Hello,
I’m planning a trip mid-late November to see Japan’s autumn season. We’ll fly in via Tokyo then travel south until we reach Kyoto. On our last day, we’ll take the train from Kyoto to Osaka then fly home.
We’re trying to make this a relaxed trip where we can just walk around or rent a bike and enjoy the autumn leaves, check out quaint little shops, enjoy local food, and visit shrines and temples. Any thoughts on the locations I’ve plotted below? Would you switch out one of the cities I’ve listed for something better?
We only have 9-10 days for this trip, so we’ll have to come back to see the rest of Japan.
Thank you!
**TOKYO** (1 night) – Not to keen on staying too long here. We’ll see what we can then move on.
Shibuya Crossing
Magnet by Shibuya 109
Harajuku – Takeshita Street
Uniqlo Flagship Store Ginza
Akihabara (Electronics, Anime)
**KAWAGUCHIKO** (2 nights)
Lake Kawaguchiko
Kubota Itchiku Art Museum
Momiji corridor
Rusugaiwa (Rusu Rock)
**NAGOYA** (2 nights)
Nagoya Castle
Higashiyama Zoo and Botanical Garden (closed Mondays)
Meijo Park
Atsuta Shrine
**KYOTO** (4 nights) – This will be our “base”. We have 5 days to explore Kyoto and visit nearby Nara and Osaka.
Arashiyama Bamboo Forest
Inari Shrine
Bishamon-do Temple
Giou-ji Temple
Tenryu-ji Temple
Toji Temple
**NARA** (Daytrip then back to Kyoto to rest)
Nara Park
Todai-ji Temple
Kasuga-taisha Shrine
Sagi-ike Pond
Tanzan Shrine
Hasedera Temple
**OSAKA** (Daytrip then back to Kyoto to rest)
Osaka Castle Park
Minoh Park / Falls
Midosuji Street (between Umeda and Namba)
Katsuoji Temple
by Hadriele
