Top 50 Best Things to Do in Japan
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Top 50 Best Things to Do in Japan

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  • Universal Studios Japantop_1
    󰺂10
    41.63
    Osaka.Osaka Bay
    trip best TravelHotspot logoUniversal Studios Japan's No Limit! Countdown Party | Dec 31, 2025-Jan 1, 2026
    trip best small logoAchieved a 3-year streak on the annual lists
    Highlights:
    A 1:1 recreation of the Super Mario game world
    󱨜10 themed lands | Asia's first Universal Studios
    󱨠Saved by 40351 users󱨠23671 positive reviews
    4.7/5
    业余旅遊家业余旅遊家

    At any Universal Studios location, it's worth spending a whole day with the whole family. A special reminder: Mario rides are the most popular, so allow plenty of time to explore them. Expect queues of about an hour for each ride. Here are some things everyone should be aware of.

  • SHIBUYA SKYtop_2
    󰺂9.9
    13.05
    Tokyo.Shibuya
    trip best TravelHotspot logoAn upgraded panoramic experience at Shibuya Sky Observation Deck
    trip best small logoAchieved a 3-year streak on the annual lists
    Highlights:
    󱨞Overlook Tokyo's golden scenery at sunset
    󰋄Unhindered views of Shibuya & Tokyo's skyline
    󱨠Saved by 18236 users󱨠3204 positive reviews
    4.7/5
    Star888Star888

    Wonderful view especially the sunset. Recommend to visit if you’re in Tokyo.

  • Tokyo Disneylandtop_3
    󰺂9.6
    44.88
    Urayasu.Tokyo Disneyland Area
    trip best small logoAchieved a 3-year streak on the annual lists
    Highlights:
    Cinderella Castle is a must-visit landmark
    󱓊7 themed areas (115 acres)
    󱨠Saved by 17269 users󱨠7977 positive reviews
    4.8/5
    MKChoyMKChoy

    Great place for younger kids and more kids friendly than teenager for the thrills rides, except for theme-preferences. BEWARE OF CROWD-ATTACK 😅.

  • Tokyo DisneySea
    4
    󰺂9.4
    44.88
    Urayasu.Tokyo Disneyland Area
    trip best small logoAchieved a 3-year streak on the annual lists
    Highlights:
    󱨜Seven themed ports create a unique marine world
    󱨜World's only ocean-themed Disney park
    󱨠Saved by 11673 users󱨠6149 positive reviews
    4.7/5
    Anonymous userAnonymous user

    Dongdi Ocean Park is located near Tokyo Bay, so the scenery is quite nice. The thrilling rides are suitable for young people. Since we were accompanying children, people with high blood pressure should just stroll around the park.

  • Mount Fuji
    5
    󰺂9.0
    Fujinomiya
    trip best small logoNo. 5 of Fall Viewing Attractions in Japan
    Highlights:
    󱓊Postcards & sunrise at peak
    Panoramic view of peaks & lake
    󱨠Saved by 2172 users󱨠663 positive reviews
    4.8/5
    学校🏫学校🏫

    ## Mount Fuji: The totem of the Japanese soul, the priceless shock that must be seen in this life! **Definitely worth it! **It is far more than a mountain, but also a living totem that carries Japan's millennium faith and aesthetics**. Whether looking out over its sacred outline or challenging the summit, it is a great way to feel the Japanese spirit deeply. **Core highlights hit the soul:*** **The fast-changing scene:** The four seasons rotate to give it a very different face - spring cherry for skirt, summer green, autumn red leaves, winter snow crown. Under the clear sky, the momentum is magnificent, and the clouds are looming. **Each eye is a unique scenery postcard**. * ** Classic perspective punch card: ** * ** Kawaguchiko reflection: ** The lake is like a mirror, reflecting the perfect "reverse Fuji", especially when there is no wind in the morning, it is a photography paradise. * **Shincangshan Asakusa Park: **The five-tower is framed with Mount Fuji, interpreting the most classic Japanese aesthetic. * **Goden Field Outlet: **Shopping while enjoying the huge mountain nearby, a wonderful experience. * **Top Challenge (7-9 Moon): **Conquering 3,776 meters on foot, meeting the "Yulai Light" (Sunrise) in the crater, and feeling the ultimate experience of conquest and sacred fusion (need to be fully prepared). * **Cultural Immersion: ** Hawthorn Shrine, Ninno Bahai Lingquan, and Fuji Theme Art Museum ... Infiltrate their awe and worship everywhere. **Tips: *** **Weather determines everything! ** Be sure to check the visibility forecast before traveling, and it may be completely "invisible" on rainy days. * Recommended for a distant view**Kawaguchiko/Mountain Lake area**, convenient transportation and diverse perspectives. * Climbing requires professional equipment, make an appointment in advance for mountain houses, and do your best. **Summary: ** The beauty of Mount Fuji transcends the vision, which is the resonance of nature and culture. Its sacred sense and magnificent beauty, no matter how close you look, it will become a scenery engraved into memory. If the heavens are beautiful, be sure to include it in the itinerary - not only to see a mountain, but also to touch the window of the Japanese soul. 🗻✨

