We’ll be in Japan for 9 days during the end of June to early July. Arriving at Narita airport, then taking the Shinkansen to Kyoto first. We are two young adults interested in your general sightseeing, shopping, and cafe hopping.
Day 1 Narita to Kyoto
* Arrival at 1530, take Shinkansen to Airbnb
* Collect eSim, IC cards, etc
Day 2 Kyoto – Nakagyo Ward
* Cafe Bibliotic Hello!
* Nishiki Market
* (THISIS)SHIZEN Ice cream
* Kichi Kichi Omurice
* Maccha House
* Kinkakuji (a bit farther away)
Day 3 Kyoto – Fushimi + Higashiyama Wards
* Fushimi Inari Shrine
* Vermillion Cafe
* [Okamoto Kimono Rental](https://www.okamoto-kimono.com/)
* Explore nearby areas – as guided
* Kiyomizu Temple
* Gion District – Sannenzaka
* Kamo River
Day 4 Kyoto – Ukyo Ward
* Arashiyama Bamboo Forest, Sangano Bamboo Grove
* Shoraian – Tofu Restaurant
* Okochi Sanso Garden
* Omakase Dinner
* Hozu River
* Kimono Forest
Day 5 Osaka
* Shinsekai
* Dotonburi
* Osaka Castle
* Umeda Sky Building
Day 6 Osaka to Tokyo – Minato + Chuo City
* The East Gardens of the Imperial Palace
* Ginza
* Tsukiji Market
* Roppongi – Walk around Tokyo Tower
* Pizza PST
Day 7 Tokyo – still planning, any suggestions?
Day 8 Tokyo – Shibuya + Shinjuku City
* Tenryuji temple
* Shibuya Crossing
* Don Quijote
* Amore Vintage
* Shiba Cafe
* Shibuya Sky
* Gyukatsu Motomura
* Omoide Yokocho
Day 9 Tokyo – wanted to save this day to wander around / do some last minute shopping. Suggestions appreciated. Our flight back home is at 1730, also at Narita.
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