Japan also known as the country of the rising sun is one of the well-known tourist destinations. Japan portrays a blend of both ultra modern technology and ancient traditions, which is hard to experience somewhere else on the globe. Japan is an Island country, which is situated in East Asia. It lies east of Korea, Russia and China and is surrounded by Pacific Ocean. Japan comprises of more than 3000 islands and the area is mostly occupied by mountains of which some are volcanic.

Japan is a beautiful, fascinating country, which would always live up to your expectations. Here you can view various religious sights that truly portray the ancient culture of Japan. One thing that you should not forget is to taste the delicious Japanese cuisines. Tokyo is famous for its various dining spots, thus you can easily find one where you can try out the local cuisine. The time period between the months of October-November is the ideal time for visiting Japan.

Tourist attractions & destinations
Some of the well-known tourist attractions and destinations are listed below-

1. Tokyo,


2. The Imperial Palace,


3. Senso-Ji (oldest temple of Japan),


4. Yoyogi park,


5. Nikko,


6. Yasukuni Shrine,


7. Edo-Tokyo Museum,


8. Akihabara,


9. Tokyo Disney Resort,


10. Mount Fuji,


11. Yokohama,


12. Kyoto Imperial Palace,


13. Golden Pavilion (Kinkakuji),


14. Kiyomizu-dera,


15. Peace Memorial Park,


16. Hiroshima Castle,


17. Miyajima Island,


18. Sandankyo Gorge,


19. Mount Moiwa, etc.

Activities
Here in Japan you can take up activities like hiking, walking, climbing, skiing, baths etc.

Culture
J?mon was the ancient culture of Japan, which changed with time due to the influences from Europe, Asia and North America. Some of the common festivals celebrated in Japan are Lantern Festival, Snow Festival, Hanami, Toshogu Shrine Festival, Gion Matsuri etc.

Food
Some of the chief food specialties of Japan are Sukiyaki, Teriyaki, Sushi, Tempura, Sashimi etc.

Overview

1. Country- Japan.


2. Capital- Tokyo.


3. Official language- Japanese (de facto).


4. Currency- Yen (¥).


5. Chief destination- Tokyo.