Attractions of Japan

To help inspire or plan your trip to Japan, some of its major attractions for travellers are shown below, including some of the best natural, historical, cultural and adventure sites in the country. These include all of UNESCO World Heritage Sites for Japan which represent the best of the world's cultural and natural heritage.
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Rail Journeys in Japan

Bullet Train
Japan's Bullet Trains have been connecting its major cities since 1964 with an ultra high speed service that ranks as one of the world's best rail journeys. Known in Japan as the Shinkansen, the most famous route is the Tokaido line which connects the capital of Tokyo with the ancient city of Kyoto, the spiritual heart of Japan, via the cities of Yokohama and Nagoya. Travelling at speeds up to 274km per hour, the whole journey of 515km is made in as little as two and a quarter hours on the fastest service. Contrasting with the futuristic rail technology is the spectacular natural scenery that can be viewed on route, including the snow-capped peak of Mount Fuji and the Fuji-Hakone-Izu National Park, the paddy fields and woodlands of the Nobi Plain and the coastline of Lake Biwa, Japan's largest freshwater lake. The natural landscapes are enhanced in March and April during the cherry blossom bloom. There are three types of trains on this line - the Nozomi stops only at the major stations, the Hikari stops at some intermediate stations whilst the Kodama is the all-stop service, and you can choose between the ordinary and premium (green) classes.

Bullet Train

Japan's Bullet Trains have been connecting its major cities since 1964 with an ultra high speed service that ranks as one of the world's best rail journeys. Known in Japan as the Shinkansen, the most famous route is the Tokaido line which connects the capital of Tokyo with the ancient city of Kyoto, the spiritual heart of Japan, via the cities of Yokohama and Nagoya. Travelling at speeds up to 274km per hour, the whole journey of 515km is made in as little as two and a quarter hours on the fastest service. Contrasting with the futuristic rail technology is the spectacular natural scenery that can be viewed on route, including the snow-capped peak of Mount Fuji and the Fuji-Hakone-Izu National Park, the paddy fields and woodlands of the Nobi Plain and the coastline of Lake Biwa, Japan's largest freshwater lake. The natural landscapes are enhanced in March and April during the cherry blossom bloom. There are three types of trains on this line - the Nozomi stops only at the major stations, the Hikari stops at some intermediate stations whilst the Kodama is the all-stop service, and you can choose between the ordinary and premium (green) classes.