Hi everyone. I’m planning a first time trip with my family to Japan in early march. I’ve been doing my research and editing a ton to keep the geographical structure in check, but I’d love to get a second opinion. I plan to visit Tokyo, followed by Kyoto, ending off with Osaka. I’m open to all tips and recommendations. Thanks for the help.
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**> Hotel 1 : Hundred Stay Shinjuku**
**Day 1 (6/3)**
* Arriving 3.35pm at Haneda Airport
* Pick up pocket wifi and set up eSIM
* Hotel-arranged ride to hotel in Shinjuku (I expect to reach latest 6pm after all the airport shenanigans and travel time)
* Hotel check-in
* Any suggestions on what to do in Shinjuku for the rest of the day since I plan to dedicate Day 2 to exploring Shinjuku (no jetlag cuz of 1 hour time difference)
**Day 2 (7/3) : Shinjuku**
* Tokyo Metropolitan Govt Building
* Shinjuku Gyoen National Garden
* Hanazono Shrine
* Kabukicho
* Shinjuku Golden Gai
* Any suggestions
**Day 3 (8/3)**
* Tsukiji Outer Market (breakfast)
* Mitsui Outlet Park Kisarazu (4-5h)
* Any suggestions
**Day 4 (9/3) : Harajuku/Shibuya**
* Meiji Jingu
* Takeshita Street
* Shibuya Scramble Crossing
* Shibuya 109
* MEGA Don Quijote Shibuya
* Nintendo Tokyo
* Hachiko Memorial Statue
* Shibuya Sky (I plan to catch the sunset view)
**Day 5 (10/3) : Asakusa/Akihabara**
I plan to use TA-Q-BIN services offered at Hundred Stay to forward our luggages to the next hotel in
Kyoto. Any idea how early I should send them so that they arrive before we check in?
* Nakamise-dori street
* Asakusa Shrine
* Kappabashi Dougu Street
* Don Quijote Akihabara
* Akihabara Electric Town
* Mandrake Complex
* Animate Akihabara
* Akihabara Radio Kaikan
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**>** **Hotel 2 : Matsubaya Ryokan (Kyoto)**
**Day 6 (11/3) : Fushimi**
* Shinkansen to Kyoto (approx 2h 15 min)
* Gekkeikan Okura Sake Museum
* Fushimi Sake Village (lunch)
* Fushimi Inari Taisha (sunset)
* Any suggestions (Not sure if time will be tight considering the travel time in the morning)
* Hotel check in
**Day 7 (12/3) : Downtown Kyoto/Gion**
* Kyoto International Manga Museum
* Nishiki Market
* Samurai & Ninja Museum
* Pontocho Alley
* Gion
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**> Hotel 3 : Hilton Osaka (Osaka)**
**Day 8 (13/3) : Namba area**
* Shinkansen to Osaka (12-15 mins)
* Store luggage in hotel
* Den den town
* Donguri Kyowakoku (Ghibi Store)
* Dotonbori
* Tonbori River Cruise
* Any suggestions
* Hotel check in
**Day 9 (14/3)**
* Osaka Aquarium
* Osaka Castle
* Any suggestions
**Day 10 (15/3)**
* Hotel checkout
* Nara Park (morning)
* Any suggestions
* Flight at 11.20pm (Kansai International Airport)
I might need some help optimising the itinerary for Days 8, 9 and 10.
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