Japan is the magnificent archipelago in Far Eastern Asia, stretching from the temperate zone in the northernmost Hokkaido to the subtropical islets of Okinawa in the south. Hailed the Land of the Rising Sun, tourist attractions in Japan are many. Of the 3000 islands, the largest are Honshu, Hokkaido, Kyushu and Shikoku. The topography is mostly mountainous including volcanoes.

The ancient city Kamakura is a haven of 18 shrines and 65 temples, including a giant bronze statue of Lord Buddha, the Diabatsu. Legend has it that until 1452, the statue remained in a temple until a giant tsunami lifted it to where it now stands. Honshu is the largest economic and cultural center.

Tokyo, lying alongside Kyoto, is the capital, the center of business and commerce. It offers a combination of historic sites and cultural entertainment. Tourist Attractions in Japan include The Ginza, one of largest shopping nirvanas of Asia. Also check out the nearby Kabukiza Theater and the Imperial Palace. The Asakusa-Kannon Temple attracts the tourist population. Tokyo Dome is also a favored hangout of the tourists. This pleasure park entertains the crowd with its rides like the Wonder Drop and Thunder Dolphin.

Kanazawa, to the northwest of Tokyo, is a castle town, with geisha sections and streets of Samurai houses.

Japan Travel Guide presents you with various useful tips for a successful vacation at Shikoku. Another important island, this is one of the tourist attractions in Japan beautified by the waters of the Inland Sea. About 600 islands and the Inland Sea National Park are popular beach destinations. The extraordinary Ritsurin Park is one of the most beautiful in the island. Tourist Attractions in Japan also include the medieval castles on the western coast of Shikoku.

Nagasaki is home to the Foucault pendulum, one of the world's largest (which attests the rotation of the earth).

Japan travel information is your guide to tourist attractions in Japan. The largest park in central Hokkaido, the Daisetsuzan National Park, is worth a visit. Witness the highest mountain of Japan here - Mt Fiji, a perfectly symmetric volcanic cone. The Noto-Hanto Peninsula presents an enjoyable combination of rugged seascapes, traditional rural life and a light diet of culture.

Explore the Kinkasan or Golden Mountain one of the three holiest places in Tohoku. The island is featured by a pyramid-shaped mountain and an impressive shrine.

The imperial capital between 794 and 1868 AD, Kyoto, with its gardens and temples, is the cultural center of Japan. With 1600 Buddhist temples, 400 Shinto shrines and palaces, Kyoto houses 17 World Heritage sites, designated by the UNESCO.