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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

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    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.


    1. Main Cities of Japan for Travellers

    2. Tokyo
    3. Kyoto
    4. Nara
    5. Osaka
    6. UNESCO World Heritage Sites in Japan

    7. Buddhist Monuments in the Horyu-ji Area
    8. Himeji-jo
    9. Shirakami-Sanchi
    10. Yakushima
    11. Historic Monuments of Ancient Kyoto (Kyoto, Uji and Otsu Cities)
    12. Historic Villages of Shirakawa-go and Gokayama
    13. Hiroshima Peace Memorial (Genbaku Dome)
    14. Itsukushima Shinto Shrine
    15. Historic Monuments of Ancient Nara
    16. Shrines and Temples of Nikko
    17. Gusuku Sites and Related Properties of the Kingdom of Ryukyu
    18. Sacred Sites and Pilgrimage Routes in the Kii Mountain Range
    19. Shiretoko
    20. Iwami Ginzan Silver Mine and its Cultural Landscape

      Regions of Japan

      Cities & Sights in Central Honshu

    21. Gifu
    22. Hakone
    23. Inuyama
    24. Izu Peninsula
    25. Kamakura
    26. Kamikochi
    27. Kanazawa
    28. Kawagoe
    29. Kiso Valley
    30. Matsumoto
    31. Mount Fuji and the Fuji Five Lakes
    32. Nagano
    33. Nagoya
    34. Narita
    35. Noto Peninsula
    36. Oshino
    37. Takayama
    38. Yokohama
    39. Cities & Sights in Western Honshu

    40. Akiyoshi-dai Tablelands
    41. Amanohashidate Sand Bar
    42. Asuka Plain
    43. Fukiya
    44. Hagi
    45. Himeji Castle
    46. Hiroshima
    47. Iga-Ueno
    48. Inbe
    49. Ise Peninsula
    50. Iwakuni
    51. Izumo
    52. Kii Peninsula
    53. Kobe
    54. Kurashiki
    55. Lake Biwa
    56. Matsue
    57. Miyajima Island
    58. Mount Koya
    59. Okayama
    60. Tottori Sand Dunes
    61. Tsuwano
    62. Yamaguchi
    63. Yoshino
    64. Cities & Sights in Northern Honshu

    65. Aizu-Wakamatsu
    66. Aomori
    67. Bandai-Asahi National Park
    68. Dewa Sanzan
    69. Hanamaki
    70. Hiraizumi
    71. Hirosaki
    72. Kakunodate
    73. Kitakata
    74. Mashiko
    75. Matsushima
    76. Morioka
    77. Nikko
    78. Oga Peninsula
    79. Sado Island
    80. Sendai
    81. Shimokita Peninsula
    82. Towada-Hachimantai National Park
    83. Tsuruoka
    84. Cities & Sights in Shikoku

    85. Inland Sea
    86. Kochi
    87. Kotohira
    88. Matsuyama
    89. Naruto Whirlpools
    90. Ozu
    91. Takamatsu
    92. Tokushima
    93. Uchiko
    94. Uwajima
    95. Cities & Sights in Kyushu

    96. Amami Island
    97. Beppu
    98. Chiran
    99. Dazaifu
    100. Fukuoka
    101. Kagoshima
    102. Kirishima National Park
    103. Kokura
    104. Kumamoto
    105. Kurume
    106. Mount Aso
    107. Nagasaki
    108. Nichinan Coast
    109. Onta
    110. Saga Pottery Towns
    111. Sakurajima Volcano
    112. Shimabara Peninsula
    113. Takachiho
    114. Usa
    115. Usuki Stone Buddhas
    116. Yanagawa
    117. Yoshinogari Archaeological Site
    118. Yufuin
    119. Cities & Sights in Hokkaido

    120. Akan National Park
    121. Akkeshi Bay
    122. Daisetzu-zan National Park
    123. Hakodate
    124. Niseko Ski Resort
    125. Kushiro Wetlands National Park
    126. Lake Furen
    127. Nemuro Peninsula
    128. Onuma Quasi-National Park
    129. Rishiri-Rebun-Sarobetsu National Park
    130. Sapporo
    131. Sheretoko National Park
    132. Shikotsu-Toya National Park
    133. Cities & Sights in Okinawa

    134. Gyokusendo Cave
    135. Hedo Misaki Cape
    136. Ie Island
    137. Imperial Navy Underground Headquarters
    138. Kijoka Village
    139. Kume Island
    140. Miyako Islands
    141. Naha City
    142. Nakagusuku Castle Ruin
    143. Nakamura House
    144. Nakijin Castle Ruin
    145. Ocean Expo Park
    146. Okinawa Battle Sites
    147. Yaeyama Islands

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