Japan or what is popularly known as The Land of the Rising Sun is a nation island found in East Asia. It is a land where ancient traditions and technology perfectly blend, that is why there is no doubt that it is a beautiful country with enchanting and unrivaled charm. So if you are planning to visit in Japan, it would be great if you are going to consider the top places in Japan.

1. Mount Fuji

Aerial view of Mount Fuji volcano with a snow cap in Japan

One of great things which you can do if you are going to visit Japan is to see Mount Fuji. This legendary mountain is the highest mountain in the country with 12,388 feet or 3,776 meters. Climbing Mount Fuji will definitely be great and unforgettable experience because it has an incredible full view of Hakone Mountain, Owakudani Valley, and Lake Ashinko. There are more than 1 million people who have reached the top of the mountain every year. Climbing season is when there is only less snow in the mountain and the weather is mild. This incredible mountain can be found in Hakone National Park.

2. Stay in a Ryokan

Traditional Japanese indoor house and paper sliding doors and tatami mat open to View of a beautiful Fuji mountain and japanese house in autumn season. Kawaguchiko, Yamanashi, Japan

Aside from seeing the Mt. Fuji, staying in Ryokan is also great. Staying in Ryokan will provide you with the gentle smell of tatami, understated beauty of interiors, meticulous service, outdoor baths on hot springs, calming silence, and multi-course meal which is locally produced. You will be to experience all these if you are going to stay in Ryokan with 100,000 yen each night. But you can also try the less formal and smaller minshuku which will also provide you with similar traditional yet less expensive experience in just 10,000 yen each night.

3. Soak In A Hot Spring

autumn. Japanese open air hot spa . Open-air bath of Japan

Soaking in natural hot spring in Dogoo will definitely be a great experience for you as well. It may be quite awkward since you will be soaking naked, but it can actually heal you and make you feel more relax. Dogo is one of the most renowned resorts in Japan where there is an architectural gem bathing room. Aside from Dogo, there are still several ryokan and public baths with onsen all over the country.

4. Ride A Bullet Train

Japan's Bullet Train makes a brief stop

A journey in a bullet train is an incredible experience which you can have when you visit Japan. This shinkansen operates since 1964 with a speed of 186 mph, wherein it will be just a wink for you to go from one place to another. Riding in a bullet train is the means of transportation in Japan, where it will provide you with comfy seats and bring you to your destination within a short period of time.

5. Play Pachinko

Blurred people playing Pachinko slot machine in Akihabara

One amazing thing which you can do to relax is to play with balls in pachinko parlor. The smoky and noisy atmosphere might not be ideal but this kind of pastime is really, so it would be great if you are going to experience it. You can pay balls and play with them by bringing the balls into the hole using the machine. If you are able to put your balls on the right hole, you can exchange it with cash.

All these things would definitely provide you with great and unforgettable vacation experience in Japan.