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

Omoide Yokocho

Cross Shinjuku Vision

Kabukicho

Golden Gai

Kagurazaka

Shinjuku Gyoen

Shin-Okubo

Tokyo Metropolitan Government Building

Senso-ji

Nakamise Shopping Street

Kappabashi Street

Yanaka Ginza

Nezu Shrine

Yanaka Cemetery

Meiji Jingu

Takeshita Street

Cat Street

Sangenjaya

Shibuya Crossing

Kanazawa Station

Takayama Old Town

Gion Shirakawa

Hanamikoji Street

Pontocho Alley

Kiyomizu-dera

Sannenzaka

Ninenzaka

Kodai-ji

Ginkaku-ji

Philosopher's Path

Nanzen-ji

Togetsu-kyo Bridge

Otagi Nenbutsu-ji

Adashino Nenbutsu-ji

Tenryu-ji

Kinkaku-ji

Nishiki Market

Fushimi Inari Taisha

Byodo-in

Uji River Walk

Todai-ji

Isuien Garden

Kasuga Taisha

Nara Park

Kinosaki Onsen

Takeno Beach

Nagoya

Magome Post Town

Tsumago-juku

Hakone

Kanda Myojin Shrine

Taito Station Akihabara

Kirby Cafe

TeamLab Planets

Ginza

Kabukiza Theater

Kamakura

Enoshima Island

Nakano Broadway

Shibuya Nonbei Yokocho

#tokyobynight

Enko-ji

Lot of cute jizos.

21st Century Museum

#architecture

Kenrokuen Garden

Hida-Furukawa

#village

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

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

Higashi Chaya District

ひがし茶屋街 This district has flourished since the Edo period and is one of the most beautiful historic streets in japan. With many cafes and shops, visitors can enjoy shopping and dining. More info: https://visitkanazawa.jp/en/attractions/detail_10212.html IG post: https://www.instagram.com/p/Ct1Q9KHy_9B/ #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

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

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

Shinnyodo Temple

真如堂 More info: https://shin-nyo-do.jp/ IG post: https://www.instagram.com/p/Cj5RLgbL39R/

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

Hakone Shrine

箱根神社 It's the most famous shrine in Hakone, and there can be long queues to take photos of this torii gate during the daytime. More info: https://www.hakonenavi.jp/international/en/spot/523 IG post: https://www.instagram.com/p/C5BG6Obykpz/?img_index=1 #shrine #torii

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

Great Buddha and Kotoku-in

鎌倉大仏殿高徳院. (浄土宗). It is the symbol of Kamakura and is the approximately 11-meter tall. More info: https://www.kotoku-in.jp/en/ IG post: https://www.instagram.com/p/Ci-CF0zrSSe/?img_index=1 #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