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The Perfect 6-Day Japan Itinerary

Japan 🇯🇵 · Built from 41 real traveler plans · 40 spots

Senso-ji TempleArashiyama Bamboo GroveUeno ParkShibuya Crossing

Japan is one of the most-planned destinations on Triply. We took 41 real traveler itineraries and distilled them into this 6-day plan — built around the 40+ 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.

6-Day Japan Itinerary

Day 1

Senso-ji Temple
Senso-ji Temple
attraction · ★ 4.6 · saved by 20 travelers
Arashiyama Bamboo Grove
Arashiyama Bamboo Grove
attraction · ★ 4.4 · saved by 19 travelers
Ueno Park
Ueno Park
attraction · ★ 4.4 · saved by 15 travelers
Shibuya Crossing
Shibuya Crossing
attraction · ★ 4.5 · saved by 14 travelers
Dotonbori
Dotonbori
attraction · ★ 4.5 · saved by 13 travelers

Day 2

Tenryu-ji Temple
Tenryu-ji Temple
attraction · ★ 4.5 · saved by 13 travelers
Tokyo National Museum
Tokyo National Museum
attraction · ★ 4.5 · saved by 13 travelers
Kinkaku-ji
Kinkaku-ji
attraction · ★ 4.6 · saved by 12 travelers
Tokyo Skytree
Tokyo Skytree
attraction · ★ 4.4 · saved by 12 travelers
Kiyomizu-dera Temple
Kiyomizu-dera Temple
attraction · ★ 4.6 · saved by 11 travelers

Day 3

Osaka Castle
Osaka Castle
attraction · ★ 4.4 · saved by 11 travelers
Meiji Jingu
Meiji Jingu
attraction · ★ 4.6 · saved by 10 travelers
Nakamise-dori Street
Nakamise-dori Street
other · ★ 4.3 · saved by 10 travelers
Shibuya Sky
Shibuya Sky
attraction · ★ 4.6 · saved by 9 travelers
Fushimi Inari-taisha
Fushimi Inari-taisha
attraction · ★ 4.6 · saved by 9 travelers

Day 4

Nishiki Market
Nishiki Market
other · ★ 4.3 · saved by 9 travelers
Pontocho Alley
Pontocho Alley
restaurant · ★ 4.5 · saved by 8 travelers
Ichiran Shibuya
Ichiran Shibuya
restaurant · ★ 4.4 · saved by 8 travelers
Shinjuku Gyoen National Garden
Shinjuku Gyoen National Garden
attraction · ★ 4.6 · saved by 7 travelers
Nara Park
Nara Park
attraction · ★ 4.6 · saved by 7 travelers

Day 5

Ginza Wako
Ginza Wako
shopping · ★ 4.3 · saved by 7 travelers
Takeshita Street
Takeshita Street
other · ★ 4.1 · saved by 7 travelers
Arashiyama Yoshimura
Arashiyama Yoshimura
restaurant · ★ 4.2 · saved by 6 travelers
Todai-ji Temple
Todai-ji Temple
attraction · ★ 4.7 · saved by 5 travelers
Fushimi Inari-taisha Shrine
Fushimi Inari-taisha Shrine
attraction · ★ 4.6 · saved by 5 travelers

Day 6

Sensō-ji
Sensō-ji
attraction · ★ 4.5 · saved by 5 travelers
Yoyogi Park
Yoyogi Park
nature · ★ 4.4 · saved by 5 travelers
Owakudani
Owakudani
attraction · ★ 4.4 · saved by 5 travelers
Shinsaibashi-suji Shopping Street
Shinsaibashi-suji Shopping Street
other · ★ 4.3 · saved by 5 travelers
Ameyoko Shopping Street
Ameyoko Shopping Street
shopping · ★ 4.3 · saved by 5 travelers

Top Things to Do in Japan

  • Senso-ji Temple — ★ 4.6 (saved by 20 travelers)
  • Arashiyama Bamboo Grove — ★ 4.4 (saved by 19 travelers)
  • Ueno Park — ★ 4.4 (saved by 15 travelers)
  • Shibuya Crossing — ★ 4.5 (saved by 14 travelers)
  • Dotonbori — ★ 4.5 (saved by 13 travelers)
  • Tenryu-ji Temple — ★ 4.5 (saved by 13 travelers)
  • Tokyo National Museum — ★ 4.5 (saved by 13 travelers)
  • Kinkaku-ji — ★ 4.6 (saved by 12 travelers)

Where to Eat in Japan

  • Pontocho Alley — ★ 4.5
  • Ichiran Shibuya — ★ 4.4
  • Arashiyama Yoshimura — ★ 4.2
  • Kuromon Market — ★ 4.1

Japan Travel FAQ

How many days do you need in Japan?

Most travelers planning Japan on Triply spend about 6 days there. That's enough to cover the top sights — Senso-ji Temple, Arashiyama Bamboo Grove, Ueno Park — without rushing.

What are the top things to do in Japan?

Based on 41 real Japan itineraries, the most-saved spots are Senso-ji Temple, Arashiyama Bamboo Grove, Ueno Park, Shibuya Crossing, Dotonbori, Tenryu-ji Temple.

Where should I eat in Japan?

The most-saved places to eat in Japan are Pontocho Alley, Ichiran Shibuya, Arashiyama Yoshimura, Kuromon Market.

Is Japan worth visiting?

Japan is one of the most-planned destinations on Triply, with 41 traveler itineraries covering 40+ spots — so yes, there's plenty to fill a 6-day trip.

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