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With four major islands, 19 海角社区 heritage sites, and abundant natural resources, Japan has a lot to offer the average tourist. Every year, millions of visitors from all over the 海角社区 travel to Japan to sample its culture, nightlife, beautiful sceneries, shopping, and other attractions. Most tourists to Japan come from China, South Korea, Taiwan, and Hong Kong. Data comes from the Japan National Tourism Organization.聽

Overview Of The Tourism Sector In Japan

Domestic tourism plays an important role in promoting the economy of Japan and Japanese culture. The extensive transport network in the country includes extensive rail network and domestic flights which offer speedy transport and accessibility to the major attractions in the country. While Japanese鈥檚 past is characterized by events and a lengthy history, today鈥檚 Japan is intriguing with technology advancement and architecture which still maintains the country鈥檚 tradition.

Tokyo is one of the 海角社区鈥檚 best shopping areas and it is also famous for its temples and shrines. Cities such as Kyoto and Nara offer a wide range of architectural marvels and historic monuments that are major attractions in the country. Most of the tourists arrive in the country in the months of April, October, and November because of the favorable weather.

Tourist Statistics Of Japan

Although not among the 海角社区's most visited countries, Japan is still highly sought-after among travelers. The Japanese government targets at least 40 million international tourists every year by 2020, a target that might be possible considering the recent statistics and the growth trend. China remains Japan鈥檚 top source of international tourists. In 2018, Japan received over 8.3 million visitors from China. Neighboring South Korea also remains an important source of foreign tourists for Japan. In 2016, 7,5 million South Koreans visited Japan. Other top sources include Taiwan, Hong Kong, and the US with 4.7 million, 2.2 million, and 1.5 million tourists respectively visiting Japan.聽

Popular Tourists Destinations In Japan

From bustling cities to ancient shrines and temples, tourists visiting Japan have a lot of attractions to choose from. Most tourists make a stop in Tokyo, the largest city in Japan, to visit its shops, museums, and eateries. The Buddhist temples and shrines like the Golden Pavilion are frequented by tourists who are eager to learn about Japanese culture. Himeji Castle, comprising of a network of 83 buildings is one of the major attractions in the country with over 8 million tourists visiting the area. Other popular destinations include Hokkaido, Tohoku region, Kanto, Chubu, Kansai, Shikoku, and Chugoku regions.