I’m a 21F visiting Japan and also solo travelling for the first time! I’m very excited (and also terrified) and was wondering if anyone had any recommendations.
I don’t speak Japanese but I’ve started on Duolingo. I’d welcome any useful phrases to learn! I’m also vegan if any vegan/vegetarian travellers have any advice:)
I’ve worked out a rough itinerary but if you think I should plan something else please lmk.
Day 1: arrive at Narita make my way to Tokyo
Day 2: Tokyo
Suntory museum of art, Hinokicho Park, Yoyogi Park, Shibuya scramble crossing, Tokyo Metropolitan Government Building, Yayoi kusama Museum, Shinjuku Golden Gai
Day 3: Tokyo and Kawasaki
Imperial Palace, Pokemon café, temples
Day 4: Taito City
Tokyo National Museum, Ueno Park, The National Museum of Western Art
Day 5: I’m considering a day trip to Nikko or Fuji back to Tokyo
Day 6-7: Tsukuba
*if unable to climb Mt Fuji, climb Mt Tsukuba
**I’ve allocated more time than necessary in Tsukuba as I’m staying at a friend’s!
Day 8: Tsukuba to Yudanaka
Tsukuba botanical garden, EXPO planetarium, Geological museum
Day 9: Yudanaka and Jigokudani
I’m an animal lover and a bit scared I’ll hate the snow monkey park but I think I’ll regret it if I don’t go.
Days 10-12: Nagano? Niigata? Taisho pond? Takayama? Kanazawa? Shirakawa-go? Tsumago-Magome hike?
Day 13: Osaka
Nakanoshima Museum of Art, Osaka castle, Kuromon Ichiba Market, Abeno Harukas (observation)
*from this point onwards I’m staying with friends again
Day 14: day trip to Nara
Tōdai-ji and Nara Parkto see deer and Mt Kasuga primeval forest
Shrines, gardens, and temples if time
> Kofuku-ji, Yoshikien garden and Isuien Garden and Neiraku museum, Kasuga Taisha
Day 15: Osaka
Minoh park, Cup Noodles Museum
Day 16: Kobe
Kikuseidai and maybe mount Rokkō, Nunobiki waterfall, Hyogo Prefectural Museum of Art, Ikuta jinja, Kobe port tower, Sone jazz club
Day 17: day trip to Himeji
Himeji Castle
Day 18: day trip to Kyoto
Itsukushima Shrine, Nijō Castle, Arashiyama Bamboo Forest
I’m an amateur photographer, I love hiking, and just being outdoors! But I also enjoy cultural things.
Thank you in advance. Arigatou:)
by New_Pomegranate_220