Every place below is pinned on the interactive map with its exact location. You can browse it for free, and copy the whole map into your own Ikuzo account to adapt it to your trip.
Day 1 — Tiny bar alley in Shinjuku
Day 1 — Evening street food alley in Shinjuku
Day 2 — Deftones concert venue in Ariake
Day 3 — Maid cafe, anime shops, otaku culture
Day 3 — Morning visit. Sanja Matsuri may still be happening (May 15-17)!
Day 3 — Manga cafe overnight stay
Day 4 — Iconic scramble crossing
Day 4 — Morning shrine visit in Harajuku
Day 4 — Harajuku shopping street, kawaii fashion
Day 4 — Observation deck. Book ~1 month ahead!
Day 5 — Unique theme park, way better than Disneyland
Day 6 — Lavender fields with Mt. Fuji view
Day 6 — Mt. Fuji lakeside area
Day 7 — Early morning (07:30) for the iconic Fuji view
Day 7 — Afternoon visit, thousands of torii gates
Day 8 — Golden Pavilion
Day 8 — Evening in the geisha district
Day 8 — Evening dining along the narrow alley
Day 8 — Go early morning to avoid crowds
Day 9 — Morning with the deer
Day 9 — Evening street food and neon signs
Day 10 — Morning visit before heading back to Tokyo
Day 10 — Retro district, kushikatsu paradise
Day 11 — Heavy metal bar in Shinjuku
Day 11 — Vintage shopping, thrift stores, indie vibes
Day 11 — Metal/punk bar in Golden Gai area
Day 12 — Evening in Shinjuku's entertainment district
Day 12 — Immersive digital art. Book ahead!
Day 13 — Reserve ~1 month ahead. Ikebukuro.
Day 13 — Evening in the upscale shopping district

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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

白髭のシュークリーム工房 More info: http://www.shiro-hige.net/ IG post: https://www.instagram.com/p/CwzytXhSvnN/ #food

八坂の塔 It's a great photo spot, but it's usually very crowded. More info: https://kyoto.travel/en/shrine_temple/155.html More info: https://www.instagram.com/p/CsdtVQDS1B6/

Coordinates: 35.5273,138.7598

https://www.gotokyo.org/en/spot/ev270/index.html (3.26 - 4.10)

焼肉横丁のウラガワ通り #tokyobynight

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Coordinates: 35.0084,135.7706 #gyoza

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


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