Introducing Japan
Japan is one of the most beautiful countries in Asia. Despite being one of the most advanced nations in the world, the country has managed to keep its traditions, culture and landscape very much intact. Although it is a very expensive destination, for those who can afford a trip to Japan, it is definitely worth the while. Quality comes at a price, and in this country, the high price that you pay is compensated by the quality received. On this page, I would like to share with you useful travel information on Japan, with details on what to see in the cities and towns across the country, and how to get there. But first, a little introduction on Japan.
Japan is an island nation in East Asia. An archipelago, it comprises four main islands and many smaller islands totalling 6,852. The four main islands are Hokkaido, Honshu, Shikoku and Kyushu. The nation of Japan covers an area of 377,944 square kilometers, and as of 2008, has an estimated population of 128 million. Honshu is the biggest and most populous island in Japan. Tokyo, the capital as well as biggest city, is located here. There are 30 million people living in and around Tokyo, giving it one of the most highly populated metropolitan area of any city in the world.
Japan Travel Information
Official Name: Japan
Capital: Tokyo (8,300,000, metropolitan area: 31,800,000)
Population of Japan: 127,417,200
Languages: Japanese
Currency: yen
Religions: Shinto (85%), Buddhism, others
Size: 377,835 sq km (145,883 sq miles)
Region: Asia
Japan Hotels
Before you book the accommodation for your trip to Japan, it is prudent to check and compare prices from different Hotel Booking websites. Our Hotel Search Engine allows you to see the prices charged for the same hotel rooms from different booking sites. With such information, you can make an informed decision that will potentially save you a lot of money. To begin, click on Hotels in Japan.
Japan International Airports
The two main gateway airports to Japan are Narita International Airport (NRT) near Tokyo, and Kansai International Airport (KIX) near Osaka. Chubu International Airport (NGO) near Nagoya also receives international flights.
Getting Around Japan
The most popular form of public transportation in Japan is the train. It has one of the best train systems in the world with most cities served by mass rapid transit subway trains, and intercity bullet trains called Shinkanzen. Use the Hyperdia website to look for the timetable and routes of trains in Japan.
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Main Cities of Japan for Travellers
- Tokyo
- Kyoto
- Nara
- Osaka
UNESCO World Heritage Sites in Japan
- Buddhist Monuments in the Horyu-ji Area
- Himeji-jo
- Shirakami-Sanchi
- Yakushima
- Historic Monuments of Ancient Kyoto (Kyoto, Uji and Otsu Cities)
- Historic Villages of Shirakawa-go and Gokayama
- Hiroshima Peace Memorial (Genbaku Dome)
- Itsukushima Shinto Shrine
- Historic Monuments of Ancient Nara
- Shrines and Temples of Nikko
- Gusuku Sites and Related Properties of the Kingdom of Ryukyu
- Sacred Sites and Pilgrimage Routes in the Kii Mountain Range
- Shiretoko
- Iwami Ginzan Silver Mine and its Cultural Landscape
Regions of Japan
Cities & Sights in Central Honshu
- Gifu
- Hakone
- Inuyama
- Izu Peninsula
- Kamakura
- Kamikochi
- Kanazawa
- Kawagoe
- Kiso Valley
- Matsumoto
- Mount Fuji and the Fuji Five Lakes
- Nagano
- Nagoya
- Narita
- Noto Peninsula
- Oshino
- Takayama
- Yokohama
Cities & Sights in Western Honshu
- Akiyoshi-dai Tablelands
- Amanohashidate Sand Bar
- Asuka Plain
- Fukiya
- Hagi
- Himeji Castle
- Hiroshima
- Iga-Ueno
- Inbe
- Ise Peninsula
- Iwakuni
- Izumo
- Kii Peninsula
- Kobe
- Kurashiki
- Lake Biwa
- Matsue
- Miyajima Island
- Mount Koya
- Okayama
- Tottori Sand Dunes
- Tsuwano
- Yamaguchi
- Yoshino
Cities & Sights in Northern Honshu
- Aizu-Wakamatsu
- Aomori
- Bandai-Asahi National Park
- Dewa Sanzan
- Hanamaki
- Hiraizumi
- Hirosaki
- Kakunodate
- Kitakata
- Mashiko
- Matsushima
- Morioka
- Nikko
- Oga Peninsula
- Sado Island
- Sendai
- Shimokita Peninsula
- Towada-Hachimantai National Park
- Tsuruoka
Cities & Sights in Shikoku
- Inland Sea
- Kochi
- Kotohira
- Matsuyama
- Naruto Whirlpools
- Ozu
- Takamatsu
- Tokushima
- Uchiko
- Uwajima
Cities & Sights in Kyushu
- Amami Island
- Beppu
- Chiran
- Dazaifu
- Fukuoka
- Kagoshima
- Kirishima National Park
- Kokura
- Kumamoto
- Kurume
- Mount Aso
- Nagasaki
- Nichinan Coast
- Onta
- Saga Pottery Towns
- Sakurajima Volcano
- Shimabara Peninsula
- Takachiho
- Usa
- Usuki Stone Buddhas
- Yanagawa
- Yoshinogari Archaeological Site
- Yufuin
Cities & Sights in Hokkaido
- Akan National Park
- Akkeshi Bay
- Daisetzu-zan National Park
- Hakodate
- Niseko Ski Resort
- Kushiro Wetlands National Park
- Lake Furen
- Nemuro Peninsula
- Onuma Quasi-National Park
- Rishiri-Rebun-Sarobetsu National Park
- Sapporo
- Sheretoko National Park
- Shikotsu-Toya National Park
Cities & Sights in Okinawa
- Gyokusendo Cave
- Hedo Misaki Cape
- Ie Island
- Imperial Navy Underground Headquarters
- Kijoka Village
- Kume Island
- Miyako Islands
- Naha City
- Nakagusuku Castle Ruin
- Nakamura House
- Nakijin Castle Ruin
- Ocean Expo Park
- Okinawa Battle Sites
- Yaeyama Islands
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