MyKaiju Godzilla Japan Trip

The Godzilla Japan Trip

Japan is a favorite destination for travelers around the world. Since the pandemic, Japan has welcomed record numbers of overseas visitors. Many tourists follow the traditional golden route from Tokyo to Kyoto to Osaka. Others visit Tokyo exclusively with limited travel beyond the city. Tokyo offers world-class sightseeing, shopping, dining and attractions to fill up every itinerary. The same goes for the Godzilla fan on his pilgrimage to Japan for an all-Godzilla trip. My next trip to Japan is one month away. Planning has been underway for three months. Godzilla has been the focus of my every trip since 2016. What makes a great Godzilla-focused trip to Japan? What would you do on a Godzilla trip? Where to go? What to do? And when is the best time to go? There’s so much to do, so many places to see and experience. Planning the trip is a big part of the fun of the trip. The next 30 days we will discuss the many Godzilla things Godzilla fans can do in Japan, particularly in Tokyo. Godzilla can be found in more places today than ever. So let’s go!

  • When the best time to go to Japan?

    The best time to go to Japan is for Godzilla special events such as Godzilla Day, new and old movie releases, exhibits, expos, events, concerts, mall shows and store openings and festivals. Godzilla Day and Godzilla Festival are on November 3, the Japanese holiday Culture Day, the day the original Godzilla was released in 1954. Godzilla expos, exhibits, events and shops pop up throughout the year: Tokusatsu DNA, Godzilla Expo, Godzilla Generations, Wonder Festival, Super Festival. Keep track of upcoming Godzilla events on social media and plan your trip around those special occasions.

  • What is the best destination?

    Tokyo is the best location to start a Godzilla-themed trip to Japan. Godzilla places, Godzilla Stores, shops and experiences are waiting in Japan’s capital. Godzilla is an official resident and citizen of Shinjuku. Follow Godzilla’s march through Ginza. Discover the many storied Godzilla movie locations around the city. Spend a night in the Godzilla hotel and room. Shop for Godzilla merch across the city’s many wards.

Flight & Accommodations

Booking a flight

The availability of the Godzilla-themed Star Flyer jet ended years ago. But Godzilla fans can land at Haneda Airport where Godzilla melted down and Shin Godzilla appeared.

Hotel accommodations

For the ultimate Godzilla hotel experience, book a Godzilla room at Hotel Gracery, where Godzilla rests his head on the roof and awaits visitors on the Godzilla floor and rooms.

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Preorder an eSim

For wi-fi, buy an eSIM for unlocked mobile phones or get a prepaid Godzilla SIM card and receive a special Godzilla sticker as a gift upon arrival at Haneda and Narita airports.

  • What to do in Tokyo?

    There are so many Godzilla things to do in Tokyo. Before the trip, plan your daily Godzilla itinerary with Godzilla landmarks, attractions, events, locations, shopping and more. There are numerous Godzilla movie locations in Tokyo and the vicinity. Below are must-see places. These places will take you across Tokyo and surrounding locations. (Cost below are approximate)

Godzilla Itinerary

Landmarks

Godzilla is a citizen of Japan. His presence defines landmarks in Tokyo from the Godzilla Head to Godzilla Square.

Godzilla Square

Godzilla Square

Hibiya Godzilla Square (日比谷ゴジラスクエア) is a square in Tokyo, Japan featuring a statue of Shin Godzilla. The Heisei statue is inside Hibiya Chanter.

Free

Godzilla Head

Godzilla Head

Since 2015, the Godzilla head has been an attraction atop Hotel Gracery in Shinjuku, Tokyo. During the day, the 80-ton head flashes his eyes and spews smoky breath.

Free

Toho Studios

Toho Studios

Visit Toho Studios Co., Ltd. in Setagaya, Tokyo, a short walk from Seijogakuen-mae Station along the Odakyu Line. Take pictures with the Heisei Godzilla statue and mural.

Free

Attractions, Exhibits and Events

There are many places and ways to see Godzilla in Tokyo. There are fixed attractions and exhibits along with time-sensitive events.

Godzilla Slide

Godzilla Slide

Ride the Godzilla slide at the Kurihama Flower World. Built in the 90s, a 5-ton giant statue of the Heisei Godzilla stands 8.75 meters tall in Adventure Land section.

