Hello everyone. My partner and I are travelling to Japan for the first time this summer. I’ve been reading a lot of itineraries and trip reviews on this sub and also did some own research and came up with a rough plan for our 3 week trip. I like not having to rush and rather have a few extra hours to spare at the end of the day for free exploring.
I still have a few questions that i need help with:
1. Do i have too many days in Tokyo planned? I feel like there are so many different ares and things to see.
2. Is 1 Day enough to see Kanazawa and Takayama or should i keep it on 2 seperate days?
3. Should i plan more days in Kyoto and less in Osaka? I am mainly deterred by everyone mentioning the huge crowds Kyoto.
I would appreciate any feedback and suggestions, especially for day 16 and day 17, where i am still very unsure.
Day 1 – Tokyo
* Arrive in the afternoon in Tokyo
* Hotel check-in (Shinjuku)
* Explore Shinjuku
Day 2 – Tokyo
* Shibuya
* Nakano Broadway
* Tokyo Metropolitan Tower
Day 3 – Tokyo
* Shinjuku
* 12:00 Ghibli Museum
* Harajuku
Day 4 – Tokyo/Kamakura
* Kotoku-in Temple
* Tsurugaoka Hachimangu Shrine
* Hokokuji Temple
Day 5 – Tokyo/Yokohama
* Cup Noodle Museum
* China Town
* Sea Aquarium
Day 6 – Tokyo
* Explore Tokyo
Day 7
* Kanazawa Castle
* Kenrokuen Garden
* Omicho Market
Day 8
* Takayama Old Town
* Hiking/Explore
Day 9 – Kyoto
* Fushimi Inari
* Explore Kyoto
Day 10 – Kyoto
* Arashiyama Bamboo Grove
* Tenryuji Temple
* Iwatayama Monkey Park
Day 11 – Osaka
* Explore Osaka
* Den den town
Day 12- Osaka
* Nara
Day 13 – Osaka
* Himeji Castle
* Kobe
Day 14 – Osaka
* Osaka Castle? (Is it worth so see a 3rd Castle after Kanazawa and HImeji?)
* Explore Osaka
* Cat Rescue Cafe
Day 15
* Suzuka Racing Circuit
Day 16
* Nagoya? (Dont want to go to Ghibli Park and not sure if its worth to visit just for Toyota Museum)
Day 17
* Hakone? (Not sure if it is good to visit during the summer)
Day 18 – Tokyo
* Akihabara
* Asakusa
Day 19 – Tokyo
* Tokyo Station
* Ginza
* Odaiba
Day 20 – Tokyo
* Explore Tokyo
* Shopping
* Revisit favourite areas/shops
Day 21 – Tokyo
* Relax and Last Minute Shopping
* Fly back in the afternoon
by nhavy