Japan 17 Days - Tohoku, Tochigi & Nagano

Senso-ji Temple

Tokyo's oldest temple, Asakusa landmark

Yanaka Ginza

Old-town shopping street with retro atmosphere

Shimokitazawa

Vintage shops, live music bars, bohemian vibe

Zuihoden

Date Masamune's ornate mausoleum

Sendai Castle Ruins

Hilltop ruins with panoramic city views

Rikyu Gyutan

Famous beef tongue restaurant, Sendai specialty

Matsushima Bay

One of Japan's three scenic views, 260 pine islands

Zuigan-ji Temple

Important Zen temple with Date clan connection

Fukuura Island

Connected by red bridge, peaceful island walks

Risshaku-ji (Yamadera)

1,000-step climb to mountain temple, Basho's poetry inspiration

Shiogama Fish Market

Fresh seafood market, less touristy than Tsukiji

Shiogama Shrine

Ancient coastal shrine between Sendai and Matsushima

Tashirojima (Cat Island)

Island where cats outnumber humans, cat shrines and fishing village

Tsuruga Castle

Beautifully rebuilt castle on original site

Sazaedo Temple

Unique double-helix wooden pagoda, walk up and down without retracing steps

Aizu Bukeyashiki

Reconstructed samurai residence complex

Suehiro Sake Brewery

Sake brewery with tours and tastings

Nikko Toshogu Shrine

Ornate, colorful shrine with three wise monkeys

Taiyuin Temple

Less crowded than Toshogu, arguably more atmospheric

Shinkyo Bridge

Sacred red lacquered bridge, beautiful in any season

Ashikaga Flower Park

Famous for wisteria, illumination events, seasonal displays

Kumoba Pond

Peaceful morning walk spot surrounded by forest

Old Mikasa Hotel

Meiji-era Western-style architecture

Shiraito Falls

Scenic waterfall in the Karuizawa mountains

Kyu-Karuizawa Ginza

Main street with bakeries, jam shops, mountain town charm

Sezon Museum of Modern Art

Modern art in a forest setting, rain day option

Kotoku-in (Great Buddha)

Iconic Great Buddha of Kamakura

Hokokuji Temple

Famous bamboo grove with matcha tea

Enoshima Island

Coastal island with caves, shrine, ocean views

Yokohama Chinatown

Largest Chinatown in Japan

Minato Mirai

Waterfront skyline, Landmark Tower, modern Yokohama

Koishikawa Korakuen

Kegon Waterfall (華厳滝)

Sakudari Kannon

左下観音堂

Matsushima Umanose

Torii of Tarumi Heritage

垂水遺跡 #torii

Ouchi Juku

大内宿

Mitsutaya

満田屋 This is a miso specialty shop established in 1834. You can enjoy Aizu's local dish "Miso Tadaku" inside the store. More info: https://www.mitsutaya.jp/ IG post: https://www.instagram.com/p/Cy0f9vWM-9Y/?img_index=4 #food

Yayoi Kusama Museum

Coordinates: 35.7026196, 139.7264548

Hasedera

Hase-dera, commonly called the Hase-kannon is one of the Buddhist temples in the city of Kamakura in Kanagawa Prefecture, Japan, famous for housing a massive wooden statue of Kannon.

Ranjatai

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

Zeniarai Benzaiten Shrine

Meigetsu-in

Mitama Shrine (Train)

御霊神社 #torii

Sugimoto-dera

Sugimotodera Temple, founded by Gyoki, is said to be the oldest sacred ground in Kamakura, existing prior to Minamoto Yoritomo's arrival. Its mossy stone stairway lined by banners covered in calligraphy representing the eleven-faced Goddess of Mercy, Kannon, allow visitors to sense its rich history.