Japan Honeymoon 19 Days - October 2026

Tokyo Skytree

Go up the Skytree, lunch and relax at Solamachi Mall. Will probably be tired from the flight.

Senso-ji

Evening visit: Nakamise Street, dinner, then Senso-ji at night.

MEGA Don Quijote Shibuya

Explore Shibuya area shopping.

Hachiko Statue

Quick stop, then explore Shibuya area.

Takeshita Street

Quick glimpse, more interested in side streets.

Cat Street

[B-list] Walk through Cat Street to Shibuya.

Omotesando

Harajuku stroll continues here. Lunch in the area.

Meiji Jingu

Early morning visit.

Shinkyo Bridge

First stop after bus from Tobu-Nikko station.

Nikko Toshogu

Explore the Toshogu shrine area, lunch nearby.

Tamozawa Imperial Villa

[B-list] If time allows.

Kanmangafuchi Abyss

Walk along the stone Jizo statues by the river.

Ueno Park

Morning walk and breakfast in the area.

Ameyoko Street

Explore and have lunch.

Shiodome

[B-list] If bored in Akihabara, head here then izakaya dinner in Shimbashi.

Tokyo National Museum

Visit around 9:30.

Akihabara

Slow-paced afternoon exploring, dinner in the area.

Pokemon Center MEGA Tokyo

Sunshine City, Ikebukuro. Around 10:00.

Shin-Okubo Koreatown

Lunch in Koreatown — no Korean restaurants back home!

Tokyo Metropolitan Government Building

Free observation deck. Visit early if Sunshine City not open yet, or later in the day.

Shinjuku Gyoen

Early afternoon stroll.

Yokohama Chinatown

[B-list] Stop on the way back for Chinatown dinner. Love seeing Chinatowns worldwide!

Tsurugaoka Hachimangu

First stop in Kamakura.

Hase-dera

Take train from Kamakura to Hase area.

Komachi-dori Street

Walk through, grab street food.

Kotoku-in (Great Buddha)

The famous Kamakura Daibutsu.

Enoshima

Train to Enoshima, see the major spots on the island.

Kagurazaka

Bakeneko Festival ~10am. Festival appeared in a Brendan Fraser movie — may be crowded.

Sakurayama Hachimangu

[B-list] Visit if time after arriving in Takayama.

Sanmachi Suji

[B-list] Explore old town if time after arriving in Takayama.

Shirakawa-go

Half-day trip from Takayama. UNESCO gassho-zukuri village.

Miyagawa Morning Market

Morning markets in Takayama before heading to Shirakawa-go.

Nagoya Station

Stopover: explore station area, lunch (miso-katsu or kishimen).

Gion

Evening stroll and dinner on arrival day in Kyoto.

Kodai-ji Temple

[B-list] Between Kiyomizu-dera and Yasaka.

Nishiki Market

Exploring for lunch or late lunch.

Kiyomizu-dera

Early morning visit. Walk to Yasaka Shrine area after.

Philosopher's Path

Walk south from Ginkaku-ji.

Yasaka Shrine

Walk from Kiyomizu-dera, explore the Higashiyama area until lunchtime.

Ginkaku-ji

Head here after Nishiki, then walk the Philosopher's Path.

Nanzen-ji

[B-list] At the end of Philosopher's Path if time allows.

Nijo Castle

Late afternoon until closing (17:00).

Arashiyama Bamboo Grove

All morning exploring Arashiyama area slowly. Lunch here.

Iwatayama Monkey Park

Only if confirmed ethical. In Arashiyama area.

Kinkaku-ji

Early afternoon. Will be crowded but limited time — compromise.

Fushimi Inari Taisha

Early morning ~7:00. Climb as far as possible (health limitations).

Todai-ji

Visit the Great Buddha Hall.

Nara Park

Chill afternoon with the deer after arriving ~10:00 from Kyoto.

Naramachi

[B-list] Explore the historic merchant district if time.

Itsukushima Shrine

Miyajima Island — explore the shrine and floating torii. Lunch on the island. Skip Mt. Misen ropeway.

Hiroshima Peace Memorial Museum

Afternoon at Peace Memorial Park and Museum after returning from Miyajima.

Kinosaki Onsen Ropeway

Cable car ride on Day 16.

Kinosaki Onsen

2-night stay. Day 1: cheaper accommodation, onsen and dinner. Day 2: village exploring, ropeway, fancy ryokan with kaiseki.

Tenjinbashisuji Shopping Street

Tenma area — dinner and evening exploration. Japan's longest shopping street.

Umeda Sky Building

Explore Osaka Umeda area on arrival day. Lunch nearby.

Dotonbori

Evening street food ~18:00. Last night in Japan!

Shinsekai

Explore the retro district ~10:30, lunch here (kushikatsu!).

Osaka Castle

Morning ~8:00, explore the castle grounds.

Shinsaibashi

Afternoon ~14:00, explore and finish souvenir shopping.

Zeniarai Benzaiten Shrine

Pontocho Area

Kanda Myojin Shrine

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

Hida-Furukawa

#village

Chao Chao Sanjo Kiyamachi

Coordinates: 35.0084,135.7706 #gyoza

Ginza Ishizaki

#wagyu #meat

Hokokuji Temple Bamboo Groove

Daishōin Temple

大聖院

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

Ranjatai

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

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

Nambayasaka Shrine

Kobe Nankinmachi (Chinatown)

You love Chinatowns — here's Japan's other major one! Smaller than Yokohama's but with amazing street food (butaman pork buns are legendary). Kobe is just 30 min from Osaka by train. Could be a half-day trip from Osaka.

Izushi Castle Town

Gorgeous Edo-period castle town famous for sara soba (buckwheat noodles served on small plates). About 1 hour from Kinosaki Onsen by bus. Totally off the tourist trail — a perfect half-day trip during your 2 nights in Kinosaki.

Yanaka Ginza

Charming retro shopping street in old Tokyo. Great street food (menchi-katsu croquettes!), cat-themed everything, and a lovely nostalgic atmosphere. Very flat and walkable. Near Ueno — perfect to pair with your Day 4.

Eikando Zenrin-ji Temple

One of Kyoto's most beautiful temples, especially famous for autumn foliage. Mid-to-late October should catch early momiji here. Right next to the Philosopher's Path — easy add to your Day 11.

Isetan Shinjuku Depachika

The basement food hall (depachika) of Isetan is arguably the best in Tokyo. Wagyu bento, fresh sushi, pastries, mochi — it's a food lover's paradise. Free samples everywhere. Near Shinjuku station, perfect for your Day 5.