Japan 21 Days - Concerts, Anime & Cherry Blossoms - Spring 2026

Narita Airport (Arrival)

Sensoji Temple

Tsuta Rock Festival (Chiba)

Day trip to Chiba for the rock festival

Ueno Park

Shibuya Crossing

Omotesando

Shimokitazawa

Vintage shops, live music, evening concert

Yoyogi Park

Meiji Jingu

Nikko Toshogu Shrine

Kinugawa Onsen

Ryokan overnight stay

Yokohama Chinatown

Minato Mirai Waterfront

Iseyama Kotaijingu Shrine

Zojo-ji Temple

Great views with Tokyo Tower behind

Ginza

Tokyo Tower

Visit at night

AnimeJapan Convention (Tokyo Big Sight)

Take Yurikamome monorail to Odaiba, explore in the evening

Tenryu-ji Temple

Shishiku Garden

Togetsukyo Bridge

Kimono Forest

Illumination at night

Arashiyama Bamboo Grove

Go early morning

Gion (Hanamikoji Street)

Philosopher's Path

Ginkaku-ji (Silver Pavilion)

Toyosato Elementary School (K-On! Pilgrimage)

The real school from K-On!

Hikone Castle

One of Japan's original castles

Fushimi Inari Taisha

Go early morning to beat the crowds

Yodo River Cherry Blossoms

Kennin-ji Temple

Pontocho Alley

Dinner spot

Kiyomizu-dera Temple

Go early morning

Yasaka Pagoda

Byodo-in Temple (Uji)

Matcha capital, day trip from Kyoto

Denden Town

Osaka's Akihabara

Shinsekai

Kushikatsu paradise

Dotonbori

Night visit

Universal Studios Japan (Super Nintendo World)

Book timed entry early!

Himeji Castle

Japan's most spectacular original castle

Jimbocho (Chainsaw Man Pilgrimage)

Akihabara

Anime shopping

Oarai (Girls und Panzer Town)

Character cutouts everywhere, anime pilgrimage

Ono-Terusaki Shrine

Amazing goshuin art

Omoide Yokocho

Yakitori alley in Shinjuku

Haneda Airport (Departure)

Evening flight at 21:00

Nambayasaka Shrine

Nanzenji

Sakura at Honmanji

本満寺

Chidori-ga-fuchi Moat

千鳥ヶ淵ボート場 You can ride a boat while enjoying cherry blossoms. Recently, it's become so popular that there's often a long line to get on. More info: https://www.gotokyo.org/en/spot/45/index.html IG post: https://www.instagram.com/p/CqIXPiEyXaE/ #sakura

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

Kanda Myojin Shrine

https://www.gotokyo.org/en/spot/ev270/index.html (3.26 - 4.10)

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

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

Maruyama Park

円山公園 Opened in 1886, it is the oldest park in Kyoto City. Known for its cherry blossoms, especially the famous Gion weeping cherry trees, it has long been the city's premier recreational spot. The illuminated night cherry blossoms are also beautiful. More info: https://kyoto.travel/en/other_attractions/110.html IG post: https://www.instagram.com/p/C478_a2y3E2/?img_index=6 #sakura

Ranjatai

Best yakitori in Tokyo? Michelin star. Delicious and friendly owners. Need booking one month in advance. #yakitori

Sankeien Garden

Kegon Waterfall (華厳滝)