Itinerary Check – First-Time Travel to Japan March 10-17, 2024

First time traveling to Tokyo. We have traveled Europe a lot and usually go at a faster pace so not too concerned about the amount of places I want to see. I am more concerned about efficiency in the itinerary and getting suggestions on additional sights to add or remove. Restaurant recommendations would be appreciated as well.

**Sunday (3/10) Tokyo**
Tokyo 2:35 PM Sunday
Arrive in Tokyo Terminal 3.
Lunch – Option in the Airport
Katsusen – Pork Tonkatsu
Travel to Tokyo on train or Bus.
Hotel – Check in and get rest.

**Monday (3/11) – Shibuya City and Shinjuku City**
Morning Sightseeing
Meiji Jingu
Lunch
Katsumidori Seibu Shibuya – Conveyor Belt Sushi Restaurant
Sightsee in Shibuya City
Shibuya Crossing
Hachikō Memorial Statue
adidas Futsal Park Shibuya
Cat Street and Harajuku St
Nintendo Tokyo
Shibuya Sky
Drinks
Shinjuku Golden Gai

**Tuesday (3/12) – Tsukiji Market and Odaiba**
Breakfast – Tsukiji Outdoor Market, walk around and eat get coffee before.
Marutake – Eat Tamagoyaki (Japanese Omelette)
Tsukiji Sightseeing
Tsukiji Outer Market – Explore area near market.
Hamarikyu Gardens – Walk from Tsukiji Market. Public Park.
Odaiba Sightseeing
Rainbow Bridge
teamLab Planets
The Gundam Base Tokyo
Daiba Game Hall
Odaiba Statue of Liberty Replica

**Wednesday (3/13) – Tokyo to Kyoto**
Train to Kyoto early morning(2 Hour 10 Minute Direct Train)
Check Into Hotel/Drop off Bags
Lunch
Nishiki Market
Afternoon Sightseeing
Hokanji Temple
Ninenzaka
Sannenzaka Path
Kiyomizu Dera Temple
Evening/Night Sightseeing
Fushimi Inari Taisha Sembon Torii
Dinner
Gyukatsu Kyoto Katsugyu

**Thursday (3/14) – Kyoto to Tokyo**
Morning Sightseeing – Arashiyama Area
Arashiyama Bamboo Forest
Tenryu-ji
Togetsukyo Bridge
Arashiyama Monkey Park Iwatayama
Lunch
Arashiyama Yoshimura
Afternoon Sightseeing
Kyoto Imperial Palace
Nijō Castle
Train to Tokyo late afternoon (2 Hour 10 Minute Direct Train)
Dinner in Tokyo

**Friday (3/15) – Ueno and Asakusa**
Breakfast
Benitsuru (Fluffy Pancakes)
Morning Sightseeing
Tokyo National Museum
Ueno Park
Lunch – Asakusa Street Food
Nakamise-dori
Afternoon Sightseeing
Kaminarimon Gate Senso-ji
Sensoji Temple
Dinner
Tonkatsu Toyama

**Saturday (3/16) – Akihabara and Ginza**
Morning Sightseeing
Walk around Akihabara
Afternoon Sightseeing
Walk around Ginza

**Sunday (3/17) Tokyo to Dallas**
Explore somewhere Tokyo in the morning. Head to airport shortly after lunch.

by the_mg