If you come to Japan , which places would you like to visit ? First destination of most foreign tourists in Japan: Shinjuku in Tokyo . Kyoto City and Akihabara district in the capital , are also among the most popular destinations for their atmosphere and their hotels. The presence of many shops is also an attraction . These tourist destinations are also those of many school trips . This travel is a tradition in schools, students perform a short stay away from home to discover the history and culture of a place famous . According to the Japan Association of school trips . the most popular destinations of college students are : Kyoto, Tokyo , Nara and Okinawa. During these trips. students visit historical sites and sometimes try to traditional arts , such as pottery or natural dye.