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Japan Travel Wiki

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Find general travel information, guides and “good to know”. Find the cheapest flights and best hotels offers in one click multi search engine - just click a city and discover the best of the country.

Travel to Japan

The beautiful thing about Japan is that you can always find something new. Whether your goal is to visit the ancient golden temples that grace this island nation or you just want to sample their cuisine and experience their culture, there is a hidden gem that always seems to be waiting for you.

Japan is also a dynamic country, offering you landscapes and vistas that seem futuristic. In the cities, you’ll find neon blazing on almost everything. Yet there is also a certain somber pride that you’ll find in this nation, with many restaurants and businesses featuring one product specialty online.

On one hand, Japan seems like a futuristic nation that has adopted to modern perspectives. On the other hand, you don’t have to travel very far outside of the cities to connect with the traditional cultures of this land. You can chant with monks, sleep on tatami mats, and learn how to make your own green tea before coming back to have world-class sushi at your hotel.

Japan is a highly volcanic nation as well, with a majority of the islands being mountainous. This creates iconic views, blanketed by cedar groves, that will take you to ancient shrines if you’re willing to put in the effort to hike to them. You can enjoy white-sand tropical beaches in the south, go skiing in the north, and get lost in a field of wildflowers along the way.

If you are looking to find peace, then Japan is the land where you will be granted this opportunity. Take it.

Best of Japan

X-mas Japanese Way

Holidays in Japan at Christmas have become very popular. Although Japan never recognized Christmas as a national holiday, it is catching on more as many people travel to the area to see the beautiful Christmas trees and the stores that go all out with Christmas lights and decorations.

In Japan, Christmas has become an event that was never celebrated as we do, but with the overwhelming attendance of Americans for Christmas holidays, the area has taken hold of the holiday excitement and now you will see many celebrations of Christmas, not only at the stores, but all around the area.

And then… New Year

Although Christmas is through the New Year, Japan removes Christmas decoration on the 26th and start preparing for the Japanese New Year, which you must stay and enjoy.

New Year’s is a great time to visit the ski resorts and treat the family to a New Year’s weekend with ski and warm, crackling fires at night by the fireplace. Make sure you enjoy a warm Japanese drink before bed to warm you and help you have a peaceful sleep. You will not forget this Christmas and New Year’s adventure.

City Guides

Click on a city for more information about the city, maps, tourist information, tours and what to see and do in the city.

Kyoto

Kyoto Travel Wiki Travel to Kyoto Kyoto once served as the imperial capital of Japan for over 1,000 years. Today, it is a city that offers visitors the chance to explore ancient religious sites, enjoy modern theme parks, and experience the joy of cherry blossoms in Spring. Nearly 1 in 5 of Japan’s national treasures can be found in the city of Kyoto. The ancient city is a world heritage site and include 17 different locations. You could spend an entire holiday...

Nagasaki

Nagasaki Travel Wiki Travel to Nagasaki Nagasaki is the largest city on the Kyushu Island of Japan and is rich with culture. Nagasaki is most known as one of the sites of the World War II bombings, and as such, it is filled with informative museums and monuments that bring history alive. In addition to its vast educational options, Nagasaki offers a variety of outdoor activities, performances, and relaxation opportunities. A larger city, comparable to the size of Boston, Nagasaki is...

Osaka

Osaka Travel Wiki Travel to Osaka Travel to the top of the two skyscrapers that make up the Umeda Sky Building and you can get amazing views of the city. Nature lovers will love to wander through the Japanese gardens where there are plenty of opportunities to spot the Japanese Cherry Blossom tree. There’s also a chance to catch a traditional puppet show at the Bunraku Theatre. Formerly known as Naniwa, the lively city of Osaka in Japan is a destination rich...
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Tokyo, capital of Japan

Tokyo Travel Wiki Travel to Tokyo Tokyo is the most populous metropolitan area of the world. It has been the seat of Japanese government since 1603 and offers many exploration opportunities to its visitors. In many ways, the city prefecture itself is a living and breathing museum. One stop during a stay in the city should be the Tokyo National Museum. It’s the largest museum in the nation and specializes in traditional Japanese art. There’s also the Museum of Western Art and...

Travel resources

Below you can find usefull travel resources for your visit to the country

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Biggest City Japan

Facts about Japan, Biggest city What are the name of the biggest city Japan, and how big are city by population. Easy overview of the informations in the sortable table below. Please note that the informations comes from various sources,if you are using the informations professional you should get confirmation that the figures are actual. Last update august 2017
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Geography and facts, Japan

Japan, geography and facts explained Geograhy, facts, local customs and foodie guide. All explained in videos 8 to 15 minutes, very good, informative and funny videos that will ensure you see the videos to the end. The videos are produced by Geography now, thanks for the videos and keep up the good work.

Japan Holidays

Japan Public Holidays See the calendars for national Japan holidays year by year. Find and just click on the year you for which you need more information about Japan holidays, and the calendar for the year will open. When is the non working days for the year. Public / national days, see the calendar for the country here.

Money Japan, Local Currency, Yen

Money in Japan (notes and coins) Japans legal tender is called Yen (JPY). 1 Yen = 100 sen. Coins in circulation: ¥1, ¥5, ¥10, ¥50, ¥100, ¥500 Yen coins Notes in circulation: ¥1000, ¥2000, ¥5000, ¥10,000 Yen notes. Japanese National Bank

Official holidays

When are holidays and no working days in the country ?

DateEnglishRemarks
New Year's DayJanuary 1
VariableConing of Age2nd monday in February
February 11Foundation Day
VariableVernal Equinox Day
April 29Sh?wa Day
May 3Constitution Memorial Day
May 4Greenery Day
May 5Children's Day
VariableMarine Day3rd monday in June
August 11Mountain Day
VariableRespect for the Aged3rd Monday in September
VariableAutumnal Equinox Day
VariableHealth and Sports Day2nd Monday in October
November 3Culture Day
November 23Labour Thanksgiving Day
December 23The Emperor's Birthday
Japan: Please note there are changes in the holidays and special arrangements in Japan for 2019 to celebrate the ascension to the throne of the Emperor, effective December 14, 2018

Which are the largest cities ?

Listing of the most important and largest cities in the country

RankCityPop
1Tokyo8,637,098
2Yokohama3,697,894
3Osaka2,668,586
4Nagoya2,283,289
5Sapporo1,918,096
6Kobe1,530,847
7Kyoto1,474,570
8Fukuoka1,430,371
9Kawasaki1,373,630
10Saitama1,192,418
11Hiroshima1,163,806
12Sendai1,029,552
13Kitakyūshū986,998
14Chiba938,695
15Setagaya855,416
16Sakai835,333
17Niigata813,053
18Hamamatsu811,431
19Shizuoka710,944
20Sagamihara706,342