Hello everyone just wanted some extra advice on my 14 day itinerary for my first trip to Japan in early October 2025
Was planning on going over with a friend
Please let me know what you think and what I should adjust!
**Day 1-4: Tokyo**
https://www.booking.com/Share-eAStJ8Z
https://webservice.limousinebus.co.jp/web/en/ReservationTop.aspx
– Day 1: Arrival in Tokyo, check into your accommodation. Initial sightseeing/exploring the city
– Day 2: Visit Tokyo Disneyland.
– Day 3: Explore Tokyo Skytree, Tokyo Tower, Shibuya Sky and TeamLab Planets
– Day 4: Visit Senso-ji, Imperial Palace, Hokusai Art Museum, and Ghibli Museum.
**Day 5: Day trip to Mount Fuji**
– Take a day trip to Mount Fuji, explore the surroundings, and maybe even take a cruise on Lake Kawaguchi for stunning views of the mountain.
**Day 6-9: Osaka**
https://www.booking.com/hotel/jp/prince-smart-inn-osaka-yodoyabashi.en-gb.html
– Day 6: Travel to Osaka, check into accommodation. Initial sightseeing/exploration and rest day
– Day 7: Visit Universal Studios Japan.
– Day 8: Explore Osaka Aquarium and spend some time in Dotonbori area for food and shopping.
– Day 9: Day trip to Nara to visit Nara Park, Todai-ji Temple, and Nara Deer Park.
**Day 10-12: Kyoto**
https://www.booking.com/Share-FzJpqG3
– Day 10: Travel to Kyoto, check into your accommodation. And rest day
– Day 11: Explore Kyoto, sightseeing, shopping
– Day 12: Full day in Arashiyama, visit the Bamboo Grove, Tenryu-ji Temple, and the Monkey Park.
**Day 13: Return to Tokyo**
https://www.booking.com/Share-hPHCEC0
– Travel back to Tokyo from Kyoto.
– Spend the day souvenir shopping in areas like Asakusa Nakamise Shopping Street and Nakano Broadway.
– Explore Akihabara for electronics and anime culture, Shibuya for shopping and nightlife, and Shinjuku for its vibrant atmosphere and entertainment options.
**Day 14: Final day in Tokyo**
– Use this day to explore any remaining sights or revisit your favorite spots in Tokyo.
– Take the opportunity to relax, enjoy a leisurely meal, or pick up any last-minute souvenirs.
– Departure from Tokyo for your flight home.
by EpicLizard4013
3 comments
We…need a map here. Group thing by where they are in relation to each other and not because they sound good together. It’ll save you time and money.
Day 2, unless the other days are a weekend, might be better off taking it easier and not to Disneyland while under possible jet lag.
Day 3, pick one of those skyscraper/viewing areas. You don’t need all 3. They’re also scattered all across the city.
Day 4, a lot depending on how truly lucky you are to get Ghibli tickets. They sold out instantly. But if you do, Ghibli is west of Shibuya so Nakano Broadway (day 14) makes sense here. Sensoji is in Asakusa, clear on the other side and closer to Skytree (day 3). Hokusai is also close to Skytree while
Day 13, you probably don’t have time to Shinkansen back from Kyoto, go to the NE in Asakusa and then go way west to Nakano Broadway and go back to the east for Akihabara. Nakano doesn’t offer any real souvenir shopping. You also will have been at Nakamise-dori on Day 4, maybe. It’s in front of Sensoji.
Your days 3, 4, and 13 are far too ambitious. As u/ChoAyo8 points out, what you’ve got listed are all over the city, and going to three viewing platforms in a single day seems silly, especially as what you’ll see from each one will look pretty much the same.
u/dougwray u/ChoAyo8
Thank you both for your help; I’ve updated the itinerary accordingly. I’ve decided to go down to only 2 of the viewing areas as I’d like to experience both the height of Tokyo Tower and Shibuya sky and slimmed down the rest of the days with help from CharGPT
If you have the time, I’d love some more feedback
I’ll update when I have the exact flight time to make my itinerary more accurate.
This is what I have so far
I’d also love if either of you or others could help me figure out the rough timing so that I can more accurately prepare
Thanks again for all the help it’s been amazing!
**Day 1: Arrival in Tokyo**
– 12:00 PM: Lunch
– 1:00 PM: Initial sightseeing/exploring
– 6:00 PM: Dinner
**Day 2: Tokyo Disneyland**
– 8:00 AM: Breakfast
– 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM: Tokyo Disneyland
– 7:00 PM: Dinner
**Day 3: Shibuya Sky and Tokyo Skytree**
– 8:00 AM: Breakfast
– 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM: Visit Shibuya Sky
– 11:30 AM – 1:30 PM: Travel to Tokyo Skytree
– 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM: Explore Tokyo Skytree
– 4:30 PM – 6:00 PM: Return to accommodation
– 7:00 PM: Dinner
**Day 4: Senso-ji, Hokusai Art Museum, and Ghibli Museum**
– 8:00 AM: Breakfast
– 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM: Visit Senso-ji
– 11:30 AM – 1:30 PM: Explore Hokusai Art Museum
– 2:00 PM – 5:00 PM: Visit Ghibli Museum
– 6:00 PM: Dinner
**Day 5: Day trip to Mount Fuji**
– 8:00 AM: Breakfast
– All day: Day trip to Mount Fuji and Lake Kawaguchi
– Return in the evening for dinner
**Day 6: Travel to Osaka and Initial Sightseeing**
– 8:00 AM: Breakfast
– Travel to Osaka
– Initial sightseeing/exploration
– Dinner
**Day 7: Universal Studios Japan**
– 8:00 AM: Breakfast
– 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM: Universal Studios Japan
– 7:00 PM: Dinner
**Day 8: Osaka Aquarium and Dotonbori**
– 8:00 AM: Breakfast
– 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM: Osaka Aquarium
– 1:30 PM – 5:00 PM: Explore Dotonbori area
– 6:00 PM: Dinner
**Day 9: Day trip to Nara**
– 8:00 AM: Breakfast
– 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM: Day trip to Nara
– 6:00 PM: Dinner
**Day 10: Travel to Kyoto and Initial Sightseeing**
– 8:00 AM: Breakfast
– Travel to Kyoto
– Initial sightseeing/exploration
– Dinner
**Day 11: Explore Kyoto**
– 8:00 AM: Breakfast
– 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM: Explore Kyoto’s attractions
– 7:00 PM: Dinner
**Day 12: Arashiyama**
– 8:00 AM: Breakfast
– 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM: Full day in Arashiyama
– 7:00 PM: Dinner
**Day 13: Fushimi Inari Shrine and Gion**
– 8:00 AM: Breakfast
– 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM: Visit Fushimi Inari Shrine
– 11:30 AM – 2:00 PM: Explore Gion district
– 2:30 PM – 4:00 PM: Cultural experiences in Gion
– 6:00 PM: Dinner
**Day 14: Return to Tokyo**
– 8:00 AM: Breakfast
– Travel back to Tokyo
– Souvenir shopping and last-minute sightseeing
– Departure preparations