Planning an itinerary for your trip to Japan can be pretty hard, because there is just so much to see and to do is amazing country! However, we from Planetyze have come up with a list that covers all the places to go to, from the Shibuya crossing to the magnificent temples in Kyoto to the super fun interactive ramen museum in Yokohama. Be sure to at least visit some of the places to make your trip to Japan an unforgettable experience!
Shibuya Crossing
The crossing in front of Shibuya Station is a landmark of the area. On weekends, 3000 people cross it at once.
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| Address | 2 Chome-2 Dōgenzaka Shibuya-ku, Tōkyō-to 150-0043 Japan See map |
Meiji Jingu Shrine
Feel the mystical energy of the Meiji Shrine
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| Business Hours | from dawn to dusk |
| Address | Meiji Jingu, 1-1 Yoyogikamizonocho, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo See map |
| Telephone | 03-3379-5511 |
| Website | http://www.meijijingu.or.jp/english/index.html |
Harajuku
Shopping in the neighborhood where the “Kawaii” culture began
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| Address | 1 Jingumae, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo See map |
| Website | http://www.takeshita-street.com/ |
Kiyomizu-dera
Kiyomizu-dera is Kyoto’s most popular tourist attraction
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| Business Hours | Everyday ( 06:00 AM ~ 05:30 PM ) |
| Price | Adults: 300 JPY Child: 200 JPY |
| Address | 1-294 Kiyomizu, Higashiyama-ku Kyoto-shi, Kyoto See map |
| Telephone | 075-551-1234 |
| Website | http://www.kiyomizudera.or.jp/lang/01.html |
Kinkakuji
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The golden World Heritage site that glitters in the midst of each seasonal landscape
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| Business Hours | Everyday ( 09:00 AM ~ 05:00 PM ) |
| Price | Adults: 400 JPY Child: 300 JPY |
| Address | Kinkaku-ji, 1 Kinkakujicho, Kita-ku Kyoto-shi, Kyoto See map |
| Telephone | 075-461-0013 |
| Website | http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kinkaku-ji |
Shinjuku Gyoen National Garden
Enjoy nature at Tokyo’s version of Central Park in the middle of the city
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| Business Hours | Tuesday ( 09:00 AM ~ 04:30 PM ) Wednesday ( 09:00 AM ~ 04:30 PM ) Thursday ( 09:00 AM ~ 04:30 PM ) Friday ( 09:00 AM ~ 04:30 PM ) Weekends ( 09:00 AM ~ 04:30 PM ) Last entry 4:00 PM [close] Monday Open on National Holidays,but closed the next weekday 29th Dec. - 3rd Jan. |
| Price | Adult: 200 JPY Elementary and Junior high school student: 50 JPY Infant: Free |
| Address | Shinjuku Gyoen, 11 Naito-machi, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo See map |
| Telephone | 03-3350-0151 |
Fushimi Inari Shrine
A 1,300 year old shrine for the God of bountiful crops and prosperous business
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| Business Hours | Everyday ( 08:30 AM ~ 04:30 PM ) Shrine grounds are open 24 hours a day |
| Price | FREE |
| Address | Fushimi Inari Shrine, 68 Fukakusa Yabunouchicho Fushimi Ward, Kyoto, Kyoto See map |
| Telephone | 075-641-7331 |
| Website | http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fushimi_Inari-taisha |
Todaiji
The Daibutsu is the highlight feature of this fascinating ancient Nara temple
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| Business Hours | April～October 7:30am-5:30pm November～March 8:00am-5:00pm |
| Price | Adults: 600 YEN Child: 300 YEN |
| Address | Todai-ji, 406-1 Zoshicho, Nara-shi, Nara See map |
| Telephone | 0742-22-5511 |
| Website | http://www.todaiji.or.jp/english/index.html |
Nara Park
Come and meet the friendly deer at Nara Park with its many World Heritage sites
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| Business Hours | Everyday |
| Price | FREE |
| Address | Nara Park, Nara, Nara Prefecture See map |
| Telephone | 0742-27-8036 |
| Website | http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nara_Park |
Asakusa Samba Carnival
An exciting samba parade with dazzling costumes and impressive dancing
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| Business Hours | The final Saturday of August 1pm～6pm |
| Price | FREE |
| Address | 2-3-1 Asakusa, Taito-ku, Tokyo See map |
Fujinomiya 5th Station
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Go for the peak of Mount Fuji via this hiking route
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| Price | FREE |
| Address | 表富士宮口５合目 , Fujinomiya-shi, Shizuoka See map |
| Telephone | 0544-27-5240 |
