Growing lists of places to see while visiting various areas of Japan!
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Kyoto
Tokyo
Oita (Kyushu)
Japanese Theme Parks
Osaka
Fukuoka
Kyoto
Kyoto is my absolutely favorite place in Japan so far after 4 years of living here. I recommend staying in the main shopping area because you can catch a subway or taxi easily or you can walk to most places!
I did this with my husband before we had a baby and it was so much fun. We got to dress up and shoot bows and arrows, and throw ninja stars. Good family experience as well for kids who are a little older!
サムライ忍者体験ミュージアム
Yasaka Pagoda
法観寺 (八坂の塔)
Mini Pig Cafe
mipig cafe 京都店
Tokyo
Takeshita Street in Harajuku - This is where the huge cotton candy masterpieces are made!
竹下通り
Shibuya Crossing, Shibuya - Tons of shopping and food in the area
Shibuya - Tokyo Travel
Akihabara - Visit on a Sunday when they close the roads down for pedestrians!
秋葉原
CLOSED :( Moving Gundam is in Yokohama
GUNDAM FACTORY YOKOHAMA
Gundam in Odaiba
お台場にガンダムが帰ってきた！変身して光を放つ実物大 ...
One of the funnest exhibits I've ever been too. Be respectful, don't swim in the water.
チームラボプラネッツ TOKYO DMM
Do you play Monster Hunter? Check out the Hunter's Bar!!! So worth it, must reserve in advance.
HUNTERS BAR - モンハン酒場 | モンスターハンターシリーズ ...
Pokemon Center in Shibuya with huge Mewtwo!
ポケモンセンターシブヤ
The Pokemon Cafe is located next to this center and reservations must be made in advance. You can also try going the morning of right as they open to take up any reservations that have been cancelled. Located in a business type area.
ポケモンセンタートウキョーDX & ポケモンカフェ
Located in Harajuku
MICRO PIG HOUSE - mipig cafe
Oita (Kyushu)
Hells of Beppu, Oita
べっぷ地獄めぐり
Umitamago Aquarium, Oita - Awesome aquarium! Beautiful view right by the water and I was able to pet some rays!
大分マリーンパレス水族館「うみたまご」公式サイト | 大分観光
Kijima Kogen Amusement Park - Roller coaster amusement park with a huge wooden coaster!!!
城島高原パーク 大分県別府市・湯布院の間に位置する遊園地
Harmonyland Sanrio Theme Park! Recommended mainly for children.
ハーモニーランド
Monkey theme park near aquarium
高崎山自然動物園
Japanese Theme Parks
Theme parks I've visited in Japan!
Fuji Q - Recording-breaking amusement park for thrill seekers!
富士急ハイランド
Tokyo Disney Sea - Coming from CA and having been to Disney there, this was a breath of fresh air and is comparable to CA Adventure. They have the Tower of Terror Ride and Toy Story Mania! Coming this June 2024 they will be opening Fantasy Springs! T...
東京ディズニーシー
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Tokyo Disneyland - Winnie the Pooh and Beauty & the Beast ride are MUST, hands down.
Tokyo Disney Resort
Kumamoto Greenlands - Kyushu Amusement Park
グリーンランド公式ホームページ(九州)
Universal Studios Japan - Purchasing a 1.5 Day Pass is worth it. You travel in, go to the theme park after 3pm and enjoy the rest of the day where people are starting to head home and the park won't be as busy. Then the next day you have all day to v...
ユニバーサル・スタジオ・ジャパン
Greenland Amusement Park - This park is HUGE. I recommend this being an all day trip as there is a lot of walking involved as well as various sections to the park. Something for everyone!
グリーンランド
Osaka
Have a seat and brush up on this fishing skills by catching your own fish at this restaurant and having it cooked the way you like from a choice on the menu! Fish and other seafood also available just for purchase.
釣船茶屋ざうお難波本店
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Great shopping! Pokemon Center located in Daimaru mall.
心斎橋筋商店街
Famous area in Osaka to eat all the things!
