Fujiyama is a visiting card of Japan. Its height is 3776 meters. For the Japanese, this place is sacred, and for tourists it is incredibly attractive. The volcano has a surprisingly symmetrical cone. The most beautiful view of it is in winter or early spring. There are 5 volcanic lakes near Fujiyama. Climbing the mountain is carried out in the summer. Guides and developed infrastructure help to conquer Fujiyama.

It is the most sacred place in Japan. Three million visitors come here every year. The Todai-ji Temple shrank in size after the fires, but is still the largest wooden structure in the world. It was built in 745. In the middle of the temple is a 15-meter statue of Buddha. Almost all the reserves of bronze were spent for its manufacture. Deer, beloved by tourists, also live on the territory of the temple.

The grove was created by the monk Muso Soseki. It is located in the Kyoto area. Everything in the park has a deep subtext. No wonder they say that here you can understand the meaning of life. Through Arashiyama pass paths. You can get around the park in 15 minutes, but you want to walk there for hours. Bamboo stalks make special sounds. This is incredible forest music. The height of the trees reaches 40 meters.

Himeji is called the castle of the White Heron. Its walls are snow-white, and the lines and features are graceful, like a bird. During its existence, the castle has not suffered from fires or enemy raids. And if anyone had tried to take over the castle, they would have become entangled in the labyrinths of gardens and rooms. The whole complex consists of 83 structures. Cherry blossoms bloom around them, which makes the castle even more beautiful. It is not surprising that he was repeatedly filmed in films.

It is one of the 23 special districts of Tokyo. Once it was a village, then a small town. Now it is part of the capital and the center of nightlife, entertainment, fashion and shopping. There are also some of the tallest skyscrapers in the city, offices Microsoft and Coca-Cola. The center of the district is considered a monument Hachiko. In addition to boutiques and entertainment centers, there are museums and temples.

This is a mountain in the prefecture Wakayama, which is home to many temples and Shingon Buddhist schools. The first temple was founded in 819. Today, the temples accept tourists. The mountain is very picturesque, and the place is peaceful. Travelers can feel part of the monks' life. There is also a beautiful cemetery on the mountain, which is illuminated at night. You can climb the mountain by tram.

This is one of the shrines of Kumano. It is located near the Katsuura thermal spring. Numerous paths lead to the temple. They are surrounded by huge trees and stretch for 600 meters. One of the main beauties of Kumano Nati Taisha is the highest waterfall in Japan. Its height is 113 meters and for the Japanese it has religious significance. Its power and beauty surprises even seasoned travelers.

This is the main island of the islands Yaeyama. It is home to Mount Omote-dake, whose height is 526 meters. Ishigaki is famous for its coral reefs. You can swim in the sea near the island all year round, the water is warm there. Diving is very popular here. There are also very beautiful Hirakubo and Ugan caves. Tourists are taken by boat to neighboring islands.

Kotoku-in is a temple that is famous for its bronze statue of Buddha. Its height is 13.5 meters, and its age is more than eight centuries. In the original version, the statue was made of wood and reached 24 meters in height. But it was destroyed by a storm in 1247. Then in 1252 they began to build a new statue. After 12 years, a creation appeared that resisted all the elements and survived the temple in which it stood.

Until 8:15 on the sixth of August 1945, the dome Gambaku was the exhibition center of Hiroshima. After the explosion of an atomic bomb that hit the building, all visitors died. The dome was located 160 meters from the epicenter of the explosion. It burned out, but survived. It was strengthened, and it became the main exhibit demonstrating the consequences of an atomic explosion and the inadmissibility of the use of atomic weapons.

The Happo-en Garden is a green island in the middle of an asphalt city. Its beauty was noted by the government, and tourists are increasingly adding it to their itinerary. In the garden you can get to a real tea ceremony. After it, you can walk along the path passing through the valley and surrounded by bonsai trees, admire the fish in the pond or visit the temple. There are two of them here and weddings are regularly held in them.

The park is located on Honshu Island and lies in the Yokoyu Valley at an altitude of 850 meters. It attracts tourists by the fact that about 160 macaques live in it. A third of the year there is snow on the territory of the park. But the monkeys' favorite place is the waters of thermal springs. Whole groups of them bask in warm water. Monkeys have their own rules and hierarchy. Someone is warming up, someone is carrying food. They feed on plants.

