Japan - the Rise of Culture

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If there is an insurmountable challenge in this world, it is sure to put in your mind a puzzle called "Japan", composed of millions of different parts of history, culture and centuries-old traditions. Concentrate, because your mission starts now. In our view, Japan is a distant exotic island, lying around the corner of curiosity and thirst for adventure, a sculpted legend bathed in the brilliance on the tip of a samurai sword or in the secrets of a geisha's memoirs. Japan is a sacred land that the sun has chosen for its first breath of air every morning, a country where history has sealed through its lens the first sunrise of culture, the first warm rays of innumerable ancient traditions. The island empire is located comfortably in the Pacific Ocean's embrace, to the west touching the grace of the Great Chinese Wall, to the top of Bukhansan Mountain in Korea, and to the northwest - to the power of the Russian world and its cold gaze.

The first lines of your adventure will be written through the magic that hovers around the many sanctuaries and sanctuaries of faith in Japan. Before you open the gates of any temple, you will amazed by the architectural perfectionism and the sparkling halo of the built-in religious power. Without hesitation, first you have to go to the Imperial Palace in Tokyo, the capital of Japan. It provides a space-time portal that you can use to blend into the past, embrace the centuries back as if unfolding a book and design Edo Castle in your mind - an ancient trace of the immortal Japanese civilization.

Here you will leave a part of your soul because in front of your eyes you will find endless green oases and stone walls that will encourage your shy opinion that the world is a suitable place to live. Before you leave Tokyo, you must take a few hours to drink the cup with a delightful mix of pleasures ready specifically for your visit. You do not want to miss the imposing Buddhist temple "Sensoji" or the Yeno Park, where your senses will touch paradise, carrying the scent of blooming Japanese sour cherries. The majesty of the ancient Japanese world does not end in Tokyo. You will be amazed at how many emblematic places have been written in capital letters along the path of your fairy tale on the side of the rising sun. Only in Japan can you can get inspired by the silent speech of Mount Fuji, stepping into the abyss of the silent volcano and becoming a sage, obeying the heights. The jigsaw of Japan will get arranged  only when you bow to the Hiroshima Memorial Peace Complex when you take in the tranquility of the bamboo forest in Kyoto when you dive into the religious sea surrounding the lonely island of Izukushima and the Shinto Sanctuary when you feel how antiquity strikes hard on the bell of your faith in the holy city of Nara, or when you are a direct participant in some of the countless festivals that take place as if from the creation of the world.

Japan is a magic that acts all year round and which, if caught, will not let you go, no matter how skillful you can counteract.

 

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Tokyo - The Imperial Palace of Japan
Tokyo, Japan

The city is a masterpiece created by the virtuosity brush of antiquity and its technological advancement. Only here you will be amazed by the peaceful coexistence between the sky-scrapers touching the heavens, the economic and proudly built countless sanctuaries. Walking into Tokyo, you will need to pay special attention to the Emperor's Palace, Buddhist Temple of Sensoji and Yeno Park.

Kyoto - under the bamboo shadow
Kyoto Prefecture, Japan

In Kyoto you will be captured by the shadow of religion, the many layers of history, the bamboo forest that has become a tourist attraction, and the aromatic tea ceremonies. Your adventure in the ancient city must begin from the Kinkaku Temple, called the Golden Pavilion, to pass through the Imperial Palace and the colorful shrines, and to finish with the paper lanterns in the temples, the Nijō Castle and the many stone gardens.

Osaka, the birthplace of Buddhism
Osaka Prefecture, Japan

As the first one touched by Buddhist rescue, this city retains the power of religion. Behind these walls of faith lie ancient and majestic temples, but also hundreds of ways of entertainment, including amusement parks, zoos and museums. Your attention will grab the colorful markets and shops offering splendor from every corner of the city, Universe Film Park, the huge aquarium, and the rain of white-colored cherry leaves.

Nara - the home of faith
Nara Prefecture, Japan

Nara is the oldest capital of Japan. The mosaic of temples and sanctuaries that will leave your senses without words draws the image of the city as an important religious center for Japanese culture both in antiquity and in modern times. Among all the sites you must touch, are the "Todai-ji" temples with the highest and most impressive Buddha statue, "Kofukou-ji", "Yakushi-ji" and "Toschaji-ji", the sanctuary Kasuga, and the City Park with hundreds of residing deers.

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Location

Japan is an island state and is located in east Asia in the Pacific, which separates it east of Russia, China and Korea. Japan has 6800 islands, the largest of which are: Shikou, Honshu, Kyushu and Hokkaido. About 400 of the islands are inhabited and the rest are very small. The capital is Tokyo.

Transportation

Japan boasts one of the world's best transport networks, especially in larger cities. Known, also with its incredible accuracy and high level of service in all transportation modes. The most common is to travel by train outside cities, and in the cities by bus and metro.

Languages Spoken

The official language in the country is Japanese. English is becoming more and more spoken by much of society, especially younger people.

