# Japan Suggestions for Vacation **URL:** \ **Category:** General\ **Tags:** japan, opinion\ **Created:** [April 2, 2026, 2:13pm UTC](https://www.elitefourum.com/t/japan-suggestions-for-vacation/61677 "2026-04-02T14:13:37Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![gengarbrigade](https://efour.b-cdn.net/user_avatar/www.elitefourum.com/gengarbrigade/32/271700_2.png) [@gengarbrigade](https://www.elitefourum.com/u/gengarbrigade)\ **Post date:** [April 2, 2026, 2:13pm UTC](https://www.elitefourum.com/t/japan-suggestions-for-vacation/61677/1 "2026-04-02T14:13:37Z")
My fiance and I will be traveling to Japan this month and as many videos and suggestions I have watched and read, I feel like I’m still missing opportunities on things to do. We do have some things already booked. I was curious: What are your favorite things to do there? What are must things to do? Best places to go eat and sightseeing? Best card shops? Best museums? We will be traveling all over. I’m just really trying to grab perspectives of those that have gone many times. We are literally down for anything and every thing. Any input would be great. Thanks! ---
**Author:** ![ddk](https://efour.b-cdn.net/user_avatar/www.elitefourum.com/ddk/32/233929_2.png) [@ddk](https://www.elitefourum.com/u/ddk)\ **Post date:** [April 2, 2026, 2:15pm UTC](https://www.elitefourum.com/t/japan-suggestions-for-vacation/61677/2 "2026-04-02T14:15:38Z")
Whereabout are you visiting in Japan? Can give suggestions based on that. ---
**Author:** ![gengarbrigade](https://efour.b-cdn.net/user_avatar/www.elitefourum.com/gengarbrigade/32/271700_2.png) [@gengarbrigade](https://www.elitefourum.com/u/gengarbrigade)\ **Post date:** [April 2, 2026, 2:16pm UTC](https://www.elitefourum.com/t/japan-suggestions-for-vacation/61677/3 "2026-04-02T14:16:05Z")
All over Tokyo! ---
**Author:** ![banks](https://efour.b-cdn.net/user_avatar/www.elitefourum.com/banks/32/297089_2.png) [@banks](https://www.elitefourum.com/u/banks)\ **Post date:** [April 2, 2026, 2:16pm UTC](https://www.elitefourum.com/t/japan-suggestions-for-vacation/61677/4 "2026-04-02T14:16:08Z")
Although it’s off the beaten path Yakushima is great. If you’re a ghibli fan it was the inspiration for Princess Mononoke ![image](https://efour.b-cdn.net/uploads/default/original/3X/f/7/f7d431196738e2c2a20cc0369570bf38658cda95.jpeg) ![image](https://efour.b-cdn.net/uploads/default/original/3X/5/5/553e2094230f156d88599c4e070c5f76229ad26c.jpeg) ---
**Author:** ![wisewailmer](https://efour.b-cdn.net/user_avatar/www.elitefourum.com/wisewailmer/32/179572_2.png) [@wisewailmer](https://www.elitefourum.com/u/wisewailmer)\ **Post date:** [April 2, 2026, 2:22pm UTC](https://www.elitefourum.com/t/japan-suggestions-for-vacation/61677/5 "2026-04-02T14:22:28Z")
investment opportunity? ---
**Author:** ![gengarbrigade](https://efour.b-cdn.net/user_avatar/www.elitefourum.com/gengarbrigade/32/271700_2.png) [@gengarbrigade](https://www.elitefourum.com/u/gengarbrigade)\ **Post date:** [April 2, 2026, 2:24pm UTC](https://www.elitefourum.com/t/japan-suggestions-for-vacation/61677/6 "2026-04-02T14:24:44Z")
thanks to @koala I meant fiancé not finance lol ---
**Author:** ![pwavy](https://efour.b-cdn.net/user_avatar/www.elitefourum.com/pwavy/32/247653_2.png) [@pwavy](https://www.elitefourum.com/u/pwavy)\ **Post date:** [April 2, 2026, 2:30pm UTC](https://www.elitefourum.com/t/japan-suggestions-for-vacation/61677/7 "2026-04-02T14:30:14Z")
I would suggest checking out teamlab. It’s like an art & tech mashup installation ---
**Author:** ![ddk](https://efour.b-cdn.net/user_avatar/www.elitefourum.com/ddk/32/233929_2.png) [@ddk](https://www.elitefourum.com/u/ddk)\ **Post date:** [April 2, 2026, 2:32pm UTC](https://www.elitefourum.com/t/japan-suggestions-for-vacation/61677/8 "2026-04-02T14:32:18Z")
Awesome! Great place to start and there’s always something to do. Shibuya, Shinjuku, Ueno, Ikebukuro and Akihabara are the big “must see” locations. They are exactly what you want to see to get the “big city” vibe of Tokyo. Just be aware they are extremely popular and you may encounter more tourists than locals (which can be a detractor for some). Yokohama is also worth visiting as it’s incredibly modern and pleasant (albeit crowded