Japan - Useful information for your trip
Discover with ViviTravels Japan, un archipelago composed by several islands. It presents beautiful and heterogeneous landscapes, as well as modern and cosmopolitan cities.
Japan is a country with incredible charm, capable of satisfying the most demanding traveler, thanks to the variety of landscapes and hospitality of the local population. You will find large, modern cosmopolitan cities, like the capital Tokyo, full of artistic and cultural attractions and hosting many festivals throughout the year, as well as social events and fashion shows. The most important museums include Tokyo National Museum, where you can admire the largest collection of Japanese art in the world; the National Museum of Western Art, and the National Modern Art Museum. The skyline of this city is impressive and at the same time absolutely fascinating, with countless skyscrapers next to each other.
Other cities to include in the travel itinerary are then Kyoto, Hiroshima, Kanazawa, Takayama, Hakone, Osaka and Sapporo: all very modern and at the same time linked to the most ancient traditions of the Rising Sun, from the geisha district in Kyoto (the famous Gion), to the samurai stories, from ancient temples to tea ceremonies and the habit of going to the onsen, natural volcanic hot springs, and celebrating the blossom of cherry trees.
Japan then also boasts impressive natural landscapes: an archipelago located in the Pacific Ocean, it includes a lot of islands, of which the four largest are Honshu, Hokkaido, Kyushu and Shikoku. Much of the Japanese territory is covered by forests and steep mountains making it unsuitable for agriculture, industrial or residential use. Furthermore, the islands of Japan are located in a volcanic area and feature about 108 active volcanoes. This volcanic area causes lava eruptions and earth movements that result in devastating earthquakes and destructive tsunamis.
The climate is temperate but shows some significant variations between the northern and southern islands, which are more fully characterized by a subtropical climate, with warm winters and hot summers.
Finally, for those who like to relax lying on magnificent beaches, Japan offers small corners of paradise featuring white sand lapped by transparent crystal clear sea. Moreover, thanks to the proximity of the reef, you can enjoy the view of colorful tropical fish. The islands with the most beautiful beaches are concentrated in the Okinawa area, Tokashiki Island, Zamami Island and Aka Island.
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