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.

Meiji Jingu

Early morning visit.

Takeshita Street

Quick glimpse, more interested in side streets.

Omotesando

Harajuku stroll continues here. Lunch in the area.

Cat Street

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

Hachiko Statue

Quick stop, then explore Shibuya area.

MEGA Don Quijote Shibuya

Explore Shibuya area shopping.

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.

Tokyo National Museum

Visit around 9:30.

Ameyoko Street

Explore and have lunch.

Akihabara

Slow-paced afternoon exploring, dinner in the area.

Shiodome

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

Tokyo Metropolitan Government Building

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

Pokemon Center MEGA Tokyo

Sunshine City, Ikebukuro. Around 10:00.

Shin-Okubo Koreatown

Lunch in Koreatown — no Korean restaurants back home!

Shinjuku Gyoen

Early afternoon stroll.

Tsurugaoka Hachimangu

First stop in Kamakura.

Komachi-dori Street

Walk through, grab street food.

Hase-dera

Take train from Kamakura to Hase area.

Kotoku-in (Great Buddha)

The famous Kamakura Daibutsu.

Enoshima

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

Yokohama Chinatown

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

Kagurazaka

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

Sanmachi Suji

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

Sakurayama Hachimangu

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

Miyagawa Morning Market

Morning markets in Takayama before heading to Shirakawa-go.

Shirakawa-go

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

Nagoya Station

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

Gion

Evening stroll and dinner on arrival day in Kyoto.

Kiyomizu-dera

Early morning visit. Walk to Yasaka Shrine area after.

Yasaka Shrine

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

Kodai-ji Temple

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

Nishiki Market

Exploring for lunch or late lunch.

Ginkaku-ji

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

Philosopher's Path

Walk south from Ginkaku-ji.

Nanzen-ji

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

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.

Nijo Castle

Late afternoon until closing (17:00).

Fushimi Inari Taisha

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

Nara Park

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

Todai-ji

Visit the Great Buddha Hall.

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

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

Kinosaki Onsen Ropeway

Cable car ride on Day 16.

Umeda Sky Building

Explore Osaka Umeda area on arrival day. Lunch nearby.

Tenjinbashisuji Shopping Street

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

Osaka Castle

Morning ~8:00, explore the castle grounds.

Shinsekai

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

Shinsaibashi

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

Dotonbori

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

Zeniarai Benzaiten Shrine

Pontocho Area

Hokokuji Temple Bamboo Groove

Hida-Furukawa

#village

Daishōin Temple

大聖院

Kanda Myojin Shrine

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

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

Chao Chao Sanjo Kiyamachi

Coordinates: 35.0084,135.7706 #gyoza

Ginza Ishizaki

#wagyu #meat

Nambayasaka Shrine

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

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.

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.

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.

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.