History and Culture
Japan is known as a nation steeped with a contrasting cultural legacy that binds tradition and modernity in perfect harmony. It’s a proud home to over 20 World Heritage Sites designated by UNESCO, and majority of them fall under the cultural category. Kyoto is dubbed the country’s cultural capital, offering an abundance of Buddhist temples, Shinto shrines, imperial palaces and traditional gardens. Meanwhile, Tokyo is where you’ll find all the action and bright skyscrapers – this energetic metropolis brings modern pop culture and extraordinary fashion trends into life…
- Take a sightseeing trip to Senso-ji Temple, the oldest Buddhist temple in Tokyo, complete with a magnificent red lantern and an iconic five-story pagoda!
- Explore Kyoto’s 17 UNESCO-listed sites, including the Kiyomizu-dera Temple, Nijo-jo Castle and Shimogamo-jinja Shrine to completely immerse yourself in Japanese culture.
- Pay your respects in the Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park and learn about the history of the world's first nuclear attack.