too). [Meiji Jingu](https://maps.app.goo.gl/fRezWDubYp56oaRv5) near Yoyogi Park is nice if you want to see a large temple without travelling too far outside of the city center. [Tokyo Tower](https://maps.app.goo.gl/gMmBBRR7bEXf9VHA9) and [Tokyo Skytree](https://maps.app.goo.gl/bMHPDJCjHBgNGtF58) are also large landmarks with great views that many people visit on their first outing. For gardens, I would recommend [Koshikawa Korakuen](https://maps.app.goo.gl/u6bHAVyZoYzk4WUy5) near Tokyo Dome. It’s really beautiful, well-kept and peaceful. Didn’t find the crowds were too bad either. [Hamarikyu Gardens](https://maps.app.goo.gl/irPEruy8KnAWP4Z29) was another one I really enjoyed, and it’s close by to Tokyo Tower if you’re visiting that. [Shinjuku Gyoen](https://maps.app.goo.gl/dvoB4RnNBuemXevo9) is a much larger scale park/garden that is worth seeing but it can get really crowded during off days and peak hours. Finally, you’ll want to check out the [Imperial Palace](https://maps.app.goo.gl/ZYjDHmvC9kvK9ybo9) near Tokyo Station and its gardens. I personally really enjoyed Odaiba area a lot too. Good mix of shops, scenic spots for couples and quiet spaces (if you know where to look). [Tokyo Big Sight](https://maps.app.goo.gl/mdWQoVHyvwXg8K9s5) is also a famous locale (convention center for Comiket and many other large doujin events). If you want a nice day trip, absolutely take a train ride down to [Enoshima Island](https://maps.app.goo.gl/qQRAfapxizJNZczG6) to see the Sea Candle. Recommend going near sunset or at night as most of the island becomes illuminated at night. You also get to ride a fun monorail on the way! Those are all the suggestions I have off the top of my head. Have some more in-depth ones if you’re curious but these should cover most of the big sites people like to visit in Tokyo. ---
**Author:** ![banks](https://efour.b-cdn.net/user_avatar/www.elitefourum.com/banks/32/297089_2.png) [@banks](https://www.elitefourum.com/u/banks)\ **Post date:** [April 2, 2026, 2:33pm UTC](https://www.elitefourum.com/t/japan-suggestions-for-vacation/61677/9 "2026-04-02T14:33:10Z")
For Tokyo specifically I would recommend: - **Kichijoji** - for cool kitsch shops, the local park has a pond covered in sakura this time of year. You can rent a row boat for $5 and row your fiance around the pond, it makes for a romantic lunch date. - **Mitaka** - has the ghibli museum, need to reserve tickets a month in advance - **Takao-san** - local mountains west of Tokyo for some hiking about an hour away from city center - **Nakano Broadway** - for the collector in you. I don’t buy much from Mandarake but it’s pretty cool to peruse all of their collectibles. Their spread is massive Here’s my favourite [ramen shop](https://maps.app.goo.gl/E8WAwt7ZEdKexDvL8) It’s a creamy chicken soup with tomato and meatballs ---
**Author:** ![eevee](https://efour.b-cdn.net/user_avatar/www.elitefourum.com/eevee/32/230472_2.png) [@eevee](https://www.elitefourum.com/u/eevee)\ **Post date:** [April 2, 2026, 2:34pm UTC](https://www.elitefourum.com/t/japan-suggestions-for-vacation/61677/10 "2026-04-02T14:34:26Z")
Just so more people can weigh in on options. How long is your stay? It takes a few days to go from Nagasaki to the top of Hokkaido for example if you were making a planned trip. If your staying around central areas like Tokyo though I HIGHLY recommend going a little south to Dotonbori in Osaka, and spending a day or two shopping there. It has everything, and is a great place for tourists. Keep in mind that the Pokemon Center in Tokyo may still be shut down as well because of that incident if you have that planned for Ikebukuro. ---
**Author:** ![gengarbrigade](https://efour.b-cdn.net/user_avatar/www.elitefourum.com/gengarbrigade/32/271700_2.png) [@gengarbrigade](https://www.elitefourum.com/u/gengarbrigade)\ **Post date:** [April 2, 2026, 2:59pm UTC](https://www.elitefourum.com/t/japan-suggestions-for-vacation/61677/11 "2026-04-02T14:59:08Z")
10 days! ---
