Eikan Hall Kyoto
When it comes to autumn leaves in Kyoto, Eikan Hall is the place to be. It’s so famous for beautiful fall foliage that it also goes by the name “Eikan Hall of the Autumn Leaves.” The Buddhist temple is the head temple of the Seizen sect of Pure Land Buddhism and holds a famous statue of Amida Buddha.
Takeshita-Dori Harajuku
Walking away with the top spot was Takeshita-dori. Also located in Harajuku, Takeshita-dori runs parallel to the previously mentioned Omotesando. The eclectic teen to Omotesando’s sophisticated grown-up, Takeshita-dori is the place to see people sporting Japan’s trendiest youth fashions, and the place to shop if you’re aiming to make the look your own.
Kaiyukan Aquarium in Osaka
Osaka makes the list once again with its aquarium, the Kaiyukan. While the building does have a unique exterior design, we’re guessing its high ranking is a direct result of its awe-inspiring whale shark. Try to synchronize your visit with its feeding time, when the gentle giant opens its mouth wide and sucks in the surrounding water like a colossal vacuum cleaner in order to get its fill of tasty plankton.
Fushimi Inari Shrine, Kyoto
Dedicated to Inari, the deity of rice and agriculture, the buildings of Fushimi Inari Shrine are scattered across a mountain crisscrossed by walking paths. Along the way, hundreds upon hundreds of tori gates donated by the faithful form virtual tunnels with slivers of sunlight seeping through the narrow gaps between them.
Oedo Onsen Monogatari, Tokyo
Heading back to Odaiba, the island’s Oedo Onsen Monogatari is a love letter to historical Tokyo (Oedo) and hot springs (onsen) .Visitors change into cotton yukata robes and pass through a central area styled after a traditional Japanese festival with games and food stalls before reaching the complex’s numerous bathing areas, including a foot bath/walking path in the open-air garden.
