Since Marco Polo announced to the world "Cipango, the country of golden roofs" in the 13th century, Japan has not ceased to fascinate many adventurers. Logically, today’s Japan has little to do with that of those times, although it continues to amaze everyone who visits it, since here it is possible to find from a great cultural variety to beautiful natural landscapes. Of course, Japanese hospitality should not be forgotten.
One of the things that is most surprising about the Asian country is that the past and the future go hand in hand. In fact, traditional oriental objects and concepts are intertwined with cutting-edge technology and the ultra-modern lifestyle of contemporary Japan, something that can be breathed in the large cities of the country. Today at Vuela Viajes we are talking about some of the most important Japanese cities . Would you like to join us?
Tokyo
First of all, we want to tell you about Tokyo, the de facto capital of Japan. According to some studies, it is the most populated city on the planet, with more than 35 million people living together in the metropolitan area. The city highlights its lively nightlife, its exotic gastronomy and its surprising culture, in addition to its modern architecture.
Kyoto
Capital of Japan for over a thousand years, Kyoto has been the cradle of arts, culture and religion over the centuries. In fact, here it is possible to find a great variety of historical monuments, many of which are protected by UNESCO . Its 17 temples stand out, without a doubt, as well as the Imperial Palace, located in the center of the city.
Osaka
Another city we want to talk about is Osaka, considered the third largest city in Japan, after Tokyo and Yokohama, which we will talk about later. It is one of the main ports and industrial centers of the country. In recent years it has managed to attract tourism due to its rich history, its natural environment and its wonderful climate.
Hiroshima
We continue our tour of the most important cities of Japan in Hiroshima, sadly known for the atomic bomb that the United States dropped in 1945. If you have the opportunity to visit this place, you should walk through the Peace Memorial Park, which houses ruins of buildings and a museum. Also, it is important to note that some historic sites have been splendidly rebuilt.
Nagasaki
Another city that cannot be missing from the list is Nagasaki, which has historically been an important port and center of trade with foreign countries. What stands out most about this city is the miscegenation between Eastern and Western culture, something that can be seen in the works of art, crafts, festivals and, of course, the historical remains.
Sapporo
We also want to tell you about Sapporo, a relatively new city, since its development began in 1869. What is most surprising about this city is that unlike other cities in the country, it is especially green thanks to its many parks.
Kobe
Considered the sixth most populous city in Japan, Kobe is also a major international port. It is known for the Kobe ox , which is highly appreciated by cooks, and for the pearl trade. In addition, it is important to bear in mind that here it is possible to find magnificent natural landscapes despite being a commercial city.
Yokohama
Finally, we want to talk about Yokohama which, as we have mentioned before, is the second largest city in Japan, in addition to being a port city full of activity . It is worth strolling along the boardwalk and enjoying the bay and skyline views from the Minato Mirai area.