Explore Japan
20 places · 20 dishes · 19 festivals · 20 things to buy — ranked from real traveler data.
Traditional food
See all 20 dishes →The dishes this country is known for — what they are and when to order them.
Tokyo is renowned for its buckwheat noodles, often served hot in a savory broth or chilled with a dipping sauce, offering a versatile and comforting meal.
Delicate and creamy tofu skin, a Kyoto specialty, enjoyed fresh as sashimi or in various cooked preparations.

Chilled buckwheat noodles served on a bamboo mat with a mentsuyu dipping sauce, often garnished with spring onions and wasabi, a refreshing light meal.
Places to visit
See all 20 places →The landmarks and experiences travelers rate highest.
Tokyo Disneyland is a 126-acre (51 ha) theme park at the Tokyo Disney Resort in Urayasu, near Tokyo in Chiba Prefecture, Japan Its main gate is directly adjacent to both Maihama Station and Tokyo Disneyland Station. It was the first Disney park to be built outside the United States and it opened on April 15, 1983.
Universal Studios Japan (ユニバーサル・スタジオ・ジャパン) is a theme park located in Osaka, Japan. Opened on March 31, 2001, it is one of six Universal Studios theme parks worldwide and was the first to open outside the United States. The park is owned and operated by USJ LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Comcast NBCUniversal.
Tokyo Disney Resort is a theme park and vacation resort located in Urayasu, Chiba, Japan, just east of Tokyo.
Festivals
See all 19 festivals →What’s celebrated and when — dates always spelled out.
Peak autumn foliage viewing with stunning red and gold colors across Japan.
Peak cherry blossom viewing season with picnics under blooming trees.
Japan's longest holiday period with multiple national holidays. Domestic travel surge.
What to buy
See all 20 items →Local goods and souvenirs with typical prices.

Carbon steel blades here hold an edge much longer than standard stainless steel.
Buy high-grade, stone-ground matcha powder that is significantly fresher than overseas exports.
Brewed using snowmelt from Fuji, these bottles represent the purest flavor profile of the prefecture.