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JAPAN
Japan can take pride in its firm hold on traditional beliefs
while at the same time boldly pushing forward to discover the latest in technology, fashion, and
other areas of advancement. From countryside to modern cities, Japan is truly a sight to behold
during the different seasons of the year. Watch the cherry blossoms or Sakura in spring or witness golden colored leafs falling in autumn. Numerous festivals or Matsuri would surely delight any visitor to Japan. |
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Travel Essentials
- Languages Spoken - Japanese
- GMT - +9 hours
- Visas - All visitors to Japan must have valid passport for at least 6 months and a return ticket. Visa-free stays are granted to some nationals. For more details, contact the Japanese Embassy or Consulate in your country.
- International Dialling Code - +81 (country code)
- Electricity - 100 AC at 50Hz. Flat two-pin plugs are used.
- Health - Japan has high health standards but is quite expensive. It is advised to have medical insurance coverage.
- Money - Japanese Yen (¥)
- Best time to visit - Go skiing up North during winter. Central and Southern parts are beautiful during Spring and Autumn.
Highlights of Japan
- One of the most expensive cities to live in, feel the ultimate urban living, grab the latest gadgets and wear trend setting clothes at this nation’s capital, Tokyo.
- Coffee lovers would surely delight in a cup of coffee at Ginza, Tokyo’s ritzy and business district.
- Kansai region to the west of Kanto (where Tokyo is) used to be the capital of culture and commerce but still is a main economic hub with Osaka, Kyoto and Nara.
- Before Tokyo became the capital, there was Kyoto, which is home to numerous shrines and temples and still a center of religion for most people.
- From the ruins of an atomic bombing, Hiroshima rose again to be a large port city which also offers a great view of the Miyajima Temple.
- To the northern most region, is Hokkaido, where the Snow Festival of Sapporo every February showcases beautiful snow sculptures.
- Below the Hokkaido region, at the northern most area of the Tohoko region is Sendai, known for the tree lined avenues and wooded hills.
- Visit the 11 meters high Great Buddha statue in Kamakura, a small town that can be reached by an hour train ride from Tokyo.
- Ride the shinkansen, a bullet train, and see a majestic view of the countryside and Mount Fuji, one of the most perfect volcano peaks in the world.
- Rejuvenate and feel the medicinal benefits from an onsen, which literally means natural hot springs in Atami, Beppu or Shirahama.
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