Besides being known as the leaders in innovation and technology, the country that houses the unique pink blossom trees is also known as the Cultural Powerhouse which intertwined between the modern society together with their traditional culture. From the high-tall building that is full of advanced technologies to the ancient temples and shrines are well maintained and even becoming one of the main attractions not only for Japanese people, but also for visitors from all around the world.

Japan also has numerous spectacular natural wonders from Mount Fuji, the unique pink colored sakura tree, and an uncountable culinary delight such as sushi and many other things that are with visit. Even now, Japan has become one of the most popular tourist destinations and their popularity is still growing even now! Here are some new attractions you could visit during your stay in Japan.

An expansion at Tokyo DisneySea that will open in June 2024, Fantasy Springs area will take you to a colorful world full of flowers and dreams. If you love disney, then write down this place as one of the must-visit attraction on your agenda because it is an area which will be dedicated to the worlds of Frozen, Tangled, and Peter Pan, offering a guests a chance to step into these beloved stories and embark in enchanting adventures.

From Anna’s and Elsa’s Frozen journey where you will accompanied by these sisters as you travel through the kingdom of Arendelle, Rapunzel’s Lantern Festival where you can celebrate the magical Lantern Festival together with Rapunzel and Flynn Rider, to having a whimsical journey through NeverLand, encountering unforgettable characters like Tinker Bell, Captain Hook, and the Lost Boys.

For Ghibli lovers out there, this place will become another one of your heaven-like places that you will be excited to visit this year. Both Mononoke Village and Valley of the Witches will opened in March 2024 which will transfer you to the world of Princess Mononoke where you will be able to found Tatara House, Kodama Reception House and Giant’s Slide inside, and the world of Kiki’s Delivery Service, another classic Ghibli movies that will welcomes you to Kiki’s Bakery, and the Witch’s Cottage where are both the recreation from the iconic place where Kiki’s from the Ghibli movie usually come and go.

A dazzling new digital art museum by the renowned art collective teamLab will open in Tokyo around February 2024. It is promised to be one of the most immersive and awe-inspiring art you could have ever experienced. It has the concept of ‘borderless’ art, where the installation and artwork are blended and have connection with one and another as well as the surrounding environment made inside the museum. teamLab also uses cutting-edge technologies to create installations that blur the line between physical and digital world.

Art enthusiasts, as well as Tech lovers will love to stay and take a look around the museum to get more experience and immerse in an ever-changing, borderless world of light, color and sound at teamLab Borderless Azabudai Hills.

Immersive Fort Tokyo is set to open in March 2024 in Tokyo’s Odaiba district. It is promised to be a game-changer in the theme park landscapes. Instead of having those traditional rides and the usual roller coasters, it focuses more on interactive and immersive experiences that blend physical and digital worlds. It is a storytelling themed park which will take you in an elaborate narrative where you can become an active participant in the story, making choices and get yourself an ending based on the choice you’ve made during the games.

Other than that, you could also experience brainstorming escape rooms, challenging interactive mazes, and contributing to the unfolding story of the Cabaret. Some of the attractions are also inspired from a famous story such as the Sherlock Holmes Murder Mystery Case, Jack the Ripper, and the anime Tokyo Revenger.

A new facility to visit where you could immerse yourself and experience the market during an Edo period neighborhood. Toyosu Senkyaku Banrai has been open since 1st February 2024 and divided into some areas from Toyosu Menuki Odori which also acts as the main street that offers a popular Koto City shops and eateries that offer Edomae-style dishes such as eels and sushi, Mekiki Yokocho which offers a variety of traditional snacks to seasonal ingredients and delicacies, and last but definitely not the least is the Senkyaku Banrai foot bath garden which offers a panoramic views of Toyosu while having a leisure and relaxing time of foot bathing.

A museum dedicated to the beloved beagle Snoopy and the Peanuts comic strip, which is actually a temporary museum, has been reopened in a larger location at Minami-Machida Grandberry Park in Machida, Tokyo since 2019. And around February 2024, it gets a major renewal consisting of a new exterior, new exhibits, new fun and exciting spots. From getting to see the collection of the original artwork by Charles M. Schulz starts from the original Peanuts comic strips, illustration and sketches, An interactive display such as a giant Snoopy doghouse as well as the replica of Charlie Brown’s bedroom, to a Peanuts-themed merchandise which sells a wide variety of Peanuts-themed merchandise including clothing, toys and souvenirs.

Universal Studios Japan is getting a wild new expansion with the Donkey Kong Area around spring this year of 2024..

The area is completely themed after the Donkey Kong Country games, featuring the iconic jungle environment and characters like Donkey Kong himself, Diddy Kong, and Cranky Kong. It will house a thrilling minecart rollercoaster that will take you on a journey throughout the lush jungles based on the settings on the DOnkey Kong’s games. Another interactive experience which potentially lets you face off against some of DOnkey Kong’s iconic enemies and a variety of themed food and merchandise with Donkey Kong’s themed.

An event that will be held at Nijo Castle in Kyoto which will be held from 8th March to 7th April 2024. Even though it is named as NAKED Sakura Festival, the event does not involve nudity, it is actually a seasonal event that uses projection mapping and other digital art techniques to immerse visitors into experiencing and showcasing the beauty of the cherry blossoms at Nijo Castle. Besides, you will also be able to enjoy some foods and drinks while staring at those beautiful pink-blossom sakura trees projected on the white wall.

There are a lot of new exciting attractions open in this year of 2024! From the expansion from the-already famous Universal Studio Japan and the Ghibli Park, to the newly opened Museum filled with advanced arts made by the advanced technology, to a festival that will be held around spring are waiting for your visit. In order to visit Japan this year, Traveloka can help you in booking some hotels, flights tickets, and even those attractions tickets mentioned! What are you waiting for, come and book your tickets with Traveloka!