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Japan is one of the hottest and most attractive tourist destinations for tourists all over the world because ofits culture, cuisine, and natural scenery to people. Here's what to know for first-timers in the Land ofthe Rising Sun
Visa application procedure
Japan tourist visa applications for first-time and multiple-time travelers all require the same complete, honest information. Visitors are required to prepare the following documents according to the instructions of the Japanese embassy such as:
+ Theprojection is valid for more than 6 months (original)
+ 4.5x 4.5 (2 white panels taken within 6 months)
+ Visa application form (taken at Embassy of Japan website)
+ Clatest identity card or citizen identity card (photo)
+ Certificateof marriage or divorce; proof of employment, financial proof; schedule and "booking" of hotels, air tickets.
When to travel
Although Japan is too large a country, it is a temperate country with 4 distinct spring-summer-autumn-winter seasons and visitors can come to any season. Each region will have different weather and the most ideal time and many people choose to travel is the second half of March – 4 in the cherry blossom season and from the second half of October – 11 is the autumn of yellow leaves, red leaves. If you are "addicted" to shopping, the month of 7 – 8 or Tet is the most ideal time. Those who want to see the panoramic view of Japan with the red and yellow leaf season should definitely not miss the beginning of November.
Transportation
The special feature of traffic in Japan is punctuality, always clean and comfortable. To travel between destinations in Japan, visitors can choose the following options:
- Streetcar
This is the vehicle that has created a turning point in the development of the transportation industry in Japan. This vehicle is extremely fast and convenient. There are many different types of trains in Japan, however, tourists will usually choose to travel by Japan Rail Pass (JRP). This railway has the largest scale in the country, so tourists have the opportunity to use and experience
- Bus
For big cities like Tokyo and Osaka, buses are not used much due to the convenience of their rail and subway lines. But this is the cheapest vehicle in Japan, so if you travel long distances, you can choose bus routes that depart at night, you can comfortably sleep on the bus without spending money renting a hotel
- Taxi
If buses are cheap, taxis are considered the most expensive means of transportation in Japan. However, it will save time in return and avoid overcrowding and congestion. Typically, taxis will raise their fare by 20% in the evening. Therefore, if traveling long distances, visitors have to pay a fairly large amount.
Sights
Most tourists know Japan through major economic and cultural centers such as Tokyo, Osaka, Kyoto, Sapporo. In addition, Japan also has many long-standing historical destinations, beautiful landscapes.
You cannot ignore the major works that have gone through the historical stages of development of Japan such as Osaka Castle, Himeji Castle, Kyoto Palace, Golden Pavilion, Silver Pavilion, Horyu-ji Buddhist complex; large parks such as Ueno, Shinjuku, Yoyogi in Tokyo, Hitachi seaside in Ibaraki, Moerenuma in Sapporo. All of them are attractive destinations in autumn and spring in Japan. If you are passionate about exploring nature, you should go to Mount Fuji, the Alps, Mount Aso or Yotei...
Gastronomy
When it comes to Japanese cuisine, most people know dishes with not too much spice – this is considered the secret to the longest life expectancy in the world. However, Japanese cuisine is also famous in the world for its diversity, which is extremely eye-catching and sophisticated decoration in each dish and drink. The traditional dishes that every visitor to Japan must enjoy at least once are ramen, sushi, sashimi, shabushabu hot pot, sukiyaki hot pot, takoyaki octopus cake, okonomiyaki pancakes.
Visitors can easily find delicious food because restaurants are available anywhere in Japan, from subway stations, bus stops, convenience stores, to busy markets and shopping areas. Toyosu in Tokyo or Nishiki in Kyoto are two of the many food markets that attract visitors thanks to their fresh seafood.
Stay
When traveling to Japan, you do not have to worry about where to stay because there are many popular types of accommodation and there are many different prices such as hotels, motels, resorts and even temples and temples. However, at each time of the year, visitors should be aware of booking because it will face many difficulties, especially cherry blossom season or red leaf season.
Typically, the closer hotels and motels are to train stations or bus lines, the higher the prices will be. However, that does not mean that being far from the above points will be cheap, because travel costs will be even more expensive for tourists.
For a Japanese holiday, you can book a room at the Ryokan, traditional Japanese inns with elaborate architecture. If you want to save more, you can choose homestay, hostel, or capsule hotel.
