Standing at the height of 634 meters, the Tokyo Skytree is the tallest building in Japan as well as the tallest structure in the world upon its completion. The Tokyo Skytree would be the new television broadcasting tower and also the icon for Tokyo. Furthermore, there is also a large shopping complex with an aquarium that is situated at the base of Tokyo Skytree. read more »

Mount Fuji is the highest mountain in Japan with a height of 3,776 metres. It used to be a volcanic mountain but it is no longer active, since its last eruption in 1707. Currently, Mount Fuji is a prominent attraction site for tourists. read more »

The Tokyo Tower is one of the top main attractions in Japan. It is a communications and observation tower located in Shiba Park, Minato, Tokyo. The Tokyo tower was inspired by the Eiffel Tower in Paris where there are also 2 main observation decks located at the upper decks of the tower. read more »

With a total area of 540,000 squared metres, Ueno Park is a spacious public park located in the Ueno section of Taitō, Tokyo. There are various cultural facilities and buildings in the park, including Tokyo National Museum, The National Science Museum and The National Museum of Western Arts , the Toshogu shrine, Ueno Zoo amongst many others. Apart from these, Ueno Park is also a great place for visitors looking to enjoy the wonders of nature, with its Shinobazu Pong a beautiful sight with its magnificent lotus flowers as well as Koen-naka Dori (avenue in the park) and Takenodai Funsui (fountain). read more »

In the early 20th century, Otaru Canal was used for water transportation of goods to warehouses, acting as a busy port. However, its operations ceased when larger docking facilities were built elsewhere to allow direct transaction of goods by larger vessels. The Otaru canal faced the threat of being landfilled, but after a citizens' movement, the former glamour of the canal is now restored. read more »

As the world's biggest wholesale fish and seafood market, Tsukiji Fish Market is a popular tourist destination for those with predawn hours to fill. At 5 a.m, there are live tuna auctions where visitors can catch sight of the huge tunas and soak in the hustle and bustle of the place. read more »

A sibling to the Tokyo Disneyland, it also has seven themes namely, Mediterranean Harbour, Mysterious Island, Mermaid Lagoon, Arabian Coast, Lost River Delta, Port Discovery and American Waterfront. It gives visitors a very refreshing experience of a Disney theme park, because of the lookalike sea-view and re-creation of Venice and ports. It is made for the older audience to enjoy a day in Disney theme park without feeling childish. read more »

Built on two raised platforms of landfill supported by sheer walls of cut rock, Osaka Castle (大阪城) was constructed in 1583 on the former site of the Ishiyama Honganji Temple. It was intended as the centre of a new unified Japan under Toyotomi rule, and was the largest castle at that time. It was destroyed in 1615 by Tokugawa troops, and rebuilt by Tokugawa Hidetada in the 1620s but its main castle tower was struck by lightening in 1665 and burnt down. read more »

Occupying an area of 46.5 ha, Tokyo Disneyland is a theme park located in Urayasu, Chiba, which is near Tokyo. Being the first Disney theme park to be built in a country other than the United States in 1983, it was established and constructed by Walt Disney Imagineering which is almost a replica of Disneyland in California as well as Magic Kingdom in Florida. read more »

One of the longest suspension bridges in the world with a length of 3911 meters (12,831 ft), the Akashi Kaikyo Bridge is considered as one of Japan's greatest engineering feat. It acts as a link between the city of Kobe and Iwaya, with construction taking 12 years, from 1986 to 1998. Apart from its fine architecture, the Akashi Kaikyo Suspension Bridge is also designed to be resistant to earthquakes and harsh sea currents, as evidenced by how it withstood the effects of the Kobe earthquake in 1995. read more »

Known as Tokyo's most famous upmarket shopping, dining and entertainment district, the Ginza features numerous department stores, restaurants, cafes, clubs, galleries and fashionable boutiques. Despite being notorious for their expensive cup of coffee, the Ginza is an shopping paradise. From clothes, to food to electronics, visitors can find almost everything here. read more »

Shinjuku is one of the most top attractions in Japan. Shinjuku is most commonly referred to the area near the station where large entertainment, shopping and business can be found. Shinjuku Station is the world's busiest railway station, with over 2 million commuters passing through it each day. read more »

Situated in the center of Tokyo, the Tokyo Imperial Palace is the main residence of the Emperor of Japan. The palace provides a precious spot of nature within the bustling metropolitan city, with its water-filled moat and tree-covered grounds and beautiful gardens. There are three green spaces within the Tokyo Imperial Palace, namely the Kokyo Gaien (Imperial Palace Outer) Garden), Kokyo Higashi Gyoen (Imperial Palace East Garden) and Kita-no-maru-koen Park, all open to the public for free. read more »

Otaru Music Box Museum is the largest museum of music boxes in Japan. Be prepared to be awed by the architectural design of the museum even before you enter the museum itself. Another landmark to look out for is the Steam Clock made by a Canadian clock maker in front of the museum. read more »

Sapporo Snow Festival is held annually in Sapporo over seven days, starting in the second week of February. Currently, Odori Park, Susukino, and Tsudome are the main sites of the festival. During this festival that is internationally renowned and also Japan's largest snow festival, Sapporo turns into a snow museum! Millions of visitors pour in to the three sites in Sapporo City during the Sapporo Snow Festival to see hundreds of snow statues and ice sculptures on display. read more »