{"id":14624,"date":"2021-02-05T10:38:44","date_gmt":"2021-02-05T09:38:44","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.jrailpass.com\/blog?p=14624"},"modified":"2022-06-15T09:41:41","modified_gmt":"2022-06-15T07:41:41","slug":"japan-virtual-travel","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.jrailpass.com\/blog\/japan-virtual-travel","title":{"rendered":"Japan Virtual Travel: Enjoy Japan while stuck at home"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>If you\u2019ve had to postpone your next trip to Japan due to the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.jrailpass.com\/blog\/coronavirus-covid-19-advisory-info\">coronavirus pandemic<\/a> and are stuck at home during your vacations, rest assured that you can still enjoy <strong>virtual travel to Japan<\/strong> without stepping outside.<\/p>\n<p>Using a range of virtual resources, you can now get plenty of travel ideas and <strong>experience some of Japan\u2019s most exciting attractions online<\/strong>, which can help you <a href=\"https:\/\/www.jrailpass.com\/blog\/planning-trip-japan-travel-guide\">plan your trip<\/a> and decide what you want to see in person.<\/p>\n<p><!--more--><\/p>\n<div id=\"toc_container\" class=\"toc_white no_bullets\"><p class=\"toc_title\">Table of Contents<\/p><ul class=\"toc_list\"><li><a href=\"#360-degree_virtual_tour_of_Japan\"><span class=\"toc_number toc_depth_1\">1<\/span> 360-degree virtual tour of Japan<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#Shibuya_Crossing_live_cam\"><span class=\"toc_number toc_depth_1\">2<\/span> Shibuya Crossing live cam<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#Virtual_Cherry_Blossom_viewing\"><span class=\"toc_number toc_depth_1\">3<\/span> Virtual Cherry Blossom viewing<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#Tokyo_National_Museum_of_Nature_and_Science_online\"><span class=\"toc_number toc_depth_1\">4<\/span> Tokyo National Museum of Nature and Science online<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#Tokyo_National_Museum_virtual_tour\"><span class=\"toc_number toc_depth_1\">5<\/span> Tokyo National Museum virtual tour<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#Maki-do_Cave_virtual_tour\"><span class=\"toc_number toc_depth_1\">6<\/span> Maki-do Cave virtual tour<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#Hiroshimas_Shukkei-en_Garden_online_panoramic\"><span class=\"toc_number toc_depth_1\">7<\/span> Hiroshima\u2019s Shukkei-en Garden online panoramic<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#Shinkansen_live_cam\"><span class=\"toc_number toc_depth_1\">8<\/span> Shinkansen live cam<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#Tokyo_Tower_online_tour\"><span class=\"toc_number toc_depth_1\">9<\/span> Tokyo Tower online tour<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#Mount_Fuji_on_Google_Streetview\"><span class=\"toc_number toc_depth_1\">10<\/span> Mount Fuji on Google Streetview<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/div>\n<h2><span id=\"360-degree_virtual_tour_of_Japan\">360-degree virtual tour of Japan<\/span><\/h2>\n<p>If you\u2019re sad about missing out on a potential tour of the country in person in 2021, take comfort in the fact that you can still <strong>visit Japan from home<\/strong><strong> using a 360-degree virtual tour<\/strong> set up by the Japan National Tourism Organization.<\/p>\n<p>Called \u2018Japan: Where Tradition Meets the Future\u2019, the virtual viewing experience <strong>takes in a range of popular tourist attractions <\/strong>such as the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.jrailpass.com\/blog\/arashiyama-bamboo-forest\">Arashiyama bamboo forest in Kyoto<\/a>, Kagawa\u2019s Angel Road, and the Nara Deer Park. It can be accessed using YouTube from any mobile device, or by using VR goggles for maximum immersion.<\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/OR_Y7vj66PU\" width=\"800\" height=\"450\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><span data-mce-type=\"bookmark\" style=\"display: inline-block; width: 0px; overflow: hidden; line-height: 0;\" class=\"mce_SELRES_start\">\ufeff<\/span><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p>Additionally, it\u2019s also possible to experience the iconic <a href=\"https:\/\/www.jrailpass.com\/blog\/fushimi-inari-taisha-shrine\">Fushimi Inari Shrine in Kyoto<\/a> and walk through the famous 1,000 Torii gates through a virtual walkthrough on Google street view.