Published: 3:31PM GMT 21 Jan 2010
From age-old traditions to ultra-modernity, Japanese cities have it all. Find out what to do, see and eat in Japan's fast-paced capital, Tokyo, and its ancient capital, Kyoto.
Shinjuku, Tokyo
Visitors to Tokyo often say it’s like taking a trip to the future. Indeed, director Ridley Scott says the city inspired him for his futuristic film, Blade Runner.
Japan’s modern side makes it a pleasure to travel in, from its super-efficient shinkansen bullet trains to its cloud-tickling skyscrapers, many of them housing sleek, world-class hotels with unparalleled service and astonishing views.
Department stores are like microcosms of Japan itself, with everything from vast food emporiums and fashions by the world's leading designers to household items unique to Japan and traditional crafts. Indeed, Japan is a shopper's delight, whether it's at artisan shops that have been passed down from generation to generation or stores selling the latest in technical gadgetry.
Tokyo City View, Roppongi Hills Mori Tower
Tokyo
In Japan’s capital you can experience modern and traditional Japan all in one day. In the early morning see the tuna auction at Tsukiji Fish Market or go to a sumo wrestler training session.
Stroll in the Imperial Palace East Gardens before having your fortune told at Sensoji Temple. Then take a boat to Odaiba island in Tokyo Bay to test out the latest cars at Toyota Megaweb or see robot demonstrations at the National Museum of Emerging Science and Innovation.
In the evening, enjoy truly jaw-dropping panoramic views from Tokyo City View, on the 52nd-floor of the Roppongi Hills Mori Tower. And don’t miss the restaurants! Tokyo is the world leader in gourmet dinning with more Michelin stars than any other city in the world.
Kinkakuji-Temple, Kyoto
Kyoto
Visit Japan’s ancient capital and step back into Japan’s past. Here you can stay in stunning traditional inns, see geisha performances, try a tea ceremony and explore the city's numerous temples, shrines and gardens.
Seventeen of Kyoto’s historic sites including, Kiyomizu-dera Temple and Nijo Castle, are inscribed as World Cultural Heritage Sites.
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