Dotonbori
Universal Studios Japan - Purchasing a 1.5 Day Pass is worth it. You travel in, go to the theme park after 3pm and enjoy the rest of the day where people are starting to head home and the park won't be as busy. Then the next day you have all day to v...
ユニバーサル・スタジオ・ジャパン
Osaka Castle
大阪城
Fukuoka
Catch a SoftBank Hawks baseball game and experience the "beer gals/guys" who deliver drinks right to your seat!
Into streetwear? Check out Daimyo in Fukuoka for resale sneaker stores, BAPE, Supreme and thrift stores!
大名
Cool underground shopping mall with a Godiva!
天神地下街
Check out Tenjin for shopping! From upscale shops like Tiffany's to clothing stores like Zara and H&M, you're sure to find something!
天神のショッピング・デパート ベスト10
Pokemon Center located on the 8th floor of AMU Plaza connected to Hakata Station
ポケモンセンターフクオカ
Amazing Mexican food comparable to San Diego! There are 2 locations (one in the city by Ohori Park and one by the water) so please make sure you see which location is open before stopping by!
Super huge and amazing mall with a JUMP anime store, Sanrio, Dr. Martens, Studio Ghibli store (Donguri Republic), Kirby Cafe (get reservations ahead of time!!!), Gundam Factory, Ramen Stadium (featuring over 5 different ramen restaurants) and more!
キャナルシティ博多
Experience this Team Lab by the Pay Pay Dome!
チームラボフォレスト 福岡 - SBI証券
Mall by the Pay Pay Dome
MARK IS 福岡ももち
MLB Cafe by the Pay Pay Dome with familiar American favorites and a license MLB merch store.
Visit this large leaning Buddha statue in Fukuoka! Please be aware of the strict rules as there is a dress code and tattoos must be covered. No short dresses, skirts or shorts.
Dutch theme park located in Nagasaki prefecture close to Sasebo.
ハウステンボス
One of the COOLEST zoos ever. Bring ¥100 coins to pay for vegetables to feed almost all the animals and be able to pet them for free! Near the end is a caged area with smaller monkeys and lemurs that can leap on you and eat directly from your hand.
長崎バイオパーク
Great to visit in February for the lantern festival!
長崎新地中華街
TeamLab Japan
TL Forest (Fukuoka)
チームラボフォレスト 福岡 - SBI証券
TL Borderless (Tokyo)
森ビル デジタルアート ミュージアム：エプソン チームラボボーダレス
TL Ruins and Heritage (Saga, Japan) - Same location as A Forest Where Gods Live
チームラボ
TL Planets (Tokyo)
チームラボプラネッツ TOKYO DMM
TL A Forest Where Gods Live (Saga) - Same location as Ruins & Heritage
teamLab: A Forest Where Gods Live - GC
TL Future Park (Okinawa)
チームラボ 未来の遊園地
Okinawa
Swim with whale sharks by snorkeling or diving! Life vests and a guide for every group is available along with a paddle board for inexperienced swimmers to hold onto! They also take photos and video for you to take home. Located on Yomitan Village.
Snorkeling, Diving, and Fun Diving with Whale Sharks - Klook
Check out one of Okinawa’s whales sharks at this aquarium! After your done, there is a whole outside area to explore with a beautiful view of the ocean. Dolphin show and feeding available.
Begin your adventure walking underground through caves and walk back through various sections of the park with many activities such as dressing up in traditional Okinawa wear and having a photo shoot! Habusake available for purchase near the end.
Located by the aquarium! Lots to see and explore with a beautiful botanical garden to wander around for a small fee. Stamp map available to mark each location in the garden.
海洋博公園(国営沖縄記念公園)
Attached to a resort but do not need to stay to pay and play! Jet ski rides attached to an inflatable for 3 people also available. Beautiful location to relax and enjoy the sun!
Studio Ghibli Amusement Park, not to be confused with the museum located in Tokyo. Tickets must be purchased in advance on website and there are tickets available for foreign visitors!
Sea Paradise is SO COOL. It is an enormous theme park essentially with an aquarium and other paid indoor/outdoor sea creature exhibits and an amusement park with rides. In the center are shops and tons of places to eat (don’t have to pay for that!)