<\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" style=\"border: 0;\" tabindex=\"0\" src=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/embed?pb=!4v1612514076100!6m8!1m7!1sdNncy-zUFTAsjChE5d1zYA!2m2!1d34.96796117210835!2d135.776151638145!3f300.72520553798466!4f-8.603335117969138!5f0.7820865974627469\" width=\"800\" height=\"450\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\" aria-hidden=\"false\"><span data-mce-type=\"bookmark\" style=\"display: inline-block; width: 0px; overflow: hidden; line-height: 0;\" class=\"mce_SELRES_start\">\ufeff<\/span><\/iframe><\/p>\n<h2><span id=\"Shibuya_Crossing_live_cam\">Shibuya Crossing live cam<\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The filming location for internationally popular films such as <em>Lost in Translation<\/em> and <em>Fast and the Furious: Tokyo Drift<\/em>, <strong>the world-famous Shibuya Crossing traffic intersection<\/strong> in Tokyo\u2019s district of the same name is often compared to the bustling Times Square in New York.<\/p>\n<p>And you no longer need to visit Japan\u2019s capital to experience the awe-inspiring waves of foot traffic every time the lights turn green, or the flashy neon advertisements of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.jrailpass.com\/blog\/shibuya-crossing\">Shibuya Crossing<\/a>, as<strong> a live webcam stream is now available online<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/acdOXIe2abI\" width=\"800\" height=\"450\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><span data-mce-type=\"bookmark\" style=\"display: inline-block; width: 0px; overflow: hidden; line-height: 0;\" class=\"mce_SELRES_start\">\ufeff<\/span><span data-mce-type=\"bookmark\" style=\"display: inline-block; width: 0px; overflow: hidden; line-height: 0;\" class=\"mce_SELRES_start\">\ufeff<\/span><\/iframe><\/p>\n<h2><span id=\"Virtual_Cherry_Blossom_viewing\">Virtual Cherry Blossom viewing<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><strong>One of the most popular seasonal activities in Japan<\/strong> during the spring is the act of <em>hanami<\/em>, or the viewing of flowering cherry blossoms.<\/p>\n<p>While you may not be able to <strong>experience the vivid pink <\/strong><strong><em>sakura<\/em><\/strong><strong> flowers<\/strong> in person this year, <a href=\"https:\/\/weathernews.jp\/s\/sakura\/vr\/index.html\">the Japanese Weather News site<\/a> has uploaded 360-degree virtual tours of several of the most popular viewing locations online, including:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Ueno Onshi Park<\/li>\n<li>Chidorigafuchi Green Road<\/li>\n<li>Along the Meguro River<\/li>\n<li>Takato Castle Park<\/li>\n<li>Osaka Castle Park<\/li>\n<li>Hirosaki Park<\/li>\n<li>Miharu Takizakura<\/li>\n<li>Showa Kinen Park<\/li>\n<li>Sumida Park<\/li>\n<li>Arashiyama<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>The videos available<strong> provide an immersive experience for virtual visitors<\/strong> and even include nighttime<a href=\"https:\/\/www.jrailpass.com\/blog\/best-cherry-blossom-spots-in-japan\"> cherry blossom viewing<\/a> options.<\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/th5vEcL9fM0\" width=\"800\" height=\"450\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><span data-mce-type=\"bookmark\" style=\"display: inline-block; width: 0px; overflow: hidden; line-height: 0;\" class=\"mce_SELRES_start\">\ufeff<\/span><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p>You can also view the cherry blossom in Tokyo\u2019s Chidorigafuchi Park, west of the Imperial Palace, through a live feed available on YouTube.<\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/yIoPisyFE64\" width=\"800\" height=\"450\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><span data-mce-type=\"bookmark\" style=\"display: inline-block; width: 0px; overflow: hidden; line-height: 0;\" class=\"mce_SELRES_start\">\ufeff<\/span><\/iframe><\/p>\n<h2><span id=\"Tokyo_National_Museum_of_Nature_and_Science_online\">Tokyo National Museum of Nature and Science online<\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The Japanese National Museum of Nature and Science located in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.jrailpass.com\/blog\/ueno-station\">Tokyo\u2019s Ueno district<\/a> has made its very own <strong>extensive VR tour available<\/strong> on its site which provides guided visits around 2 different areas of the space.