Japan 14 Days - Family Trip: Tokyo, Osaka, Kyoto & Hiroshima

Sensō-ji

Tokyo's oldest temple. Walk through Nakamise shopping street on the approach.

Asakusa Culture Tourist Information Center

Free viewing deck on the 8th floor with great Senso-ji and Skytree views.

Tokyo Skytree

634m tall tower. Book Tembo Deck tickets in advance to skip the queue.

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Immersive digital art. Book tickets well in advance.

Shinjuku Gyoen

Beautiful garden mixing Japanese, English and French styles. No alcohol allowed.

3D Cat Billboard

Giant 3D cat on the Cross Shinjuku building. Best viewed from the east exit plaza.

Tokyo Metropolitan Government Building

Free observation deck on the 45th floor. Great city views, especially at sunset.

Ryōgoku Kokugikan

Sumo arena. Grand Tournament tickets sell out fast, book early!

Akihabara

Anime, arcades, and electronics paradise. Teens will love it.

Tokyo DisneySea

Full day. Japan's best theme park.

Ghibli Museum

Book tickets months in advance. No photos inside. Magical for Ghibli fans.

Shibuya Crossing

World's busiest pedestrian crossing. Best viewed from Starbucks or Mag's Park rooftop.

Shibuya Sky

Open-air rooftop observation deck. Stunning at sunset. Book online.

Omotesando

Tree-lined fashion avenue. Great for window shopping and architecture.

Owakudani

Volcanic valley with sulfur vents. Try the famous black eggs (adds 7 years to your life!).

Hakone Shrine

Red torii gate on Lake Ashi. Iconic photo spot.

Dotonbori

Neon-lit food paradise. Takoyaki, okonomiyaki, and the Glico sign.

Kuromon Market

Osaka's kitchen market. Great for street food snacking.

Shinsaibashi-suji

Covered shopping arcade. Good for browsing after Dotonbori.

Tōdai-ji

Giant Buddha hall, the world's largest wooden building. Nara deer everywhere outside.

Kyoto Imperial Palace

Free to enter. Spacious park grounds, peaceful walk.

Kiyomizu-dera

Iconic hilltop temple with a wooden stage overlooking Kyoto.

Ninenzaka

Historic walking streets leading to Kiyomizu-dera. Atmospheric at dusk.

Gion (Hanami-koji)

Geisha district. Beautiful traditional street, especially in the evening.

Kennin-ji

Kyoto's oldest Zen temple. The twin dragon ceiling painting is spectacular.

Nishiki Market

Kyoto's kitchen. Narrow market street with hundreds of food stalls.

Fushimi Inari Taisha

Thousands of vermilion torii gates. Go early or at blue hour to avoid crowds.

Arashiyama Bamboo Forest

Iconic bamboo grove. Best early morning before it gets crowded.

Tenryū-ji

UNESCO World Heritage Zen temple right at Arashiyama. Beautiful garden.

Kinkaku-ji

The Golden Pavilion. Stunning reflected in the pond.

Universal Studios Japan

Full day. Super Nintendo World is a must for teens.

Atomic Bomb Dome

UNESCO World Heritage site.

Hiroshima Peace Memorial Museum

Arrive early to avoid crowds. Very moving, even for teens.

Tsutenkaku

Retro tower in the colorful Shinsekai district. Fun street food area.

Osaka Castle

Impressive exterior and park. The inside is a concrete museum, skip if short on time.

Nambayasaka Shrine

Gotokuji Temple

豪徳寺 It's famous as the temple where the maneki neko originated. More info: https://gotokuji.jp/en/ IG post: https://www.instagram.com/p/B7nypQdAuwu/ #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

Meiji Shrine

明治神宮 It is one of the most famous shrines in Tokyo, founded in 1920. Despite being in the heart of Tokyo, it is a sacred place surrounded by greenery. More info: https://www.meijijingu.or.jp/en/ IG post: https://www.instagram.com/p/C8whbY4PEL4/ #shrine #torii