Free

Godzilla Slide

Godzilla The Ride

Enjoy the all-new Godzilla The Ride: Great Clash at Seibuen Amusement Park that opened August 1, 2025. It features the Takashi Yamazaki-designed MechaGodzilla.

$32

Godzilla Interception Operation Awaji

Godzilla Awaji Island

Zipline through Godzilla’s mouth at the Godzilla Interception Operation Awaji in the Nijigen no Mori theme park on Awaji Island, Japan. Enjoy a shooting game and museum.

$25

Godzilla Light Show

Godzilla Light Show

Watch Tokyo’s Godzilla and Godzilla Attack on Tokyo projected on the Tokyo Metropolitan Building weekends and holidays.

Free

Godzilla vs. Enoshima

Godzilla vs Enoshima

Don’t miss limited events such as the Godzilla vs. Enoshima – The Great Enoshima Aquarium Monster Battle (10/4-11/17/2025).

Limited Event | Entry Free

Godzilla vs. Enoshima

Tokusatsu DNA

Don’t miss this roaming exhibit of Godzilla and tokusatsu props and history. Stay tuned for its next location.

Limited Event

Godzilla Fes

Godzilla Fes

Plan a trip around Godzilla Fes on Godzilla Day (11/3). This year will be held at Tokyo Dome City.

Annual | Free

Lucky Dragon No 5

Lucky Dragon No 5

Connect with Japan and Godzilla history by visiting the Lucky Dragon No 5 inside Yume no shima Park. You won’t be disappointed.

Free

Setagaya Literary Museum

Setagaya Literary Museum

Have lunch with MireGoji at the Setagaya Literary Museum on the first floor at Cafe Donguri. The museum not far from Toho.

Free

Tsuburaya Museum

Eiji Tsuburaya Museum

Looking to get outside of Tokyo for more Godzilla go to the Eiji Tsuburaya Museum in Fukushima.

Annual | Free

Nagoya Japan

Nagoya

On the way to Osaka, visit Nagoya for Godzilla places, Nagoya Mirai Tower and shopping at Osu Kannon Shopping Street.

Free

Osaka Tokyo

Osaka

Visit Osaka for Godzilla places, Osaka Castle and Twin21, and for Godzilla shopping at Den-Den Town for Mandarake and Jungle

Free

Shopping

For Godzilla merch, visit the Godzilla Stores along with Nakano Broadway and Mandarake shops in Tokyo. There are numerous shops across Tokyo where Godzilla can be found (eg, ゴジラや, Book-Off chains, department stores, etc.)

Godzilla Store Tokyo

Godzilla Store Tokyo

A visit to the first Godzilla Store is a must. It is located in the Shinjuku Marui Annex, a short walk from the Godzilla Head.

Godzilla Store Shibuya

Godzilla Store Shibuya

One of the latest Godzilla store is in the heart of Shibuya in Shibuya Parco on the 6th floor featuring Burning Godzilla.

Godzilla Slide

Godzilla Store Daiba

Spend the day in Odaiba for the various Godzilla locations and go to one of the latest Godzilla Store in Daiba

Mandarake Shibuya

Mandarake Shibuya

There are many Mandarake Shops in Tokyo. This is a must shop full of Godzilla sofubi, figures and books.

Akihbara

Akihabara

Be sure to go to Akihabara for Mandarake, Jungle, Tamashii Nations, AmiAmi, TamTam and more.

Nakano Broadway

Nakano Broadway

Don’t miss Nakano Broadway shopping complex with Godzilla and tokusatsu goods in a dozen Mandarake shops and more.

Movie Locations

There are numerous Godzilla movie locations in Tokyo and the vicinity. Below are must-see places. For more locations visit my Godzilla Places.

Wako Building

Toho Cinemas

National Diet Building

Kachidoki Bridge

Tokyo Station

Tokyo Tower

Tokyo Metropolitan Building

Yatsuyamabashi

Fuji Television Network

Inamuragaski

Yokohama

Mt Fuji

Tokyo City Guide

Browsing NYC Kinokuniya for Godzilla I landed upon POPEYE’s Tokyo Guidebook “Hello, Tokyo!” that compiles and translates articles from Tokyo City Guide issues published between 2018 and 2025 into English.