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From the beauty of its volcanoes to its charming traditional gardens, Japan has everything to attract tourists from all over the world.
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10 most popular tours for foreign tourists in Japan
The following is a list of the 10 most popular tourist destinations among foreign tourists in Japan that are worth visiting, based on tourist reviews from Honichi Lab (Visit Japan Lab) quoted from PRNewswire , Thursday (16/06/2024).
Honichi Lab is the largest tourism media in Japan. These rankings are announced based on the latest reviews collected from various tourist locations.
This survey period starts from November 18, 2023 – December 3, 2023, using the review method of foreign tourists to Japan on Google Maps.
1. teamLab Planets TOKYO DMM
teamLab Planets is a unique art museum in Tokyo, where visitors can walk on water and be one with the flowers in the garden.
Consisting of 4 large-scale art spaces and 2 gardens, this museum provides an exciting experience for visitors by immersing their entire bodies in the expansive works of art.
2. Kuil Kiyomizu-dera
More than 1250 years have passed since Kiyomizu-dera Temple was founded. It is located on Mount Otowa, one of the peaks in the Higashiyama mountains in Kyoto.
This temple is a place visited by many visitors who want to pay homage to Kannon, a god full of mercy and compassion.
Because of this, our temple is known as “Kannon Reijo”. “Reijo” is a Japanese term meaning “sacred place” filled with Kannon’s compassion.
Visitors can feel Kannon’s presence by standing in front of his statue and offering a prayer of thanksgiving.
3. Samurai & Ninja Museum, Kyoto
The Kyoto Samurai & Ninja Museum is an experience-based museum that allows visitors to experience the history of being a samurai and ninja.
In this museum, you will learn about the history of Japanese ninja and the types of weapons and equipment they used for their secret missions.
With fun activities for the whole family, the museum offers tours and activities led by friendly museum docents in English and Japanese.
4. Kuil Fushimi Inari Taisha
Fushimi Inari Shrine in southern Kyoto is famous for the thousands of red torii gates that span the path to Mount Inari.
The shrine is dedicated to the Shinto god of rice Inari, who is often associated with foxes.
Foreign tourists often come to explore the mountain passes, while the temple building attracts attention with the Romon Gate donated by Toyotomi Hideyoshi in 1589.
At the back of the shrine, there is a climbing path decorated with thousands of torii gates, donated by individuals and companies with varying donation amounts. Visitors can explore mountain trails and enjoy interesting temple buildings.
5. Tokyo Skytree
Tokyo Skytree is a transmitting and observation tower located in the Sumida district, Tokyo, Japan.
Opened to the public in 2012, Tokyo Skytree has become one of the famous icons of the city of Tokyo and a popular tourist attraction for domestic and foreign tourists.
With a height of 350 meters, Tokyo Skytree offers 360 degree panoramic views up to a distance of 70 kilometers.
Visitors can also visit the highest floor (450 m) to experience the sensation of walking in the sky.
6. Dotonbori District
The Dotonbori area has been a center of entertainment for 400 years since the early 1600s. It was originally started by a local businessman who widened the banks of the Dotonbori River in the hope of increasing commercial opportunities.
In 50 years, the area has had six kabuki theaters and five bunraku (puppet theaters), making it increasingly popular.
Today, Dotonbori is known for its futuristic neon cityscape that reflects Japan’s optimism in the era of neon as a new technology.
One of the famous icons in this area is Glico Man, a large billboard that was first installed in 1935.
With its retro-futuristic atmosphere, Dotonbori remains a draw for locals and tourists looking for a distinctly Japanese metropolitan experience.
7. Senso-ji Temple
On March 18, 628, when the Japanese capital was at Asuka, Hinokuma Hamanari and his brother, Takenari, discovered the statue of Avalokitesvara Bodhisattva in the Sumida River.
Haji no Nakatomo then built a temple for the statue. In 645, the Buddhist priest Shokai built a hall for Kannon and hid the statue from public view after having a revelation in a dream.
Since then, the statue has never been revealed. Senso-ji, Tokyo’s oldest temple, also known as Asakusa Kannon, attracts 30 million visitors annually.
In modern times, Asakusa has become a center of popular culture with various arts and entertainment activities.
8. Nara Park
Nara Park is one of the must-visit areas in Nara City. Covering an area of 660 hectares, this park is famous for its free-roaming deer and world-famous temples.
Feeding the deer is an attraction in itself and special crackers are sold around the park. In addition, there are traditional tea houses and stalls selling snacks and souvenirs.
Todaiji Temple with its 15 meter high Buddha statue is the most prestigious temple among the seven large temples in Nara.
Meanwhile Kasugataisha Shrine, which is across the park from Todaiji, is famous for its bright red and white shrine buildings and beautiful brass lanterns. Twice a year, the lanterns are lit in winter and summer.
9. Pasar Nishiki
Nishiki Market, or Nishiki Ichiba, is a narrow shopping street in Kyoto known as “Kyoto’s Kitchen”.
With more than a hundred shops and restaurants, the market offers a variety of Kyoto culinary specialties, such as fresh seafood, produce, Japanese sweets, pickles, dried seafood and sushi.
The market’s busy but pleasant atmosphere invites visitors to explore the various culinary delights on offer.
Shops at Nishiki Market range from small stalls to large stores, with most selling local products.
Many of the shops here have been operated by the same families for generations. Although crowded with locals and tourists, this market remains an important shopping destination for Kyoto.
10. Tokyo Tower
Tokyo Tower is one of the popular tourist attractions in Japan which is an icon of the city of Tokyo.
With a height of 333 meters, this tower offers spectacular views over the bustling metropolis.
Visitors can enjoy a beautiful panorama of Tokyo from the observation deck located on the top floor of the tower.
Apart from that, this tower is also equipped with various facilities such as restaurants, souvenir shops, and a museum that exhibits the history and development of the tower.
With all its attractions, it is not surprising that the Tokyo Tower is one of the must-visit tourist destinations for tourists visiting Japan.
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