Im still working on it and these are the ideas my bf and I have. I have been to Japan multiple times and my family is from there, but this is my bf’s first time going so I figure we knock out some of the big main cities, and when we return to Japan another time we can do northern or southern. Open to all recommendations
5/9:
Arrive at HND at 3:30 and make way to hotel near Shibuya station.
5/10-5/12: **Tokyo** \- Staying near Shibuya station
\- Shibya, Koto/Chuo/Minato/Bunkyo, Shinjuku/Harajuku, Kawaguchi, Kamakura
\- Visit Narita
\- Visit Karuizawa (based on the show Terrace House)
\- Ghibli Museum, Nintendo Store, Tokyo Tower, Tsukiji Market, Nanaya’s Matcha Ice Cream
\- Bunch of temples, palaces/castles, and shrines
5/13-5/15: **Mt. Fuji** staying on Lake Kawaguchi
\- Relax, hike, and explore Fujikawaguchiko
\- Fuji Shibazakura festival
\- Oishi Park, Arakurayama Sengen Park, Yamanashi Gem Museum, Ropeway, Aokigahara, Try to visit the other lakes
\- Bunch of temples, palaces/castles, and shrines
5/15-5/19 **Kyoto -** Staying at a traditional Ryokan Onsen in Gion for 2 days, then a western hotel near the Nishiki Night Market.
\- Will explore the areas near our hotel
\- Arashiyama, Otagi Nenbutsuji, Monkey Park Iwatayama, Fushimi Sake District, Mt. Hiei, Uji, Lake Biwa
\- Kodai-Ji, Maruyama Park, Nanzen-Ji, Eikan-Do Ginkaku temple
\- Samurai lesson, Tea ceremony,
\- Bunch of temples, palaces/castles, and shrines
5/19-5/21 **Osaka -** Hotel in Shinsaibashi
\- Kurumon Ichibi Market, Dotonbori, Namba Nanan Town, Den Den Town, Nakatanidou
\- Knife making course, Nintendo Store
\- Bunch of temples, palaces/castles, and shrines
5/21-5/23: **Kobe** \- Hotel near JR Motomachi Station
\- Himeji Castle, Nunobiki Herb Garden, Ikuta Shrine, Chinatown, Mt. Rokko, Hakutsuru Sake, Harborland, Arima Onsen
\- Walk Around downtown
\- Bunch of temples, palaces/castles, and shrines
5/24: Hop on Shinkansen and head back to Tokyo to fly back home. My flight is at 10pm so I have alot of time and can freshen up in the ANA or Priority Pass lounge
Will be getting Suica Card and IC card. Still debating about getting JR Pass, it is $540 for 14-day or $336 for 7-dat
Also looking for recommendations for Private Onsens that are Tattoo friendly.
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Thank You!
by dragon_cat729