The Backpack Adventures

After touring Japan for almost a month , I came up with my personal list of the top destinations in Japan . I have to admit, it's hard to choose from the dozens of shrines, temples, and scenic places that I have visited because every place has its own uniqueness and charm.* *Note: The places listed here are ONLY from the list of places that I have visited in my 26-Day Tour of Japan. 15 Must-Visit Destinations in Japan Planning to visit Japan any time soon? Please check out my list of the 15 Must-Visit Destinations in Japan .  (You can click on the names of the places to know more about it.) 15. Kobe Port Tower (神戸ポートタワー Kōbe Pōto Tawā) Location: Kobe City, Hyogo Prefecture Details: Kobe Port Tower is a hyperboloid structure that stands as the symbol of Kobe City. It is said that a visit to the city wouldn't be complete without visiting the tower.   Plus Factor:  The view from the observation deck is a must-see. Visit the tower at night to view it while being i

My adventures in Japan might have been long over but their memories still linger. To summarize my adventures in the Land of the Rising Sun , here's the list (complete with links*) of places and events that I have visited and experienced: *click the links to read the articles Japan Diaries Day 0 and 1  - Arrival & Stroll around Tsubasagaoka-kita Day 2  - Rengakan Illumination Day 3  - Expo 70 Commemoration Park Day 4  - Solo Backpacking to Okuyama Ameyama Natural Park Day 5  - Universal Studios Japan Day 1 Day 6  - Universal Studios Japan Day 2 Day 7 and 8  - Christmas in Japan & My Solo Wakayama City Visit Day 9  - A Day in Kyoto City Day 10  - A Visit to Osaka Aquarium Kaiyukan Day 11  - Wakayama City Checkup Day 12  - Nishikinohama Beach Park, Dotonbori, & Osaka Castle Day 13  - Rinku Town Visited Day 14 and 15  - New Year in Japan Day 16 and 17  - Meeting the Deer of Nara City Day 18  - Tokyo Disneyland Day 1 Day 19  - Tokyo