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Best Japan Places to Visit on a 2 Week Itinerary

gemma writer

Are you planning a 2 week holiday to Japan and have no idea how to organize your itinerary? I had the exact same problem! With its rich history and cultur...

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39 Best Things to do in Kyoto, Japan

irene writer

Are you thinking about going to Kyoto for a holiday? Or are you planning on making this city part of your 2 week Japan itinerary? Either way, we'll show y...

Itineraries

5 Day Tokyo Itinerary for Couples

Saikhnaa1 writer

Here's the truth. You're going to need a lot more than a 5 day Tokyo itinerary to see everything this busy city has to offer. But as a couple, you'll definitely...

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7 Best Things to Do and See in Tokyo at Night

LJWelch writer

There’s no shortage of things to do and places to go in Tokyo during the day, but what about when the attractions close? Whether you’re jetlagged, a night o...

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Latest Reviews & Experiences for Japan Attractions

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Tokyo Metropolitan Art Museum

If you want some free viewing of some of the local artworks, this is the place to visit. It has several wings which are open for tourists for free, and there are some which come with an extra fee. They have English receptionists here so if you get lost, you can ask them...

Arief

Ground Zero

Main reason I came here is because this place is historical place, where nuclear bomb was dropped in this spot. As a park, it’s a quiet place. I also visited Bomb Dome. The only building remains nearby. The access was easy to get here.

BrookeH New Zealand

Hiroshima Peace Memorial Museum

Our entire group was lost in silence as we walked through this museum. An incredibly well- thought-out and designed exhibition of an important event in history. Highly recommend getting the headphones and listening to the audio. The personal stories that are shared are truly...

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Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park

This is a beautiful and peaceful park that is almost never busy (except on special commemorative days when they hold events). It is the perfect place to wander about after visiting the Peace museum, as it will give you the chance to reflect upon what you have learned there....

Most Popular Attractions in Japan

1. Ghibli Museum

Nothing compares to the influence and effect on international audiences than the animated movies that Ghibli Studios has produced over the years. With

Adults: ¥100, Children(13-18): ¥700, Children (7-12): ¥400, Children (4-6): ¥100
+81 570-055-777
Ghibli Museum, Mitaka, Tokyo, Japan
10am-6pm
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2. Ueno Park

Ueno Park is one of Japan’s first public parks and offers nice peaceful scenic walks for those weary of the big lights and loud sounds of Tokyo.

Free to enter
+81-3-3828-5644
Ueno Park, Taito, Tokyo, Japan
5:00am-11:00pm
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3. Tokyo Skytree

To stand on top of the world is to be at the top of SkyTree, Japan’s newest contribution to scale the heavens. Located in Sumida Ward, in the northeastern

Adult 3090 yen, Child 2360 yen
+81 3-5302-3470
Tokyo Skytree, Sumida, Tokyo, Japan
8am-10pm
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4. Sensoji Temple

Located in Asakusa, Tokyo, The oldest Buddhist temple in the Japan’s capital city, Senso-ji, is one of the most popular attractions for foreign tourists

Free
+81 3-3842-0181
Sensō-ji Temple, Taito, Tokyo, Japan
6am-5pm daily
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5. Meiji Shrine

As the native religion of Japan, Shinto, (which translates to the “Way of the Gods”) it plays a prominent role in many aspects of Japanese

Free
+81 3-3379-5511
Meiji Shrine Gyoen, Shibuya, Tokyo, Japan
5:45 am- 5:00 pm daily
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6. Ueno Zoo

Being the oldest (opened in 1882) and most established of all the zoos in Japan, Ueno Zoo, offers a pleasant retreat from the hustle and bustle of Tokyo.

¥600, Children(0-12): Free
+81 3-3828-5171
Ueno Zoo, Taito, Tokyo, Japan
9:30am-5pm
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7. National Museum of Nature and Science

With over 4 millions specimens, the National Museum of Nature and Science offers a myriad of exhibits in diverse fields, including natural history, anthropology,

Adults - ¥620, Children - Free
+81-03-5777-8600
National Museum of Nature and Science, Taito, Tokyo, Japan
9am-5pm
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8. Ryogoku Kokugikan

For visitors who know little of the Japanese sport of sumo, the only thoughts they may have is that it consists of rather large obese men in diapers pushing

¥2,200 (arena seats) - ¥14,800 (ringside seats)
+81-3-3623-5111
Ryōgoku Kokugikan, Yokoami, Tokyo, Japan
10am - 4:30pm
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9. National Museum of Western Art

Throughout Japan’s history, there has always been an interest in western culture, from science to the arts. Of particular interest to Japanese is

Adults: ¥430, Children: Free
+81 3-3828-5131
National Museum of Western Art, Taito, Tokyo, Japan
9:30am-5:30pm

10. Tokyo Metropolitan Art Museum

When we think of Japanese visual art, most of us think of the traditional art forms: calligraphy, ukiyo-e paintings or woodblock prints. But what about

Museum entry free. (Exhibition admission fees vary by exhibition)
+81-03-3823-6921
Tokyo Metropolitan Art Museum, 36, Tokyo, Japan
9:30am-5:30pm
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11. Tokyo National Museum

If there is one museum that visitors who are interested in traditional Japanese history must go to, it is the Tokyo National Museum, a place to witness