10 Interest things to do in Japan
1. Sit on the toilet (go ahead, the seats are warm)
2. Visit Tokyo Disneyland
Tokyo Disneyland is a theme park and vacation resort located in Urayasu, Chiba, Japan, just east of Tokyo.
Themed Lands
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| World Bazaar |
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| World Bazaar, located at the main entrance to the park, is a covered shopping arcade lined by shops and restaurants. The area is designed like an early 20th century American town and serves as the park's main shopping area where many guests stop on their way out of the park. |
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| Tomorrowland |
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| Tomorrowland explores the themes of outer space and future technologies. It is home to popular attractions such as Space Mountain, Star Tours and Buzz Lightyear's AstroBlasters. |
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| Toontown |
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| Toontown is a suburban toon neighborhood where the Disney characters live, work and play. Aimed at a younger audience, Toontown lets visitors meet Mickey at his house, play on Donald Duck's boat, check out Chip'n Dale's Treehouse and ride a kid sized rollercoaster. |
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| Fantasyland |
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| Fantasyland is based on the classic animated films by Disney and is home to the iconic Cinderella's Castle at the center of the park, as well as other characters and rides such as Peter Pan, Snow White, It's A Small World and Pooh's Hunny Hunt, an original Fantasyland attraction unique to Tokyo Disneyland. |
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| Critter Country |
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| Critter Country is home to Br'er Rabbit, Br'er Fox, Br'er Bear and the other characters from the Disney film "Song of the South". Here you can find the popular Splash Mountain log ride, as well as guided canoe tours on the Rivers of America. |
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| Westernland |
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| Westernland is themed after the US western frontier along the Rivers of America. The area is home to the popular rollercoaster Big Thunder Mountain, while Tom Sawyer Island is located out in the middle of the river. |
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| Adventureland |
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| Adventureland includes attractions that encompass the spirit of adventure. Here you can join a jungle cruise, explore the Swiss Family Treehouse, ride the Western River Railroad and sail with the Pirates of the Caribbean. |
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| Hours: | Varying hours. Typically from 9:00 to 22:00 (from 8:00 on weekends and holidays).
Admission ends one hour before closing. |
| Closed: | No closing days |
| Admission: | 6400 yen |
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3. Visit Jigokudani Snow Monkey Park
The unique experience of seeing wild monkeys bathing in a natural hot spring. The park is inhabited by Japanese Macaques, which are also known as Snow Monkeys.
| Hours: | 8:30 to 17:00 (April to October)
9:00 to 16:00 (November to March) |
| Closed: | No closing days |
| Admission: | 500 yen |
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4. Visit Kenrokuen Garden
Kenrokuen is justifiably classified as one of Japan's "three most beautiful landscape gardens" alongside Mito's Kairakuen and Okayama's Korakuen. Many people consider it the best of them all.
| Hours: | Regular Hours:
7:00 to 18:00 (March to October 15)
8:00 to 17:00 (October 16 to February)
Early Admission Hours:
From 5:00 (April to August from 4:00, November to February from 6:00)
Early admission visitors must exit the garden before the start of regular hours |
| Closed: | No closing days |
| Admission: | 310 yen (free during early admission hours) |
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5. Relax in an Onsen
Natural hot springs (onsen) are numerous and highly popular across Japan. Every region of the country has its share of hot springs and resort towns, which come with them.
There are many types of hot springs, distinguished by the minerals dissolved in the water. Different minerals provide different health benefits, and all hot springs are supposed to have a relaxing effect on your body and mind.
More information : http://www.japan-guide.com/e/e2292_how.html
6.Climb Mount Fuji
Mount Fuji lies about 100 kilometres (60 mi) south-west of Tokyo, is a well-known symbol of Japan and it is frequently depicted in art and photographs, as well as visited by sightseers and climbers.
7.Visit Universal Studio Japan
It is located in Osaka, is one of four Universal Studios theme parks, owned and operated by USJ Co.The park opened on March 31, 2001. Visitors to the park the opening year reached 11 million guests, becoming the world’s fastest amusement park to achieve the 10 million milestone at the time.
| Hours: | Varying hours, typically from 10:00 to 17:00 during low season and from 9:00 to 21:00 during peak season. Please refer to the park's official website. |
| Closed: | No closing days |
| Admission: | 6,980 yen (12-64 years old)
4,880 yen (4-11 years old)
6,270 yen (65 years or older)
Passes include unlimited rides and can be bought at the gate or at JR ticket counters, Lawson convenience stores, selected travel agencies and partner hotels. |
Express Passes, that allow holders to skip lines for selected rides, are available for four rides (3,290 yen) or seven rides (5,040 yen) on the day of the visit at the entrance gate and inside the park. Express Passes may sell out on busy days. |
8.Walk the Nakasendo
The Nakasendō, also called the Kisokaidō, was one of the five routes (major roads) of the Edo period, and one of the two that connected Edo to Kyoto in Japan.It is about a total distance of approximately 534 km.
9.Take a trip on the Shinkansen
The Shinkansen, also known as the bullet train, is a network of high-speed railway lines in Japan.Starting with 2,459 km (1,528 mi) long network has expanded to link most major cities on the islands of Honshū and Kyūshū at speeds up to 300 km/h (186 mph).
10.The Itsukushima Shrine
Itsukushima Shrine is a Shinto shrine on the island of Itsukushima (popularly known as Miyajima) in the city of Hatsukaichi in Hiroshima Prefecture in Japan. It is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
| Hours: | 6:30 to 18:00 (closing time changes depending on season) |
| Closed: | No closing days |
| Admission: | 300 yen (500 yen for combined entry with Treasure Hall) |
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