Things to Do in Japan

There are 649 attractions in Japan. Mount Fuji, stratovolcano and japan's tallest peak, is the most popular.

Most Popular By Name
Mount Fuji
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Mount Fuji
Stratovolcano and Japan's tallest peak
Volcano
Fushimi Inari-taisha
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Fushimi Inari-taisha
Shinto shrine famed for thousands of vermilion torii
Temple
Himeji Castle
3
Himeji Castle
Well-preserved Japanese castle known for white exterior
Castle
Kinkaku-ji
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Kinkaku-ji
Zen temple covered in gold leaf
Temple
Tokyo Tower
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Tokyo Tower
Communications tower resembling Eiffel Tower with city views
Church
Tokyo Disneyland
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Tokyo Disneyland
Large theme park in Tokyo Disney Resort
Park
Great Buddha of Kamakura
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Great Buddha of Kamakura
Large outdoor bronze Buddha statue near Kamakura temples
Area
Ryōan-ji
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Ryōan-ji
Zen temple famed for minimalist rock garden
Temple
Hiroshima Peace Memorial (Genbaku Dome)
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Hiroshima Peace Memorial (Genbaku Dome)
Ruined dome preserved as atomic bombing memorial
Historical Site
Kōtoku-in
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Kōtoku-in
Buddhist temple housing Kamakura's Great Buddha
Temple
Itsukushima
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Itsukushima
Island shrine with iconic floating torii gate
Island
Sensō-ji
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Sensō-ji
Ancient Tokyo Buddhist temple with famous Kaminarimon gate
Shrine
Tōdai-ji
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Tōdai-ji
Massive Nara temple housing the Great Buddha
Temple
Tokyo Skytree
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Tokyo Skytree
Tall broadcasting tower with panoramic observation decks
Tower
Meiji Shrine
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Meiji Shrine
Shinto shrine surrounded by tranquil forested grounds
Shrine
Shibuya Crossing
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Shibuya Crossing
Busy Tokyo intersection famed for massive pedestrian flows
Area
Kiyomizu-dera
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Kiyomizu-dera
Historic Kyoto temple with famous wooden stage
Temple
Matsumoto Castle
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Matsumoto Castle
Feudal-era black castle with original interior keep
Museum
Byōdō-in Temple
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Byōdō-in Temple
Heian-period Buddhist temple with iconic Phoenix Hall
Religious Site
Ise Jingū
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Ise Jingū
Japan's sacred Shinto shrine complex rebuilt periodically
Religious Site
Yaku-shima
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Yaku-shima
Island of ancient cedar forests and rich biodiversity
Island
Kumano Kodo
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Kumano Kodo
Trail
Shikoku 88-Temple Pilgrimage
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Shikoku 88-Temple Pilgrimage
Trail
Nakasendo Trail
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Nakasendo Trail
Trail
Universal Studios Japan
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Universal Studios Japan
Large theme park with film-themed rides in Osaka
Amusement Park
Tokyo DisneySea
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Tokyo DisneySea
Nautical-themed Disney park adjacent to Tokyo Disney Resort
Amusement Park
Tokyo Metropolitan Art Museum
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Tokyo Metropolitan Art Museum
Public art museum hosting rotating exhibitions in Ueno
Museum
Tokyo National Museum
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Tokyo National Museum
Japan's oldest museum showcasing Asian art and antiquities
Museum
National Art Center, Tokyo
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National Art Center, Tokyo
Large exhibition space with temporary contemporary art shows
Museum
National Museum of Western Art
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National Museum of Western Art
Ueno museum focused on Western art masterpieces
Museum
Toba Aquarium
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Toba Aquarium
Large marine aquarium featuring Kuroshio Tank and local species
Museum
Nara National Museum
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Nara National Museum
Museum focusing on Japanese Buddhist art and artifacts
Museum
Kyoto National Museum
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Kyoto National Museum
Museum of Japanese art emphasizing Kyoto's historical collections
Museum
Tokyo Photographic Art Museum
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Tokyo Photographic Art Museum
Museum dedicated to photography and visual media exhibitions
Museum
National Museum of Modern Art, Kyoto
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National Museum of Modern Art, Kyoto
National museum for modern Japanese art and design
Museum
Yakushima
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Yakushima
Trail
The National Museum of Modern Art, Tokyo
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The National Museum of Modern Art, Tokyo
Japan's national modern art museum in Tokyo
Museum
Meguro Parasitological Museum
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Meguro Parasitological Museum
Small museum dedicated to parasites and public education
Museum
Honshu
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Honshu
Japan's main island containing Tokyo and cultural centers
Island
Okinawa Island
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Okinawa Island
Japanese subtropical island with WWII history
Island
Mode Gakuen Cocoon Tower
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Mode Gakuen Cocoon Tower
Distinctive Tokyo skyscraper housing vocational schools
Building
Abeno Harukas
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Abeno Harukas
Japan's tallest skyscraper with observation deck and mall
Building
Itsukushima Shrine
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Itsukushima Shrine
Shinto shrine famed for its floating torii gate
Shrine
Lake Biwa
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Lake Biwa
Japan's largest freshwater lake near Kyoto
Lake
Senkaku Islands
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Senkaku Islands
Group of disputed East China Sea islets
Islands
Iwo Jima
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Iwo Jima
Small volcanic island, site of famous WWII flag-raising
Island
Tsushima Island
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Tsushima Island
Japanese island between Korea and Kyushu, wartime history
Islands
Mount Asama
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Mount Asama
Active stratovolcano on Honshu with frequent eruptions
Mountain
Shirakami Sanchi
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Shirakami Sanchi
Primeval beech forest and UNESCO World Heritage site
