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Most Stunning Scenic Spots of Japan
Japan is a uniquely beautiful country with an endless number of scenic views. These range from Mt. Fuji’s serene landscapes to Tokyo’s ever-impressive light show at night.
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Japan also provides gorgeous views of the Pacific Ocean and the Sea of Japan while celebrating its picture-perfect cherry trees in bloom.
Because deciding which scenic views to see can be difficult, here are some information about Japan’s more popular scenery.
Mt. Fuji
One of the first places most people think of when discussing Japan’s scenic views is Mt. Fuji. Its majestic beauty makes it the focal point in any landscape, luckily enough to contain it.
Unfortunately, the mountain is known to be shy and often hides from eager viewers who try to catch a glimpse of its beauty.
Viewing the mountain is best done from a distance on a clear day. However, finding a clear day can sometimes prove difficult because the mountain is often hidden by cloud cover.
For your best chance at viewing the mountain, try during the winter months when the air is drier and the clouds are less of an issue.
Cherry Trees in Bloom
Anyone who has witnessed Japan’s cherry trees in full blossom can probably understand why flower-viewing parties date back to at least the third century AD.
Like in the past, these same blossoming cherry trees continue to draw large crowds of people worldwide each year.
To see this spectacular sight for yourself, you must be in the right place at the right time. The first blossoms appear around Okinawa starting in January.
From there, the cherry blossom front moves throughout the country, reaching Tokyo around the end of March or the beginning of April. The blossoms then continue to move north until arriving in Hokkaido after a few weeks.
Local news broadcasts often mention which areas are currently or soon to be in bloom and will tell you where you need to go and when.
Sea of Japan / Pacific Ocean
If you happen to be in one of Japan’s coastal regions, be sure to take a look toward the water for a beautiful view of either the Sea of Japan or the Pacific Ocean.
Regardless of which side of the country you happen to be on, the coastline is plentiful and offers some spectacular views of the water.
If you can venture out into the waters surrounding Japan, take it. Just like the Sea of Japan or the Pacific Ocean, which can be strikingly beautiful from the land, offshore wind views can be equally breathtaking.
Tokyo at Night
To experience Japan’s beautiful scenery, consider visiting Tokyo‘s capital city after nightfall. Once the sun has gone down, the city breaks out into a mesmerizing light show that quickly puts other major cities around the world to shame.
Just exercise caution like you would in any large city after dark. If you are uneasy about visiting the city after the sun has gone down, you can always sign up for a Tokyo at Night tour and experience the city worry-free. Tours are available through various companies and range in both price and duration.
With so many awe-inspiring scenes in Japan, deciding which ones to visit can be hard.
Hopefully, this list of four more popular scenic attractions has given you a few ideas to help you create your itinerary.
So what are you waiting for? Book your flight now and enjoy your sightseeing trip to beautiful Japan.
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