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Cheap first class tickets to Japan: Kyoto, Osaka and other

Japan is an island country in East Asia. Located in the Pacific Ocean, it lies off the eastern coast of the Asian continent and stretches from the Sea of Okhotsk in the north to the East China Sea and the Philippine Sea in the south.

The kanji that make up Japan’s name mean ‘sun origin’, and it is often called the «Land of the Rising Sun». Japan is the world’s 4th largest island country and encompasses about 6,852 islands. The stratovolcanic archipelago has five main islands: Honshu, Hokkaido, Kyushu, Shikoku and Okinawa which make up about 97% percent of Japan’s land area.

What should I know before going to Japan?

The land of the rising sun of almost 7000 islands! Japan has 4 main islands: Hokkaido, Honshu, Shikoku, Kyushu. The capital, Tokyo, is located on Honshu Island. Japanese is the official language of the country and the currency is the yen. The country has 6 international airports. The main ones are in Tokyo, Osaka and Nagasaki. Next to Tokyo, the main cities of Japan to visit are Osaka, Kobe and Kyoto.

Which airlines fly to Japan?

The Russian national company Aeroflot offers the cheapest flights to Japan, but you have to deal with a stopover, like most flights to the country of the Rising Sun. Since several companies such as ANA, Asiana Airlines, KLM and Qatar Airways offer flights from to Japan, use our price comparison tool to find cheap air tickets to Japan. The main parameter to adjust in this case is the number of stopovers. Japan Airlines is the one company that offer non-stop to Tokyo flights.

What are the main airports in Japan?

Japan has nearly a hundred domestic and / or international airports. The main ones are Narita International Airport (NRT) and Kansai International Airport (KIX) located near Osaka.

When to book your flight to Japan?

Flights are naturally cheaper in low season, but their prices vary mainly depending on the number of stops made. If you are going there to admire the cherry blossoms during the Sakura festival, make sure you book well in advance to book cheap flights to Japan as well as a hotel in Tokyo!

When is the best time to go to Japan?

If you want to take advantage of the summer to visit Japan, you may have to review your plans since it is the rainy season! From August to October, it is even the typhoon season. It is therefore advisable to go to Japan in autumn, it is not cold and it rains very little. Spring is also a very popular period: photos of cherry blossoms in Japan have invaded social networks!

Is a visa required to travel to Japan?

You can stay in Japan without a visa for up to 90 days.

What to do in Japan?

• Hiroshima Memorial : it is a flagship museum in Japan. Of course, we discover Japan during the Second World War and the American nuclear attack on the city that has become a martyr.
• Tsukiji market : don’t miss this Tokyo fish market, it’s the biggest in the world! 2 thousand tons of fish arrive there every day and there are more than 400 species. Bluefin tuna is of course a very popular product there.
• Senso-Ji Temple : according to legend, the goddess of mercy, Kannon, appeared in this Buddhist temple. It is also the oldest temple in Tokyo.
• The statue of Hachiko : who has not yet heard of Hachiko, the famous loyal dog who waited every day for his master who died for 7 years when getting off the train by which he returned daily? Loyalty was not an empty word in Japan, the dog had the right to its statue on Shibuya Crossing, an emblematic place.
• Itsukushima shrine : with its vermilion lacquered wood and its floating structure on the water, this shrine is one of the main attractions of Miyajima Island.
• The Meiji Jingu Temple : this sanctuary of the ancient Japanese religion shelters an imperial garden with 170,000 trees and a field made up of 1,500 iris.
• Mount Fuji : with 3,776 meters above sea level, it is the highest point in Japan. It is located on the island of Honshū in central Japan. Its paths are dotted with religious and spiritual symbols.
• Osaka Castle : it is the most famous castle in Japan! It was erected in 1593 and opens the doors to Japanese history and houses a museum in particular.

Where to spend your holidays in Japan?

You probably know that Japan is an archipelago, but did you know that it has 6,852 islands? Of course, not all of them have the same importance and 4 of them represent 95% of the country: Hokkaidō, Honshū, Shikoku, and Kyūshū. You will find all types of accommodation on these 4 islands and their main cities but also their volcanic mountains.

• City-Break : Tokyo and its skyscrapers which adjoin traditional temples, Osaka, the third largest city in Japan or Kyoto, the former capital of Japan are all lively cities where you can immerse yourself in modern and traditional Japanese culture.
• Hiking : Mount Fuji, Daisetsuzan National Park and the peaks of Asahi-dake and Tokachi-dake are all dream places to go on the best hiking trails. You will find many accommodation on your way.
• Spiritual retreat : a Zen retreat in Japan? Many Buddhist temples open their doors to you to refresh your spirit.

Wherever you are in Japan, you will find several types of accommodation for a vacation with optimal comfort.