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🇯🇵Japan

East meets west like nowhere else — neon megacities, zen temples, world-class food, bullet trains, and the most polite culture on earth. Not cheap, but every yen earns its keep.

Capital
Tokyo
Language
Japanese
Currency
JPY (Yen)
Power
100 V · plug type A, B
Best time to visit
Mar–May (cherry blossoms) · Oct–Nov (autumn foliage)
Now in Tokyo
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Weather
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Notable places in Japan

Tokyo

Shibuya crossing, Asakusa & Senso-ji temple, Tsukiji outer market, Akihabara, Shinjuku nightlife.

Kyoto

Former imperial capital. Fushimi Inari shrine (orange torii), Arashiyama bamboo forest, Gion geisha district.

Osaka

Food capital — takoyaki, okonomiyaki, kushikatsu. Dotonbori at night. Osaka Castle.

Hakone

Mt. Fuji views, onsen (hot springs), pirate-ship lake cruises. Easy 90-min from Tokyo.

Hiroshima & Miyajima

Peace Memorial Museum + floating torii gate at Itsukushima Shrine.

Nara

Day trip from Kyoto. Sacred deer roaming the park. Tōdai-ji’s giant Buddha.

About Japan

Visa info

Japan visa: Most Western nationalities (US, Canada, UK, EU, Australia) get 90 days visa-exempt on arrival. Japan added a JESTA-style pre-registration in 2026 for some nationalities — check before booking.
Visa rules change frequently. Always confirm with the official embassy or consulate of Japan for your specific nationality before booking flights.

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