A Land Of The Rising Sun
By:
Elena Reboni
A magic of the East has been always
attracting the minds of the Western minds. For many centuries Japan was
closed for the foreigners, but even it’s open now there still remains a
mystery. Japan is a unique combination of the traditions and the latest
technology achievements. You can never say for sure that you have understood
this country and its inhabitants.
Japan has a lot to show. The main and the biggest city, the capital of Japan
– Tokyo – can be the starting point to this orient country. It’s not only
the Japanese biggest city, but if count with its suburbs, the biggest
metropolis on earth. Despite high towers of the office buildings, the most
up-to-date underground and railway trains, there still exist the remains of
the Tokyo long history. Ancients temples and palaces are the main tourist
attractions in the Japanese capital. However the Tokyo citizens like to
visit places too. Sensoji Temple, Meiji Shrine, Sengakuji Temple, Yasukuni
Shrine, Zojoji Temple – just to name a few. Among all the existing palaces
the Imperial palace occupies a very special position. The current Imperial
Palace (Kokyo) is located on the former site of Edo Castle in a large park
area surrounded by moats and massive stone. It is the residence of Japan's
Imperial Family.
The best season to visit Tokyo is spring when the cherry blossom creates a
mystique atmosphere. One of the things (except the beauty of the nature and
the magnificence of the cultural heritage), which attract a millions of
tourists to Tokyo – is shopping. Yes, this Orient city has become one of the
world’s fashion Meccas comparable to the best European and American
destinations.
The former Japan capital, Kyoto is also worth visiting. It was the emperor's
residence from 794 until 1868 and survived a lot of troubles and disasters.
Countless temples, shrines and other historically priceless structures still
exist and are being saved. One the most impressive structures is Imperial
Palace. It has lost its Royal status but not his beauty and glory. Kyoto is
still considered to be the cultural capital of Japan.
Osaka, with its population of 2.5 million, is Japan's third largest and
second most important city. What to see there? Osaka Castle, famous
entertainment and shopping district of Minami, Umeda Sky Building, National
Bunraku Theater, Osaka Aquarium.
Those who are interested in not so distant history could be interested in
visiting Hiroshima and Nagasaki – two cities having become the targets for
the atomic bombs in 1945. Both these cities have museums devoting to these
events.
Those who are fond of nature should visit Daisetsuzan – the biggest National
Park in Japan. It’s situated on Hokkaido – the most Northern and the second
largest island in Japan. As Japan lays on the isolated islands its nature is
interesting and unique.
When you come to Japan you surely shouldn’t miss - Mount Fuji, one the most
popular and wide known symbols of the country. Fuji is a Japan's highest
mountain with a dormant volcano, which most recently erupted in 1708. The
best view of the Mount Fuji opens from the train on a trip between Tokyo and
Osaka. Fuji is open for climbing during July and August via several routes.
Whatever is your purpose of visit to Japan you will meet a lot of
outstanding and fabulous things you can never see in other places.
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