  • Warner Bros. Studio Tour Tokyo - The Making of Harry Potter
    6
    󰺂8.9
    33.82
    Tokyo
    trip best TravelHotspot logoHogwarts is a winter wonderland once again | Nov 8, 2025-Jan 12, 2026
    trip best small logoAchieved a 3-year streak on the annual lists
    Highlights:
    󰌌Perfectly recreates Harry Potter scenes like Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry
    󱨜World's largest Harry Potter attraction
    󱨠Saved by 16269 users󱨠3430 positive reviews
    4.8/5
    KAWSOUIIIKAWSOUIII

    สามารถซื้อตั๋วได้สะดวก และใช้งานได้ง่ายมาก สามารถเปลี่ยนแปลงการจองได้ในแอปนี้ และราคาดีมาก มีคูปองสำหรับรับขนมฟรี

  • Tokyo Skytree
    7
    󰺂8.7
    10.15
    Tokyo.Ueno/Asakusa
    trip best TravelHotspot logoTokyo Skytree First Sunrise Special viewing | Jan 1, 2026-Jan 1, 2026
    trip best small logoAchieved a 3-year streak on the annual lists
    Highlights:
    󱨟SkytreeTown offers nighttime shopping and entertainment
    󰋄World's tallest tower | Tokyo’s panoramic views
    󱨠Saved by 10836 users󱨠2924 positive reviews
    4.7/5
    Anonymous userAnonymous user

    Tokyo Skytree is one of the world's three tallest towers. We entered in chronological order. The staff were very welcoming and helped visitors get in early; the number of people was well-controlled, and we easily took the elevator to 350 meters high. The panoramic view of Tokyo from there was amazing! From 350 meters, we took another elevator to 450 meters, where the long corridor offered even more views of the distant cityscape. Unfortunately, there was some fog, slightly reducing visibility.

  • Arashiyama Sagano Romantic Train
    8
    󰺂8.4
    4.26
    Kyoto.Arashiyama/Sagano/Takao
    trip best TravelHotspot logoTake the Sagano Romantic Train through the scenic Arashiyama in Kyoto
    Highlights:
    󱓊25-minute drive for stunning views
    󱓊Cherry blossom (spring) & foliage (fall)
    󱨠Saved by 4729 users󱨠1101 positive reviews
    4.5/5
    D29***94D29***94

    Book tickets early. Otherwise seat allocated (odd number) may not give you good views as compared to even number seat. Cannot see river, unless you stand up. There will be staff asking if you will like to take and buy a photograph for souvenir. Not all visitors are approached. So if you want photos, do look out for them.

  • Legoland Japan Resort
    9
    󰺂8.4
    24.16
    Nagoya
    trip best TravelHotspot logoLEGOLAND Japan: Kids Countdown & Happy New Year 2026 | Dec 31, 2025-Dec 31, 2025
    trip best small logoAchieved a 3-year streak on the annual lists
    Highlights:
    󰌌Nighttime Fireworks Extravaganza
    󰋄LEGO attractions for kids 2-12
    󱨠Saved by 2509 users󱨠2643 positive reviews
    4.8/5
    Claudia AndrianiClaudia Andriani

    So much fun in here, many things can be learn about process make brick/lego

  • Osaka Aquarium Kaiyukan
    10
    󰺂8.3
    13.05
    Osaka.Osaka Bay
    trip best TravelHotspot logoOsaka Aquarium Kaiyukan's "Deep Sea Time" Begins at Night
    trip best small logoAchieved a 3-year streak on the annual lists
    Highlights:
    Get up close to whale sharks and dolphins
    󱨜Japan's largest aquarium | 16 exhibits (10M liters)
    󱨠Saved by 10996 users󱨠2496 positive reviews
    4.7/5
    Anja StevanovicAnja Stevanovic

    Aquarium is amazing and well maintained, my only problem were people who kept taping on glass and sticking their faces bothering fishes. There should be sign that glass should not be touched (especially for all grown up people who were doing it)

What Best Things to Do are there in Japan?
These are all Best Things to Do in Japan:Universal Studios Japan, SHIBUYA SKY, Tokyo Disneyland, Tokyo DisneySea, Mount Fuji
What are some highly-rated Best Things to Do in Japan?
Some highly-rated Best Things to Do in Japan include:Universal Studios Japan:4.7, SHIBUYA SKY:4.7, Tokyo Disneyland:4.8, Tokyo DisneySea:4.7, Mount Fuji:4.8
At what locations in Japan can Best Things to Do in Japan be found?
The Best Things to Do in Japan are mainly located in:Universal Studios Japan:Osaka, SHIBUYA SKY:Tokyo, Tokyo Disneyland:Urayasu, Tokyo DisneySea:Urayasu, Mount Fuji:Fujinomiya
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