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The Perfect 8-Day Japan Itinerary

Japan 🇯🇵 · Built from 13 real traveler plans · 38 spots

Shibuya SkyGōtoku-jiFushimi Inari TaishaShibuya Crossing

Japan is one of the most-planned destinations on Triply. We took 13 real traveler itineraries and distilled them into this 8-day plan — built around the 38+ places people actually saved, ranked by how often they show up. No filler, no tourist traps nobody bookmarks: just the spots real travelers keep choosing for Japan.

8-Day Japan Itinerary

Day 1

Shibuya Sky
Shibuya Sky
attraction · ★ 4.5 · saved by 5 travelers
Gōtoku-ji
Gōtoku-ji
attraction · ★ 4.6 · saved by 3 travelers
Fushimi Inari Taisha
Fushimi Inari Taisha
attraction · ★ 4.6 · saved by 3 travelers
Shibuya Crossing
Shibuya Crossing
attraction · ★ 4.5 · saved by 3 travelers
Ginza
Ginza
attraction · ★ 4.6 · saved by 2 travelers

Day 2

Mount Fuji
Mount Fuji
attraction · ★ 4.6 · saved by 2 travelers
Sensō-ji
Sensō-ji
attraction · ★ 4.6 · saved by 2 travelers
Kiyomizu-dera
Kiyomizu-dera
attraction · ★ 4.6 · saved by 2 travelers
Nara Park
Nara Park
attraction · ★ 4.6 · saved by 2 travelers
Tokyo Tower
Tokyo Tower
attraction · ★ 4.5 · saved by 2 travelers

Day 3

Himalaya Table
Himalaya Table
attraction · ★ 4.4 · saved by 2 travelers
Osaka Castle
Osaka Castle
attraction · ★ 4.4 · saved by 2 travelers
Kotoku-in
Kotoku-in
attraction · ★ 4.4 · saved by 2 travelers
Kappabashi Kitchen Supply Town
Kappabashi Kitchen Supply Town
attraction · ★ 4.3 · saved by 2 travelers
Nezu Kamachiku
Nezu Kamachiku
restaurant · ★ 4.3 · saved by 2 travelers

Day 4

Arashiyama Bamboo Forest
Arashiyama Bamboo Forest
attraction · ★ 4.3 · saved by 2 travelers
MEGA Don Quijote
MEGA Don Quijote
attraction · ★ 4.2 · saved by 2 travelers
Uniqlo Ginza
Uniqlo Ginza
attraction · ★ 4.2 · saved by 2 travelers
Shibuya Scramble Square
Shibuya Scramble Square
attraction · ★ 4.2 · saved by 2 travelers
Kayaba Coffee
Kayaba Coffee
cafe · ★ 4.2 · saved by 2 travelers

Day 5

Pokemon Cafe Tokyo Nihombashi
Pokemon Cafe Tokyo Nihombashi
cafe · ★ 4.2 · saved by 2 travelers
Gotokuji Station
Gotokuji Station
other · ★ 4 · saved by 2 travelers
Nenneko-ya & Nenneko Shrine
Nenneko-ya & Nenneko Shrine
cafe · ★ 4 · saved by 2 travelers
Tokyu-Setagaya Line
Tokyu-Setagaya Line
other · saved by 2 travelers
Osaka
Osaka
other · saved by 2 travelers

Day 6

Tokyo
Tokyo
other · saved by 2 travelers
Kyoto
Kyoto
other · saved by 2 travelers
Akihabara Electric Town
Akihabara Electric Town
attraction · saved by 2 travelers
Japan
Japan
other · saved by 2 travelers
ringram
ringram
attraction · ★ 5 · saved by 1 travelers

Day 7

STREET KART Tokyo
STREET KART Tokyo
attraction · ★ 5 · saved by 1 travelers
Japanime Art Gallery Tokyo
Japanime Art Gallery Tokyo
attraction · ★ 5 · saved by 1 travelers
REZE Phone Booth
REZE Phone Booth
attraction · ★ 4.9 · saved by 1 travelers
Aoi Bldg.
Aoi Bldg.
attraction · ★ 4.9 · saved by 1 travelers
Musashi Japan 浅草店 Knife Shop
Musashi Japan 浅草店 Knife Shop
attraction · ★ 4.9 · saved by 1 travelers

Day 8

Mokuhankan Woodblock Print Shop
Mokuhankan Woodblock Print Shop
attraction · ★ 4.9 · saved by 1 travelers
HISEKI 東京原宿店
HISEKI 東京原宿店
attraction · ★ 4.8 · saved by 1 travelers
Old Town Square 1
Old Town Square 1
attraction · ★ 4.8 · saved by 1 travelers

Top Things to Do in Japan

  • Shibuya Sky — ★ 4.5 (saved by 5 travelers)
  • Gōtoku-ji — ★ 4.6 (saved by 3 travelers)
  • Fushimi Inari Taisha — ★ 4.6 (saved by 3 travelers)
  • Shibuya Crossing — ★ 4.5 (saved by 3 travelers)
  • Ginza — ★ 4.6 (saved by 2 travelers)
  • Mount Fuji — ★ 4.6 (saved by 2 travelers)
  • Sensō-ji — ★ 4.6 (saved by 2 travelers)
  • Kiyomizu-dera — ★ 4.6 (saved by 2 travelers)

Where to Eat in Japan

  • Nezu Kamachiku — ★ 4.3

Japan Travel FAQ

How many days do you need in Japan?

Most travelers planning Japan on Triply spend about 8 days there. That's enough to cover the top sights — Shibuya Sky, Gōtoku-ji, Fushimi Inari Taisha — without rushing.

What are the top things to do in Japan?

Based on 13 real Japan itineraries, the most-saved spots are Shibuya Sky, Gōtoku-ji, Fushimi Inari Taisha, Shibuya Crossing, Ginza, Mount Fuji.

Is Japan worth visiting?

Japan is one of the most-planned destinations on Triply, with 13 traveler itineraries covering 38+ spots — so yes, there's plenty to fill a 8-day trip.

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