Hello team,
My partner and I (M27, F26) are flying into Osaka on 7 June and flying out of Tokyo late in the evening of 21 June. I have been studying previous posts on here to try and work out an itinerary for our stay. I would really appreciate any feedback, comments or suggested amendments please!
So far, the only thing we have booked are our flights in and out, so any budget accommodation suggestions would be very much appreciated! We intend to invest in the 14 day JR Pass, as I expect we will be travelling internally by train a fair bit.
Really keen to hear if you think I’ve missed anything out or if I should spend more/less time in any of the places. Thanks in advance for your help!
EDIT: Thank you everyone – we will definitely get individual train tickets and not buy a 14 day JR Pass! Any thoughts on the itinerary generally?
**Friday 7 June, Arrive into Osaka at 7:00pm**
– Head to hotel and get some rest (long travel day)
– Any hotel recommendations?
**Saturday 8 June, Osaka**
– Explore Dotonbori district
– Visit Osaka castle
**Sunday 9 June, Osaka**
– Day trip to Nara
– Todai-Ji Temple
– Kasuga Grand Shrine
– Deers!
**Monday 10 June, Osaka**
– Day trip to Hiroshima
– Peace Memorial Museum
– Atomic Bomb Dome
– Find some Okonomiyaki
**Tuesday 11 June, Osaka**
– Kuromon market
– Umeda sky building
– Baseball, watching Tigers vs Eagles @ Konshien
**Wednesday 12 June, Kyoto**
– Travel to Kyoto by Shinkansen
– Kinkaku-ji
– Kiyomizu-sera temple
**Thursday 13 June, Kyoto**
– Fushimi Inari
– Nishiki market
– General explore of the city
**Friday 14 June, Kyoto**
– Boat ride on Hozugama river
**Saturday 15 June, Tokyo**
– Travel to Tokyo by Shinkansen
– Explore Shibuya district
– Imperial palace east garden
– Any must sees in Tokyo on a Saturday night?
**Sunday 16 June, Tokyo**
– Meji shrine
– Harajiku district shopping
– UNIQLO!
**Monday 17 June, Tokyo**
– We would like to find an authentic cooking class… Any recommendations?
– Any ideas for this day?
**Tuesday 18 June, Tokyo**
– Day trip to Hakone
– View of Mt Fuji
– Thermal springs
**Wednesday 19 June, Tokyo**
– Day trip to Yokohama
– Gundam statue
– Cup noodle museum
**Thursday 20 June, Tokyo**
– We fly out from Tokyo at 11:30pm
– Any recommendations for stress free activities before a long flight home?
– What is best to do with our luggage during the day?
Thank you!
by jackgrealishontplane