Senso-ji
Crowded hours: 10:30-16:30
Best time: 07:30-09:00
Alternative nearby: Nezu Shrine
Crowd Avoidance
Real-time congestion is out of scope for MVP. Use typical patterns and alternatives.
- Go early morning (before 09:30) for top landmarks.
- Rainy weekdays are often easier than clear weekends.
- Shift lunch to 11:00 or 14:30 to avoid peak queues.
Tokyo
Shibuya Crossing
Crowded hours: 17:00-22:00
Best time: 08:00-10:00
Alternative nearby: Daikanyama walk
Osaka
Dotonbori
Crowded hours: 18:00-23:00
Best time: 10:00-12:00
Alternative nearby: Nakanoshima walk
Osaka Castle
Crowded hours: 11:00-16:00
Best time: 08:30-10:30
Alternative nearby: Sumiyoshi Taisha
Kyoto
Fushimi Inari
Crowded hours: 10:00-16:00
Best time: 06:30-08:30
Alternative nearby: Tofuku-ji
Kiyomizu-dera
Crowded hours: 10:30-17:00
Best time: 08:00-09:30
Alternative nearby: Kodai-ji
Hakone & Fuji
Lake Ashi pirate cruise
Crowded hours: 10:00-14:00
Best time: 08:30-09:30
Alternative nearby: Onshi-Hakone Park
Owakudani
Crowded hours: 11:00-15:00
Best time: 09:00-10:00
Alternative nearby: Hakone Shrine area
Hiroshima
Peace Memorial Museum
Crowded hours: 11:00-15:00
Best time: 09:00-10:30
Alternative nearby: Shukkeien Garden
Miyajima Omotesando
Crowded hours: 11:30-16:00
Best time: 09:30-11:00
Alternative nearby: Daisho-in Temple
Nara
Nara Park
Crowded hours: 11:00-16:00
Best time: 08:00-10:00
Alternative nearby: Isuien Garden
Todai-ji
Crowded hours: 10:30-15:00
Best time: 08:30-10:00
Alternative nearby: Kasuga Taisha
Sapporo
Sapporo TV Tower area
Crowded hours: 12:00-19:00
Best time: 08:00-10:00
Alternative nearby: Hokkaido Shrine
Nijo Market
Crowded hours: 10:00-13:00
Best time: 07:00-09:00
Alternative nearby: Curb Market
Fukuoka
Canal City
Crowded hours: 12:00-20:00
Best time: 10:00-11:30
Alternative nearby: Ohori Park
Yatai district
Crowded hours: 19:00-23:00
Best time: 17:30-19:00
Alternative nearby: Nakasu riverside walk
Okinawa
Kokusai-dori
Crowded hours: 18:00-22:00
Best time: 09:00-11:00
Alternative nearby: Tsuboya Yachimun street
Churaumi Aquarium
Crowded hours: 11:00-15:00
Best time: 09:00-10:30
Alternative nearby: Bise Fukugi tree road
Kanazawa
Kenrokuen
Crowded hours: 10:00-15:00
Best time: 07:30-09:30
Alternative nearby: Gyokusen-inmaru Garden
Omicho Market
Crowded hours: 11:00-14:00
Best time: 08:30-10:00
Alternative nearby: Nagamachi district
Tickets & experiences
When demand is high, pre-booking can reduce queue time.
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