Cemetery tourism: A guide to the world's top destinations

There’s nothing macabre about visiting these popular tourist sites.

Cemetery tourism, though macabre by definition, certainly isn’t gloomy or dull. All the rage in Japan, the idea of travelling to cemeteries – whether to visit the grave of a favourite celebrity, artist or historical figure or simply to admire the tombstones – is becoming increasingly popular worldwide. For ideas on planning a trip around this original concept, just follow the guide provided by Hotels.com.