<\/p>\n<p>These include<strong> the 4-storey Japanese Pavilion <\/strong>which explores the country\u2019s wildlife and contains a large collection of dinosaur fossils from Japan, as well as a tour of<strong> the 11-storey Global Pavilion<\/strong>, which begins in a room full of exotic taxidermied animals.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\"  decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-14626\" src=\"https:\/\/www.jrailpass.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/tokyo-national-museum-science-nature.jpg\" alt=\"Takyo national museum os Nature and Science\" width=\"800\" height=\"450\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.jrailpass.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/tokyo-national-museum-science-nature.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.jrailpass.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/tokyo-national-museum-science-nature-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.jrailpass.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/tokyo-national-museum-science-nature-768x432.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>One of the unique features of this museums\u2019 virtual experience is that<strong> the angle of the cameras is set up to mimic a child\u2019s eye view<\/strong>, making it easy for even the youngest visitors to read the exhibition descriptions and enjoy the full experience.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">\n\t\t\t\t<a class=\"fasc-button banner-button-shortcode fasc-size-large fasc-type-flat fasc-rounded-medium ico-fa fasc-ico-after fa-chevron-circle-right fasc-style-bold\"\n\t\t\t\t    href=\"https:\/\/www.kahaku.go.jp\/VR\/\" target=\"_blank\"  rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Japanese National Museum of Nature and Science virtual tour<\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/p>\n<h2><span id=\"Tokyo_National_Museum_virtual_tour\">Tokyo National Museum virtual tour<\/span><\/h2>\n<p>There is now a wide range of other <a href=\"https:\/\/www.jrailpass.com\/blog\/japanese-museums-virtual-tour\">virtual tours of Japanese museums<\/a> available online, including the unique Tottori Sand Museum and its intricate sand sculptures, and the chance to <strong>interact with a variety of interactive exhibits<\/strong> courtesy of Miraikan, also known as the National Museum of Emerging Science and Innovation.<\/p>\n<p><strong>However, one of the most extensive online collections in Japan <\/strong>comes courtesy of the Tokyo National Museum, which has made much of its over 100,000 pieces of art available through a virtual tour, which includes a walk-through of the famous Horyuji Treasures Gallery.<\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" style=\"border: 0;\" tabindex=\"0\" src=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/embed?pb=!4v1612515502141!6m8!1m7!1s9VAvrHk3hwqPWwftzaF3sw!2m2!1d35.7186461!2d139.7769019!3f30.85047337879244!4f-7.01520557673058!5f0.7820865974627469\" width=\"800\" height=\"450\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\" aria-hidden=\"false\"><span data-mce-type=\"bookmark\" style=\"display: inline-block; width: 0px; overflow: hidden; line-height: 0;\" class=\"mce_SELRES_start\">\ufeff<\/span><\/iframe><\/p>\n<h2><span id=\"Maki-do_Cave_virtual_tour\">Maki-do Cave virtual tour<\/span><\/h2>\n<p>An attraction off the beaten path that you may not otherwise get around to visiting while in Japan, <strong>the Maki-do caves are located in Nimi, Okayama Prefecture<\/strong> and stretch back 450 meters into limestone rock.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_14633\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-14633\" style=\"width: 800px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\"  decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"size-full wp-image-14633\" src=\"https:\/\/www.jrailpass.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/makido-caves-okayama.jpg\" alt=\"Maki-do Caves, Okayama\" width=\"800\" height=\"450\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.jrailpass.