The temple is located on the mountain Otowa in Kyoto. It is considered a pearl among the shrines of the area. It was built in 798. According to legend the monk Entin noticed a stream and, wanting to find its beginning, climbed into the mountains. At the top he found a clearing with an amazing waterfall. After a prophetic dream, a monk founded a temple. Over time, a temple complex was built here. The water here is considered sacred, and the view from the temple to Kyoto is amazing.

Tokyo Sky Tree is the tallest TV tower in the world. Located in Tokyo, in the Sumida. Its height is 634 meters. The only building in the world that is higher is the Burj Khalifa. The tower has cafes and souvenir shops, two observation decks and a restaurant with a breathtaking view of the city. There is a shopping and entertainment center at the base of the tower.

This is a structure covered with sheets of gold. The pavilion was built Yoshimitsu in 1397, when he got tired of ruling. Near the sanctuary there is a beautiful lake and a garden, which is considered one of the most beautiful in the country. There are many paths, streams and ponds in it. Guests are welcomed on the ground floor of the pavilion, and there is an exhibition of paintings on the second floor. On the third, religious rites are held.

The shrine is located on Miyajima Island. The Torii Gate, which is located on its territory, is considered one of the symbols of Japan. The view of them belongs to the "Three famous Landscapes of Japan". Their height is 16 meters. They are built on stilts in the water. It is possible to reach the gate only during a strong low tide. When you reach them, you need to shove a coin into a crack in the tree and make a wish.

These are very colorful villages that are perfectly preserved and demonstrate the history and way of life of the Japanese. The climate and geographical location here is harsh. The villages are located in a mountainous area on Honshu Island. In winter, the island was often completely cut off from civilization. This formed a special way of life for the inhabitants. There is a special architectural style developed here, which is designed to protect houses from snow.

The famous commander built this castle in the XVI century. Its area is a square kilometer. It has five aboveground floors and three underground. The castle walls are decorated with gold leaf. The building itself is located on a stone embankment for protection from enemies. Some boulders reach six meters in height. An amazing view of the city opens from the observation deck of the main tower of the castle.

The National Park is located in the central part of Honshu Island. It is more than 50 years old, and its area is 17.4 thousand hectares. Maple and coniferous forests, bamboo grow in it. This territory is called the Japanese Alps. There are meadows, amazing mountain lakes and even an active volcano. The inhabitants of the park were typical inhabitants of Japanese forests.

The temple was founded about 1900 years ago, making it one of the oldest in Japan. It contains one of the three sacred imperial relics – the sword of Kusanagi no Mitsurugi. In the halls of the temple there are about 3000 historical values. Every June, a Japanese martial art competition is held at the Atsuta Temple. 8 million people come here to honor the sun goddess Amaterasu.

It is the residence of the Emperor and the Imperial Palace. It is located in the heart of Tokyo. The area of the entire palace complex is 7.5 sq. km. During its existence, the palace burned and was destroyed. Now it consists of one underground and two ground floors. At any time, tourists can only get into the Eastern Park. You can get to the palace only twice a year.

The waterfall is located in the national park Nikko. Its height is 101 meters. It is considered one of the most beautiful in Japan. A tea house has been built at its foot and there is a lift. 12 more streams flow along the sides of the waterfall. You can view the waterfall from different angles. The national park itself combines pristine nature and modern comfort.

The Palette Town entertainment center is home to Japan's main automobile museum. This is an amazing place where high-tech shows take place and the most interesting cars are presented. In six halls, both ever-produced cars and future projects are shown. Among them there are rare cars, and cars similar to lunar rovers. In the Ride One hall, you can take a test drive of any car, provided that you have a license.

In the city Urayasu is home to Tokyo Disneyland. This is the first Disney park built outside the United States. It is part of the whole Disney resort. It opened on April 15, 1938. The territory of the park is 465,000 m2. It is divided into 7 thematic zones. There are 47 rides in the park. There are also shops, cafes, hotels. Disneyland operates all year round and is the third most popular park in the world.

Hanami is a sakura festival when people admire flowers. It takes place in the spring. Then the whole country is transformed. Parks, temples and castles attract even more tourists. For the Japanese themselves, this is an amazing phenomenon, soothing and joyful. In the evenings, the trees are perfectly illuminated, so they are admired not only during the day. A very popular activity is to arrange picnics under the cherry blossoms.