<\/figure><\/div>\n\n\nSaitama<\/strong> is a city in Japan that was formed when Urawa, Omiya, and surrounding towns merged.<\/p>\n\n\n\nIt’s primarily used by those who live there or work near Tokyo since it only takes about 30 minutes on the train from Saitama Station to Shinjuku Station, where most people commute into town for their jobs every day.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Omiya Station is a station that connects many trains.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
It is the busiest one in Kanto Region. It has the Tohoku Shinkansen, Joetsu Shinkansen, and many other trains.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
This makes it an essential place because many people use it every day to go places.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Despite being a small and relatively unknown city, Omiya offers some great attractions for those interested in sightseeing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The Railway Museum is home to the world’s most extensive model railway system with over 2 million meters of track!<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Plenty of other museums are worth checking out, like the Toyama Sculpture Park or the informative walk around The Omiya Bonsai Village.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
11) Hiroshima (Hiroshima Prefecture)<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
<\/figure><\/div>\n\n\nThe city of Hiroshima<\/strong> is one with a tragic history. This was the first atomic bomb site, killing over 100 000 people and injuring many more on August 6th, 1945.<\/p>\n\n\n\nThe city became known worldwide as it entered into an unenviable distinction from that day forward.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The war destroyed Hiroshima terribly, and people were unsure if the city would ever be habitable again.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
In the center of town stands Peace Memorial Park with a name reflecting what they hope for their future: peace among all residents who will now live together peacefully after such devastation previously caused by warfare.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
12) Sendai (Miyagi Prefecture)<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
<\/figure><\/div>\n\n\nSendai<\/strong> is one of the country’s largest cities, with roughly 1 million inhabitants.<\/p>\n\n\n\nThis city was founded in 1600 by the man Masamune. He would later become powerful and rule to establish his power over Japan.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Many tourist attractions are related to him, including Sendai Castle (the family home), preserved as it looked when he lived there centuries ago.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Sendai, a coastal city close to the epicenter of Japan’s massive earthquake in March 2011, was devastated by its accompanying tsunami.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The waves reduced most tourist spots and landmarks near Sendai Bay into rubble but did not cause significant damage within the town center.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Less than an hour northeast of central Sendai is Matsushima Bay – one of three scenic views that define Japanese beauty according to traditional ideals (Matsushima being number 3).<\/p>\n\n\n\n
13) Chiba (Chiba Prefecture)<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
<\/figure><\/div>\n\n\nChiba<\/strong> is famous for being home to Japan’s two Disney parks and its longest stretch of sandy coastline. There is also a mountain there which towers over the whole city. (Mt. Chiba)<\/p>\n\n\n\nNokogiri with “Hell Peek Point.” Located adjacent to Tokyo, Chiba also has its main international airport making it a perfect entry point for most travelers!<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The rustic Boso Peninsula has a wealth of hidden beaches, caves, and luxury glamping sites.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The peninsula juts dramatically into Tokyo Bay on its eastern side while stretching along Japan’s Pacific Ocean coastline in Minami Boso (the southern part) on its western end.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Seaside getaways are sure summer delights, but lesser traversed areas await too: a visit to Kameiwa Cave is well worth it for natural wonders like this alone!<\/p>\n\n\n\n
14) Kitakyushu (Fukuoka Prefecture)<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
<\/figure><\/div>\n\n\nKitakyushu<\/strong> is the industrial hub of Japan. It houses a high concentration of factories, and many people work in its manufacturing industry instead of other economic sectors such as agriculture or fishing.<\/p>\n\n\n\nKitakyushu was first formed with five cities united under one banner for economic growth; it has grown into an important trading port that bridges Honshu and Kyushu both physically (through trade) and economically through its contribution to the Japanese economy at large.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
In the Meiji Period<\/strong>, the government recognized how advantageous Kitakyushu was geographically and quickly built port facilities and railroad infrastructure.<\/p>\n\n\n\nThis led to the further development of commerce with a newfound industrial sector for Japan’s then-booming economy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Thanks to preserving many old buildings from that era around Moji Port, visitors can experience an aura of decades past when they walk near it!<\/p>\n\n\n\n