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/makido-caves-okayama.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.jrailpass.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/makido-caves-okayama-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.jrailpass.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/makido-caves-okayama-768x432.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-14633\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Maki-do Caves, Okayama<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Also known as the \u2018Dream Palace\u2019, you can now <strong>visit the caves\u2019 illuminated underground lake and dramatic stalactites<\/strong> from the comfort of your own home with an online 3D guide.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">\n\t\t\t\t<a class=\"fasc-button banner-button-shortcode fasc-size-large fasc-type-flat fasc-rounded-medium ico-fa fasc-ico-after fa-chevron-circle-right fasc-style-bold\"\n\t\t\t\t    href=\"https:\/\/secure.panoramic.graphics\/publicvr\/makidou\/\" target=\"_blank\"  rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Maki-do caves virtual tour<\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/p>\n<h2><span id=\"Hiroshimas_Shukkei-en_Garden_online_panoramic\">Hiroshima\u2019s Shukkei-en Garden online panoramic<\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Opened to the public in 1940, Shukkei-en is <strong>a historic garden located in Hiroshima adjacent to the Prefectural Art Museum<\/strong>. Although it suffered damage during the nuclear attack on the city in 1945, it was reopened in 1951 after a complete renovation.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_14638\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-14638\" style=\"width: 800px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\"  decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"size-full wp-image-14638\" src=\"https:\/\/www.jrailpass.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/shukkeien-garden-hiroshima.jpg\" alt=\"Shukkeien Garden, Hiroshima\" width=\"800\" height=\"450\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.jrailpass.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/shukkeien-garden-hiroshima.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.jrailpass.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/shukkeien-garden-hiroshima-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.jrailpass.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/shukkeien-garden-hiroshima-768x432.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-14638\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Shukkeien Garden, Hiroshima<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Shukkei-en roughly translates to \u2018miniature scenery\u2019 in English, which is apt because<strong> the gardens represent scaled-down versions of Japan\u2019s forests, mountains, and valleys<\/strong>. It\u2019s now possible to follow the path around the extensive gardens and its central lake online.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">\n\t\t\t\t<a class=\"fasc-button banner-button-shortcode fasc-size-large fasc-type-flat fasc-rounded-medium ico-fa fasc-ico-after fa-chevron-circle-right fasc-style-bold\"\n\t\t\t\t    href=\"http:\/\/secure.panoramic.graphics\/publicvr\/shukkeien\/\" target=\"_blank\"  rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Shukkeien Garden online panoramic<\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/p>\n<h2><span id=\"Shinkansen_live_cam\">Shinkansen live cam<\/span><\/h2>\n<p>If you want to get an idea of the lightning-fast speed of the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.jrailpass.com\/shinkansen-bullet-trains\">Shinkansen bullet trains<\/a> before you use the services for yourself, you can now do so by accessing a <strong>live cam located railside in Settsu-city, Osaka<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>Focused on the Taikai Depot, spectators have <strong>an up-close view of the Main Line on which the Sanyo and Kyushu Shinkansen operate<\/strong>,either in the direction of Kyoto, Nagoya and Tokyo, or to Shin-Osaka and Hakata, and you can also occasionally spot the rare Shinkansen maintenance vehicles which run at night.