Japan Itinerary: Tokyo, Kyoto, and Osaka Highlights

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68 places in Japan: Meiji Jingu, Takeshita Street, Cat Street, and 65 more. Every place is verified on Google Maps, featured in an Instagram post by itsjustinjapan.

Meiji Jingu

Place of worship

4.6

• Shinto shrine dedicated to Emperor Meiji and Empress Shoken • Surrounded by a large forest with over 100,000 trees

Takeshita Street

Place

• Popular pedestrian shopping street in Harajuku • Known for its youth fashion, boutiques, and crepe stands

Cat Street

Place

• Fashionable street connecting Shibuya and Harajuku • Features vintage clothing stores and trendy boutiques

Kiddy Land

Toy store

4.3

• Large toy store with multiple floors of character goods • Great for souvenirs and anime/manga fans

Menchirashi

Japanese restaurant

4.0

• Restaurant known for its Carbonara Udon

Miyashita Park

Shopping mall

4.2

• Rooftop park with shops, restaurants, and a skateboard park • Offers views of the Shibuya cityscape

The Matcha Tokyo Omotesandō

Cafe

4.4

• Specializes in matcha lattes and other matcha drinks

Shibuya Scramble Crossing

Landmark

4.5

• Famous pedestrian crossing, one of the busiest in the world • Iconic symbol of modern Tokyo

Shibuya Parco

Shopping mall

4.3

• Shopping complex featuring fashion, art, and entertainment • Home to popular stores like the Pokemon Center and Nintendo Store

Nintendo Tokyo

Store

4.4

• Official store for Nintendo merchandise and games • Offers exclusive items and interactive experiences

JUMP SHOP Tokyo Skytree Town Soramachi

Store

4.0

• Official store for merchandise from Shonen Jump manga series • Features popular anime and manga characters

Shibuya Sky

Observation deck

4.6

• Observation deck offering panoramic views of Tokyo ✓ Book tickets in advance, especially for sunset

Gyukatsu Motomura Shinjuku South exit Store

Tonkatsu restaurant

4.5

• Restaurant specializing in gyukatsu (fried beef cutlet) • Diners cook their own cutlets on a hot stone grill

Shinjuku Golden Gai

Landmark

4.3

• District with narrow alleys and tiny, unique bars • Known for its intimate atmosphere and diverse crowd

MEGA Don Quijote

Discount store

4.2

• Popular discount store selling a wide range of goods • Open late, great for souvenirs and snacks

Tsukiji Outer Market

Wholesaler

4.3

• Renowned market for fresh seafood and street food • Offers various sushi restaurants and food stalls

Ginza

Place

• Upscale shopping district known for luxury brands and department stores • Features wide streets and sophisticated architecture

Onitsuka Tiger GINZA POP-UP STORE

Shoe store

3.1

• Flagship store offering customizable Onitsuka Tiger shoes ✓ Go before the store opens at 11 AM to avoid queues

Gyūan Ginza

Restaurant

4.4

• Restaurant offering affordable A5 Wagyu beef for lunch

UNIQLO

Clothing store

4.1

• Japanese casual wear designer, manufacturer, and retailer

GINZA SIX

Shopping mall

4.0

• Large luxury shopping complex in Ginza • Features high-end brands, restaurants, and a rooftop garden

Ginza Itoya

Store

4.4

• Famous stationery store with multiple floors of unique items • Great for gifts and writing enthusiasts

MUJI - Ginza Flagship Store

Store

4.2

• Japanese retail company selling a wide variety of household and consumer goods • Known for its minimalist design and quality products

GU Ginza Store

Clothing store

4.0

• Japanese fast-fashion retailer, sister brand to Uniqlo • Offers trendy and affordable clothing

BONGENCOFFEE Ginza

Coffee shop

4.4

• Coffee shop known for its specialty coffee

Tokyo Tower

Observation deck

4.4

• Iconic red and white lattice tower inspired by the Eiffel Tower • Offers observation decks with city views