| Website | http://www.fujisan-climb.jp/en/index.html |
Jigokudani Monkey Park
Famous worldwide! Japanese macaque monkeys soaking in hot springs in a cold and snowy valley
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| Business Hours | Everyday ( 09:00 AM ~ 04:00 PM ) |
| Price | Adults: 800 YEN Child: 400 YEN |
| Address | 6845 Hirao, Yamanochi-machi Shimotakai-gun, Nagano See map |
| Telephone | 0269-33-4379 |
| Website | http://www.jigokudani-yaenkoen.co.jp/english/html/top_e.htm |
Tokyo Tower
End your day at Tokyo Tower and enjoy the amazing view
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| Business Hours | Everyday ( 09:00 AM ~ 10:00 PM ) |
| Price | Adults: 1,600 JPY Child: 1,000 JPY |
| Address | 4-2-8 Shibakoen, Minato-ku, Tokyo See map |
| Telephone | 03-3433-5111 |
| Website | http://www.tokyotower.co.jp/eng/ |
Dotonbori
A photogenic town filled with eye-catching signs
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| Address | Dotombori huo-ku Osaka-shi, Osaka See map |
| Telephone | 06-6211-4542 |
| Website | http://www.dotonbori.or.jp/en/ |
Osaka Castle
Osaka Castle is the symbol of Osaka, filled with history
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| Business Hours | Everyday ( 09:00 AM ~ 05:00 PM ) |
| Price | Adults: 600 JPY Child: FREE |
| Address | Osaka Castle, 1-1 Osakajo, Chuo-ku Osaka-shi, Osaka See map |
| Telephone | 06-6941-3044 |
| Website | http://www.osakacastle.net/english/ |
Gion Festival
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The 1100-year-old Gion Festival, an Intangible Cultural Property, that brings the charm of the Yamaboko Junko parade
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| Price | FREE |
| Address | 625 Giommachi Kitagawa, Higashiyama-ku Kyoto-shi, Kyoto See map |
| Telephone | 075-561-6155 |
Shinjuku Golden Gai (Golden Street)
Shinjuku’s back street. 200 bars and restaurants are filled into a maze of narrow streets.
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| Address | 1-1-6, Kabukicho, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo See map |
| Telephone | 03-3209-6418 |
Tsukiji Fish Market
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The end of a prominent fish market serving the huge metropolis of Tokyo after 80 years of history.
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| Business Hours | From Oct. 6, 2018: all operations closed From Sep. 29, 2018: closed to the public * The outer market will continue to be open |
| Address | Tsukiji market, 5 Chome-2-1 Tsukiji Chuo, Tokyo See map |
| Telephone | 03-3541-2640 |
| Website | http://www.tsukiji-market.or.jp/tukiji_e.htm |
Himeji Castle
A castle, a World Heritage Site, whose beautiful exterior creates a majestic appearance
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| Business Hours | Everyday ( 09:00 AM ~ 04:00 PM ) |
| Price | Adults: 1,000 JPY Child: 300 JPY |
| Address | Himeji Castle, 68 Hommachi, Himeji-shi, Hyogo, 670-0012 See map |
| Telephone | 079 -285-1146 |
| Website | http://translate.city.himeji.lg.jp/LUCHIMEJI/ns/tl.cgi/http://www.city.himeji.lg.jp/guide/castle.html?SLANG=ja&TLANG=en&XMODE=0&XCHARSET=utf-8&XJSID=0 |
Ghibli Museum
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A museum filled with your Ghibli favorites like “Totoro” and “Laputa”
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| Business Hours | Monday ( 10:00 AM ~ 06:00 PM ) Wednesday ( 10:00 AM ~ 06:00 PM ) Thursday ( 10:00 AM ~ 06:00 PM ) Friday ( 10:00 AM ~ 06:00 PM ) Weekends ( 10:00 AM ~ 06:00 PM ) |
| Price | Adults: 1,000 JPY Child: 400 JPY |
| Address | 1-1-83 Shimorenjaku, Mitaka-shi, Tokyo See map |
| Telephone | 0570-055-777 |
| Website | http://www.ghibli-museum.jp/en/ |
Itsukushima Shrine
Itsukushima Shrine and the Seto Inland Sea – A gorgeous view of a shrine “floating” in the sea
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| Business Hours | Everyday ( 06:30 AM ~ 05:00 PM ) |
| Price | Adults: 300 JPY Child: 100 JPY |
| Address | Miyajimacho, Hatsukaichi-shi, Hiroshima See map |
| Telephone | 0829-44-2020 |
| Website | http://visit-miyajima-japan.com/en/ |
Shin-Yokohama Ramen Museum
A must-see for ramen fans. Get a taste of Japanese soul food in Yokohama
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| Business Hours | Everyday ( 11:00 AM ~ 10:00 PM ) |
| Price | Adults: 310 JPY Child: 100 JPY |
| Address | 2-14-21 Shinyokohama, Kohoku-ku Yokohama-shi, Kanagawa See map |
| Telephone | 045-471-0503 |
| Website | http://www.raumen.co.jp/english/ |
Okinawa Churaumi Aquarium
The mysterious seas of Okinawa are recreated here with whale sharks, manta rays, and coral reefs!
