Japan

 

Ever wondered what different cultures are like and their everyday lifestyles? You should visit Japan! This blog will

cover different activities to do while in Japan. 


FLIGHTS



JAPAN AIRLINES

UNITED AIRLINES

LENGTH (nonstop)

11 hrs 10 mins

11 hrs 25 mins

COST

Round Trip


One Way


$1,106


$535.80 (SFO-TYO)

$744.40 (TYO-SFO)


$1,299


$1,104 (SFO-TYO)

$1,987 (TYO-SFO)

*all flights listed above are from SFO and TYO, from dates January 8 to January 14


ATTRACTIONS


10 Best Temples and Shrines in Tokyo - Discover Tokyo's Most Important  Temples and Wats – Go Guides

Temples 

Visiting temples while in Japan is a very popular thing to do. These temples were built to serve the Buddhist

religious traditions. Below are a few of the popular temples to visit.

  • Sensō-ji (Tokyo)

  • Kinkaku-ji (Kyoto)

  • Central Kyoto (Kyoto)

  • Kiyomizu-dera (Kyoto)

  • Hokokuji (Kamakura)

  • Todai-ji (Nara)

  • Sanjusangendo (Kyoto)

  • Shitennoji (Osaka)

  • Hasedera (Kamakura)


Castles

Another popular thing to do while in Japan is to visit castles. The various castles around Japan represent the feudal

lord and are symbols of his power. 


A common castle is the Himeji Castle. This is the largest and most visited castle in Japan. There are many different

types of tours available to take when visiting, like a private customized tour and custom half day tour.


Another castle that is often visited is the Imperial Palace. This castle is where the emperor resides. While there, you

can do a half day sightseeing tour, private walking tour, and sweets making experience tour. There are also multiple

gardens to sightsee, as well as a cheery blossom moat. If interested in visiting, it is recommended to schedule tours

in advance as they fill up quickly. 


Sorry Mario Kart fans, Tokyo's IRL go-karting is no more


Street Kart Tokyo Bay  


Ever wanted to experience Mario Kart in real life? You should visit Mario Karting at Shibuya Station! There, you

dress up as your favorite character, play your favorite tunes and drive through Tokyo on a Go-Kart. 


Tokaido Shinkansen - Wikipedia


Shinkansen Bullet Trains 


The Shinkansen Bullet Trains are known for being the fastest and most convenient form of transportation to discover

Japan. There are nine different lines that each take you in a different direction throughout Japan.

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