12 of the Coolest Places to Visit in Japan
21st Century Museum of Contemporary Art (Kanazawa, Ishikawa Prefecture)
Points of interest: Modern architecture, the collections of contemporary art, and the aesthetics
Asahiyama Zoo (Asahikawa, Hokkaido)
Points of interest: One of the most visited zoos in Japan, featured in 2009 film Penguins Flying in the Sky
Cup Noodle Museum (Yokohama, Kanagawa Prefecture)
Points of interest: Instant ramen history and exhibits, create your own cup of ramen
Dotonbori (Osaka)
Points of interest: Osaka’s entertainment hub
Ghibli Museum (Tokyo)
Points of interest: Beautiful and unique museum dedicated to Studio Ghibli works, the animated short films on show everyday, and more
Hakone Tozan Railway Line (Hakone, Kanagawa Prefecture)
Points of interest: Odest mountain railway in Japan, the picturesque and breathtaking views that include wooded valleys and other scenic attractions
Fushimi Inari Shrine (Kyoto)
Points of interest: Famous Shinto shrine in Kyoto, home to thousands of torii, stunning mountain trail
Meiji Shrine (Tokyo)
Points of interest: An important Shinto shrine in Tokyo, vast wooded grounds
Omotesando (Tokyo)
Points of interest: High-end shopping district with beautiful tree-lined boulevard
Takeshita-dori (Tokyo)
Points of interest: Youth fashion and trendy shopping destination
Tsukiji Fish Market (Tokyo)
Points of interest: Bustling marketplace, go-to place for some fresh seafood, known for its tuna auction and wholesale marketplace, delicious and fresh sushi breakfast at the outer market
Universal Studios Japan (Osaka)
Points of interest: First Universal Studios theme park in Asia, the amusement parks has different sections that include Amity Village, Hollywood, Jurassic Park, New York, San Francisco, The Wizarding World of Harry Potter , Universal Wonderland, and Waterworld