Best Places to Visit in Japan
The 20 places the travel guides we read name most, what they say about each, and fares from your city.
The places, most named first
From the 8 guides that rank for "best places to visit in japan"
Named by 3 of 81. TokyoThe city has over 12 million people and sights like Senso-ji in Asakusa and fashion-focused Shibuya.Suits all kinds of travelers and is a common first stop for first-timers.Best time to visit Tokyo
Named by 3 of 82. KyotoKyoto has 17 UNESCO World Heritage sites and over 1,600 Buddhist temples.It is described as Japan's cultural heart, slower paced than the big cities.Best time to visit Kyoto
Named by 3 of 83. NaraAbout 40 minutes from Kyoto by local train, with many temples and shrines.Todai-ji, which holds a giant Buddha, and Nara Park are the main stops.