Ramen Mozu

Ramen restaurant

4.6

• Restaurant specializing in ramen

Misojyu

Japanese restaurant

4.1

• Restaurant specializing in miso soup and Japanese breakfast sets

FUGLEN ASAKUSA

Coffee shop

4.2

• Cafe known for its specialty coffee and Scandinavian design

Sensō-ji

Place of worship

4.5

• Tokyo's oldest temple, dedicated to the Bodhisattva Kannon • Features the iconic Kaminarimon Gate and Nakamise-dori market street

Nakamise-dori Street

Landmark

4.2

• Bustling shopping street leading to Senso-ji Temple • Offers traditional snacks, souvenirs, and crafts

Sumida Park

Park

4.2

• Riverside park known for cherry blossoms in spring • Offers views of Tokyo Sky Tree and Sumida River

Sushiro - Asakusa Azumabashi

Sushi restaurant

4.0

• Conveyor belt sushi restaurant offering affordable sushi

Tokyo Skytree

Observation deck

4.4

• Tallest tower in Japan, offering panoramic views from its observation decks • Features shops and restaurants at its base

Tokyo Solamachi

Shopping mall

4.2

• Shopping and entertainment complex at the base of Tokyo Sky Tree • Offers a wide range of stores, restaurants, and attractions

Kappabashi Kitchen Street

Place

4.3

• Specialty shopping street for restaurant supplies • Famous for its plastic food samples and kitchenware

Mo-Mo-Paradise Asakusa Kaminarimon

Japanese restaurant

4.8

• All-you-can-eat Sukiyaki and Shabu Shabu restaurant

Fushimi Inari Taisha

Place of worship

4.6

• Famous Shinto shrine known for its thousands of vermilion torii gates • Dedicated to Inari, the god of rice and sake

Vermillion Cafe

Cafe

4.5

• Cafe offering coffee and light refreshments • Conveniently located for visitors to Fushimi Inari Taisha

Tōfuku-ji Temple

Place of worship

4.4

• Zen temple with impressive gardens and a famous autumn foliage spot • Features one of the oldest and largest Zen gates

Korean restaurant

4.2

• Restaurant serving traditional Tofu hot pot

Tetsugaku No Michi

Place

• Scenic canal-side path lined with hundreds of cherry trees • Particularly beautiful during cherry blossom season

Nanzen-ji Temple

Place of worship

4.5

• One of the most important Zen temples in Japan • Features a large aqueduct and beautiful gardens

Kyoto Tower

Observation deck

4.1

• Observation tower offering 360-degree views of Kyoto • Located directly opposite Kyoto Station

Kushikatsu Daruma - Shinsekai Main Shop

Restaurant

4.1

• Famous restaurant for kushikatsu (deep-fried skewers) • Located in the nostalgic Shinsekai district

Dotonbori

Place

• Vibrant entertainment and food district in Osaka • Known for its neon lights, elaborate signboards, and street food

Namba Yasaka Shrine

Place of worship

4.4

• Unique shrine famous for its large lion head-shaped hall • Believed to bring good luck in business and exams

Namba Parks

Shopping mall

4.0

• Urban shopping and office complex with a rooftop garden • Offers a blend of nature and modern architecture

Tonkatsu New Babe Namba

Tonkatsu restaurant

4.8

• Restaurant specializing in tonkatsu (deep-fried pork cutlet)

Marufuku Coffee Sennichimae honten

Cafe

4.2

• Historic cafe known for its retro ambiance and traditional coffee • Serves a variety of desserts and coffee drinks

Ten-carat〜Osaka Tempra〜

Japanese restaurant

4.7

• Restaurant specializing in tempura

teamLab Borderless: MORI Building DIGITAL ART MUSEUM

Museum

4.6

• Digital art museum with interactive light installations ✓ Book tickets well in advance as it's very popular

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