Currency

The official currency is the Japanese yen, which is the third most traded currency in the world. We recommend that you exchange currency before entering the country, if you need to exchange in Japan, you can do it in the banks, the big hotels, and at the airports.

Visas

For some countries in the world, visas are not required for a certain period of time, while visas are required for everyone else. Check on the internet and you will find out if there are any limitations on your country.

Electricity

Contacts in Japan are two types. Types A, most commonly used in northern and central America, Japan and China that only use with plug A. Type B works with plugs B and A. The standard voltage is 100 V.

Vaccinations

There are no mandatory vaccines for your visit, but there are a few recommendations - against malaria, hepatitis A and B, measles, diphtheria.

Emergency Calls

The emergency call phones in Japan are: Police 110, Fire / Emergency - 119. Operators are also in English.

When to visit
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In the spring, you will have the opportunity to watch the birth of nature and especially the colorful dance of the Japanese cherries, and in the summer to take the challenge and the lead role in at least some of the fascinating festivals all over the country. Japan has its irresistible charm also in winter, when extreme sports are in the swirl, and even in autumn when you can hear the song of the falling leaves.

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The Fujii Volcano

The quenched volcano is one of the country's leading tourist attractions, with a height of almost 3800 meters. Climbing the mountain sacred to the Japanese is an extraordinary challenge that you need to accept boldly and with open arms. To do this, you need to get good equipment because in the higher parts the temperatures go below zero. Your adventure will last for two days, and you can spend the night in the mountain-captive sensation of the five Fuji-san lakes.

Festival culture

Japan's lavish festivals are held throughout the year, so that when you visit the country of the rising sun, you can still take part in at least one of them. Japan's festivals are known all over the world and combine elements of the culture, the history and the religion of the people. Among the most famous and interesting festivals you can visit are Aku Odori Dance Festival in Tokushima, Kyoto Gion Matsuri, Nifunaga in Gifu, Sapporo Snow Festival, and Nebuta in Aomori.

The aroma of blooming cherries

In the period from the end of March to the beginning of May in Japan, you can enjoy the flowering of Japanese cherry trees called sakura. The beauty of the pink colors is so charming and touching the senses that the country has created a custom for their contemplation. Hanamy, as the Japanese call it, is one of the most popular and attracting millions of tourists from all over the world spring festivals. And who knows, the flowering cherry blossoms may inspire you?

High-speed train travel

Along with preserving its cultural and historical heritage, Japan is also orientated towards the future. Japanese high-speed trains are popular all over the world and it is definitely possible to say that traveling with them is a tourist attraction. Shinkansen transports passengers at a speed of over 300 km / h, with the average speed of the composition being about 210-220 km / h. It will take you a little over two hours to travel from Tokyo to Osaka, considering that the distance between cities is about 520 kilometers.

Watch Sumo match in Japan

In Japan, sumo is a martial art, almost as old as the country. The rules for a fight between two rickishi are extremely simple, and enormous concentration and self-control are needed to win a match. The fight sumo is attractive, although it sometimes takes a few minutes. In Japan, sumo tournaments are organized throughout the year, usually every other month. You can enjoy such a spectacle als in Kyoto, Tokyo, Nagoya and Fukuoka.

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Is there a chance to practice extreme sports in Japan?

You maight be surprised, but it is an indisputable fact that Japan is a four-season center for tourist extreme sports and setting the adrenaline levels high up. Among the most popular extreme sports in Japan are rafting, skiing, mountain biking and paragliding. All of them will offer you a unique and exciting way to get acquainted with the magic and beauty of Japan at an unconventional angle.

Japan can boast one of the most powerful economies in the world, but cash payment is the most common way to meet your needs. With credit cards "Visa" and "MasterCard" you can shop anywhere in major cities, but if your trip involves remote areas and a longer stay, it is advisable to have cash in local currency or to exchange your available funds in the nearest bank.

The climate in Japan is extremely temperamental. Four seasons clearly stand out, but they have their peculiarities, depending on whether you are in the north, in the central part of the country or in the south. Winter here is harsh and requires you to wear a warm sweater and a thick jacket. Temperatures reach -8 degrees. Summer also offers surprises - many rainy days, which is the tropical feature of the weather. You must have an umbrella, and an impermeable top or jacket.

Japan's high-speed trains run at a speed of 250 to 320 km / h, but you must be sure that passengers are provided with all the necessary conditions for safe travel. Rail transport in the country is exceptionally well-developed and is the preferred way for long distances. If you travel by high-speed train in Japan, you must know that there is little space between passenger seats, and in the event of heavy snowfall it is also possible the train movements could be stopped temporarily.

Japan's smoking policy is still extremely well-meaning for smokers. If you are a passionate smoker, you can enjoy the embrace of the drink and the cigarette smoke in every bar. Even in many public places smoking is not tolerated, tolerance is always manifested, and special smokers areas have been built. Cigarette smoke is banned on trains, subways and other vehicles, but long-distance exceptions  have been made with the creation of special smokers` wagons.

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