Mountains
Bonin Islands
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Bonin Islands
Remote subtropical archipelago south of Tokyo
Islands
Hōryū-ji Temple
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Hōryū-ji Temple
Ancient temple complex containing some of oldest wooden buildings
Religious Site
Ha-shima
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Ha-shima
Abandoned concrete island previously a coal-mining facility
Island
Sakura Jima
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Sakura Jima
Active volcanic island dominating Kagoshima Bay skyline
Island
Shiretoko National Park
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Shiretoko National Park
UNESCO-listed Hokkaido peninsula with rich wildlife and wilderness
National Park
Awaji Island
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Awaji Island
Japanese island between Honshu and Shikoku, connected by bridge
Island
Mount Aso
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Mount Aso
Large active volcano complex in central Kyushu
Volcano
Izu Islands
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Izu Islands
Volcanic Japanese island chain south of Tokyo
Islands
Yasukuni Shrine
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Yasukuni Shrine
Shinto shrine commemorating Japan's war dead, politically contentious
Shrine
Hamura, Tokyo
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Hamura, Tokyo
Residential city in Tokyo Metropolis, suburban character
Area
Tokyo Imperial Palace
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Tokyo Imperial Palace
Imperial residence in central Tokyo surrounded by gardens
Palace
Mount Unzen
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Mount Unzen
Active volcanic complex in Nagasaki with historic eruptions
Area
Nissan Stadium (Yokohama)
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Nissan Stadium (Yokohama)
Large Yokohama stadium hosting football and concerts
Stadium
Ishigaki Island
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Ishigaki Island
Subtropical Ryukyu island with coral reefs and beaches
Island
Ontake-san
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Ontake-san
Active volcanic mountain sacred to Japanese pilgrims
Mountain
Tanega Shima
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Tanega Shima
Japanese island hosting Tanegashima Space Center and beaches
Island
Yonaguni
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Yonaguni
Far-western Ryukyu island with submerged ruins
Island
Amami Ōshima
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Amami Ōshima
Largest Amami island with subtropical forests
Island
Edo Castle
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Edo Castle
Former shogunate palace at Tokyo Imperial Palace site
Monument
Mount Hiei
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Mount Hiei
Mountain overlooking Kyoto, home to Tendai temples
Mountain
Shuri Castle
70
Shuri Castle
Historic Ryukyuan castle, restored after devastating fire
Museum
Mount Kōya
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Mount Kōya
Sacred Buddhist mountain complex and monastic center
Mountains
Nippon Budokan
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Nippon Budokan
Indoor arena originally built for judo competitions
Stadium
Oki Islands
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Oki Islands
Remote Japanese island group with volcanic landscapes
Islands
Yaeyama Islands
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Yaeyama Islands
Remote subtropical islands of Okinawa Prefecture, coral reefs
Islands
Minamitorishima
75
Minamitorishima
Remote Japanese coral atoll, easternmost territory
Island
Okinawa Islands
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Okinawa Islands
Subtropical Japanese island chain with unique Ryukyuan culture
Islands
Saitama Stadium 2002
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Saitama Stadium 2002
Large Japanese football stadium used in the 2002 World Cup
Stadium
Iriomote Island
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Iriomote Island
Subtropical Japanese island with mangroves and wildlife
Island
Iwami Ginzan Silver Mine
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Iwami Ginzan Silver Mine
Historic silver mine complex with preserved mining town
Archaeological Site
Miyako Islands
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Miyako Islands
Subtropical Okinawan islands with extensive coral reefs
Islands
Yokohama Landmark Tower
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Yokohama Landmark Tower
Tall Yokohama skyscraper with observation deck and offices
Building
Ueno Park
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Ueno Park
Large Tokyo park with museums, zoo, and cherry trees
Park
Akan Mashu National Park
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Akan Mashu National Park
Hokkaido national park with caldera lakes and wildlife
Park
Kegon Falls
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Kegon Falls
Scenic waterfall in Tochigi Prefecture near Lake Chuzenji.
Waterfall
Amami Islands
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Amami Islands
Subtropical Japanese islands with unique Ryukyuan culture
Islands
Enoshima
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Enoshima
Small coastal island with shrines and Mount Fuji views
Island
Hachijō-jima
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Hachijō-jima
Volcanic island south of Tokyo with subtropical climate
Island
Izu Ōshima
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Izu Ōshima
Volcanic island in Izu archipelago, home to Mount Mihara
Island
Mount Bandai
89
Mount Bandai
Volcanic mountain in Fukushima, known for crater lakes
Mountain
Nagai Stadium
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Nagai Stadium
Large multi-purpose stadium in Osaka
Stadium
Tokyo Disney Resort
91
Tokyo Disney Resort
Large theme-park resort complex near Tokyo with attractions
Park
Tsukiji fish market
92
Tsukiji fish market
Historic Tokyo fish market known for tuna auctions
Market
Ginkaku-ji
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Ginkaku-ji
Zen temple in Kyoto featuring a silver pavilion
Temple
Kashima Soccer Stadium
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Kashima Soccer Stadium
Ibaraki football stadium and international match venue
Stadium
Miyako Island
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Miyako Island
Subtropical island in Okinawa with coral reefs
Island
Mount Haku
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Mount Haku
Sacred volcano and popular hiking destination
Mountain
Okinotori
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Okinotori
Remote Japanese atoll notable for territorial reef claim
Island
Tokyo Dome
98
Tokyo Dome
Indoor stadium in Tokyo hosting baseball and concerts
Stadium
Enryaku-ji Temple
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Enryaku-ji Temple
Historic Tendai monastery complex on Mount Hiei
Religious Site
Fuji-Hakone-Izu National Park
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Fuji-Hakone-Izu National Park
National park encompassing Mount Fuji and Izu islands
National Park