
Activities in Japan
Skiing
The Japanese Alps provide great skiing for the immediate and experience skiers. Hokkaido offers hot springs in their resorts. If you have your ski legs in summer, you can grass ski at Gokase highland which is located at the most southern ski slope in Japan. Find out more about travel insurance for off piste skiing.
Cycling
Is very popular in the cherry blossom season which occurs between April and May as well as later in the year in October and November. There are numerous tracks and paths throughout Tokyo to get a better perspective of the capital city.
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Sado Island
The unspoilt landscape of Sado Island is the heritage of the Kodo Drummers known as the samurai percussionists.
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Whale and Dolphin Watching
The best time to whale and dolphin watch is between January and March. There are plenty of tour operators that are well experienced in locating these fascinating mammals.
Shopping
Ginza is one of the best shopping areas in Tokyo and is a must-see destination when travelling in Japan especially for travellers needing some retail therapy.
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Martial Arts
Japan is renowned for its martial arts offering sumo and judo which are national sports of Japan. These tournaments draw massive crowds. Other sports included kendo and fencing.
Ueno Park / Maruyama Park
Ueno Park is located in Tokyo whilst Maruyama Park is located in Kyoto. Both parks offer spontaneous cherry blossom parties in April and May.
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Soccer/ Football
Football has taken off in Japan in recent years with the introduction of the Japanese soccer J-League as well as their participation in the world Cup.
Sapporo
Is the capital city of Hokkaido and is known for its nightlife and snow festival that operates in February. The snow festival has a duration of 7 days with an abundance of ice sculptures.
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Theatre
Japan’s traditional puppet theatre entertainment is a great insight to Japan’s vast culture, other forms of theatre are ‘Can Noh’ and ‘Kabuki’ where actors dress in medieval outfits.
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Golf
Golf courses in and around Tokyo are considered to be the most challenging in the world. Be careful to book in advance, however, membership or an invitation is sometimes required.
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Gion Festival
Is a street parade with plenty of costumes and participants carrying portable shrines. The festival is in Kyoto and takes place in July.
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Nightlife in Tokyo
To discover clubs, bars, and geisha tea houses you will need to visit Akasaka and Roppongi. For people looking for a bit faster atmosphere you might want to touch base in Harajuku and Shibuya.
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