Japan Travel Partner
A calm map and short list of gentle places to start in Japan.
Scroll the map to see where each place sits, then skim the cards below for a simple sense of what each stop can feel like.
This minimal map shows Japan's shape. Locations can be added or adjusted later as calm markers.
Each card is one place from the map above, with a short, gentle description instead of a long guide.
Kantō
Mix gentle walks with short train rides. Visit quieter neighborhoods like Nakameguro or Kichijoji, enjoy riverside paths, and choose 1–2 calm viewpoints instead of many sights in one day.
Kansai
Focus on a single area per day, such as Arashiyama or the Higashiyama district. Choose a small number of temples, allow time to sit quietly in gardens, and enjoy calm tea houses between walks.
Kansai
Use Osaka as a relaxed base for gentle day trips. In the evening, explore quieter streets near, but not directly in, the busiest districts, and try simple local dishes one by one.
Okinawa
For fresh air and space, consider Okinawa's gentle beaches and warm sea. Plan true rest days with very short walks, simple views, and calm meals by the water.
Kantō · Tokyo
A calm bakery and café tucked into LOG ROAD DAIKANYAMA in Shibuya. Soft terrace seating, gentle morning light, and shelves of breads and pastries made with careful, slow attention.