One of the 3 popular gyudon fast food chains, other 2 being Yoshinoya and Sukiya. I prefer this chain, but that's up to you to decide :)

Hectic but it's fun to be a part of the scramble! Visit the Hachiko statue as well

Test your crane game skills out or try out shuffling with DanceRush Stardom

Tip for any arcade: If you've been stuck for a long time on a prize you really want, try finding an employee and say "su-mi-ma-sen" and they'll position the prize in a way that you'll win!

Red light district, fine during the day. Movie theatre with Godzilla hanging off the build here

Also the setting for one of my favorite video games, Yakuza 0

Best place to get stickers

Cook yourself AND AYCE okonomiyaki! Very fun experience and surrounded by amazing mural art

From the web: Large, public city park with lakes, fountains & forested areas with mature trees.

From the web: Surrounded by forest, this venerable Shinto shrine features a seasonal iris garden.

From the web: This former estate is now a 144-acre park with diverse garden areas, grassy expanses & a greenhouse.

Free to go up and look around, on clear days you can see Mt. Fuji in the distance

Thought provoking and visually appealing exhibitions

From the web: Entertainment district on an artificial island featuring museums, a Ferris wheel & more.

So much to do, eat, shop here. They even have an aquarium and planetarium all stuffed into one tower

Seeing it lit up at night is the best

Live out your fullest weeb dreams here

From the web: Completed in 645, this temple, Tokyo's oldest, was built to honor Kannon, the goddess of mercy.

Best nightlife and bars, I've been to one that has an AYCD for the entire night. Stay here until the next morning

They have a bunch of animals here like otters, chinchillas, porcupines, and even giant rabbits that you can give some loving to

See fresh fish, maybe even grilled

Largest number of niche things

If you didn’t figure it out already I have extremely cheap taste, great yakitori skewers on a budget

How I feel about family mart chicken: https://open.spotify.com/track/3FIquXR4UGd6raaJFuNsu5

Fave rotating sushi chain

From the web: Kyoto, once the capital of Japan, is a city on the island of Honshu. It's famous for its numerous classical Buddhist temples, as well as gardens, imperial palaces, Shinto shrines and traditional wooden houses. It’s also known for formal traditions such as kaiseki dining, consisting of multiple courses of precise dishes, and geisha, female entertainers often found in the Gion district.

From the web: Geisha district featuring high-end shops & restaurants, a Zen garden & women in colorful kimonos.

Big buddhas are scattered across Japan, some sitting, some standing, some laying down

Temple on a mountain, what more can you ask for? At the foot of this temple, lots of great souvenir shops

From the web: Palace complex & former Imperial family residence reconstructed in 1855, with gardens & gates.

Vibrantly gold

Far out, but if you aren't doing a day trip to Kamakura, would recommend it here instead

Climb up the Fushimi Inari and get some great photos while you're at it

From the web: Nara is the capital of Japan’s Nara Prefecture, in south-central Honshu. The city has significant temples and artwork dating to the 8th century, when it was Japan’s capital. Deer roam in Nara Park, site of Tōdai-ji temple. Daibutsu, Tōdai-ji's 15m-high bronze Buddha, is displayed in a large wooden hall. On the park's east side is the Shinto shrine Kasuga Taisha, which dates to 768 A.D. and more than 3,000 lanterns.

Don't be afraid of the deer unless you have food in your hand

Skillful demo of mochi-making, every time they hit the hammer you're praying that they didn't destroy that man's hand

Beautifully lit at night, really eccentric decorations for shops like a huge pufferfish

From the web: Revered castle dating to 1597 & since rebuilt, featuring gardens & a museum with varied exhibits.

From the web: Kobe is a city on Osaka Bay in central Japan. It is known for its signature marbled beef and scenic setting of mountains framing the harbor. The Ikuta Shrine, dating to the 3rd century, is among Japan's oldest Shinto shrines. Antique cable cars connect Kobe to Mt. Rokko, which offers panoramic views over the port. Beyond the Mount Rokko hills are the outdoor hot springs of Arima Onsen.

From the web: Landscaped garden park at high altitude offering scenic panoramas, shopping, dining & a tea room.

My favorite day trip destination, I really felt one with nature here

Big buddha, 'nuff said

Surround yourself with luscious tall bamboo

Good food and great for souvenirs

Beautiful shrine, great views from the top of the stairs to the shrine

Great place to just chill during summer and hear the waves crashing on the beach. Good place to surf as well

Beautiful at night, full of small shops, shrines, and lanterns

Great place for couples, also just has a great view

There's a special day pass (see details here). A highlight was going on a boat with a see-through bottom and seeing fishes

From the web: Yokohama, a Japanese city south of Tokyo, was one of the first Japanese ports opened to foreign trade, in 1859. It contains a large Chinatown with hundreds of Chinese restaurants and shops. It’s also known for Sankei-en Garden, a botanical park containing preserved Japanese residences from different eras, and the seaside Minato Mirai district, site of the 296m Landmark Tower.

From the web: Japan's largest Chinatown, with around 250 Chinese-owned stores & eateries & a colorful entry gate.

Cook up your own cup noodle recipe and see how it's made

From the web: Ferris wheel & clock offering birds-eye views of city & harbor, with tablets for sightseeing info.