Best Places to Visit in Japan for First-Time Travelers (2026 Guide)
For a first trip to Japan, the best places to visit are Tokyo, Kyoto and Osaka, with Nara, Hiroshima and Miyajima as easy add-ons, and Hakone or the Mount Fuji area if you want mountain views and hot springs. Together they give you a balanced first look at the country: big-city energy, old temples, great…