Solo Travel/ 12 days Japan Itinerary / First Time

Hi,
Background: This is my second International travel. Previously visted Dubai/ AbuDhabi. I will be in Japan from 15th May till 26 th May. Currently in phase of finalizing my Itinerary. This will be my first time in Japan and probably last time for atleast few years. So can rush things. I am budget traveller. I am fine with visting cities as well as remote places. So current outline of my plan is follows:
Day 1: Tokyo to Kanazawa
7:40 AM: Arrive in Tokyo/ Send my Luggage to kyoto
9:00 AM – 1:00 PM: Travel from Tokyo to Kanazawa by Shinkansen
then explore Kanzawa

Day 2: Shirakawa-go
Morning: Travel from Kanazawa to Shirakawa-go
Full day exploring Shirakawa-go
Evening: Travel to Kanazawa
Dinner in Kanazawa

Day 3: Osaka
Morning: Travel from Kanazawa to Osaka
Afternoon and evening exploring Osaka (Dotonbori, Osaka Castle, Shinsaibashi)
Dinner in Osaka

Day 4: Nara and Kyoto
Morning: Travel from Osaka to Nara
Morning to Afternoon: Explore Nara (Nara Park, Todai-ji Temple, Nara Deer Park)
Late Afternoon: Travel to Kyoto
Evening in Kyoto (Fushimi Inari Shrine, Gion District)
Dinner in Kyoto

Day 5-7: Kyoto
Full days exploring Kyoto (Kiyomizu-dera Temple, Arashiyama Bamboo Grove, Nijo Castle, and other attractions)
Enjoy local cuisine and cultural experiences in Kyoto

Day 7 : Night Bus to Tokyo

Day 8-11: Tokyo:
Explore various neighborhoods in Tokyo (Shibuya, Harajuku, Shinjuku, Asakusa, Akihabara)
Visit iconic landmarks (Tokyo Tower, Meiji Shrine, Senso-ji Temple)
One Day trip to Mt. Fuji

Day 12: Departure

Please suggest if something to add or delete. My basic intention is to do main attractions as much as possible. As there is guaruntee I will be back again in Japan in near Future.

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