Japan 15 Days - First-Time Couple: Tokyo, Kyoto & Osaka - November 2026

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Day 2 - Asakusa

Sensō-ji

Kappabashi Kitchen Street

Day 3 - Markets & Parks

Tsukiji Outer Market

Meiji Jingu

Shinjuku Gyoen National Garden

Akihabara Electric Town

Day 4 - Shibuya & Harry Potter

Warner Bros. Studio Tour Tokyo - Harry Potter

Shibuya Crossing

Shibuya Sky

Day 5 - DisneySea

Tokyo DisneySea

Day 6 - teamLab

teamLab Borderless

Day 7 - Kyoto & Fushimi Inari

Fushimi Inari Taisha

Day 8 - Higashiyama & Gion

Kiyomizu-dera

Sannenzaka & Ninenzaka

Hanamikoji Street (Gion)

Yasaka Shrine

Nishiki Market

Day 9 - Moss Temple

Saihō-ji (Moss Temple)

Day 10 - Arashiyama

Arashiyama Bamboo Forest

Togetsukyō Bridge

Iwatayama Monkey Park

Day 11 - Nara & Osaka

Nara Park

Tōdai-ji

Dōtonbori

Day 12 - Universal Studios

Universal Studios Japan

Day 13 - Osaka City

Osaka Castle

Kuromon Ichiba Market

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Shibuya Nonbei Yokocho

Shibuya Nonbei Yokocho

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Golden Gai

ゴールデン街 #tokyobynight

Kodai-ji Temple

Kodai-ji Temple

高台寺 The garden, which changes its decoration with the seasons, is very beautiful. More info: https://www.kodaiji.com/e_index.html IG post: https://www.instagram.com/p/Cj5RLgbL39R/?img_index=8 #temple

Chion-in

Chion-in

知恩院 It is a large temple with a history of over 800 years. Due to its spacious grounds, you can enjoy sightseeing without feeling too crowded. More info: https://www.chion-in.or.jp/en/ IG post: https://www.instagram.com/p/C7jT-_9SJ8q/?img_index=4 #temple

Tempura Funabashiya

Tempura Funabashiya

天ぷら船橋屋 新宿本店 More info: https://www.tempura-funabashiya.com/ IG post: https://www.instagram.com/p/CwzytXhSvnN/ #food

Omoide Yokocho

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

Maruyama Park

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

Jingu Gaien Ginkgo Avenue

Jingu Gaien Ginkgo Avenue

明治神宮外苑 いちょう並木 There's a row of 146 ginkgo trees, and it's typically stunning from mid-November to early December each year. More info: https://visit-minato-city.tokyo/en/places/989 IG post: https://www.instagram.com/p/DAYWCOKSfXl/?img_index=2 #autumn

Transparent Public Toilet Yoyogi Park Toilet

Transparent Public Toilet Yoyogi Park Toilet

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よろにく

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Pontocho Area

Pontocho Area

The Yasaka Pagoda

The Yasaka Pagoda

八坂の塔 It's an iconic spot in Kyoto. In the morning, there are few people around, so you can enjoy taking photos quietly since it's close to residential areas. More info: https://kyoto.travel/en/shrine_temple/155.html IG post: https://www.instagram.com/p/CjIV__hrih1/ #architecture

Mikane Shrine

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

Kongoji Temple (Yasaka Koshindo)

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

Nanzenji Temple

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

Tenjuan at Nanzenji

Tenjuan at Nanzenji

南禅寺 天授庵 It is one of the sub-temples of Nanzen-ji. The autumn foliage is beautiful. More info: https://souda-kyoto.jp/guide/spot/nanzenji-tenjuan.html IG post: https://www.instagram.com/p/CzyWMZ2S1ri/?img_index=1 #autumn #temple

Ginkakuzi Temple

Ginkakuzi Temple

銀閣寺 More info: https://www.shokoku-ji.jp/en/ginkakuji/ IG post: https://www.instagram.com/p/C4dCrHuy4g-/?img_index=4

Suirokaku (Waterway Bridge)

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

Starbucks Coffee - Kyoto Nineizaka Yasaka Chaya

Starbucks Coffee - Kyoto Nineizaka Yasaka Chaya

京都二寧坂ヤサカ茶屋店 It's a Starbucks location that's very popular for its traditional Japanese house setting, providing a unique experience for visitors to enjoy. More info: https://www.starbucks.co.jp/press_release/pr2017-2182.php #cafe

Chao Chao Sanjo Kiyamachi

Coordinates: 35.0084,135.7706 #gyoza

Japanese Garden at Osaka Castle Park

Japanese Garden at Osaka Castle Park

大阪城 日本庭園 The view of Osaka Castle from the Japanese garden is also popular. More info: https://www.osakacastle.net/ IG post: https://www.instagram.com/p/Cg1i02PLrIM/ #castle

Tenma ichiba

Tenma ichiba

天満市場 It is a small street with some local restaurants and bars. The lanterns are photoworthy. IG post: https://www.instagram.com/p/CsJG_ixSKNx/?img_index=8 #food

Namba Yasaka Shrine

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/

Mizuya Chaya at Nara Park

Mizuya Chaya at Nara Park

春日野もみじの里 水谷茶屋 It's a popular spot for taking photos of tea houses with thatched roofs and deer together. Especially during the autumn foliage season, it's beautiful. IG post: https://www.instagram.com/p/CelVfWjrikb/ #autumn

Mt. Wakakusa

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

Tsutenkaku

Coordinates: 34.6525,135.5063

Blue Bottle Coffe Kyoto Cafe

Blue Bottle Coffe Kyoto Cafe

ブルーボトルコーヒー 京都カフェ A building over 100 years old has been renovated and now houses a Blue Bottle Coffee. More info: https://store.bluebottlecoffee.jp/pages/kyoto IG post: https://www.instagram.com/reel/C1rWRqlSTRn/ #cafe

ABENO HARUKAS

ABENO HARUKAS

あべのハルカス Standing at 300 meters tall, this skyscraper has an observation deck on the upper floors. More info: https://www.abenoharukas-300.jp/en/ IG post: https://www.instagram.com/p/Ci45UylrwfV/?img_index=8

Takoyaki Juhachiban Dotonbori

Takoyaki Juhachiban Dotonbori

たこ焼き 十八番 道頓堀店 One of the most popular takoyaki shops. The batter is filled with tenkasu and has a crispy texture. More info: https://d-sons18.co.jp/ IG post: https://www.instagram.com/p/CsJG_ixSKNx/?img_index=9 #food