Things you can only do in Japan
As Japan becomes more and more popular, travellers are realising that it provides an astonishing diversity of experiences and attractions. The following are some of the most iconic and intriguing experiences the nation has to offer:
- Discover Mount Fuji – experience the power and calm of Mount Fuji, which can only be done in Japan. Mount Fuji is an active volcano that last erupted in 1707, but despite its active state, it draws millions of visitors each year.
- Visit Cat Island – Aoshima is possibly Japan’s most famous cat island. Its nickname “Cat Island” is not a hyperbole because the island has just 15-20 inhabitants but more than 120 cats, or 6 times the human population!
- See a bamboo forest – Located in the heart of Kyoto, Japan’s most famous bamboo forest. It’s thought to be one of the most photographed spots in Kyoto.
- Stay at a Capsule Hotel – visitors from all over the world visit hotels, but capsule hotels are a rare and unique choice that can only be found in Japan. Rather than typical hotel rooms, visitors stay in tiny capsules, or pods. The pods are small, but for curious tourists, the encounter may be memorable.