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Meet Japan

The beauty of the Country ----- Japan lies in its four lovely Islands which make it as one of the choicest destination for spending holidays. The Country is rich with beautiful Castles and exciting shopping malls. The place has a lot to occupy its visitors with varied activities as those of site seeing, eating, drinking and more. The most famous city for the Country remains Tokyo .

Time to Travel

The most appropriate time to travel to Japan is during the Spring and fall (Autumn) seasons, because the weather gets cool an is ideal for traveling. Moreover, one can become a part of the Plumb festival being organized in different gardens like Atmi Plumb Garden and Kairakuen Garden . For the rain lovers June is a good time to visit, the weather is cool, though, it rains almost everyday. Spring remains an ideal time for the visit ,as most of the regional festivals are held at that time.

Food and Drinks

While in Japan feast out with Japanese Sake (Rice Wine made from rice and water), Sushi (its main ingredients remain raw fish and Japanese sticky rice). Oden ( It's a kind of stew and includes boiled eggs, fish cakes etc). Oden can be most enjoyed with sake. You can also count on the Food theme Parks for the exciting Japanese Food .

Where to Stay

The Country has beautifully constructed hotels with excellent services being provided by them. If you are staying in Tokyo then The Four Seasons Hotel Tokyo will be a good choice . The city also provides furnished accommodations as per the needs of visitors. Ebisu's is a guest house in Kyoto built in Japanese style making its visitors stay comfortable. However, if you are visiting Osaka nothing can be better than the Osaka English House.

Exciting Cities

Tokyo (main attractions are Tokyo Disneyland for fun and enjoyment and Rolling Stone for the people who love to Rock and Roll. One cannot miss on the lovely

Edo - Tokyo Museum .

Kyoto ( Sanzen-in Temple , Yasaka shrine and Yasaka Tower remain a few places to be visited )

Main Attractions

Mount Fuji

The mountain is surrounded by five lakes and is the perfect location for site seeing.

Bullet Train: (Shinkansen)

It's a fast moving train within the Country and the trip remains incomplete without its ride.

Temples

The famous city Tokyo has some of the most famous temples like Asakusa Temple . On the other hand Rokuonji Temple and Ryoan-ji Temple in Kyoto are equally popular.

Gardens .

Koraku-en Japanese Garden, Kenroku-en Japanese , Garden Kairaku-en Japanese Garden are the three most famous gardens of Japan . If you are in Japan just don't miss out the chance to visit them.

Necessary details

The moment you reach Japan apply for the landing Permission from the immigration officer as without it one cannot stay in the Country though in possession of Visa . Carry money in yen currency . Cash is important as most of the time people in Japan do not accept credit cards. Though carrying Visa or Master card is absolutely fine for shopping etc. The country is full of warm hearted people who treat visitors as deities, therefore, one must try to follow there customs to ones best knowledge. Bowing being the most important one. This is there way to greet people though they have become used to the western manner of shaking hands.

 
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