Going to Japan in a week, could you please take a look at my itinerary and point out potential pitfalls? Parts of the itinerary (mainly final days) were suggested by ChatGPT
## Day 01 – Arrival Tokyo + 4 seasons dinner
– Arrival: 3pm
– Buy Pasmo Card
– Get Cash: Use 7-11 ATM
– Taxi to hotel (convinience)
– Check-in: Tokyo Bay Shiomi Prince Hotel (don’t mind the location)
– Dinner – PIGNETO Four Seasons Hotel Tokyo at Otemachi
## Day 02 – Rest + Shibuya area
– Rest at least until noon
– Train to Harajuku
– Attractions:
– Block 1
– Harajuku
– Omotesando
– Lunch: [Kaiten Sushi – high end belt sushi](https://maps.app.goo.gl/dHHWF8hhw5fa5htR9)
– Block 2 – Parks
– Park Yoyogi
– Meiji Temple
– [Fluffy pancake](https://maps.app.goo.gl/AdnGBmcVDV1WhbG56)
– Block 3 – Near crossing
– [Tatemichiya Isakaya – punk rock](https://maps.app.goo.gl/5tydagf3XMp9WVff7)
– Sakura Street
– Parco mall / Miyashita Park mall
– Moyai status
– Hachiko Memorial (dog statue)
## Day 03 – TeamLab + Gynza area
– Good breakfast at hotel, late lunch
– TeamLab Planets @ 11am
– Lunch in Ginza – [Kushiyaki Bistro Fukumimi Ginza](https://maps.app.goo.gl/kyUMqNJ69wkc3Ped8)
РShop @ Comme de gar̤ons
– Omakase dinner – Nobetsu – https://maps.app.goo.gl/Yb91MRKDbTx8ZX1Z9
## Day 04 – Fish market + Shinjuku area
– **Tsukiji market** around 10.30
– [Lunch there](https://www.tablecheck.com/en/shops/tsukijisushiomakase/reserve)
– Train to Shinjuku
– Giant cat
– Godzilla head
– Shinjuku park
– Golden Gai
– Tokyu Kabukicho Tower
– Don Quixoto store
– Hamburguer dinner [Good Munchies](https://maps.app.goo.gl/zncU5hT9N97wCn5h7)
– [Bar Tench](https://maps.app.goo.gl/WgKeAcTrMcTVjXxJ8)
## Day 05 – Asakusa area
– Rest during morning
– Senso-ji temple
– Lunch (standup sushi): [Hinatomaru Kaminarimon](https://maps.app.goo.gl/niwMrYps5TiRWY1d6)
– Knife shopping: Kappabashi Dougu Street
– Tokyo sky tree
– Samurai Museum
– Dinner: Isakaya (Hoppy Street)
## Day 06 – Open Day in Tokyo
– Lunch Omakase: https://je.omakase.in/r/ob307172
– Alternative: https://www.tablecheck.com/en/shops/tsukijisushiomakase/reserve
## Day 07 – Tokyo + Outlet + Hakone hotel
– Early bus from Tokyo Station to Gotemba Premium Outlets
– Lunch at outlet
– Taxi to Hakone
– Hotel Hakone Ashinoko Hanaori check-in 15h
– Relax + Dinner at hotel
## Day 08 – Hakone city + Travel Kyoto
– Hotel Hakone Ashinoko Hanaori check-out 10h
– Hakone Ropeway
– Open air museum
– [Lunch close to center – Italian – 808 Monsmare](https://maps.app.goo.gl/grk2tYMSpAguHohXA)
– Depart to Kyoto around 16.00 (odawara station)
– Buy ticket to Kyoto at Station
– Arrive at Hotel Forza Kyoto Shijo Kawaramachi around 20.00
– Dinner close to hotel (Ramen = Men-ya Inoichi or Izakaya = Onikai)
## Day 09 – Kyoto (temples)
– Morning: Fushimi Inari Shrine
– Mid-Morning: Tofuku-ji Temple
– Lunch
– Location: Near Tofuku-ji or along the route to Kiyomizu-dera.
– Suggestion: Traditional Japanese meal at a local restaurant in Higashiyama District.
– Early Afternoon: Kiyomizu-dera
– Highlight: Iconic wooden stage offering city views.
– Mid-Afternoon: Kodai-ji Temple
– Late Afternoon: Ginkaku-ji (Silver Pavilion)
– Evening: Walk the Philosopher’s Path
## Day 10 – Kyoto (close to hotel)
– Morning: Nishiki Market
– Mid-Morning: Kennin-ji Temple
– Lunch: Gion District
– Early Afternoon: Yasaka Shrine
– Mid-Afternoon: Samurai and Ninja Museum with Experience
– Late Afternoon: Pontocho Alley
– Evening: Kamo River
## Day 11 – Kyoto (Cultural and Natural Wonders)
– Morning: Kurama and Kibune
– Start: Early morning to enjoy the tranquility.
– Lunch: Kibune
– Recommendation: Lunch at a riverside restaurant in Kibune, enjoying kaiseki meals on platforms over the river
– Early Afternoon: Philosopher’s Path
– Mid-Afternoon: Nanzen-ji Temple
– Late Afternoon: Heian Shrine
– Evening: Dinner in Pontocho
– Recommendation: Explore dining options in Pontocho Alley for traditional Kyoto cuisine.
## Day 12 – Osaka (Arrival + Osaka + Dotonbori)
– Morning train to Osaka
– Morning (After Arrival)
– Drop off Luggage: Check-in and drop off luggage at Miyako City Osaka Hommachi hotel.
– Lunch: Enjoy a leisurely lunch at a nearby restaurant.
– Afternoon
– Osaka Castle: Explore the historic castle and gardens.
– Dotonbori: Experience food and entertainment district.
– Evening
– Reservation Dinner: [Muso Musashi – Wagyu](https://maps.app.goo.gl/wydFNtuFSpsKq5hr9)
## Data 13 – Osaka
– Morning
– Shitennoji Temple: Note – one of Japan’s oldest Buddhist temples and stroll around its grounds.
– Lunch: Grab a bite at a cafe or restauraent nearby.
– Consider: [Wagyu IDATEN](https://maps.app.goo.gl/Y2V5BMvnXswE8J5WA)
– Afternoon
– Kuromon Ichiba Market: Explore the lively market known for its fresh seafood and local delicacies
– Tennoji Park: Relax in the park or visit Tennoji Zoo if interested.
– Evening
– Abeno Harukas: Head to Japan’s tallest building for panoramic views of Osaka.
– Dinner: Dine at a restaurant in Abeno Harukas or nearby
## Day 14 – Open Day in Tokyo
– Early train to Tokyo
– Any last day activity in Tokyo (open)
Many thanks in advance!
by stoicsith