**Author:** ![c0ll3ct0r](https://efour.b-cdn.net/user_avatar/www.elitefourum.com/c0ll3ct0r/32/26306_2.png) [@c0ll3ct0r](https://www.elitefourum.com/u/c0ll3ct0r)\ **Post date:** [April 2, 2026, 3:36pm UTC](https://www.elitefourum.com/t/japan-suggestions-for-vacation/61677/12 "2026-04-02T15:36:53Z")
I have never been to Japan but I’ve always wanted to visit the Tsukiji fish market. Sadly, the historic inner market with its tuna auctions is no more (auctions moved to Toyosu which one can visit that as well) but the outer market is still there. Pretty much quoting myself from an earlier thread here. ---
**Author:** ![Bellsprout](https://efour.b-cdn.net/user_avatar/www.elitefourum.com/bellsprout/32/198969_2.png) [@Bellsprout](https://www.elitefourum.com/u/Bellsprout)\ **Post date:** [April 2, 2026, 8:43pm UTC](https://www.elitefourum.com/t/japan-suggestions-for-vacation/61677/13 "2026-04-02T20:43:08Z")
Is pokepark Kanto accessible rapidly with train from Tokyo ? ---
**Author:** ![p00pied00ks](https://efour.b-cdn.net/user_avatar/www.elitefourum.com/p00pied00ks/32/241457_2.png) [@p00pied00ks](https://www.elitefourum.com/u/p00pied00ks)\ **Post date:** [April 2, 2026, 9:04pm UTC](https://www.elitefourum.com/t/japan-suggestions-for-vacation/61677/14 "2026-04-02T21:04:30Z")
![GYFzYT7WcAAWZEU](https://efour.b-cdn.net/uploads/default/original/3X/f/e/fe967891b051c124e6d6f7b1af2c5f1508aceeaf.jpeg) ---
**Author:** ![Miss\_Frizzle](https://efour.b-cdn.net/user_avatar/www.elitefourum.com/miss_frizzle/32/183369_2.png) [@Miss\_Frizzle](https://www.elitefourum.com/u/Miss_Frizzle)\ **Post date:** [April 2, 2026, 10:56pm UTC](https://www.elitefourum.com/t/japan-suggestions-for-vacation/61677/16 "2026-04-02T22:56:18Z")
Okutama is the best place in Tokyo! ---
**Author:** ![camrok37](https://efour.b-cdn.net/user_avatar/www.elitefourum.com/camrok37/32/237956_2.png) [@camrok37](https://www.elitefourum.com/u/camrok37)\ **Post date:** [April 2, 2026, 11:05pm UTC](https://www.elitefourum.com/t/japan-suggestions-for-vacation/61677/17 "2026-04-02T23:05:36Z")
If you have time it’s worth traveling south to Yokohama - I love that area and the overall maritime feel! Don’t forget to look for these: ![IMG_6825](https://efour.b-cdn.net/uploads/default/original/3X/1/8/18eb25f2c0dc7a6e1e7a8df57f5a72eb8f99f9bd.jpeg) ![IMG_6819](https://efour.b-cdn.net/uploads/default/original/3X/6/2/626e4781886d6c059a06dec1558246b0593f1ca8.jpeg) Plus their Pokemon Center is home of my personal favorite Pikachu mascot statue: ![IMG_6813](https://efour.b-cdn.net/uploads/default/original/3X/f/2/f2a090050eb85243ae62f46f7839529d45959c44.jpeg) ---
**Author:** ![Gstiess](https://efour.b-cdn.net/user_avatar/www.elitefourum.com/gstiess/32/57263_2.png) [@Gstiess](https://www.elitefourum.com/u/Gstiess)\ **Post date:** [April 2, 2026, 11:13pm UTC](https://www.elitefourum.com/t/japan-suggestions-for-vacation/61677/18 "2026-04-02T23:13:35Z")
Just a little addition to this: there are multiple Pokémon Centers in Tokyo itself and its surroundings and as far as I know only the one in Ikebukuro is currently closed due to the tragic and heartbreaking incident. So if you want to visit a Pokémon Center there are still various options. ---
**Author:** ![ddk](https://efour.b-cdn.net/user_avatar/www.elitefourum.com/ddk/32/233929_2.png) [@ddk](https://www.elitefourum.com/u/ddk)\ **Post date:** [April 2, 2026, 11:36pm UTC](https://www.elitefourum.com/t/japan-suggestions-for-vacation/61677/19 "2026-04-02T23:36:59Z")
Shibuya, Tokyo DX, Skytree Town Pokemon Centers. Plenty of other options in Tokyo! ---
**Author:** ![expedition](https://efour.b-cdn.net/user_avatar/www.elitefourum.com/expedition/32/115787_2.png) [@expedition](https://www.elitefourum.com/u/expedition)\ **Post date:** [April 3, 2026, 3:45am UTC](https://www.elitefourum.com/t/japan-suggestions-for-vacation/61677/20 "2026-04-03T03:45:41Z")
Second all of these suggestions; Yokohama has a great Chinatown as well, with some great street food (some of the best I’ve had)! ---
**Author:** ![Gstiess](https://efour.b-cdn.net/user_avatar/www.elitefourum.com/gstiess/32/57263_2.png) [@Gstiess](https://www.elitefourum.com/u/Gstiess)\ **Post date:** [April 3, 2026, 4:24am UTC](https://www.elitefourum.com/t/japan-suggestions-for-vacation/61677/21 "2026-04-03T04:24:34Z")
Yes, that’s exactly what I meant. Even the ones in Yokohama and Tokyo Bay are very easily reached from the center of Tokyo. [Next page](https://www.elitefourum.com/t/japan-suggestions-for-vacation/61677.md?page=2)