Where to go in Japan

Senso-ji is Tokyo's oldest temple, founded in 645. The approach is lined with traditional shops, and the giant red lantern at Kaminarimon Gate is a famous photo spot.

Fushimi Inari is famous for its thousands of vermilion torii gates that form a tunnel winding up Mt. Inari. Dedicated to Inari, the Shinto god of rice and business, it is visited by millions of people each year.

The world's busiest pedestrian crossing, where up to 3,000 people cross at once. The view from the surrounding buildings is spectacular.

Dotonbori is Osaka's most famous entertainment street, bursting with neon signs, giant billboard crabs, and the aroma of takoyaki. The canal-side walkway is perfect for sampling Osaka's legendary street food culture.

Itsukushima Shrine's vermilion floating torii gate, rising from the sea at high tide, is one of Japan's most iconic images. The island of Miyajima is also home to friendly deer and a peaceful mountainous interior.

Nara Park is home to over 1,000 freely roaming sika deer considered sacred messengers of the gods. Visitors can feed them special deer crackers called shika senbei, and the deer have learned to bow their heads in anticipation.