This place is not just ideal for traveling, but this is also one of the most ideal places people wanted to migrate and live in. With its majestic and safe atmosphere, Japan is A-graded in the bucket lists of tourists.
The most incredible travel destination in the world, Japan provides several one-of-a-kind experiences that are unavailable anywhere else. This nation's culture is an intriguing fusion of Western modernism with Eastern traditions, which is evident everywhere. One of the oldest civilizations, Japan has a stunning and varied past. The gorgeous, diversified landscape, which the Japanese love for its mountains and breathtaking views, offers so many distinct experiences that draw travelers from all over the world.
Moreover, with its rich cultural hotspot, there are a lot of regions in Japan that define diverse specialties, every place is a new culture ready for discovery. These places will allow you to live like a real Japanese local, despite merely visiting the country for a couple of weeks.
Travelers may choose from a broad variety of culturally engaging activities in Japan, which is one of the country's main draws. One excellent example is Japanese farm stays, which enable visitors to escape the bustle of cities like Tokyo and enjoy Japanese country life and are reachable by rail, air, or vehicle.
Here are our top justifications for you to visit this incredible nation at least once in your lifetime.
Healing Onsens to cleanse your aura
Aside from the fact that Japan may be a cold place, its healing onsens can neutralize the cold, as it can cleanse your entire body—by taking a dip in it. This activity is considered one of Japan’s regional specialties, as it is one of the go-to tourist destinations and team-building spots in different Japanese provinces. One of the most romantic experiences you can have in Japan is soaking in an isolated onsen as the snow falls all around you, which makes surviving the cold all the more rewarding. It's one of the aspects of winter in Japan that we like best. Added to a stay in a traditional ryokan (inn designed in the Japanese manner), this vacation is sure to be one to remember.
Furumaya House, Kyoto
If you are a big fan of anime, the Furuyama house in Kyoto will fully attain your otaku dreams, as it resembles a nostalgic aura of slice-of-life animes. After all, you must be dreading feeling the overall ambiance of the anime that you are stuck for a week watching it. The lush greenery and picturesque hills of Kyoto surround this family-run Japanese farm stay. It provides two traditional-style guest rooms with tatami (woven-straw) flooring, sitting cushions and low tables, and cozy futon beds in a thatched-roofed farmhouse. A yukata (Japanese loungewear) is also made available to visitors so they may fully immerse themselves in the experience. You may also rent bicycles to fully experience the relaxed atmosphere of the countryside. Truly one of the best ways to spend your trip in Japan, be fully immersed in the life of its locals.
Countless shrines and zen gardens
Witnessing such beauty, it is impossible to miss its rich traditions and architectural culture. In Japan, there are said to be 80,000 temples and shrines of varying sizes, some of which are more than 1,000 years old! When you visit Buddhist temples and zen gardens, you can sense how tranquil and enchanting these settings are because they are so breathtaking. The most well-known Shinto shrines in Japan are called "o-inari-san" and are called Inari Shrines. There are thousands of them scattered around the nation. The Fushimi Inari shrine in Kyoto, which honors Inari, the Shinto deity of rice, is one of the most significant Inari shrines. It is renowned for having a large number of vermilion Torii gates and is undoubtedly something you should see for yourself. Thus, you must experience the tradition yourself and be fully stunned by how well-preserved and practiced it is within the Japanese people.
Feel the Ramen
It is safe to say that Ramen must be one of the national delicacies of Japan. Thus, it is also safe to assume that the best ramen can be tasted here, in Japan. With its rich flavors, it will not only leave your mouths gaping in awe, but you can resonate and feel the deliciousness this delicacy has to offer. If you have not yet done ramen-restaurant hunting during the travel, then you may have not yet experienced the full Japanese trip. Nowadays, you can obtain high-quality ramen in most major cities throughout the globe, but ramen from Japan is still unmatched. From Fukuoka (also known as Hakata) in the southwest to Sapporo in the north, you can find delicious ramen establishments with fervent devotees just about anywhere. This region serves ramen that has never been tasted before.
Lodge at a Buddhist Temple
Enough with luxury 5-star hotels, and start staying in Buddhist temples instead. If you truly want to be immersed in Japan’s regional traditions, spending a night or two in a shukubo is the best way to experience traditional Japanese Buddhism (temple lodging). While lodging at temples is often on the basic side, visitors can expect an interesting and immersive cultural experience as well as delectable vegetarian shojin ryori food. Sacred Mount Koya (Koyasan) is the most well-known location in Japan for shukubo stays, but there are also many more off-the-beaten-path possibilities around the country.
Witness the Cherry Blossom Fever
Given that we often think Japan is best experienced when there aren't many people around, we debated whether to include this on our list. However, despite a large number of visitors, sakura still exudes a seductively mystical quality (cherry blossoms). The nation is blanketed with pink flowers during the hanami (cherry blossom viewing) season, and parks and gardens are crowded with celebrators sipping sake and enjoying seasonal Bentos. But it's undoubtedly not for everyone, so be sure to read up on the benefits and drawbacks of visiting Japan during the cherry blossom season.
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