Japan is a vision of paradise, a country that is immaculately clean and extremely impressive. Everything about it is amazing, but the capital takes the cake for being so lively around the year.
1. Mount Fuji
Mount Fuji is located in the northern part of Honshu Island, Japan. It is the tallest mountain in Japan at 3776 meters (12,389 ft) above sea level. Its shape looks like a perfect cone. Mount Fuji is often called “The White Mountain” due to its snow-covered peak. It is considered sacred by many Japanese people and is a popular tourist attraction. There are two trails to climb the mountain. One trail is known as the “Shiretoko Route” and the other is known as the ‘Fuji Kaido Route’. The Shiretoko route is longer and takes about 5 days to complete. The Fuji Kaido route is shorter and only takes 2 days to complete.
2. Lake Biwa
Lake Biwa is the largest lake in Japan. The lake covers an area of 1,852 square kilometers (700 sq mi). It is located in central region of Honshu island. The lake is famous for its beautiful scenery and waterfalls. Many visitors travel to the lake just to enjoy the natural beauty. Many tourists visit the lake throughout the year. In spring, the cherry blossoms bloom in the surrounding mountains. At this time, the lake is dyed pink.
3. Kyoto
Kyoto is the capital city of Japan and was founded in 794 AD. It is known for its historic temples, gardens, and castles. The castle was built in 1583 and contains the oldest public clock in the world. The castle even played a role in the anime series “Gurren Lagann”. Kyoto is referred to as the “City of Water” because of all the various fountains and ponds. There are over 100 bridges that cross the river in Kyoto.
4. Kamakura
Kamakura is a city in the prefecture of Kanagawa, Japan. It is best known for its numerous Buddhist temples and shrines. The city is home to Zen Buddhism’s ancient temple, Kencho-ji. The temple grounds were established around 1200 and today they remain largely unchanged. The temple is one of Japan’s biggest attractions for travelers. Kamakura is best known for its huge red torii gates.
5. Hiroshima
Hiroshima is a city in the western part of the Chugoku Region of Honshu, Japan. The name means “sea of flowers”. The city was devastated by a nuclear bomb in 1945. Due to the bombing, the number of casualties rose dramatically. The population dropped significantly after the bombing and did not recover until after the 1960s. Today, Hiroshima attracts tourists due to its rich history and cultural landmarks.
6. Tokyo
Tokyo is the capital of Japan and the country’s economic, political, and cultural center. Tokyo is in the Kantō region of eastern Honshu. The city lies on the Pacific Ocean coast and spans 200 km from north to south and 150 km from east to west.
7. Nagano
Nagano is a city in the Nagano Prefecture of Japan. It is located in the heart of the Alps and is surrounded by mountains. The landscape of the city is dotted with lakes and rivers.