Holidays in Japan

The original and mysterious Japan cannot be compared with any other Asian country. For every tourist, this country opens up in its own way. It all depends on how you want to spend your vacation.

Japan landmarks

This country is considered one of the most popular tourist destinations. This is largely due to the incredible combination of historical sites with modern scientific achievements.

There is a historical monument in Hiroshima that illuminates a tragic page in the history of Japan. The Gembaku Dome Peace Memorial commemorates the lives of civilians who were carried away by the August 1945 atomic bomb explosion.

Lovers of nature and animals will certainly be interested in a trip to Jikogudani Park, which is famous for its hot springs. Surrounded by steep cliffs, hot water flows from the frozen ground. In winter, wild Japanese macaques descend from the forest to bask in their natural warm baths.

In eastern Kyoto, there is a Buddhist temple called Kiyomizu-dera, built without a single nail back in the 8th century. Near the temple, you can admire the beauty of waterfalls flowing into deep rivers. Sometimes especially desperate locals jump from these waterfalls.

Himeji Castle is one of the most beautiful architectural landmarks. It is most often visited by tourists who come to Japan. This castle was built in the era of feudalism. Since then, it has been rebuilt and strengthened many times, and has safely endured air raids during the Second World War.

Resorts of Japan

In this country you can find relaxation for every taste. After all, there are ski resorts, magnificent beaches, and thermal springs. Locals love to spend their holidays in ski resorts. The most popular resort is Naebu, located in the mountainous region of Yuzawa. And on the slopes of the Hakuba ski resort, you can ski almost all year round. This resort is known for the fact that the Winter Olympics were held here at one time.

First of all, at the beginning of December, the ski slopes of Niseko and Furano open. There are tracks for athletes with different training, but most of the tracks are designed for athletes with an average level of training.

If you come to Japan in the summer, then you will surely be interested in beaches the land of the rising sun. The beach season in Japan is best spent on the island of Okinawa. In the subtropical climate of the island, you can rest up to 8 months a year. In addition to beautiful beaches and excellent infrastructure, tourists are attracted by the abundance of colorful corals, the opportunity to go diving and admire the marine life. In addition, unique black pearls are mined only in these places in Japan.

Relaxation in Japan can be combined with thermal spa treatments. There are a lot of them in Japan. In addition, most of the radon sources are located in this particular country. Almost all thermal resorts provide their clients with the same set of procedures - foam or massage baths, bathing in outdoor springs, bathing in waterfalls with healing water.

Some of the best thermal spas include:

• Atami, which is built around a hydrogen sulfide source.
• Atagawa, next door to Atami.
• Beppu, where the most thermal waters are located.
• Nikko, where in addition to treatment you can visit Buddhist shrines.
• Ibusuki, where they are treated with sand baths.

Hotels in Japan

Tourists in Japan can choose from several hotel and hotel options. There are traditional European hotels, and there are also hotels with a national flavor. The opportunity to stay in a hotel with a service system familiar to European tourists is available in almost any city. There are world famous hotels here, such as Ritz Carlton, Peninsula, Hyatt in big cities of the country. Almost all of them are crowded, especially during peak seasons.

If you prefer not to spend a lot on accommodation, then we advise you to pay attention to business hotels. They mainly serve Japanese businessmen on their travels around the country. These hotels are smaller and usually located near train stations. They usually provide guests with single rooms with a light breakfast.

Tourists looking to immerse themselves in traditional Japanese culture will appreciate the ryokan service. Here guests are given the opportunity to swim in a thermal spring, relax on a tatami on cotton mattresses.

If you decide to save money, but at the same time are interested in the culture of Japan, then we advise you to stay in minshuku. This is a kind of boarding house where the owners rent out part of their rooms to tourists. Here you can not only experience the local lifestyle, but also practice your Japanese.

Features of Japan

Unlike other Asian countries, Japan is very safe for tourists. Here you can safely walk along the streets, including at night. For Europeans, there are very few prohibitions and they all somehow agree with common sense. But even if you do not know all the intricacies of behavior, in Japan they are very tolerant of tourists from Europe.

The first thing to remember is that the Japanese do not like physical contact. The maximum that can be allowed when communicating is a handshake. But mostly the Japanese greet each other with bows. When talking, do not look the Japanese in the eye. This is considered a sign of bad taste or aggression.

When entering a Japanese house, be sure to take off your shoes and wear the suggested slippers. In this case, to visit the toilet, you must change your shoes into other slippers in front of the door of the corresponding room. It is customary to take a bath in Japan already clean. In addition, the bathtub is filled once and for the whole family. Therefore, after taking a bath, you do not need to drain the water.

Separately, it is worth touching on the topic of eating with chopsticks. They are intended solely for individual use. That is, you cannot touch another person's food with your chopsticks, transfer pieces of food with them, stir food in a plate or use them to move dishes.

How much will a vacation in Japan cost?

The cost of any travels consists of several components. This includes the cost of air travel, accommodation, visa, food and entertainment. According to the very minimum estimates, a week's vacation with a flight from Moscow and accommodation in a budget hotel will cost about 112,000 rubles for two. This amount includes meals, travel on public transport and visits to three attractions.