Located in North East Asia, Japan consists mainly of four islands- Hokkaido, Honshu, Shikoku and Kyushu. Although it is a very small country as compared to some Asian countries like China or India, Japan is counted among the most powerful economies of the world. And tourism in Japan has been playing a very important role in the sustained growth of the economy along with various other factors like development in science and technology.
One can undertake a Japan tour for various reasons as the country has something to offer to everybody. While business travelers prefer Japan as a tourist destination for the splendid facilities, leisure travelers can reinvigorate their mind by spending time in hot springs, various amusement parks, museums, shopping malls and indulging in various outdoor activities.
Climate of Japan: The climate of Japan varies a lot from region to region. The spring season is very pleasant as the temperature is moderate and there is not much rainfall either. In the months of March and April one can also witness the cherry blossoms. The summer (June- August) in Japan is hot and rainy while temperature can go up to 40 degree Celsius. The climate of Japan become pretty pleasant again in autumn that lasts from September to November. Tourists are not even deterred from visiting Japan during the winter (December to February) although the central and northern parts are very cold during these days.
Major Tourist attractions in Japan: Japan is not only developed economically but also rich in its culture and heritage. Japanese architecture, the Buddha temples, it's annual festivals are delight for the tourists. In Tokyo the imperial Palace, the East gardens, Shitamchi, and asakusa- kannon temple are favorite destinations. If you are visiting the coastal town of Kamakura, the giant statue of great Buddha, Hachimangu shrine and Enoshima island are must visits. Mount fuji, the Hokkaido island, the golden pavilion at Kyoto, Zen rock garden of Royanji, the Nara park, Osaka castle are some of the major tourist attractions of Japan. Moreover the hot springs of Japan, various shopping malls, and lively nightlife at various towns of Japan has the potential of making your Japan tour complete and comfortable.
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