Japan Itinerary

Rylee Harper - Updated 12/09/24

Top Sights
Ghibli Park
Location
Japan, 〒480-1342 Aichi, Nagakute, Ibaragabasama, 乙１５３３−１
Website
http://ghibli-park.jp/
Ghibli Museum
Location
1-chōme-1-83 Shimorenjaku, Mitaka, Tokyo 181-0013, Japan
Website
https://www.ghibli-museum.jp/
Kamakurakōkō-Mae Station
Slam dunk scene
Location
1 Chome-1 Koshigoe, Kamakura, Kanagawa 248-0033, Japan
Chureito Pagoda
View of Mount Fuji
Location
2-chōme-4-1 Asama, Fujiyoshida, Yamanashi 403-0011, Japan
Website
https://chureito-pagoda.com/summary/
Nara Park
Deer Park
Notes
Heard that there wasn’t much to do in Nara but the park, so I can be 1/2 day trip; try to take Aoniyoshi Train to Nara
Location
Nara, Japan
Website
https://www3.pref.nara.jp/park/
Dotonbori
Location
1 Chome-9 Dotonbori, Chuo Ward, Osaka, 542-0071, Japan
Website
http://www.dotonbori.or.jp/ja/
Shibuya Scramble Crossing
Location
21 Udagawacho, Shibuya, Tokyo 150-0042, Japan
Fushimi Inari Taisha Sembon Torii (Thousand Torii Gates)
Location
68番地 Fukakusa Yabunouchichō, Fushimi Ward, Kyoto, 612-0882, Japan
Website
http://inari.jp/trip/map01/
Arashiyama Bamboo Forest
Notes
Very touristy; recommended to go early if looking for less people; Adashino Nenbutsu-ji Temple is an alternative; 30 minute hike form here will lead to monkeys
Location
Sagaogurayama Tabuchiyamacho, Ukyo Ward, Kyoto, 616-8394, Japan
Website
https://www.tiktok.com/t/ZP8NLPXQY/
Kifune Jinja
At Mount Kurama
Location
180 Kuramakibunechō, Sakyo Ward, Kyoto, 601-1112, Japan
Website
https://www.tiktok.com/t/ZP8NLYMDj/
Kurama-dera
Location
1074 Kuramahonmachi, Sakyo Ward, Kyoto, 601-1111, Japan
Website
https://www.tiktok.com/t/ZP8NLHH4N/

Extras
Universal Studios Japan
Location
2-chōme-1-33 Sakurajima, Konohana Ward, Osaka, 554-0031, Japan
Website
https://www.usj.co.jp/web/ja/jp
Akiyoshidai Quasi-National Park
Location
Mine, Yamaguchi 754-0602, Japan
Higashiyama Onsen Mukaitaki
Location
Kawamukai-200 Higashiyamamachi Ōaza Yumoto, Aizuwakamatsu, Fukushima 965-0814, Japan
Website
https://www.mukaitaki.com/
Shin-Yokohama Ramen Museum
Location
2-chōme-14-21 Shinyokohama, Kohoku Ward, Yokohama, Kanagawa 222-0033, Japan
Website
http://www.raumen.co.jp/
Sanrio Puroland
Location
1-chōme-31 Ochiai, Tama, Tokyo 206-8588, Japan
Website
https://www.puroland.jp/
Himeji Castle
Location
68 Honmachi, Himeji, Hyogo 670-0012, Japan
Website
https://www.city.himeji.lg.jp/castle/index.html
Fukazawa Tiny Museum
Location
492 Fukasawa, Akiruno, Tokyo 190-0172, Japan
Website
https://www.tiktok.com/t/ZP8N2QmtD/

Unique experiences
Tashirojima Island
Cat Island
Location
Tashirojima Island, Tashirohama, Ishinomaki, Miyagi 986-0023, Japan
Website
https://www.tiktok.com/t/ZP8NLMVf1/
Yoshikawakoen Station
Location to see Chiba Urban Monorail
Location
2 Chome-1 Central, Chuo Ward, Chiba, 260-0013, Japan
Website
https://www.tiktok.com/t/ZP8NLnueL/
red° tokyo tower
Notes
Esports Arcade; must play live robot fighting
Location
Japan, 〒105-0011 Tokyo, Minato City, Shibakōen, 4-chōme−2−８, Tokyo Tower, 3階フットタウン
Website
https://tokyotower.red-brand.jp/
Monkey Park Iwatayama
Location
Japan, 〒616-0004 京都府京都市西京区嵐山中尾下町６１
Website
http://www.monkeypark.jp/
Macho Bar
Location
Japan, 〒604-8032 Kyoto, Nakagyo Ward, Yamazakichō, ２５８−２６ファミリー観光ビル 1階
Website
http://macho-bar.com/

Restaurants
Wagyu IDATEN
Location
Japan, 〒542-0076 Osaka, Chuo Ward, Namba, 1-chōme−8−２０嘉光ビル 2階
Website
https://wagyu-idaten.com/
Kissaten Seven
“Movie Themed” Cafe
Location
1-chōme-32-13 Sangenjaya, Setagaya City, Tokyo 154-0024, Japan
Tatemichiya
Yoshitomo Nara Izakaya
Location
30-8 Sarugakuchō, Shibuya, Tokyo 150-0033, Japan
Gyukatsu Motomura (Harajuku Branch)
Notes
Don’t take reservations; katsu steak; heard it’s the best meal you can have; worth the tik tok hype
Location
Japan, 〒150-0001 Tokyo, Shibuya, Jingūmae, 3-chōme−23−２青山ＮＳビル B1F
Website
http://www.gyukatsu-motomura.com/
Honke Owariya
Notes
Doesn’t take reservations; Heard it had phenomenal soba; been there since the 1400s
Location
322 Niōmontsukinukechō, Nakagyo Ward, Kyoto, 604-0841, Japan
Website
http://honke-owariya.co.jp/
Jackson Hole
Notes
Famous Nana Spot; can just go to see
Location
Japan, 〒182-0024 Tokyo, Chofu, Fuda, 1-chōme−３−１エイトクビル
Website
https://m.facebook.com/JacksonHoleTokyo/

Areas
Takase River
Near Gion Kyoto
Location
Takase River, Kyoto, Japan
Website
https://www.tiktok.com/t/ZP8NLGrYJ/
Uji
Birthplace of Matcha
Location
Uji, Kyoto, Japan
Shinjuku
Location
Shinjuku City, Tokyo, Japan
Asakusa
Notes
Heard the temple here is super touristy and not recommended unless it’s your first time
Location
Asakusa, Taito City, Tokyo 111-0032, Japan
Website
https://www.tiktok.com/t/ZP8N29a53/
Hōkan-ji
Notes
Temple near traditional area to walk around in Kyoto
Location
Japan, 〒605-0862 Kyoto, Higashiyama Ward, 清水八坂上町３８８

Food/Bakery
Arashiyama Miffy Sakura Kitchen
Location
Japan, 〒616-8384 Kyoto, Ukyo Ward, Sagatenryūji Tsukurimichichō, 20 番 27
Website
https://miffykitchenbakery.jp/
Hekkerun Coffe & Pudding
Notes
Derrick’s pudding man
Location
Japan, 〒105-0003 Tokyo, Minato City, Nishishinbashi, 1-chōme−20−１１安藤ビル 1F

Gōtokuji Temple
Location
2-chōme-24-7 Gōtokuji, Setagaya City, Tokyo 154-0021, Japan
Website
https://gotokuji.jp/