Why travel to Japan?
Japan offers 3 curated city guides, 53 attractions and 21 signature dishes hand-picked by Korean travelers. Below you'll find essentials Korean passport holders actually need — visa requirements, daily budgets in USD, best season, and on-the-ground transport tips.
Best Season
Best in spring (March-April) for cherry blossoms and autumn (October-November) for foliage. Summers are hot and humid.
Budget
Daily budget around $70-145 (lodging $35-85; food $20-35; transport $7-15).
Visa
Korean passport holders may enter visa-free for up to 90 days.
Transport
From Narita Airport, the Skyliner reaches Ueno in 36 minutes; from Haneda, the monorail takes 20 minutes into the city. Within Tokyo, the JR Yamanote Line and subway are most convenient. SIM cards and pocket WiFi rentals are available at the airport (about JPY 500-800/day). IC cards (Suica/Pasmo) are convenient, and most places accept both cash and cards. Tipping is not customary.
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🗺️ Attractions Across the Country
Asakusa Senso-ji Temple
Tokyo's oldest Buddhist temple. A must-visit along with the Nakamise shopping street.
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Tokyo Tower
Tokyo's iconic symbol. A 333m red steel tower offering spectacular night views.
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Shibuya Scramble Crossing
The world's busiest intersection where thousands cross at once in a remarkable spectacle.
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Meiji Jingu Shrine
Japan's largest shrine, nestled in a lush forest in the heart of Tokyo.
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Akihabara Electric Town
The holy land of anime, gaming, and electronics — the epicenter of Japanese otaku culture.
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Tokyo Skytree
At 634m, the world's second-tallest tower and Tokyo's modern landmark.
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Shinjuku Gyoen National Garden
A 58-hectare Japanese garden in the heart of Tokyo, famed for cherry blossoms and autumn foliage.
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teamLab Planets Tokyo
An immersive digital art museum where visitors walk through water and flower installations.
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Ueno Park
Tokyo's largest city park, a top cherry blossom spot and cultural hub with museums and a zoo.
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Tokyo National Museum
Japan's oldest and largest museum, founded in 1872, housing a treasure trove of Japanese art and archaeology.
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Tokyo Imperial Palace
Home of Japan's Emperor, surrounded by moats and gardens offering a tranquil escape in the city center.
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Ginza
Japan's premier shopping district, lined with luxury brands and historic department stores.
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Roppongi Hills
A massive mixed-use complex combining shopping, art, and an observatory, crowned by Mori Tower's night views.
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Rainbow Bridge
A suspension bridge spanning Tokyo Bay, the symbol of Odaiba and a famed night-view spot.
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Yanaka
A neighborhood spared from WWII bombing, retaining old Tokyo's atmosphere and the famous Yanaka Ginza shopping street.
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Ameya-Yokocho
A bustling Ueno market street that began as a postwar black market, packed with cheap seafood and street food.
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Rikugien Garden
A masterpiece Edo-period daimyo garden, especially famed for its illuminated autumn foliage.
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Ghibli Museum
A Studio Ghibli museum in Mitaka, designed with direct input from director Hayao Miyazaki.
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Kinkaku-ji (Golden Pavilion)
Kyoto's iconic gold-leaf-covered three-story pavilion reflected in a tranquil pond.
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Fushimi Inari Taisha
A mystical shrine famed for its endless tunnels of vermilion torii gates.
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Arashiyama Bamboo Grove
A dreamlike tunnel path beneath a canopy of towering bamboo.
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Kiyomizu-dera Temple
A UNESCO World Heritage temple with a breathtaking 13m wooden stage overlooking Kyoto.
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Nijo Castle
A UNESCO-listed castle built by Tokugawa Ieyasu, famous for its 'nightingale floors' that chirp when walked upon.
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Gion Geisha District
Kyoto's traditional geisha district lined with wooden machiya houses, where you might glimpse a maiko.
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Nishiki Market
Known as 'Kyoto's Kitchen', a 400-year-old narrow arcade with around 130 specialty shops.
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Ryoan-ji Temple
Zen temple home to the world's most famous karesansui (dry landscape) rock garden.
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Ginkaku-ji (Silver Pavilion)
A Zen temple beloved for its refined garden and understated beauty, despite never being covered in silver.
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Sanjusangen-do
Japan's longest wooden building, lined with 1,001 gilded statues of the thousand-armed Kannon.
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Tenryu-ji
Arashiyama's leading Zen temple, home to Sogenchi Garden, Japan's first officially designated scenic garden.
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Nanzen-ji
The highest-ranked Zen temple in Japan, famous for its striking red-brick aqueduct.
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Philosopher's Walk
A cherry-tree-lined 2km canal path where philosopher Nishida Kitaro once walked in contemplation.
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Byodo-in
The Phoenix Hall depicted on the 10-yen coin — a masterpiece of Heian-era Pure Land architecture in Uji.
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Kyoto Imperial Palace
The former residence of Japan's emperors until the Meiji-era move to Tokyo, with expansive gardens and palace architecture.
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Pontocho
A narrow traditional entertainment alley along the Kamo River, famed for summer riverside 'kawadoko' terraces.
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Kodai-ji
A Zen temple built by Toyotomi Hideyoshi's widow Nene in his memory, famed for its bamboo grove and night illuminations.
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Kyoto Tower
A 131m observation tower rising above Kyoto Station, uniquely designed to resemble a lighthouse.
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Dotonbori
Osaka's vibrant heart, packed with neon and the iconic Glico running man sign.
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Osaka Castle
Osaka's iconic castle, originally built by Toyotomi Hideyoshi.
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Universal Studios Japan
Osaka's largest theme park, bringing Harry Potter, Mario, Minions and more under one roof.
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Umeda Sky Building
A striking landmark of two towers linked by a sky garden, with a stunning 360-degree night view.
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Shinsekai & Tsutenkaku
Osaka's retro Showa-era district anchored by the 100m Tsutenkaku Tower.
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Osaka Aquarium Kaiyukan
One of the world's largest aquariums, with a giant Pacific tank starring whale sharks.
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Shitenno-ji Temple
Japan's first state-built Buddhist temple, founded in 593, with a 1,400-year-old layout.
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Abeno Harukas
Japan's tallest building at 300m, combining a department store, art museum, and observation deck.
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Sumiyoshi-taisha
The head shrine of Japan's roughly 2,000 Sumiyoshi shrines, with National Treasure halls in the distinctive 'Sumiyoshi-zukuri' style.
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Shinsaibashi
A 600m covered shopping arcade connecting to Dotonbori, Osaka's biggest downtown district.
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Tempozan Ferris Wheel
A 112.5m giant Ferris wheel offering panoramic views of Osaka Bay and the city skyline.
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Osaka Museum of History
Built atop the ancient Naniwa Palace ruins, this museum spans 2,000 years of Osaka's history.
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Osaka Tenmangu
A shrine dedicated to the god of learning Sugawara no Michizane, and the stage for the Tenjin Matsuri, one of Japan's three great festivals.
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Hozen-ji
A small temple tucked in a Dotonbori back alley, where visitors splash water on a moss-covered Fudo Myo-o statue to make wishes.
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Osaka City Central Public Hall
A Neo-Renaissance Western-style building completed in 1918, a landmark of Nakanoshima.
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Nakanoshima Park
Osaka's first public park, opened in 1891, an urban oasis with a rose garden and riverside promenade.
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Kishiwada Castle
The symbol of Kishiwada City in southern Osaka, home to the nationally designated 'Hachijin-no-zu' garden.
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