Japan: A place to visit
Japan
is one of the most popular travel destinations in the world. An archipelago of over 6000 islands located in
East Asia of which the four
largest are Honshu, Hokkaido, Kyushu, and Shikoku, Japan has a population of
126 million of which approximately 9.1 million people live in Tokyo which is also its capital
city.
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Japan
is a nation blessed abundantly with natural beauty, rich history and culture. A
fine blend of tradition and modernity, the country’s offerings in areas as
diverse as food, culture, art, technology and lifestyle have been
enthusiastically embraced by generations across the globe. Japan also boasts of
one of the world’s lowest crime rates making it ideal for travelers.
Among the most popular natural attractions is Mount Fuji, Japan’s highest mountain at 3,776 meters. An estimated 200,000 people climb Mount Fuji every year. The other is the Jigokudani Monkey Park, a hot spring zone near Nagano, famous for its abundant population of wild Snow Monkeys.
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| Mount Fuji |
Japan consists of several historical sites that are open to the public. Prominent among them is The Hiroshima Peace Memorial, a tribute to the lives lost due to the bombing during World War II. The Kiyomizu-dera Buddhist temple in Eastern Kyoto is another. Dating back to 8th century, the temple has a waterfall fed from a river outside that maintains the structure in harmony with nature.
The Kinkaku-ji or the Temple of the Golden Pavilion at Kyoto is a great tourist attraction. Built in the late 14th century this imposing structure reflects a fine balance and harmony between structure and its surroundings. Other prominent sites include the Himeji Castle, a fine example of Japanese castle architecture and The Todaiji Temple at Nara, the world’s largest wooden building and home to the world’s largest bronze Buddha statue. Surrounded by sprawling gardens and wildlife, the Kegon school of Buddhism is located here.
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| Kinkaku-ji temple |
The Tokyo Imperial Palace is another imposing edifice, home to The Emperor of Japan and an administration center and museum that showcases Japanese art and history. Among the impressive modern structures is Tokyo Tower, a fine example of Japan’s progress in technology and a reflection of modern life. Visitors can get to the top this tower for expansive views of Tokyo City.
Japan also offers several other attractions - food destinations, game parlours, themed entertainment zones and of course shopping areas.
Refrence:
Hiwalktravels.com, (2015). Kon’nichiwa Japan | Hi Walk. [online] Available at: http://hiwalktravels.com/uncategorized/hello-world/ [Accessed 2 Jan. 2016].
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