Hey everyone! My Wife and I are super excited for our upcoming trip to Japan, and we’ve put together this itinerary based on our interests and past experiences there. We’ve been to Tokyo, Osaka, Nara and Kyoto before and did a lot of the shrines and temples etc (e.g. Meiji, Todaiji, Kinkakuji, Osaka castle).However, we could use some advice on transportation options, especially around the Yudanaka and Kusatsu areas, if anyone has tips on getting around efficiently, that would be greatly appreciated! Kusatsu to Yamnouchi and Yamanouchi to Iiyama being the major ones.
Another question, does anyone know if I can buy a base train ticket to Hiroshima from Tokyo, but buy a Shinkansen add on to Osaka, have a stopover for a few days, then continue to Hiroshima with another Shinkansen add on?
Also if anyone sees any issues with the itinerary, please let me know.If you have any recommendations on other spots we should visit, must visit food places etc I’d be glad to hear them. We love ramen and will definitely be going (back) to Kikanbo in Tokyo, and will be on the lookout for ramen in other places.Thanks in advance!
Accommodation Plans:
* Super Hotel Premier Akihabara: 1 Mar – 5 Mar, Tokyo
* Kusatsu Onsen Kusatsu Hotel1913: 5 Mar – 6 Mar, Kusatsu
* Yudanaka Tawaraya Ryokan: 6 Mar – 8 Mar, Yamanouchi
* Ryokan Biyunoyado: 8 Mar – 9 Mar, Yamanouchi
* Hotel Ryumeikan Tokyo: 10 Mar – 11 Mar, Tokyo
* Hotel Bali An Resort Shinsaibashi: 11 Mar – 13 Mar, Osaka
* 奈良旅館別館 Sweet 螢 源: 13 Mar – 15 Mar, Nara
* Onyado Nono Nara Natural Hot Spring: 15 Mar – 16 Mar, Nara
* Hiroshima no Yado Aioi: 16 Mar – 18 Mar, Hiroshima
Itinerary Overview:
**Tokyo (1 Mar – 5 Mar):**
* Square Enix Cafe
* Eorzean Cafe
* Ghibli Museum
* Samurai Restaurant (formerly Robot Restaurant)
* Shopping in Akihabara
**Kusatsu (5 Mar – 6 Mar):**
* Kusatsu Hot Springs
**Yamanouchi (6 Mar – 9 Mar):**
* Jigokudani Monkey Park
Possible Tsunan Snow Festival Tour (9 Mar – 10 Mar), departing Iiyama 11am
**Tokyo (10 Mar – 11 Mar):**
* Diver city
* Team Labs
* Gundam Cafe
**Osaka (11 Mar – 13 Mar):**
* Sumo Tournament (if tickets available)
* Cup Noodle Factory
* Dotonbori
* Asahi Brewery Tour or Day Trip to Kobe
**Nara (13 Mar – 16 Mar):**
* Deer Park
* Omizutori Festival on 14th
**Hiroshima (16 Mar – 18 Mar):**
* Peace Park
* A-Bomb Dome
Updated with specific questions