Top 13 Sights of Japans You Should Visit

Japan is a wonderful and diverse country full of places that can satisfy the taste of any tourist. From ultra-modern technological cities like Tokyo to historic Japanese-style castles, Japan is filled with incredible sights that should certainly be seen. So, if you plan to visit Japan, be sure to include these places in your list!

• Mount Koya. It serves as a home for the Shingon Buddhism sect which was founded 1,200 years ago by the very influential religious leader – Kobo Daishi. Along with the headquarters of the sect, Mount Koya also has 100 other temples. 
• Shikoku Island which is the fourth largest island in Japan. It is also connected with Kobo Daishi and has one of the most crucial pilgrimage roads in Japan – the 88 Temple route. In addition to spiritual gifts, the island also has incredible views and landscapes.
• Kenrokuen Garden. It’s one of Japan’s top 3 beautiful gardens. Kenrokuen Garden has the charm of classic Japanese garden that evokes unforgettable feelings for visitors. Every season it reveals itself from a different perspective.
• Matsumoto Castle. The oldest wooden castle in the country was built in 1504. Two-colored main keep is what makes it famous.
• Hitachi Seaside Park. “I see clouds of white and fields of blue…” it’s not a line form Armstrong’s song, it’s a line from the song about Hitachi Seaside Park. The view of millions (literally) blue little flowers mesmerizes which blossom in April and turn red in autumn.
• Kiso Valley. This is a trail that will allow you to dive into the history of Japan. It’s full of historic post towns. Travelers used to take some rest there during their long journeys.  
• Nachi Falls is Japan’s tallest waterfall. Water flows form 133 meters in front of the Nachi Taisha Shinto shrine that is fourteen centuries old.
• Noto Peninsula. If you want to look at the untouched work of nature – this place is for you. The incredible coastal scenery and breathtaking landscapes that weren’t changed by human activity are what you will find there. It is amazing opportunity to feel small town life in Japan.
• Tottori Sand Dunes are the largest in Japan. You probably haven’t thought that there’s a desert-like place where you can ride camels in Japan. But there is!
• Nishinomaru Garden. Incredibly beautiful garden covered with more than 600 sakura trees and over 95 kinds of apricot flowers. Osaka Castle stone wall and tower can be viewed from this garden. Personal advice: see this place with the lights turned on in the night.
• Shodoshima. A place for divine rest that has beautiful coastlines, resorts, and beaches. It hosts contemporary art festival “Setouchi Triennale.” You can spot installations from previous festivals all across the island. 
• The Blue Pond. The color of this pond’s water can’t be mixed up with anything else. This place looks completely otherworldly.
• Gokayama. It’s a UNESCO World Heritage Site featuring traditional gassho-zukuri farmhouses. Quiet and secluded sight. So relaxing…