour

9-Day Japan Highlights Tour

A Stimulating Fusion of East and West
11-Day Traditional Japan Tour

11-Day Traditional Japan Tour

Historical Monuments and Lively Modern Cities
11-Day Classic Japan Tour

11-Day Classic Japan Tour

Explore a Cluster of Scenic Cities and Quaint Towns in a Remote Mountain Region

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Top Travel Destinations in Japan

Choosing the best destinations from a never-ending list can be a daunting task. In recognition of this, we've decided to help by suggesting some of our favorites: Tokyo offers unlimited options for entertainment, shopping and culture; Kyoto is home to countless historical heritages and monuments; Osaka is known for modern architecture and scrumptious food; Hakone is spectacular for its natural beauty and the Japanese onsen experience; Kanazawa, shielded from outside, focuses on culture and retaining its heritage; Takayama's Edo-period (1603-1868) streets have survived unspoiled.

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