I’m (30F) traveling solo to Japan late March to early April. Would really appreciate some suggestions on where to stay and feedback on my itinerary. I know it’s 13 days but Day 1 barely counts 🙂
Some callouts:
* I waited too long to book hotels and while there are still options available they’re not the best. My priority is location, price point, and having enough space for my 2 suitcases.
* I care most about food, culture, history, and scenery
* I’d like to stay 1 night at an onsen ryokan. Can I get something “nice” for $300 or less?
* I have tattoos so I know I’ll probably have to get a room with a private onsen or rent one out
* Someone suggested Hakone but maybe to save time I do it in Kyoto?
* I want to do 1/2 a day of shopping in Tokyo (Uniqlo, Muji, clothes, souvenirs)
* Best neighborhood to do all of this?
* I will be there during F1 and would love to squeeze it in but worried it’ll take up too much time
* it’s from April 5-7; 3 day pass is $140 which gives me flex to go any 1 day of the 3
* I plan to ship my luggage to most places
Day 1: Arrive to hotel at 7pm in Tokyo (already booked)
Day 2: Tokyo
Day 3: Tokyo -> 3pm train to Kyoto
Day 4: Kyoto
Day 5: Kyoto
Day 6: Kyoto -> afternoon train to Osaka (time?)
Day 7: Osaka
Day 8: Osaka (ship big suitcase to Tokyo and keep small carryon only)
Day 9: Nara (taking an early morning train from Osaka) (overnight stay)
Day 10: Hakone or F1 at Suzuka Circuit (???)
Day 11: Tokyo
Day 12: Tokyo
Day 13: Tokyo -> Arrive to Haneda by 1:30pm
by Elegant-Peacock-789
