Famous for its temples, shrines, and rich history.
Great for shopping, food, and nightlife.
Has everything you will ever need.
Other places
Absolute recommendation to get a guide around all the different museums and art installations on the island.
The Hiroshima Peace Memorial Museum is incredibly touching and an absolute must-see. The Island of Miyajima is famous for Itsukushima Shrine (厳島神社) and free-roaming deer.
Beautiful traditional architecture and one of the most beautiful gardens in Japan.
Spectacular castle.
Best skiing in the world. Two main ski resorts are Rusutsu (留寿都村) and Niseko (ニセコ). I recommend going in late January or early February.
Often referred to as the Hawaii of Japan. Beautiful beaches and good beer.
Capital city of Japan during the Nara period with stunning temples and shrines. Also has free-roaming deer.
Obviously an incredible sight. Beautiful year-round.
Nikkō is a little more rural and has beautiful temples and natural scenery. Rinnō-ji (輪王寺) is a temple with 3 golden Buddha statues and is in the same UNESCO World Heritage site as the famous Shinkyō (神橋).
It also has the Edo Wonderland where you can experience the culture of the Edo period.
Very beautiful castle during the cherry blossom season.
