Destinations in Japan

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Top 10 Japan Destinations of 2019 by Tripadvisor

During your Japan tour, enjoy some of the top destinations Japan has to offer. Many of our destinations are the perfect blend of traditional and modern day Japan. Whether you're on a Group Tour or Private Tour and want to see all the marvels of Tokyo, Kyoto, and Osaka, or on a Custom Tour exploring Hiroshima, all of our Japan tours feature some of the best destinations for a memorable experience.
You can also add one of these destinations to your Japan tour as a part of our Optional Day Tour Offers.
We also feature TripAdvisor's Top 20 Attractions List for more information about Japan.

1. Tokyo

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 1. Tokyo

The world's most populous metropolis

Tokyo Prefecture is located in the Kanto region and is the capital of Japan. It is the world’s most populous metropolitan area and hosts the highest number of Fortune Global 500 companies worldwide.

Don't miss
Asakusa Sensoji Temple
Tokyo Tower
Meiji Jingu (Meiji Shrine)

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2. Kyoto

Tripadvisor Ranking 2
2. Kyoto

Japan's ancient imperial capital

Kyoto Prefecture is located in the Kansai region and is best known as the former capital of Japan. Kyoto is one of the most visited areas of Japan and attracts many tourists from both within and outside of Japan.

Don't miss

Golden Pavilion - Kinkakuji Temple
Kiyomizu Temple
Fushimi Inari Shrine

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3. Osaka

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3. Osaka

Kitchen of Japan

Osaka Prefecture is located in the Kansai region and its capital Osaka City is the central city of West Japan with a population of 2.6 million. In the Edo Period (1603-1867), it was the distribution center for products from around the country and from Meiji (1868-1913) onward, it developed as the center of the Japanese economy with the wholesale trade.

Don't miss

Osaka Aquarium Kaiyukan
Dotonbori
Osaka Castle

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Sapporo

Sapporo

Capital of Hokkaido, known for the Snow Festival, Ramen and Beer

Tripadvisor Ranking 5
Fukuoka

Fukuoka

Center of administration and economy; wild nightlife and endless shopping

Tripadvisor Ranking 6
Nagoya

Nagoya

Japan's third most populated metropolitan area and the capital of Aichi Prefecture

Tripadvisor Ranking 7
Hiroshima

Hiroshima

Visit its historical sites such as A-Bomb Dome and World Heritage Miyajima

Tripadvisor Ranking 8
Naha

Naha

Largest city of Okinawa and once the capital of the Ryukyu Kingdom

Tripadvisor Ranking 9
Hakone

Hakone

Part of the Fuji-Hakone-Izu National Park and famous for Hot Springs

Tripadvisor Ranking 10
Kanazawa

Kanazawa

Home to famous Kenroku-en Garden regareded as Japan's three most beautiful gardens

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Hokkaido

Unspoiled nature, blue skies, and snow capped mountains add beauty to the landscapes of Hokkaido with jam packed adventures for all seasons.

Honshu

From high skyscrapers and bullet trains to zen gardens and Buddhist Temples, this melting pot of new and old can be met at the largest island of Japan with its variety of attractions and sightseeing.
Regions of Honshu:
Tohoku, Kanto, Chubu, Kinki, Chugoku

Shikoku

Off the beaten track, Shikoku is the smallest and least populous of the four main islands. With vibrant festivals and rural landscapes, it transports you back to simpler times.

Kyushu

Come journey to the south, where history and legend comes to live. Hike an active volcano or see the colonial house in Nagasaki.

Okinawa

Beautiful beaches and wealth of tropical landscape make Okinawa a great location for scuba diving or relaxing on the beach.

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