For a memorable vacation, Japan is the perfect place to visit with the whole family. For lovers of sushi, the first stop in Tokyo has to be Tsukiji Fish Market. Visitors will be fascinated by the sheer size, freshness, and variety of the fish in this market. After a delicious sushi breakfast, travelers will be ready to take a stroll to the historical Yasukuni-jinja, a temple built for all those who died defending Japan. Get a sense of Japan’s polytheistic history by visiting the Sensoki Temple, built in honor of Kannon, the goddess of mercy. For kids and adults, the Edo-Tokyo Museum is an enjoyable way to learn the history of Tokyo. Reproductions of an ancient Kabuki theatre and the famous Edo Castle are always on display and will spark anyone’s imagination. Although the Imperial Palace is not open to public access, its amazing East Gardens are. Enjoy amazing views of the palace while strolling along the paths lines with exotic flowers native to Japan. For theatre lovers, the Kabuki-Za, a Japanese theatre which still puts on traditional Kabuki performances, is sure to be a hit. After a thrilling day of sight-seeing, the Roppongi Hills are the perfect place to go to shop, eat, and enjoy a disco club or two at night.
The city of Kyoto also offers visitors some amazing attractions. The Kinkaku-ji is famous for its façade, which was completely covered in gold leaf in 1397. This palace was the home of shogun Ashikaga Yoshimitsu and offers a glimpse into imperial Japan. To see more of Japan’s golden age, visit Nijo Castle where Tokugawa Leyasu, a powerful man in Japan’s history, installed special squeaky floorboards to alert of approaching intruders.
The Park Hotel in Tokyo is a 4-star hotel dedicated to service. The subway and JR are right underneath the building and rooms offer a beautiful view of the Tokyo skyline. In Kyoto, the Kyoto Hotel Okura offers travelers an elegant European décor of the 1920’s combined with the practicality of a subway in close range. Nomatter where you stay in beautiful Japan, the culture and history of this amazing country is sure to make for an unforgettable vacation.