Hey yall. Heading to Japan in about a month from now. I’ve been doing a lot of research and planning on how to spend the time. Will fly in to Tokyo on 2/4.
Tokyo 2/4-2/7 -> Kyoto 2/7-2/9 -> Osaka 2/9-2/14 (overnight trip to Hiroshima) ->tokyo 2/14-2/17.
My itinerary is very fluid. Realizing for instance all of Kyoto would be impossible. But it lays out a strategic plan for sights I’d like to see. Also spending the night in Hiroshima from 2/12-2/13. We decided to get a cheap hotel rather than rush. Keeping the hotel in Osaka to be a home base and keep our luggage there. Tell me what yall think.
TOKYO February 4-7: 4-chōme-51-17 Yoyogi, Shibuya-ku, Tōkyō-to 151-0053, Japan Check in after 3 PM; check out at 1000
Day 1 – Shibuya and Jarajuku
◦ Meij Shrine (Free)
◦ Takeshita Street (touristy)
◦ Omotesando Street (Cat street) Coffee Memaya
◦ Explore Harajuku: Sakura Tea experience
◦ Shibuya Crossing: Mario Kart Tour
◦ Loft (Souvenirs)
◦ Nombei Yokocho: Bars and Yakitori
Day 2 Shinjuku
◦ Tokyo Metro Government Building (Pano Views) FREE
◦ Omoide Yokocho: Bars and Yakitori
◦ Don Quijote (souvenirs)
◦ Shinjuku Gyoen National Garden (500 yen) (closed Monday)
◦ Konjiki Hototogisu (Soba Noodles)
◦ Kabukicho (Red Light District)
◦ Golden Gai (Bar)
Day 3 Ginza &. Central Tokyo
◦ Imperial Palace
◦ Nijubashi Bridge
◦ Kitte Building – Tokyo Station
◦ Chu Dori (Shopping St)
◦ Ginza Okinawa Washita Shop
◦ ******* Toyosu fish market in AM? – Toyosu Fish market; app for 2/6, 15,16. –
◦ Daiwa sushi,
◦ Team lab planets?
Day 4 Asakusa & Ueno
◦ Sensoiji Temple (Omikuji Fortune)
◦ Nakamise Dori Street (Souvenirs)
◦ Kappabashi Street (Kitchenware and ceramics)
◦ Ame-Yoko (Shopping, jazz bars, & restaurants)
◦ Akihabara street (Anime and Electronics)
Day 5 Aoyama and Roppongi
◦ Aoyama Flower Market
◦ Mori Art Museum (interactive art museum and pan views)
◦ Teamlab Borderless – opens Feb 9th, NEED advanced tickets
**Alts – Daikonyama & Ebisa, Shimkitazawa
KYOTO Feb. 7-9: 385 Ōsakachō, Higashiyama Ward, Kyoto, Kyoto 605-0904, Japan Check-in 1500-2000; check out @ 1000
Day 1 Afternoon
◦ Sanjo Ohashi Bridge (Dusk)
◦ Sanjo kai shotengai —> Connects Nishiki market and Temanga Shrine
◦ Nishiki Tenmanga Shrine
◦ Nishiki Market
◦ Shijo Dori St (walk east towards Yasuka Shrine)
◦ Yasuka Shrine (night)
◦ Pontocho St (night life)
Day 2
◦ Sannenzaka & Ninenzaka (walkable streets)
◦ Ceremonial Tea?
◦ Yasaka Pagoda
◦ Kiyomizu Dera (400 yen) Otawa Waterfall, Joshua – Jinja Shrine
◦ Yasaka Koshindo (Monkey Shrine)
◦ Kenninji Temple
◦ Kodaiji Temple (Bamboo Groves)
◦ Dion Neighborhood
◦ Shirakawa Lane ; Gioi Tatsumo Bridge
◦ Izumo-no-Okani Statue ; Pontocho
◦ Dinner Itoh dining, Premium Pound Gin
Day 3
◦ Fushimi Inari Taisha (EARLY) 2-3 hour hike
◦ Doigoji Temple (800 yen) & Tofuku-ji temple (Tsutenkyo Bridge)
◦ Nanzenji Temple (Salmon Gate)
◦ Ginkakuji Temple (Philosophers Path)
◦ Kikakuji Temple
OSAKA Feb 9-14: Gracia Hotel 542-0081, Osaka, Chuo Ward, Chuo-ku Minamisenba 2-12-2 check in after 1700; check out 1100
Day 1. – arrive to Osaka
Day 2
◦ Osaka Tenmanga
◦ Tenjinbashisuji Shopping street
◦ Tengya Bookstore, Kenishage Knives
◦ Nakazakicho Neighborhood (Hipster Spot)
◦ Samurai Jeans
◦ Umeda Sky Tower
◦ Kitashinchi District (Night life)
Day 3
◦ Amerikamura (Shopping) Y2 Leather, Iron Heart?
◦ Karoman Ichiba Market
◦ Hozenji Yokocho (Alley ways)
◦ Dotonbori (Night life)
Day 4 Overnight in Hiroshima
◦ Hiroshima Peace Park and Museum
◦ Miyajima
◦ Itsukushima Shrine
Day 5 Kobe Day Trip
◦ Himeji Castle
◦ Engyoji (Cable Car)
◦ Kobe Chinatown
◦ Dinner in Kobe
TOKYO Feb 14-17: 107-0052, Tokyo, Minato Ward, Minato-ku, Akasaka 3-18-1 Check in after 1400; check out 1100
by LostMyJohnson
