Hi !
I am planning a large two weeks trip to Japan for my BF and I. I have already been to Tokyo for a week nearly ten years ago but it will be the first time for him. We are both 27, we want to see a lot of things but not feel rushed. We both love culture, food, nature and anime. We like to go out for dinner but no drinking nor dancing. We will probably go during October or November.
Day 1 (Tokyo) :
– arrival
Day 2 (Tokyo) :
– Asakusa
– Odaiba
Day 3 (Tokyo) :
– Shinjuku
Day 4 (Tokyo) :
– Meiji-jingu
– Harajuku
– Shibuya
Day 5 (Tokyo) :
– Tsukiji
– Ginza
– Akihabara
Day 6 (Tokyo) :
– Ueno
– Yanaka
Day 7 (Tokyo) – Optionnal :
– Day trip from Tokyo (Kawaguchiko, Kamakura, Nikko… ?)
Day 8 (Kyoto) :
– train to Kyoto
– Nishiki Market
– Gion
– Yasaka-jinja
Day 9 (Kyoto) :
– Fushimi Inari
– Sanjusangendo
– Kiyomizu-dera
– Sannenzaka / Ninenzaka
Day 10 (Kyoto) :
– Arashiyama
– Kinkaku-ji
Day 11 (Kyoto) :
– Day trip to Nara
Day 12 (Kyoto) :
– Day trip to Osaka
Day 13 (Kyoto) :
– Nanzen-ji
– Ginkaku-ji
Day 14 (Miyajima) :
– train to Hiroshima
– Peace Museum and Park
– Okonomimura
– ferry to Miyajima (overnight stay in a ryokan in Miyajima)
Day 15 (Miyajima) :
– Itsukushima
– Mount Misen
– train to Tokyo
Day 16 (Tokyo) :
– free day
Day 17 (Tokyo) :
– flight
What do you think of this itinerary? Is it doable? Should I add/remove things?
Which day trip from Tokyo would be the best? They all seem amazing but I have a few concern (Mount Fuji – I fear we won’t be able to see it… ; Kamakura – Is it still worth it if we go to Arashiyama and Nara? ; Nikko – Is it too much for one single day?)
On my first stay in Tokyo, I stayed in Shinjuku which I found very convenient. This time, I am hesitating between Shinjuku or Asakusa. Which would be the best?
Thank you in advance for your advices!
by Annual_Building4071
1 comment
Generally fine, but I would detail a bit more Nara and Osaka so at least you know the big thing you want to see. Yes Mount Fuji is always a gamble, but if you check the weather forecast and you are flexible with the day you go, you probably increase your chance to see it. Kamakura it’s true that the main attractions are temple and shrines so for some it might feel similar to Kyoto or Nara. Nikko is doable on a day, but you would focus on one area, either around the lake and waterfall or around the area with temple/shrine.
Yes Shinjuku is well connected, but the station is huge and can be a bit confusing, would especially recommend if you are into nightlife and want to go out past last train. Adakusa, despite only having a subway station, you have convenient lines, stations are smaller so easier to navigate, a bit more quiet vibe in general. I would not especially worry about restaurants, you can eat anywhere on the city and go back to the hotel after (worked in a restaurant in Tokyo and alway made it back home before last train). You might decide based on your day trip, closer to Shinjuku for Kawaguchiko and Asakusa for Nikko. Honestly there is no “best” just suited for different interests.