Japan 22 Days - Tokyo, Kanazawa, Takayama, Kyoto & More - October 2026

Omoide Yokocho

Cross Shinjuku Vision

Kabukicho

Golden Gai

Kagurazaka

Shinjuku Gyoen

Shin-Okubo Koreatown

Tokyo Metropolitan Government Building

Free observation deck

Senso-ji

Nakamise-dori

Kappabashi Kitchen Town

Yanaka Ginza

Nezu Shrine

Yanaka Cemetery

Meiji Jingu

Takeshita Street

Cat Street

Sangenjaya

Shibuya Crossing

Kenroku-en Garden

Higashi Chaya District

Kanazawa Castle

21st Century Museum of Contemporary Art

Sanmachi Suji (Takayama Old Town)

October is Takayama Festival season!

Miyagawa Morning Market

Shirakawa-go

UNESCO World Heritage thatched-roof village

Gion Shirakawa

Hanamikoji Street

Pontocho Alley

Kiyomizu-dera

Sannenzaka & Ninenzaka

Kodai-ji Temple

Togetsukyo Bridge

Otagi Nenbutsu-ji

Adashino Nenbutsu-ji

Tenryu-ji

Kinkaku-ji

Nishiki Market

Fushimi Inari Taisha

Go early morning to avoid crowds. Full summit hike.

Byodo-in Temple

Daikichiyama Observation Deck

Short hike with great views over Uji. Uncrowded.

Todai-ji

Isuien Garden

Kasuga Taisha

Nara Park

Kinosaki Onsen

Onsen town hopping. Wear yukata between bathhouses.

Takeno Beach

Nagoya Castle

Atsuta Shrine

Osu Shopping Street

Magome-juku

Start of Nakasendo trail walk to Tsumago

Tsumago-juku

End point of Nakasendo trail from Magome

Kanda Myojin Shrine

Taito Station Akihabara

Kirby Cafe

Reserve in advance!

TeamLab Planets

Book tickets online in advance

Ginza

Kabukiza Theater

Tsurugaoka Hachimangu

Kotoku-in (Great Buddha)

Enoshima

Nakano Broadway

Opens late morning. Great for anime/manga collectibles.

Mikane Shrine

御金神社 There's a small shrine with a golden torii gate known for bringing good fortune and prosperity, but if you visit during the daytime, you may encounter lines. More info: https://mikane-jinja.or.jp/ IG post: https://www.instagram.com/p/CpC0_FrS7MM/ #shrine #torii

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

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

Toji Temple

東寺 It is one of the famous temples in Kyoto, particularly popular during the cherry blossom and autumn foliage seasons. The plum blossoms also bloom beautifully. More info: https://toji.or.jp/en/ IG post: https://www.instagram.com/p/Cliz9eXj2RE/ #sakura #autumn #temple #flower

Nagamachi Samurai District

長町武家屋敷跡 There are preserved old-style earthen walls, stone-paved alleys, and splendid samurai residences lining the area. More info: https://visitkanazawa.jp/en/attractions/detail_10195.html IG post: https://www.instagram.com/p/Ct1Q9KHy_9B/?img_index=4 #architecture

Omicho Market

近江町市場 Ishikawa Prefecture is also famous for its seafood, so if you're looking to enjoy delicious seafood, be sure to visit! More info: https://visitkanazawa.jp/en/restaurants/detail_10030.html IG post: https://www.instagram.com/p/Ct1Q9KHy_9B/?img_index=6 #food

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

Nanzenji Temple

南禅寺 During the autumn foliage season, you can enjoy the vibrant red leaves surrounding the large Sanmon gate. At other times of the year, it tends to be relatively quiet and enjoyable. More info: https://www.japan.travel/en/spot/1175/ IG post: https://www.instagram.com/p/CzyWMZ2S1ri/?img_index=10 #temple #autumn

Suirokaku (Waterway Bridge)

This aqueduct bridge at Nanzenji Temple was originally built to transport water from Lake Biwa to Kyoto City. More info: https://biwakososui.city.kyoto.lg.jp/en/place/detail/32 IG post: https://www.instagram.com/p/C4dCrHuy4g-/?img_index=2 #architecture

Seto Canal at Hida Furukawa

瀬戸川と白壁土蔵街 The sight of over 1,000 koi swimming through the town is a famous scene in Hida-Furukawa, Gifu Prefecture. This view can only be seen from mid-April to mid-November. More info: https://hida.travel/blogs/japanese-carp-in-hida-furukawa/49 IG post: https://www.instagram.com/p/C-nLC7gPp9q/

Shibuya Nonbei Yokocho

#tokyobynight

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

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

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

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