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These are 5 of the most recommended places to visit in the whole of Japan

Japan is a mountainous country, with two-thirds of its territory covered with forests. Most areas have a temperate climate with four distinct seasons, although Okinawa in the south is subtropical, and Hokkaido in the north is subarctic. Therefore Japan has great diversity of plant and animal life.

Information from: Minestry of Foreign Affairs of Japan

1.) Sensō-ji Temple

Sensoji is perhaps the most famous and photographed of Tokyo's temples. It is the oldest Buddhist temple in the capital, and the five-story pagoda, trails of incense and vast eaves will take you back to a Tokyo of time gone by.

Information from: Go Tokyo


2.) Osaka Castle

Osaka Castle sits on a hill and towers above many contemporary office buildings. It is surrounded by a huge park with pleasant picnic areas, making it a perennial favorite in spring during the hanami (cherry blossom viewing) season.

Information from: Japan.Endless Discovery


3.) Arashiyama Bamboo Forest

Arashiyama (嵐山, Storm Mountain) is a district on the western outskirts of Kyoto, Japan. It also refers to the mountain across the Ōi River, which forms a backdrop to the district. Arashiyama is a nationally designated Historic Site and Place of Scenic Beauty.

Information from: Wikipedia


4.) Tokyo Skytree

Tokyo Sky Tree, broadcasting and telecommunications tower in Tokyo. At a height of 2,080 feet (634 metres), it was the world's second tallest structure, after the Burj Khalifa in Dubai, at the time of its opening on May 22, 2012.

Information from: Britannica


5.) Universal Studios Japan

The park is owned and operated by USJ LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of NBCUniversal. The park is similar in layout to Universal Studios Florida and contains selected attractions from both Universal Orlando and Universal Studios Hollywood, in addition to a small number of unique attractions.

Information from: Wikipedia


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