15) Setagaya (Tokyo Prefecture)<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
<\/figure><\/div>\n\n\nOne can’t go to Tokyo without at least visiting Setagaya<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\nHome to over 900,000 people is the most populous ward in all 23 communities that make up this bustling city. It has a population density of 15,497.5 persons per square kilometer \u2014 one of the highest densities among its neighbors, Tokyo.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The areas closer to central Tokyo are trendy neighborhoods with younger Japanese residents who favor Western culture.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Hence, they enjoy their 20s or 30s there rather than just living out their days elsewhere when they get older, like what many believe should be done traditionally. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
16) Sakai (Osaka Prefecture)<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
<\/figure><\/div>\n\n\nThe city of Sakai<\/strong> is a vibrant and bustling town.<\/p>\n\n\n\nIt has an intimate history steeped in rich culture, with the legend founded by Sen no Rikyu himself!<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The first tea master to give Japan its iconic green tea ceremony<\/strong> would be proud of how much reverence his home now receives from tourists across the globe as they flock here for this graceful tradition.<\/p>\n\n\n\nSakai’s most remarkable claim to fame?<\/p>\n\n\n\n
One might say that several distinct features make Sakai extraordinary, but one aspect that stands out is undoubtedly its gardens\u00ad, both traditional and modern in design.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
After all, Sakai is situated within the Kansai region, which houses some of Japan’s most beautiful landscapes!<\/p>\n\n\n\n
This city has a long history of cultivating high-quality tea leaves<\/strong>, so it should be no surprise that there are many lovely green spaces to explore here with one’s eyes and soul.<\/p>\n\n\n\nThis city is so green that it’s often called the “Sakai City of Gardens.”<\/p>\n\n\n\n
17) Niigata (Niigata Prefecture)<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
<\/figure><\/div>\n\n\nNiigata<\/strong> is an excellent destination if you’re looking to escape the hustle and bustle of Tokyo.<\/p>\n\n\n\nJust over one hour by bullet train, it’s a natural delight with popular ski resorts like Echigo-Yuzawa (an excellent place for beginners) or Hoshitoge that offer plenty of fresh snow cover in winter.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Beyond mountains lie scenic beaches stretching along the coast where ferries operate to rustic Sado Island while seafood, rice, and wine sake are local specialties!<\/p>\n\n\n\n
If visiting during cherry blossom season, do not miss some fireworks!<\/p>\n\n\n\n
18) Hamamatsu (Shizuoka Prefecture)<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
<\/figure><\/div>\n\n\nHamamatsu<\/strong> is a bustling industrial city in Shizuoka Prefecture.<\/p>\n\n\n\nIt has long been known for its musical instrument factories. Yamaha and Kawai are prominent; the motorcycle production industry also thrives here as Honda, Suzuki, and Yamaha have factory headquarters nearby.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Historically it served to connect two crucial highways: <\/p>\n\n\n\n
\nTokaido, which runs east-west across Japan from Tokyo on one side of Honshu Island up past Kyoto before heading northward towards Niigata near Hokkaido<\/li>\n\n\n\n Shinano highway runs westwards along the Tenyu River connecting Matsumoto at Nagano, where you can go south to the Tokyo area and Shizuoka City.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Japan is a beautiful country with many amazing cities. But which one should you stay in? This article will overview the top 20 bigger Japanese cities and what they offer tourists, making it easier for…<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":104,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_kad_post_transparent":"","_kad_post_title":"","_kad_post_layout":"","_kad_post_sidebar_id":"","_kad_post_content_style":"","_kad_post_vertical_padding":"","_kad_post_feature":"","_kad_post_feature_position":"","_kad_post_header":false,"_kad_post_footer":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[2],"tags":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/lovefortraveling.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/81"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/lovefortraveling.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/lovefortraveling.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/lovefortraveling.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/lovefortraveling.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=81"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/lovefortraveling.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/81\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/lovefortraveling.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/104"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/lovefortraveling.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=81"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/lovefortraveling.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=81"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/lovefortraveling.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=81"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}