Japan 20 Days - Kanazawa, Kyoto, Osaka & Tokyo - Golden Week 2026

Omicho Market

Higashi Chaya District

Nagamachi Samurai District

Kanazawa Castle

Kenroku-en Garden

Shirakawa-go

Nanzen-ji

Tofuku-ji

Fushimi Inari Taisha

To-ji

Fushimi Sake Village

Kinkaku-ji

Iwatayama Monkey Park

Arashiyama Bamboo Forest

Tenryu-ji

Togetsukyo Bridge

Ryoan-ji

Nijo Castle

Nishiki Market

teamLab Biovortex Kyoto

Dotonbori

Shinsaibashi Shopping Street

Universal Studios Japan

Kofuku-ji

Todai-ji

Nara Park

Kasuga Taisha

Hozenji Yokocho

Osaka Aquarium Kaiyukan

Shitennoji

Koko-en Garden

Himeji Castle

Shinsekai

Engyoji Temple (Mt. Shosha)

Katsuoji Temple

Minoo Falls

Tenjinbashi-suji Shopping Street

Harukas 300

Omoide Yokocho

Osaka Castle

Golden Gai

Shinjuku Gyoen

Yoyogi Park

Shibuya Sky

Takeshita Street

Meiji Shrine

Shibuya Crossing

Senso-ji

Tokyo Skytree

Ueno Park

Ameyoko Shopping Street

Akihabara

Chureito Pagoda

Lake Kawaguchiko

Nezu Shrine

Gotoku-ji Temple

Imperial Palace East Gardens

Tokyo DisneySea

Ginza

teamLab Planets

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

Namba Yasaka Shrine

難波八阪神社 More info: https://osaka-info.jp/en/spot/nanbayasakajinja/ IG post: https://www.instagram.com/p/Cg9T89qL3xs/

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

Kongoji Temple (Yasaka Koshindo)

金剛寺（八坂庚申堂) The charm of this temple is adorned with colorful hanging monkey talismans, and its popular precincts are decorated with cute statues. More info: https://ja.kyoto.travel/tourism/single01.php?category_id=7&tourism_id=2007 IG post: https://www.instagram.com/p/BlfsrWtF86G/ #temple

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

Pontocho Area

21st Century Museum

#architecture

Oyama Shrine

尾山神社 The gate, which uniquely incorporates Japanese, Chinese, and Western architectural styles, is one of the main tourist attractions in Kanazawa City. More info: https://visitkanazawa.jp/en/attractions/detail_50021.html IG post: https://www.instagram.com/p/Cgwa2_Urbc_/?img_index=10 #shrin #architecture

Kiyomizudera Temple

清水寺 One of the most famous temple in Japan. The autumn foliage season is incredibly beautiful, but it gets so crowded that you might feel like you're being squeezed by the crowds. More info: https://www.kiyomizudera.or.jp/en/ IG post: https://www.instagram.com/p/Cj5RLgbL39R/ #autumn #sakura #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

Oishi Park

大石公園 Oishi Park, located on the shores of Lake Kawaguchi, offers a variety of flowers and plants to enjoy throughout the seasons. In autumn, the collaboration of Kochia and Mount Fuji is particularly popular. More info: https://www.yamanashi-kankou.jp/english/explore-by-area/fujisan-fujigoko/flower-street-in-oishi-park.html IG post: https://www.instagram.com/p/CjDNoffrET9/ #Fuji #flower

Shiro-Hige’s Cream Puff Factory

白髭のシュークリーム工房 More info: http://www.shiro-hige.net/ IG post: https://www.instagram.com/p/CwzytXhSvnN/ #food

Naka-Meguro

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