Un pays aux contrastes saisissants — temples anciens et trains à grande vitesse, saisons de fleurs de cerisier et mégapoles illuminées par le néon, auberges ryokan sereines et ramen étoilés Michelin.
- Capitale
- Tokyo
- Population
- 123 300 000
- Superficie
- 377 835 km²
- Langues
- Japanese
- Monnaie
- Japanese Yen (¥)
- PIB
- $4 186 431M
Bon à savoir
Conduite
À gauche
Plat national
Sushi, Japanese curry,Ramen
Visiteurs / an
4 115 800 (2020)
Sécurité
Très faible (0.23/100k)
Big Mac
$3.03
Temp. moyenne
11.8°C
Littoral
Littoral
☎ Police 110 · Ambulance 119 · Pompiers 119
Guide de voyage
Japan, known as Nihon or Nippon (日本) in Japanese, is an island nation in East Asia. Its insular character has allowed it to develop a unique and very intricate culture, while its closeness to other ancient East Asian cultures, in particular China, has left lasting influence. Despite belonging to a nation long at war, Japan's people have always placed emphasis on inner balance, tranquility and natural beauty. These traditional values have become increasingly important now that Japan has grown to be one of the world's most densely-populated countries, and its legendary work ethic makes life in its cities quite hectic. Japan's sophisticated cuisine has spread to all corners of the world, but it is only in the country of its birth where you can appreciate its true form. Japanese pop culture is enormously popular around the world, especially anime, manga and video games, driving tourism to this country. In the 19th and 20th centuries, Japan enjoyed impressive economic growth, putting it among the world's most affluent nations today. This was mostly driven by rapid modernization and specialization in high technology. Japan is full of contrasts between the living tradition and much cherished heritage, and its ultra-modern infrastructure, buildings and facilities. While the Japanese are known to be reserved and their English language skills are not their strongest asset, they will go out of their way to make you feel a welcome visitor. Japanese retail businesses are also known for th
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Meilleure période
Le printemps (mars–mai) pour les fleurs de cerisier et l'automne (octobre–novembre) pour le feuillage sont les hautes saisons. L'été (juin–août) est chaud et humide avec des festivals. L'hiver est froid mais idéal pour le ski à Hokkaïdo.
Visa
Les citoyens de 68 pays, dont les États-Unis, le Royaume-Uni, l'UE, le Canada et l'Australie, bénéficient d'un séjour sans visa de 90 jours. La plupart des autres nationalités peuvent demander un visa touristique à l'arrivée ou à l'avance.
À ne pas manquer
Mount Fuji is with 3776 meters Japan's highest mountain. It is not surprising that the nearly perfectly shaped volcano has been worshiped as a sacred mountain and experienced big popularity among artists and common people throughout the centuries. Mount Fuji is an active volcano, which most recently erupted in 1707. It stands on the border between Yamanashi and Shizuoka prefectures and can be seen from Tokyo and Yokohama on clear days. Note however, that clouds and poor visibility often block the view of Mount Fuji, and you have to consider yourself lucky if you get a clear view of the mountain. Visibility tends to be better during the colder seasons of the year than in summer, and in the early morning and late evening hours than during the middle of the day. Although clouds frequently obscure the peak, you should be able to see it in the morning. The following locations offer some of the best views of Mount Fuji: Koyo-Dai, Chureito Pagoda, Route 134, Mt. Fuji Panorama Ropeway, and Izunokuni Panorama Park. If you want to enjoy Mount Fuji at a more leisurely pace and from a nice natural surrounding, you should head to the Fuji Five Lake (Fujigoko) region at the northern foot of the mountain, or to Hakone, a nearby hot spring resort. Mount Fuji is officially open for climbing during July and August via several routes.
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Villes principales
Tokyo
Tokyo est la capitale du Japon — un mélange captivant de gratte-ciel ultramodernes et de temples anciens, une cuisine de classe mondiale et une vie nocturne électrisante.
Kyoto
Kyoto est l'ancienne capitale impériale du Japon, abritant plus de 2 000 temples, sanctuaires et magnifiques jardins japonais traditionnels.
Osaka
La cuisine du Japon, connue pour son obsession de la restauration de rue, sa culture marchande, sa vie nocturne à Dotonbori et son accessibilité universelle.
Hiroshima
Une ville qui s'est transformée de la tragédie en un puissant symbole de paix et de réconciliation.
Nara
L'ancienne capitale du Japon où les cerfs en liberté partagent les rues avec les temples et sanctuaires bouddhistes du huitième siècle.
Fukuoka
La ville la plus agréable à vivre au Japon, réputée pour ses délicieux ramen Hakata, ses petits restaurants de rue yatai, et votre porte d'entrée vers la magnifique région de Kyushu.
Sapporo
La capitale de Hokkaido, célèbre pour son magnifique Festival de la neige, ses stations de ski exceptionnelles, son parc aux ours enchanteur et ses fruits de mer les plus frais du Japon.
Nagasaki
Une ville d'une profondeur historique remarquable — la bombe atomique, l'histoire du commerce hollandais, et l'une des cultures les plus cosmopolites du Japon.
Kanazawa
La ville des arts du Japon — Kenroku-en (l'un des trois grands jardins du Japon), le quartier des geishas de Higashi Chaya, et l'art contemporain.