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Japan Google Map - 130+ Handpicked Locations (Tokyo, Osaka, Kyoto, Nara & Mount Fuji)
130+ personally visited locations across Tokyo, Osaka, Kyoto, Nara & Fujikawaguchiko - photo spots, cafes, temples, and entertainment - ready to open in Google Maps.
A curated Google Maps guide built from our first trip across Japan - Tokyo, Osaka, Kyoto, Nara, and Fujikawaguchiko's photo spots, cafes, temples, and things to do, ready to open on your phone.
Planning a first Japan trip means opening twenty tabs across five cities and closing them just as confused.
You know Kyoto has temples, but which ones are worth the crowds and which are better skipped? Which coffee shop in Tokyo is actually worth the detour, and which is just Instagram-famous? Is the Fujikawaguchiko viewpoint everyone posts actually reachable on a day trip, and where do you go if the mountainโs hiding behind clouds?
This map answers all of that in one place.
Our Japan map is a single, organized Google Maps guide built from our own first trip across the country - Tokyo, Osaka, Kyoto, Nara, and Fujikawaguchiko. Every pin is somewhere we actually went. If a spot made it onto this map, we stood there ourselves and thought: this one is worth it.
Whatโs inside
130+ pins across Tokyo, Osaka, Kyoto, Nara, and Fujikawaguchiko, organized by category so you can filter to exactly what you need:
- Photo spots - the angles and viewpoints we actually stopped for, from temple grounds in Kyoto to lake views in Fujikawaguchiko.
- Cafes & coffee shops - the ones we went back to more than once, across Tokyo, Osaka, and Kyoto.
- Temples & shrines - the ones worth the walk and the queue, from Kyotoโs alleys to Naraโs park.
- Entertainment & experiences - arcades, izakaya streets, and the other things that filled our evenings between temple visits.
Why a Google Maps guide, not a travel blog?
Youโve already read that Kyoto has temples and Tokyo has neon. What you need now is everything in one place, on your phone, ready to navigate - including on the trains and subways between cities, where switching apps mid-transfer isnโt really an option.
Google Maps is how you actually get around Japan. So thatโs where we put it. If you want the story behind some of these stops first, our Kyoto guide and Mount Fuji viewpoints posts walk through a few of them in detail.
How it works
At checkout, enter the Google account email you use for Google Maps. Weโll share the map directly to that account - it appears in your saved lists within a few minutes. Open it on your phone, filter by category, and go. No app to download, no subscription to manage.
Who this map is for
First-timers piecing together a Tokyo-Kyoto-Osaka-Nara route who donโt want to lose an evening figuring out which temple is worth the crowds or where to actually find good coffee. Anyone tired of switching between five browser tabs and a half-finished spreadsheet to plan a Japan trip.
If thatโs how you travel, this map becomes one of your most-used tools on the trip.
Planning a more structured trip? If you want the story behind these stops, check our first-Japan-trip guides for Tokyo, Osaka, Kyoto, Nara, and Mount Fuji - they walk through many of these same locations in detail. This map is the on-the-ground companion, the pins in your pocket while youโre there.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get the map after I pay?
Before checkout, enter the email of the Google account you use for Google Maps. Once the payment goes through, we share the map with that account and email you the steps to open it. It usually shows up within a few minutes.
Where do I find the map in Google Maps?
In the Google Maps app, signed in with the same account, tap "You" (or "Saved"), scroll to "Maps" and open it. You can also open Google Drive, go to "Shared with me" and tap the map there.
Do I need another app or a subscription?
No. The map opens in Google Maps, which is most likely already on your phone, and you pay once. There is no subscription.
Can I open the map on a computer?
Yes. It is a Google My Maps map, so it also opens in a browser on your computer when you are signed in to the same Google account.
What happens if you update the map?
The map is shared with your Google account rather than sent as a copy, so if we add or fix pins later, you see the changes in the same map. There is nothing to download again.
I can't find the map. What should I do?
Check that you're signed in with the email you entered before checkout, and look for our email in your spam folder. If the map still isn't there, reply to that email and we'll sort it out.
