Top Destinations in Japan.
Below are our most visited cities, destinations and national parks in Japan. Click on the city for more details of the destination.
Kyoto is the former capital of Japan and - even though it is a large and modern city, it feels small and traditional. You can find lots of temples, kimonos and geishas, all you need for some great pictures. Between Kyoto and Osaka is Nara, another former capital worth visiting.
Osaka is the 2nd largest city of Japan with a large harbour. Tourists may like the Osaka Castle, Large Wheel and Aquarium with a whale shark.
The Tokyo metropolitan area with 30 million people is probably the largest city in the world. You can find the best hotels, the finest restaurants and the most luxury cars, watches, clothes, just as electronics etc here. There is also lots of night life, some great temples and the world famous fish market (for the best sushi).
Mount Fuji is the highest mountain / active volcano in Japan, standing at 3,776 m. It is commonly known as one of the most famous cultural icons of Japan. Many Japanese and Tourists cliomb the volcano.
Sapporo, capital of the mountainous northern Japanese island of Hokkaido, is famous for its beer, skiing and annual snow festival featuring enormous ice sculptures.
Sapporo was also the host for the 1972 Winter Olympics.
Walking Tours
Active vacation where you walk between destinations.
To join a walking or trekking tour you should be in good shape and used to walking 10-20 km per day. Tours like this can take you through cities and rural areas, but also across hills, valleys and beautiful landscape. You need bring a day-pack, the tour operator will organise hotels and transportation of your main luggage.
Search and compare Walking Tours in Japan. Book at the tour operator.
We have 3 tour operators that conduct 5 group tours and private tours in Japan with duration 7 - 12 Days and rates starting at EUR 1,818.