Whether you’ve been to Japan or not, one thing is for sure, the land of the rising sun is full of interesting things and amazing places to explore.
The Sagano Bamboo Forest located in Arashiyama is the second most popular tourist attraction in Kyoto. Walking in this bamboo forest makes you feel like you are lost in another world. Although quite crowded during the peak tourist season, it is undeniable that Sagano bamboo forest is a place to visit when coming to this place. 
Autumn is the best time to visit Hitachi Seaside Park, a popular park on the east coast of Honshu – Japan’s largest island. This is the ideal place for you to have a short break away from the hustle and bustle of the city. 
Hitachi Seaside Park, located northeast of Tokyo, welcomes visitors at any time of the year thanks to its flowers blooming like a colorful picture. September is the ideal time to visit because the flowers are in full bloom but if you like to see Baby Blue Eyes flowers, you should come in April or May. 
Have you ever wanted to visit the Wisteria tunnel? If so, the Kawachi garden located in the southern part of Kyushu is the destination for you. The Japanese love Wisteria and flowers are the hallmark of Japanese Waka poetry. The best time to visit the garden is at the end of April when the flowers are at their brightest. 
If you have time to Tokyo, you should spend a day visiting Kawagoe. Kawagoe is famous for its rivers and is often called “little Edo” because the main road here still retains the old atmosphere of towns from the Edo period (1603-1867). Kawagoe Festival is held for 3 days on the third Saturday and Sunday of October. 
The Fuji Shibazakura Festival is an annual event held in the area of 5 lakes around Mount Fuji. Visitors to the festival will be treated to a breathtaking view. That is the beauty of more than 800,000 alternating pink, white and purple flowers covering the field. This festival is usually held between April and June and the best time is every morning. 
Fushimi Inari Shine is one of the most important Shinto shrines in southern Kyoto that remembers the merits of Inari – the god of rice. The foxes here are said to be messengers of the god Inari so there are many fox statues around the temple. The main attraction for tourists is the thousands of gates of the Shinto Shinto shrine arranged consecutively around the main houses. 
The Nakasendo Path is a walking path that begins in Kyoto and ends in Edo. Nakasendo means “road through the mountains” and was an important route of the 17th century. To go all the way, it takes you 10 days, walking 3-4 hours each day. It has impressive scenes that contain features of Japan’s long history. 
Natadera Temple is beautiful at all times, especially in winter. This temple is 1300 years old, founded in 717 by a Buddhist monk. Both the nearby Mount Hakusan and the shrine are popular sacred destinations to this day. 
If you want a place that has both ancient historical sites and scenic spots, don’t miss Seigantoji Temple. Located in the Wakayama district, Higashimuro, the temple is 3 stories high and next to it is a beautiful waterfall 133 meters high. 
The Japanese want to preserve their traditions of bamboo and rice cultivation by holding a bamboo light festival in Taketa, Ōita. This event started in 2000 attracting visitors from all over the world who come here to see 20,000 lanterns light up for 3 nights. This festival starts from the third Friday of November. 
You can always do interesting things in Osaka whether on a warm sunny day or a rainy day. This is the second largest city in Japan after Tokyo with unique architecture, bustling nightlife, delicious street food and of course the famous Osaka castle. 
Hokkaido is Japan’s second largest island located in the north. This place is a vast and wild land with an area 40 times the size of Tokyo but the population is only 1/3 of that. If visiting this fascinating land, be sure to visit the Blue Pond (Aoiike) with its beautiful clear blue water made from natural minerals. 
Cherry blossoms are one of the most characteristic features of Japan. Every spring, Japan is covered with tender cherry blossom petals. However, if you want to enjoy the beauty of this flower, you need to choose the right time because cherry blossoms only bloom for a few weeks. 
If you plan to visit Japan, it would be a mistake not to visit one of the country’s most famous natural wonders. Those are Chureito Pagoda and Mount Fuji. From Chureito Pagoda, visitors can admire the breathtaking view of Mount Fuji. This is a temple built in 1963 as a symbol of peace.
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