{"id":9564,"date":"2017-11-15T13:47:42","date_gmt":"2017-11-15T12:47:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.tourradar.com\/days-to-come\/?p=9564"},"modified":"2019-04-11T13:06:04","modified_gmt":"2019-04-11T12:06:04","slug":"should-i-travel-to-japan","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.tourradar.com\/days-to-come\/should-i-travel-to-japan\/","title":{"rendered":"Should I Visit Japan?"},"content":{"rendered":"

Before you even consider if you should visit Japan<\/a>, just think \u2013 where else in the world can you watch a live robot show, wander beneath cherry blossoms<\/a>, go wild at the pachinko parlours, hop on a train moving at the speed of light and feast all night at a 24-hour ramen bar? <\/span><\/p>\n

The answer: Japan, and only in Japan.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Travel to: <\/em>Japan <\/a><\/strong><\/p>\r\n

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Read on to find out if you should visit this incredible country.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n
Capital<\/b><\/td>\nTokyo <\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Official language<\/b><\/td>\nJapanese<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Population <\/b><\/td>\n127 million (2016)<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n
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Mount Fuji, Japan<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

What kind of traveller is Japan suited for?<\/b><\/h2>\n

Japan is an incredible, multi-faceted destination complete with a million and one things to eat, see and do. At first glance, Japan might <\/span>look <\/span><\/i>overwhelming. Just imagine a complete lack of street signs. A tonne of dazzling lights. Futuristic toilet-seats. Those infamous capsule hotel rooms. While some would call this a complete sensory overload, others would consider this an exciting challenge.<\/span><\/p>\n

Just ask yourself, what do you want to achieve when visiting Japan? <\/span><\/p>\n

If you\u2019re searching for a series of weird and wonderful food experiences, Japan will do the trick. <\/span><\/i><\/p>\n

If observing a sumo wrestling match is on your bucket list, only a trip to Japan will suffice. <\/span><\/i><\/p>\n

If staying overnight at a traditional ryokan sounds like an incredible experience, you know where to go.<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n

If you’re looking to take a dip in a traditional onsen, then Japan is calling.\u00a0<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n

And so the list goes on. <\/span><\/p>\n

Truth be told, Japan can accommodate the majority of travellers and for those seeking authentic, local experiences.<\/span><\/p>\n

Do I need a visa for Japan? <\/b><\/h2>\n

<\/b>Visa legislation is subject to change. Always check with the embassy in your country for the most up to date information. Most nationalities will find they can travel to Japan without a visa.<\/p>\n

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See Also: <\/em>Do You Need A Visa To Go There<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\r\n

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When should I visit Japan? <\/strong><\/h2>\n
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  1. Spring (March to May)<\/strong> \u2013 An increasingly popular time to set foot in Japan, spring offers a number of large draw cards for visitors, including cherry blossom season and Golden Week (early May). <\/span><\/li>\n
  2. Summer (June to August)<\/strong> \u2013 Often, June and July are subject to much higher rainfall.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n
  3. Autumn (September to November)<\/strong> \u2013 Consider travelling in October when the crowds start to die down. Also, the humidity becomes far more bearable. Be sure to take advantage of the impressive fall colours across Japan when the leaves change. <\/span><\/li>\n
  4. Winter (December to February)<\/strong> \u2013 Winter lovers, unite! One of the best times of the year to visit and enjoy a range of winter activities and smaller crowds. The closer you are to the Japanese Alps, the greater the chance of snowfall. If you\u2019re planning to stay grounded in Tokyo, you can expect little to no snow.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n
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    Japan is one of the most advanced countries in world, and yet they have held on to their traditions, creating a rich and diverse culture, spanning the modern and the ancient, with everything in between. People don\u2019t often realize that Japan has some of the most beautiful landscapes and is home to a number of rare species of birds, such as the Japanese Red-Crowned Crane, which has been restored to a population of 1,200 from just 33 after World War II.<\/div>\n

    I recommend Japan as a winter destination for people interested in photographing the Red-Crowned Cranes, Steller\u2019s Sea Eagles and White Tailed Eagles, as well as Whooper Swans, Ezo Deer and Northern Red Fox, all found on Eastern Hokkaido in beautiful winter surroundings during January, February and early March. Hokkaido<\/a> is also a beautiful place for minimalist winter landscape photography. – Martin, Martin Bailey Photography<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

    How much time do I need in Japan? <\/b><\/h2>\n

    An eternally impossible question to answer; but here we go anyway. Visitors should allocate anywhere between five to seven days minimum to cover the major cities. To spend further time beyond the major cities, two weeks would allow for enough time to explore Japan.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

    How do I get around Japan? <\/b><\/h2>\n

    While there are a number of local tour operators in Japan, there are plenty of transport options to navigate your way across the country with ease.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n