Famous Japanese Tourist Spots worth Visiting!
Japan is a wonderful place to go visit. If you love travelling then you must make it a point to go visit Japan. Japan is the epitome of culture, history, tradition and heritage, so Japan is a must visit for people who like countries that have great historical significance and even those who are culturally inclined. Once you are in Japan, you must know the places worth visiting. To get details on the favourite tourist spots you must first read up on them in travel guides or blogs about Japan on the internet. Here are few of the places that you Image Courtesy: goo.gl/o6mxf4 absolutely must visit. Himeji Castle If you are interested in the history of Japan and relics and old castles fascinate you, then you must go visit the Himeji castle. It is one of the best instances of Japanese architecture that exists till date. This castle was built during the ‘feudal’ period to protect Japan from its enemies. However, the castle had to be rebuilt many times over the years and therefore reflects various styles of design. This castle survived the World War II bombings. The exterior of the castle resembles a white bird taking flight and therefore is also known as the ‘white egret castle’. Great Buddha of Kamakura This is a gigantic depiction of the Amida Buddha. The Amida Buddha is one of the most popular Buddhist figures in Japan. The colossal figure stands outdoors and is cast in bronze. It is 40 feet (13 metres) high and weighs about 93 tonnes. They say that the statue dates back to 1252.
Originally the statue was housed in a wooden temple which was destroyed in 15th century in a tsunami. Todaiji Temple This temple in Nara is the largest wooden building in the world and the largest bronze statue of Buddha is placed inside it. This temple is surrounded by picturesque gardens and wildlife. The grounds are also home to artefacts related to Buddhist and Japanese history. This is the centre of the Kegon school of Buddhism. As deer are the messengers of the Gods of Shintoism, they are allowed roam freely around the grounds. Yushima Tenjin If you are planning your trip in spring before the cherry blossom season, then this is one of the most famous places to visit in Japan. Traditionally the Japanese used to celebrate the blossoming of the plum instead of the cherry. Visit this shrine as it is surrounded by plum trees in full blossom this season and watch them shed the blossoms all in one go. Therefore, if you are thinking of planning a trip to Japan any time soon, consider going to these places as they will make your trip memorable.