Japan 22 Days - Tokyo, Matsumoto, Kamikochi, Kyoto, Osaka & Kinosaki - April 2026

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Shinjuku Gyoen National Garden

Kabukicho

Hanazono Shrine

Cross Shinjuku Vision (3D Cat Billboard)

Golden Gai

Nishimukiten Shrine

Fukashi-jinja Shrine

Kametaya Sake Brewery

Matsumoto Castle

Matsumoto City Alps Park

Yohashira-jinja Shrine

Matsumoto City Museum of Art

Nawate-dori (Frog Street)

Daio Wasabi Farm

Kamikochi

Takayama Old Town (Sanmachi Suji)

Arashiyama Bamboo Forest

Adashino Nenbutsu-ji

Kinkaku-ji Temple

Nishiki Market

Fushimi Inari Taisha

Ginkaku-ji Temple

Himeji Castle

Todai-ji Temple

Naramachi Historic District

Nara Park

Ebisu Tower Ferris Wheel (Don Quijote)

Osaka Castle

Glico Sign

Dotonbori

Kinosaki Onsen

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Tokyo Tower

Reiyukai Shakaden Temple

Imperial Palace

Senko-ji Temple

Sengaku-ji Temple

Shibuya Crossing

Meiji Jingu

Tokyo Metropolitan Government Building

Akihabara

Enoshima Island

Kotoku-in (Great Buddha of Kamakura)

Senso-ji Temple

Naritasan Shinshoji Temple

Gion Shirakawa

祇園白川 It's an area with a nostalgic atmosphere where traditional townhouses with lattice-patterned red shutters line the cobblestone streets of Gion. More info: https://souda-kyoto.jp/guide/spot/gionshirakawa.html IG post: https://www.instagram.com/p/CjIV__hrih1/ #architecture

Hida no Sato

飛騨の里 It is a place where old and valuable local houses have been relocated and restored. I recommend this place because you can enjoy the atmosphere like Shirakawa-go but without many tourists. More info: https://www.hidanosato-tpo.jp/english12.htm IG post: https://www.instagram.com/p/CkqMOjXy4zX/ #architecture

Hida-Furukawa

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Keage Incline

蹴上インクライン One of Kyoto's popular cherry blossom spots where you can capture both the railway tracks and cherry blossoms together. More info: https://biwakososui.city.kyoto.lg.jp/en/place/detail/23 IG post: https://www.instagram.com/p/C4dCrHuy4g-/?img_index=1 #sakura

Omoide Yokocho

思い出横丁 It's a nostalgic drinking district near Shinjuku Station, where scenes of old Japan still remain. More info: https://en.shinjuku-omoide.com/ IG post: https://www.instagram.com/p/B0N9uL7gucA/ #food

Pontocho Area

Yayoi Kusama Museum

Coordinates: 35.7026196, 139.7264548

Nakamachi Street

中町通り This is the castle town of Matsumoto, where traditional craft shops and various dining establishments line the streets. More info: https://nakamachi.org/en/ IG post: https://www.instagram.com/p/CmtWzUoyUkY/?img_index=6

Takayama Jinya

高山陣屋 Places used as government offices during the Edo period are called "jinya," and it seems that Takayama is the only place in Japan where they still exist. More info: https://jinya.gifu.jp/ IG post: https://www.instagram.com/p/C3U7ahwSOsy/?img_index=6 #architecture

Coffee Marumo

珈琲 まるも This is a retro café located on Nakamachi Street. Established in 1868, it boasts a long history. More info: https://visitmatsumoto.com/en/spot/marumo/ IG post: https://www.instagram.com/p/CmtWzUoyUkY/ #cafe

Hokokuji Temple

報国寺 You can enjoy beautiful bamboo and matcha in this temple. More info: https://houkokuji.or.jp/en/ IG post: https://www.instagram.com/p/Ci-CF0zrSSe/?img_index=2 #temple

Komachi Street

小町通り The street is lined up with numbers of restaurants, cafes and shops, which is perfect for walking around. More info: https://www.japan.travel/en/spot/1586/ IG post: https://www.instagram.com/p/Ci-CF0zrSSe/?img_index=7 #food

Mt. Wakakusa

若草山 From the top of the mountain, you can overlook the town of Nara and enjoy spending time with deer in a different atmosphere from Nara Park. More info: https://www.visitnara.jp/venues/A00491/ IG post: https://www.instagram.com/p/CeONUkhL_Nx/ #nature

Tsutenkaku

Coordinates: 34.6525,135.5063

Kuromon Market

黒門市場 If you want to enjoy eating while walking through a market in Osaka, this is the place to go. Recently, many vendors cater more to tourists than to locals. More info: https://kuromon.com/en/ #food

Nambayasaka Shrine

Hasedera

長谷寺 It is a famous temple in Kamakura. Inside, there is a huge 9-meter statue of kannon. More info: https://www.hasedera.jp/en/ IG post: https://www.instagram.com/p/Ci-CF0zrSSe/?img_index=8 #temple

Yasaka Shrine

八坂神社 This is a historic shrine that has been guarding Kyoto since ancient times, even before the Heian period. The lantern illumination at night is beautiful. More post: https://www.yasaka-jinja.or.jp/en/ IG post: https://www.instagram.com/p/CfOmPVEFxPn/ #shrine