5 Special Things to Do in Japan Only

In the amazing oriental nation, some special things to do could catch your eyes, and you can have the fun only in Japan.

1. Climb Up to the Summit of Mt. Fuji

Mt. Fuji is the highest mountain as the symbol of Japan, and mountaineering is allowed if you get there during the two months from early July to early September. While enjoying the beautiful mountain scenery along the trails, it is a happy thing to get a sense of accomplishment by conquering this high peak. Reaching the snow-capped summit, hiking around the crater is also a special experience that only a few people can complete smoothly. Would you like have a try on the summer days?

Explore Kyoto in Kimono

2. Explore Kyoto in Pretty Kimono

Kyoto is well-known as an ancient capital in Japan, and the features in ancient style have been well-preserved in the city. With the beautiful ancient buildings and streets, why not take a tour through time in a kimono? As long as you put on the kimono, you become part of the city and a scenic piece of Kyoto. With many kimono rental shops in Kyoto, you can choose the clothes you like in a shop, and then take the nice photos while exploring the ancient city around the attractions, streets and lanes.

3. Overnight in a Ryokan

As in Japan, it is a special thing to do absolutely, to stay overnight in a ryokan at local. The Japanese inns are usually in a traditional layout with tatami beds and a door open to the private courtyard. In the hot spring towns, ryokans are often facilitated with public or private onsen bathing pools. Also, the delicate local food are served at dinner and breakfast. It would be a great experience to the Japanese culture at a ryokan.

4. The World’s Only DisneySea

Disneyland is the famous theme park in the work, while in Tokyo Disney Resort, there is also DisneySea – the only Disney amusement park themed on the sea. With your kids, you can enjoy your family rides for the adventure to heritage sites in Lost River Delta, the world of Arabian Nights at Arabian Coast, Renaissance Mediterranean harbors, colorful underwater scenes at Mermaid Lagoon, etc. It is the best for parent-child tour that can be reached in Japan.

5. Join in Summer Festivals

Summer Festival is held around Japan in the summer with various folk activities. Gion Matsuri in Kyoto and Tenjin Matsuri in Osaka are the grandest summer festivals throughout the country. During a summer festival, the traditional paradise and performance are the climax, and most the locals go outsides in yukata or kimono for the games, snacks and fireworks show after nightfall. If you want to get close to Japanese folk culture, summer festivals can’t be missed.