Japan 22 Days - Tokyo, Matsumoto, Kamikochi, Kyoto, Osaka & Kinosaki - April 2026

Cross Shinjuku Vision (3D Cat Billboard)

Hanazono Shrine

Golden Gai

Kabukicho

Godzilla Head

Shinjuku Gyoen National Garden

Nishimukiten Shrine

Kametaya Sake Brewery

Fukashi-jinja Shrine

Matsumoto Castle

Yohashira-jinja Shrine

Nawate-dori (Frog Street)

Matsumoto City Museum of Art

Matsumoto City Alps Park

Daio Wasabi Farm

Kamikochi

Takayama Old Town (Sanmachi Suji)

Adashino Nenbutsu-ji

Arashiyama Bamboo Forest

Kinkaku-ji Temple

Fushimi Inari Taisha

Nishiki Market

Ginkaku-ji Temple

Himeji Castle

Nara Park

Naramachi Historic District

Todai-ji Temple

Glico Sign

Ebisu Tower Ferris Wheel (Don Quijote)

Osaka Castle

Dotonbori

Kinosaki Onsen

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Tokyo Tower

Senko-ji Temple

Reiyukai Shakaden Temple

Imperial Palace

Meiji Jingu

Shibuya Crossing

Sengaku-ji Temple

Tokyo Metropolitan Government Building

Akihabara

Enoshima Island

Kotoku-in (Great Buddha of Kamakura)

Senso-ji Temple

Naritasan Shinshoji Temple

Pontocho Area

Hida-Furukawa

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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

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

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

Coffee Marumo

珈琲 まるも This is a retro café located on Nakamachi Street. Established in 1868, it boasts a long history. More info: https://visitmatsumoto.com/en/spot/marumo/ IG post: https://www.instagram.com/p/CmtWzUoyUkY/ #cafe

Yayoi Kusama Museum

Coordinates: 35.7026196, 139.7264548

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

Nakamachi Street

中町通り This is the castle town of Matsumoto, where traditional craft shops and various dining establishments line the streets. More info: https://nakamachi.org/en/ IG post: https://www.instagram.com/p/CmtWzUoyUkY/?img_index=6

Takayama Jinya

高山陣屋 Places used as government offices during the Edo period are called "jinya," and it seems that Takayama is the only place in Japan where they still exist. More info: https://jinya.gifu.jp/ IG post: https://www.instagram.com/p/C3U7ahwSOsy/?img_index=6 #architecture

Nambayasaka Shrine

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

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

Coordinates: 34.6525,135.5063

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

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