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| Business Hours | Everyday ( 08:30 AM ~ 06:30 PM ) Last admission is 1h before the closing time. [close] The first Wednesday and Thursday of December |
| Price | Adults: 1,850 JPY High school students: 1,230 JPY Elementary and junior high school students: 610 JPY Children under 6: Free From 4 p.m., admission fees are as follows: Adults: 1,290 JPY High school students: 860 JPY Elementary and junior high school students: 430 JPY |
| Address | Okinawa Churaumi Aquarium, 424 Ishikawa Motobu Kunigami, Okinawa See map |
| Telephone | 0980-48-3748 |
| Website | https://churaumi.okinawa/en/ |
Robot Restaurant
An incredible 90-minute experience with robots, tanks, and fighters
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| Business Hours | Everyday ( 04:00 PM ~ 11:00 PM ) The basic performance schedule is below 1st show: Doors open at 3:10pm～ Performance begins at 4:00pm～ 2nd show: Doors open at 5:00pm～ Performance begins at 5:55pm～ 3rd show: Doors open at 7:00pm～ Performance begins at 7:50pm～ 4th show: Doors open at 9:00pm～ Performance begins at 9:45pm～ [close] Closed due to maintenance (please check the homepage) |
| Price | Adults: 8,000 YEN Meals require a separate charge of 1000 yen |
| Address | ロボットレストランTokyo, Shinjuku, Kabukicho, 1 Chome−7−1新宿ロボットビルB2 See map |
| Telephone | 03-3200-5500 |
| Website | http://www.shinjuku-robot.com/pc/?lng=en |
Ueno Park
A park filled with cherry blossom trees, museums, and a zoo
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| Business Hours | Everyday ( 05:00 AM ~ 11:00 PM ) |
| Address | Ueno Park, Taito-ku, Tokyo See map |
| Telephone | 03-3828-5644 |
| Website | http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ueno_Park |
Great Buddha(Kotoku-in)
The Great Buddha; the best sightseeing spot in Kamakura
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| Business Hours | Everyday ( 08:00 AM ~ 05:00 PM ) |
| Price | Adults: 200 JPY Child: 150 JPY |
| Address | 4-2-28 Hase, Kamakura-shi, Kanagawa See map |
| Telephone | 0467-22-0703 |
| Website | http://www.kotoku-in.jp/en/top.html |
Omotesando
A trendy area. A neighborhood where you can encounter cutting-edge fashion and various other items
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| Address | 3 Kitaaoyama Minato-ku Tokyo See map |
| Website | https://www.gotokyo.org/en/tourists/areas/areamap/harajuku.html |
Roppongi
Get a taste of the extraordinary in Roppongi, an urban artistic area.
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| Address | Roppongi Minato-ku Tokyo See map |
| Telephone | 03-3433-7355 |
| Website | http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Roppongi,_Minato,_Tokyo |
Climbing Mt. Fuji
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Mount Fuji is one of Japan’s three holy mountains. No shrine in Japan is closer to the Gods than the shrine at the peak of Mount Fuji
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| Business Hours | The climbing season for Mt. Fuji is from early July to mid September. In other periods and during the snow season, climbing Mt. Fuji is prohibited. The opening and closing times vary from trail to trail. |
| Price | FREE |
| Address | Kitayama Fujinomiya-shi Shizuoka See map |
| Website | http://www.fujisan-climb.jp/en/index.html |
Odaiba
Odaiba is one of Tokyo’s most entertainment filled places. It’s full of fun from morning to evening.
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| Address | Daiba Minato-ku Tokyo See map |
| Telephone | 03-5579-2680 |
| Website | http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Odaiba |
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