Asia
Japan
Neon cities, quiet temples, bullet trains and the best convenience stores on Earth. Bow a little, slurp your noodles, and enjoy!
- Local time
- 03:41
- Currency
- JPY
- Calling code
- +81
- Capital
- Tokyo
- Languages spoken
- Japanese
Places to see
Fushimi Inari Taisha, Kyoto
Thousands of red torii gates up the mountain. Go early in the morning to avoid the crowds. www.inari.jp
Kiyomizu-dera, Kyoto
A wooden temple on stilts above the city, stunning in spring and autumn. www.kiyomizudera.or.jp
Himeji Castle
The "White Heron", Japan's most beautiful original castle, an easy day trip by Shinkansen. www.himejicastle.jp
Hiroshima Peace Memorial Museum
A moving visit about the atomic bombing and peace. Allow at least two hours. hpmmuseum.jp
Mount Fuji
Climbing season is short (summer only) and some trails need online booking and a fee: check the official site. www.fujisan-climb.jp
The Zzz blog
Coming soon: the mosquito is on it!
