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There are too many places to travel to in Japan. Exactly where to
travel is the hard part to figure out. In my opinion, I believe there
is a way to look at famous places in Japan before visiting them. There
has to be a reason for visiting a famous landmark, or a famous temple.
If there isn't a reason for visiting such places, then that's okay too,
but then you have to make your own interpretation.Through my experience I have learned that the more I know about the place I am planning to visit, the richer my experience becomes when I get to the place I want to visit.
I would like to recommend two places. Let's start from the capital city Tokyo. Here, the most important place to visit is Yasukuni Shrine. It is fundamentally the most polarizing place in the entire country. Polarizing in the fact that it is steeped in applied history, not fictitious accounts of history based on myths, legends, and lore. You get a hands on account of real history that can be easily understood, even by those who are not so keen on history. The Yushukan Museum is located on the premises of Yasukuni Shrine and is home to numerous artifacts dating back to the turn of the 18th Century.
Steeped in history and sacrifice, Yasukuni Shrine offers the visitor a glimpse into the world of old Japan. Men of high devotion to martial spirit, god, and country and the greater cause of all of Asia are interred here, making this the most politically charged shrine in the world. This is the most famous shrine in Japan, and not so much because of who is interred there, but because of what it represents in terms of historical relevance to the shaping of modern Japan.
The shrine itself is sacred and is free from all sub-cultural influences; free from Western architectural gaudiness; free from decadence. The shrine is consecrated and is one of the holiest places you can visit in Japan.
The second place is Ise Shrine in Mie Prefecture. This is the national shrine of Japan, and the Imperial Family. It is the holiest place you can set foot in the whole country. In terms of natural history the entire shrine is surrounded by thousands of gigantic cedar trees, shrubs, and exotic plants. The shrine is popular for its use of wood. You will not see any elaborately decorated shrines on the premises. All shrines are made of wood and evoke a timely beauty.
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