Hi everyone,
Partner (35) and I (33) are spending 21 days in Japan from December 20 – January 10th. Its our first time in Japan, so I was wondering if our planned itinerary was a good way to spend our time and if you all had any suggestions.
We love exploring “off the beaten path” (especially ecotourist spots), are physically fit, and are Disney adults. We have many restaurants and vintage/antique shops we want to check out already marked on Google Maps, but I would love to hear about where you ate or shopped at. The itinerary is not set in stone yet, so I’m open to adding a city or two to it!
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|DAY|CITY|ACTIVITY|
|:-|:-|:-|
|DEC 20|Kyoto|organically explore Gion around our hotel; no set plans, but it is **my birthday**|
|**DEC 21**|Kyoto|**Morning** Kobo Ichi Market @ Toji Temple **Afternoon** Pontocho/Hanamikoji St **Evening** free|
|DEC 22|Kyoto|**Morning** Kiyomizodera Temple and Hokanji Temple **Noon** Nishiki Market **Afternoon/Evening** free|
|DEC 23|Arashiyama|**Morning** rickshaw tour and exploring the area **Noon** Sagano Train followed by more exploring **Afternoon** Kinakuji Temple|
|DEC 24|Kyoto|free day; possibly take walking tour of Gion|
|DEC 25|Osaka|**Morning** Train into Osaka **Afternoon** Dotonburi **Evening** explore nightlife|
|DEC 26|Osaka|**Morning** Aquarium **Afternoon** Kuromon Ichiba Market, America-Mura **Evening** free|
|DEC 27|Kobe|**Noon** Royal Mouriya for lunch **Afternoon** Atoa and shopping **Evening** Kobe Beef Steak Ishida for dinner|
|DEC 28|Osaka|free day|
|DEC 29|Tokyo|**Morning** Train into Tokyo **Afternoon/Evening** No set plans except for Shopping in Shinjuku and Shibuya|
|DEC 30|Tokyo|**Morning** Tsukiji Market **Afternoon** the new Edo theme park that will open this year **Evening** free|
|DEC 31|Tokyo|**Morning** Free **Afternoon** explore Ginza and Akihabera **Evening** Golden Gai and other night life|
|JAN 1|Tokyo|Free day, but plan to shop for lucky bags|
|JAN 2|Kawagoe|**Morning** Seven Lucky Gods Pilgrimage **Afternoon/Evening** free|
|JAN 3|Tokyo|**Morning** free **Afternoon** Vintage shopping in Shimokitazawa **Evening** free|
|JAN 4|Tokyo and Tokyo Disney|**Morning** Oedo Antique Market **Afternoon** Half day at Disney Land|
|JAN 5|Tokyo Disney|Disney Sea|
|JAN 6|Tokyo Disney|Disney Land|
|JAN 7|Tokyo Disney|Disney Sea|
|JAN 8|Tokyo Disney|Disney Land|
|JAN 9|Tokyo Disney|**Morning** Half day at Disney Sea|
Thanks for taking the time to read!