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Map of sights in Japan
Theme maps of Japan
Map of cities and regions of Japan
Fantastic City Tours and Excursions in Japan
Top touristic places in Japan
Daibutsu Ushiku
From the series “The Most Grandiose Statues and Monuments”
Fans of unusual monuments will be interested by the Buddha statue located in the Japanese city of Ushiku. The Daibutsu Ushiku sculpture is considered the third largest in the world, its height is 100 meters. The statue is based on a traditional lotus-shaped platform. The latest is also quite impressive, as its height is 20 meters. The statue was represented in 1995. It was placed in a picturesque park. The main building material was bronze. About 6 000 bronze plates were used as a liner. The total weight of the statue is about 4 000 tons. The statue depicts Amitabha Buddha. It is important to note that the monument location wasn't chosen by chance. It is believed that in these places Amitabha Buddha attained enlightenment. For hundreds of years, local residents consider the Ushiku … Read all
Grand Shrine of Ise
From the series “Forbidden Construction Objects with Label "Access Denied"”
In Japan, in the small town of Ise is situated the main shrine of the country - the Great Temple of Ise. Only the priests of the temple can enter its territory, as well as representatives of the imperial family. Ordinary travellers can only admire the religious shrine from afar. The main temple of the country looks more than modest. It is built of wood and decorated in accordance with centuries-old traditions.In accordance with the Shinto concept of death and rebirth, the temple is being completely destroyed every 20 years and then it is being rebuilt again. Partly because of this, the construction is very modest in scale and appearance. The main Shinto shrine is dedicated to the goddess of the sun Amaterasu. Within the walls of the temple there are many unique national treasures and … Read all
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Entertainment and attractions in Japan
Tokyo
Tokyo can be safely called one of the most famous cities in the world, along with New York, Paris, London and Hong Kong. Many tourists dream to visit the Japanese capital. If you are tired of usual excursions and desire to see something really special, then visit the Tsukiji Fish Market. Yes, you heard right! Tsukiji is not just a market; it's a gigantic food court with a great selection of the freshest seafood and fish. The main entertainment at Tsukiji is a tuna auction. Visiting the auction … Read more 
Kyoto
Fans of large-scale performances would be happy to visit a race track where graceful horses perform. Here you can bet on a horse, which, in your opinion, will reach the finish line first. In Kyoto, one can find many studios providing "special" photo services: thus, visitors have the opportunity to feel like a samurai or a geisha and bring home a reminder of a wonderful time spent in the Japanese cultural capital. As for the studios, the most popular of them are Oiran Taiken Studio Arare, Kyoto … Read more
Osaka
Some of the most interesting places in Japan are centers where they teach the country's traditional activity - the tea ceremony. Osaka is no exception - the city offers Kimono Tea Ceremony Maikoya offering great workshops. Everyone is invited to visit this place to get closer to the local culture. The center also has excellent decorations for photoshoots. However, Osaka is ready to offer some more places where you can take pictures in traditional Japanese clothes - namely, Kimono Photo Studio … Read more
Sapporo
In the capital of Hokkaido prefecture, you can find a lot of excellent sports centers where you can have great leisure and at the same time improve your health and physical form. Accordingly, sports and playgrounds are put in place for locals and travelers in the Tsudome complex. During the winter season, you can enjoy winter sports around the center including ice skating, sledging, and skiing. The complex is one of the places where the most famous festivals of the city are held. The Ice … Read more
Fukuoka
Fukuoka is full of beautiful parks and gardens, modern entertainment and shopping centers, sports complexes and numerous nightclubs. The Ohori park enjoys great popularity among nature lovers; it is especially beautiful in spring and early summer. The park has a very scenic design; it is located along the waterfront and is a great place for walking and cycling. Excursions around the picturesque Nokonoshima Island, which is famous for its natural beauty, are held for tourists. Tourists with … Read more
Hiroshima
You can diversify the rest in Hiroshima visiting beautiful parks and exciting entertainment facilities. The city certainly impresses those who prefer to spend a lot of time in the open air. There is a vast selection of well-kept parks and gardens on its territory. A true sample of the Japanese garden art is the beautiful Shukkei-en Garden founded in the early 17th century. You can visit it during the period from October to March. The Garden features a variety of plants and typical national … Read more
Nagoya
In Nagoya, there is a worthy choice of interesting entertainment venues where the whole family can have fun. The vacationers with children should definitely visit the local Port of Nagoya Public Aquarium where original performances and shows with dolphins are held. Among dwellers of the aquarium, there are rare killer whales, exotic fishes and penguins that are very interesting for watching them. In the city, there is also the amazing Higashiyama Zoo that is located in the territory of the … Read more
Kobe
Kobe has a lot of places for an active and interesting holiday. In the warm season, you should definitely visit Takenaka, the most beautiful park in town where more than 200 species of herbs grow. In spring it is decorated with thousands of flowers and ornamental plants. Here you can walk along special paths for hours, admiring spreading trees and landscape compositions. Apart from that, in the park, you will find one of the famous restaurants and a cable car, which is among the popular tourist … Read more
