Hi Japan travelers!
Excited for my first trip to the country next month. Below is the current itinerary. I have seen different opinions on staying in Osaka or Kyoto. Currently we have Kyoto as our base there for a few days. Starting the trip in Tokyo and ending in Tokyo.
I’ve been fascinated by Asia since I was young. Have been to China a few times and am energized at the Buddhist temples and areas. And obviously the incredible beauty of the open land and cities.
I am traveling with my daughter who is a recent college graduate. We love great food and sites…not into the Pokémon or Anime as much…the culture and at least a couple nights “living like a local” would be great.
Questions:
1. Is Mount Fuji a good day trip or should we overnight stay in the area?
2. Since it’s our first trip to Japan we don’t want to try and see “everything” but please let me know if there is anything I am missing on our stops and/or and other day trip that might be nice. We do like to keep and afternoon and evening free for a couple days for things we might add on when we arrive.
3. Are we staying too long in the Kyoto/Osaka area? I was hoping to try a temple stay for a night…any recommendations?
4. Also, intrigued about possibly staying in a Ryokan. Any of our cities that might be a good option at?
5. Anyting we are missing in Tokyo since much of our stay will be there?
Appreciate any input. 🙏
**JAPAN ITINERARY**
**TOKYO**
**May 26**
ARRIVE
SHINJUKA
-Shinjuko (Hotel)
-Explore Area
-Shinjuko Goen
**May 27**
ASAKUSA
-Sensoji Temple
-Yokocho
SHIBUYA
-Stream Mall
-Pepper Parlor
-Crossing
-Shibuya Sky
**May 28**
TSUKIJI
-Fish Market
-Outdoor Market
**May 29**
MT. FUJI
-Lake Kawaguchi
-Explore Area
TRAVEL TO KYOTO
**May 30**
KYOTO
-Explore Area
-Kinkau-ji
-Kiyomizu-dera
**May 31**
KYOTO
-Fushimi Inari Taisha
**June 1**
OSAKA
-Osaka Castle
-Kita Ditrict
-Minami District
**June 2**
UJI
-Byodo-in Temple
**June 3**
TRAVEL TO TOKYO
-Tokyo Skytree
**June 4**
HARAJUKU
-Meiji Shrine
-Takeshita Dori Street
**June 5**
DEPART
by TumblingExplorer