<\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/5KzxUq8KXZk\" width=\"800\" height=\"450\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><span data-mce-type=\"bookmark\" style=\"display: inline-block; width: 0px; overflow: hidden; line-height: 0;\" class=\"mce_SELRES_start\">\ufeff<\/span><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p>You can also view an up-close look at the<strong> interior of a Shinkansen First Class cabin<\/strong> on Google street view, to get an idea of the high level of comfort you can expect to experience when traveling on these trains throughout Japan.<\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" style=\"border: 0;\" tabindex=\"0\" src=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/embed?pb=!4v1612516280061!6m8!1m7!1sxsPg8iZKM4gAAAQpjAxtTA!2m2!1d35.74614337620037!2d139.7486260455278!3f301.44!4f-18.700000000000003!5f0.7820865974627469\" width=\"800\" height=\"450\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\" aria-hidden=\"false\"><span data-mce-type=\"bookmark\" style=\"display: inline-block; width: 0px; overflow: hidden; line-height: 0;\" class=\"mce_SELRES_start\">\ufeff<\/span><\/iframe><\/p>\n<h2><span id=\"Tokyo_Tower_online_tour\">Tokyo Tower online tour<\/span><\/h2>\n<p>One of the most iconic attractions in Japan\u2019s capital, <strong>the Tokyo Tower attracts around 2 million annual visitors<\/strong>, who flock to the top of the structure for the spectacular views of the surrounding city.<\/p>\n<p>And thanks to the Google Streetview, you can now sidestep COVID-19 restrictions and <strong>take a virtual tour of the inside of the Tower <\/strong>and enjoy the city skyline for yourself without having to leave your sofa.<\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" style=\"border: 0;\" tabindex=\"0\" src=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/embed?pb=!4v1612516380984!6m8!1m7!1sRXU6w-trWlsP66HH6VG12w!2m2!1d35.65855612685284!2d139.7454930029784!3f121.48106969367444!4f-25.755576920820147!5f0.7820865974627469\" width=\"800\" height=\"450\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\" aria-hidden=\"false\"><span data-mce-type=\"bookmark\" style=\"display: inline-block; width: 0px; overflow: hidden; line-height: 0;\" class=\"mce_SELRES_start\">\ufeff<\/span><\/iframe><\/p>\n<h2><span id=\"Mount_Fuji_on_Google_Streetview\">Mount Fuji on Google Streetview<\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Without a doubt Japan\u2019s most iconic natural attraction, <strong>Mount Fuji welcomes thousands of visitors each year<\/strong>, many of whom scale its conical summit during the traditional climbing season from July to mid-September.<\/p>\n<p>Although the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.jrailpass.com\/blog\/climbing-mount-fuji\">climbing season for Mt. Fuji<\/a> was cancelled during the COVID-19 pandemic, hiking enthusiasts have still been able to <strong>virtually explore its slopes through the Google Street View platform<\/strong> and experience a stunning sunset on its summit without having to put on their mountain boots.<\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" style=\"border: 0;\" tabindex=\"0\" src=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/embed?pb=!4v1612516502084!6m8!1m7!1sFjteFW-Tfj1uMohegUMPUQ!2m2!1d35.36582392701975!2d138.733119184795!3f141.84!4f-20.939999999999998!5f0.7820865974627469\" width=\"800\" height=\"450\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\" aria-hidden=\"false\"><span data-mce-type=\"bookmark\" style=\"display: inline-block; width: 0px; overflow: hidden; line-height: 0;\" class=\"mce_SELRES_start\">\ufeff<\/span><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p>Additionally, you can also take in vistas of Mount Fuji through the following <a href=\"https:\/\/www.yamanashi-kankou.jp\/fujisanwatcher\/live\/index.html\">live view<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><em>Cover photo: Sunset photo of Chureito Pagoda and Mount Fuji &#8211; Photo by Giuseppe Milo under <a href=\"https:\/\/creativecommons.org\/licenses\/by\/2.0\/deed.en\" rel=\"nofollow\">CC<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>If you\u2019ve had to postpone your next trip to Japan due to the coronavirus pandemic and are stuck at home during your vacations, rest assured that you can still enjoy virtual travel to Japan without stepping outside. 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