Itinerary Check: 9-Days in Tokyo/Kyoto/Nara/Osaka

Hey everyone,

Was hoping for some feedback on our itinerary. Group of 2 going to Japan in early March! Haven’t really planned much regarding food options yet but we heard that there are lots of restaurants in most areas that don’t require reservations.

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Day 1 (Arrival):
\- Arrive, accomodations near Nippori station
\- Explore Akhibara

Day 2 (Central/South Tokyo):
\- Tokyo Station
\- Tsukiji Fish Market
\- Shopping (Uniqlo, Pokemon Center Tokyo DX)
\- Hamarikyu Gardens
\- Team Lab Planets

Day 3 (Tokyo):
\- Asakusa (Sensoji Temple, Nakamise)
\- Shinjuku (Shinjuku Gyoen National Garden, Tokyo Metropolitan Government Building for views, Omoide Yokocho)

Day 4 (West Tokyo):
\- Ghibli Museum
\- Harajuku (Takeshita Street, Omotesando)
\- Shibuya (Meiji Jingu Temple, Yoyogi Park, Mega Don Quijote, Shibuya Scramble Crossing, Shibuya Sky vs. Mori Tower)

Day 5 (Tokyo -> Kyoto):
\- Ueno Park
\- Shinkansen to Kyoto
\- Stay in Kyoto accommodations for rest of trip
\- East Kyoto (Kiyomizu Temple, Fushimi Inari, Kinkakuji Temple)

Day 6 (Osaka):
\- Universal Studios / Super Nintendo World
\- Explore Dotonbori District if there’s time at the end of the day

Day 7 (Kyoto/Nara):
\- Nijo Castle
\- Day trip to Nara Park
\- Check out Nakatanidou, Higashimuki

Day 8 (Kyoto):
\- Arashiyama Monkey Park and Bamboo Forest
\- Tenzan No Yu Onsen
\- Philosopher’s Walk

Day 9:
\- Fly out

Thanks everyone!

by nucleuscorn

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