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Todaiji temple at sunrise in Nara City, is one of Japan's most famous and historically significant temples and a landmark of Nara. EPA

Also known as the Golden Pavilion, the Kinkaku-ji Temple is one of 17 World Heritage Sites in the city of Kyoto. Reuters

Arashiyama bamboo grove, is one of Japan's most photographed sights, known for its serene views and serene rustling of bamboo shoots.

Hiroshima's A-Dome, also known as the Atomic Bomb Dome, was at the epicentre of the atomic blast that changed the country forever. It became a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1996, and now stands as a symbol of the city's peaceful identity. EPA

Japan's highest peak, Mount Fuji, seen over cherry blossoms in full bloom, is one of the country's most recognisable landmarks. EPA

Tokyo's grand Imperial Palace is known as the symbolic heart of Japan, and is surrounded by moats, bridges and other picturesque sights. EPA

The Fushimi Inari Taisha Shrine in Kyoto sits at the base of a mountain and is one of Japan's most popular tourist attractions. EPA

The Osaka Casle, in Osaka city, is one of the most famous castles in the country. It played an important role in the unification of Japan during the sixteenth century. AFP

Himeji Castle, in the city of the same name, is known for its defensive and architectural features and brilliant white exterior. The castle was inscribed on the Unesco World Heritage List in 1993. EPA

Todaiji temple at sunrise in Nara City, is one of Japan's most famous and historically significant temples and a landmark of Nara. EPA

Also known as the Golden Pavilion, the Kinkaku-ji Temple is one of 17 World Heritage Sites in the city of Kyoto. Reuters

Arashiyama bamboo grove, is one of Japan's most photographed sights, known for its serene views and serene rustling of bamboo shoots.

Hiroshima's A-Dome, also known as the Atomic Bomb Dome, was at the epicentre of the atomic blast that changed the country forever. It became a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1996, and now stands as a symbol of the city's peaceful identity. EPA

Japan's highest peak, Mount Fuji, seen over cherry blossoms in full bloom, is one of the country's most recognisable landmarks. EPA

Tokyo's grand Imperial Palace is known as the symbolic heart of Japan, and is surrounded by moats, bridges and other picturesque sights. EPA

The Fushimi Inari Taisha Shrine in Kyoto sits at the base of a mountain and is one of Japan's most popular tourist attractions. EPA

The Osaka Casle, in Osaka city, is one of the most famous castles in the country. It played an important role in the unification of Japan during the sixteenth century. AFP

Himeji Castle, in the city of the same name, is known for its defensive and architectural features and brilliant white exterior. The castle was inscribed on the Unesco World Heritage List in 1993. EPA

Todaiji temple at sunrise in Nara City, is one of Japan's most famous and historically significant temples and a landmark of Nara. EPA

No, sadly, Japan's government won't pay for you to have a holiday

A 99.9 per cent drop in foreign visitors led Japan to propose a plan to pay half of a tourist's travel costs - but it's only an idea for domestic travellers

May 28, 2020

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