Must add locations to your trip to Japan

 

Japan is an island country, one of the top ten safest countries in the world with a low crime record. Spring, between March and May; and Autumn, from September to November are supposed to be the peak seasons in Japan. The most affordable month for a trip to Japan is in September. 7 to 10 days are ideal for first-time visitors to Japan. Rs. 1,24,282 is the travel cost from India for a 6 days/ 5 nights trip. Avoid the risky spots because Japan has highly active volcanoes. It is an extremely clean country. Each year there are almost 1500 earthquakes. Japan is favorite for natural sights like cherry blossoms and Mount Fuji, vending machines, karaoke, bullet trains, cultural values like decency and promptness and mouth-watering food like ramen and sushi. 

Currency: Japanese Yen

Dialing Code: +81

Capital: Tokyo

Budget: an average of 12,000 to 15,000 yen, or approximately $110-140, per day

Scary Fact: Pigs can eat an entire human body, mostly because they'll just eat anything.

 

Japan is known for convenience:

  • Vending machine

  • Convenience Stores

  • All kinds of robots

  • Unique accommodation options

  • Futuristic toilets

 

Japan is famous for its history and tradition:

  • Geisha and Maiko

  • Tea Ceremonies

  • Castles

  • Sumo Wrestling

  • Samurai and Ninjas

  • Symbolism

 

15 Things to do in Japan:

  1. Climb Mount Fuji - One of the adventurous things to do in Japan is to climb the popular Mount Fuji in July and August at Shizuoka ken.

  2. A weekend trip to Arashiyama - The best thing to do in Japan in November is to visit this gorgeous landscape which costs approx Rs. 400 per person at Ukyo-Ku, Kyoto.

  3. Cherry Blossom Festival - It is dedicated to the two weeks of the spring season when Sakura and Ume flowers bloom all over the regions of Japan.

  4. Watch a Sumo Show at Ryogoku district, Sumida, Tokyo which costs INR 10,000 per person.

  5. Kabuki is more of a dramatized stage play rather than a dance form that costs INR 1500 per person at 12-15 Ginza, Chuo from 11 AM to 4:30 PM.

  6. Explore Nijo Castle - It is the only palace in Japan to be built at the ground level at Horikawa nishi iru, Nijo-Dori, Nakagyo-Ku, Kyoto from 9 AM to 5 PM and costs INR 700.

  7. Must visit Ninja Museum at 117-13-1 Ueno-Marunouchi, Iga-shi, mie-ken from 9 AM – 5 PM which costs INR 900.

  8. Tempozan Ferris Wheel - One of the world’s largest Ferris wheels, views make this one of the best things to do in Japan with kids who get fascinated and curious about little things costs INR 500.

  9. Oirase National Park- It is paradise for visitors seeking a location for hiking and camping amid deep natural woods.

  10. Hot Spring Bath - You will find several hot spring baths across the country separate for males and females.

  11. Ride a bullet train - These bullet trains or shinkansen travel at a speed of 320 km/hr which must be some experience. However, riding these bullet trains is a bit expensive. Routes are Tokyo – Kyoto and Osaka – Fukuoka.

  12. DisneySea - It is one of the best Disney theme parks where you can easily spend an entire day.

  13. Robot Restaurant - It is a place featuring high-energy robots that put up a great show for you. Get ready for a bizarre experience complete with dragons, ninjas, robots, blue-haired dancers, and neon lights.

  14. Drink Matcha Tea - If you have never tried it before, then make it a point of adding it to your experience. The powdered green tea has more flavors than regular tea and is usually made with wagashi, a sweet made from rice, soybean, and sugar.

  15. Have sushi - This should be obvious as sushi is one of the signature dishes of Japan.