Basically, your reasons to visit Japan without giving it a second thought!
Multiple reasons to have a short stay in Japan, but these are the absolute favourites!
An Overwhelming Number of UNESCO Sites
With a total of 21 heritage sites, tourists are never out of options when it comes to destination hopping. The curious mingle of castles, temples, architecture, parks, village and temples make this ensemble an interesting one. If you are an enthusiast of Japanese culture and history or love documenting history, these sites are invaluable. Each site is unique and located amidst the untainted natural beauty of Japan.
Pristine Natural Beauty
The serenity found in nature is in itself a major factor why travellers camp in the remote crannies of Japan and soak in whatever their surrounding has to offer. While cherry blossoms remain a perpetual mystery to visitors, waterfalls, turquoise blue water, white dunes, natural whirlpools, mountains shrouded in fog and white, fluffy clouds and tropical beaches offer a perfect escape from the mundane realities of life.
An Enthralling Encounter with Japanese Art
Ikebana, Shodo, Origami, Ukiyo-e, Uchiwa, all epitomise Japanese art which has for centuries captivated visitors. Japan has specific regions whole-heartedly dedicated to art and culture. Aritayaki, Kyoto Museum of Crafts and Design, Sashiko Museum, Nippori Textile Town and Yoyogi Park Antique Market hold a special place of love and veneration among art connoisseurs for the endearing commitment to art and traditions that the residents have maintained here.
Rendezvous with Shopping Extravaganza
You will find incredible and affordable shopping centres in Japan which include Shinjuku in Tokyo, Minato Mirai in Yokohama, Nakamise Street in Tokyo and Kyoto Station area witness crowds of shoppers bargaining and haggling for the precious gems that are hard to come across in other parts of the world.
A Shimmering Array of Festivals and Celebrations
Japan is a proud host to several historically significant and contemporarily thrilling events and masturi thrilling in which throngs of people partake and enjoy. Besides Kanda-Masturi, one of the country’s most beauteous festivals and renewed for its adherence to tradition, other festivals such as Awa Odori (mid-August), Sendai Tanabata Matsuri , Sapporo Snow Festival (late-Jan) and Nagasaki Lantern Festival (late-Feb) also create a mesmerising buzz.
The festivals are not merely a sneak peek into the authentic Japanese culture, but also an opportunity to dress following Japanese tradition and experience how every nook and corner and suburb and big city turns magical. Besides the decoration, gastronomical cuisines remain another major allure.
