India, Dec. 18 -- Japan offers an extraordinary experience, which blends modern excitement with ancient spirituality. Tokyo is the vibrant, futuristic capital. Visitors must see the famous Shibuya Crossing and the serene Meiji Jingu Shrine. Kyoto, the old imperial city, is rich in culture. Its highlights include the gold-leaf Kinkaku-ji and the thousands of red gates at Fushimi Inari-taisha. Indian travellers often find a compelling connection with the Buddhist heritage in places like Nara. Nara's Todai-ji Temple houses the Great Buddha, one of the world's largest bronze Buddha statues. This reflects the deep historical ties between Indian and Japanese Buddhism.

Kyoto's Kiyomizu-dera Temple is another major Buddhist site. Osaka is famous...