Japan Bucket List

Visit Japan

Balance neon cities, serene temples, onsen baths, and seasonal cuisine of Japan

Visit Tokyo

Visit Tokyo, neon capital of Japan

Visit Kyoto

Visit Kyoto, cultural heart of Japan

Visit Osaka

Visit Osaka, food capital of Japan

Ride the Shinkansen

Ride the Shinkansen, Japan's high-speed bullet train, experiencing speeds up to 320 km/h

Stay in a traditional Japanese house

Sleep in a traditional Japanese house, experiencing the minimalist design and tatami mats

Visit Hiroshima

Visit Hiroshima, city of peace

Visit Nara Park

Visit Nara Park in Japan, famous for its free-roaming deer and historic temples

Sleep in capsule hotel

Experience staying in a compact, futuristic capsule hotel, a unique form of accommodation that maximizes space efficiency.

Visit Fukushima

Visit Fukushima, a region in Japan known for its beautiful landscapes and recovery story

Visit Sapporo

Visit Sapporo, snow festival city of Japan

Visit Itsukushima Shinto Shrine

Visit the iconic Itsukushima Shrine, a UNESCO World Heritage site known for its floating torii gate on Miyajima Island in Japan

Visit Yokohama

Visit Yokohama, port city of Japan

Visit Himeji Castle

Visit Himeji Castle, a UNESCO World Heritage site and one of Japan's most iconic and well-preserved feudal castles

Visit Jigokudani Monkey Park

See the Japanese macaques, also known as snow monkeys, bathing in hot springs in Jigokudani Monkey Park

Visit Fukushima Exclusion Zone

Explore the Fukushima Exclusion Zone, a unique area affected by the 2011 nuclear disaster in Japan

Visit Kinkakuji (Golden Pavilion)

Visit the iconic Zen Buddhist temple in Kyoto, known for its top two floors completely covered in gold leaf and surrounded by beautiful gardens

Visit Ogasawara Archipelago

Visit the remote Ogasawara archipelago, a UNESCO World Heritage site known for its unique wildlife and pristine marine environment

Visit Okunoin

Visit Okunoin, the largest cemetery in Japan located at Mount Koya, with over 200,000 tombstones and the mausoleum of Kobo Daishi

Visit Matsue Castle

Visit Matsue Castle, one of Japan's few remaining original feudal castles located in Shimane Prefecture

Visit Hikone Castle

Visit Hikone Castle, a well-preserved original castle from the Edo period in Japan, known for its historic architecture and scenic views of Lake Biwa.