Catering to a wide spectrum of travellers, there are plenty of things to in Japan. Take a bullet train (shinkansen) ride from Tokyo city to nearby cities, glide along Tokyo with the Sumida River cruise, take a walk in the Bamboo forests of Kyoto, or simply meditate at the Buddhist shrines; there’s lots to do here that will fill your itinerary with interesting experiences. Once here, you can also go observing the monkeys at the Snow Monkey Park in Nagano Prefecture, or partake in the Sunflower festival in Zama. Here are our guides of various things to do while you’re in Japan.
THINGS TO DO IN JAPAN
Visiting a Japanese Onsen – a unique bath experience
Who knew that the simple process of bathing could be an elaborate religious and cultural act? Ask the Japanese and they will indulge you in the most f...
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2FEATUREDDive with fishes and watch humpbacks in this crown jewel of Japan's Kerama Islands
At a depth of 4½ metres, I struggled in a state of weightlessness, which I hadn't experienced for some time. When my soles finally touched the seafloo...
3FEATUREDDo you know about the obedient monkeys of the Monkey Park of Japan?
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4FEATUREDSunflower Festival in Zama, Japan
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