Hi friends, I (27m), first timer, am planning my 24-day solo trip to Japan in march/April 25. I’d love to hear your opinion and advice on my itinerary. Is it way too overpacked? I’m really into ancient Japanese architecture, anime and tech.
I am visibly tattooed but would like to plan a Ryokan stay (preferably with onsen) along my route. Are these worth the higher prices in regions like Fuji/Kamakura/Nara?
In addition, I have been suffering from panic attacks for several years, which manifest themselves in situations when I am alone. I was and will go to therapy again soon to work on myself. I want to fulfill a lifelong dream with this trip and free myself from the chains of myself. My question is, how is the topic of mental illness in Japan, are they a taboo? And how would the locals react if help was needed in a panic situation, even though the language barrier?
Day 1:Â
* Arrival in Akihabara, Tokyo
Activities:
* Hozomon Gate, Asakusa Shrine, Senso-ji Temple, Tokyo SkytreeÂ
* Discover Akihabara electric town (evening)
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Day 2:
* Akihabara, Tokyo
Activities:
* Kanda Myojin Shrine, Ueno Park, Ueno Zoo
* Discover Akihabara, Asakusa
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Day 3:
* Akihabara, Tokyo
Activities:Â
* Nihombashi, Imperial Palace, Tokyo Tower, Tsukiji Fishmarket
* attend Kabuki performances at the Kabukiza Theater (evening)
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Day 4:
* Arrival in Shibuya, Tokyo
Activities:
* Shinjuku Gyoen Park, Tokyo Metropolitan Building, Donki,Â
* Discover Shinjuku – Golden Gai, Omoide Yokocho, Kabukicho
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Day 5:
* Shibuya, Tokyo
 Activities:Â
* Shibuya Scramble Square, Shibuya crossing, Hachiko Memorial,
* Discover Shibuya – Center Gai and Dogenzaka (evening)Â
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Day 6:
* Shibuya, Tokyo
 Activities:
* Meiji shrine, Takeshita Street,Â
* Explore Roppongi
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Day 7:Â
* Shibuya, Tokyo
 Activities:Â
* Daytrip to Nikko, Nikko Toshu-Gu, Nikko National Park
* Explore what ever I want
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Day 8:Â Â
* Shibuya, Tokyo
Activities:Â
* TeamLab Borderless (in the morning)Â
* last night in Tokyo
Day 9:
* Yokohama/Kamakura
 Activities:
* Yokohama Cup Noodle Museum (morning), China Town, then heading to Kamakura
* Explore Kamakura, Kotoku-in, Hase-dera etc., sleep there
Day 10:
* Kamakura/Fuji Five Lake Region
Activities:
* Chureito Pagoda, Kawaguchi Lake,  Arakurayama Sengen Park
Day 11:Â Â
* Fuji Five Lakes
Activities:
* Â Aokigahara (Morning), Saiko Iyashi-no-sato Nenba (traditionell japanese handcraft village)
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Day 12:
* Kyoto
 Activities:
* Arrive in Kyoto
* Kiyomizu-dera, Sanjusangen-do, Nishiki Market
* Gion evening walk
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Day 13:
* Kyoto
 Activities:Â
* Nijo castle, Heian-jingu, Philosopher’s path, Kyoto University
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Day 14:
* Kyoto
 Activities:,
* Arashiyama Bamboo Forest (early), Kinkaku Ji, Botanic Garden, Eenryaku-ji
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 Day 15:Â
* Kyoto
 Activities:Â
* Fushimi Inari Taisha, Imperial Palace
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 Day 16:
* Daytrip to Nara
 Activities:
* Horyu-ji, Todai-ji, Kasuga-Taisha, Heijo Palace Site
* Sleep in Nara or Osaka??
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Day 17:
* Osaka
Avtivities:
* Osaka Castle, Umeda Sky, Kuromon Ichiba Market
* Explore Dotonbori (evening)
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Day 18:
* Osaka
Activities:
* Shitenno-ji (morning)
* Shinsekai (evening)
Day 19:Â
* Osaka
 ActivitiesÂ
* Namba Yasaka Shrine
Day 20:Â
* Daytrip to Himeji
Activities:
* Himejijo castle, Engyo-ji
* Travel to Hiroshima
Day 21:
* HiroshimaÂ
Activities:
* Peace museum, Peace Park, Atomic Bomb Dome
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Day 22:
* Miyajima
Activities:
* Itsukushima Shrine, what other things are possible due to the fact that its only 1 day?
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Day 22:Â Â
* Return to Hiroshima
Activities:Â
* Shukkei-en
* Just enjoy myself and do what I want to
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Day 23:
* Travel back to Tokyo (morning)
* Take flight back home in the evening
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