Hi everyone. I am traveling to Japan this November for the first time and have many worries, Please give any advice to my schedule. Thank you so much!
Oct 31-Nov 1: Flying from US -> Haneda landing at 4pm
- Staying at Via Inn Akasaka
- Explore Shinjuku if have time/energy
Nov 2: Studio Ghibili in Mitaka.
- Explore Kichijoji and Nakano afterwards
Nov 3: Shibuya for National Cultural Day parade
**Travel to Osaka in the late afternoon**
- Staying at Via Inn Namba
- Explore Dotonbori if have time
Nov 4: Pokemon Cafe, Osaka
- Aquarium
- Explore Shinsekai
Nov 5: Universal Studio, Osaka
Nov 6: Kinosaki Onsen
Nov 7: Kinosaki Onsen
**Travel to Kyoto late afternoon**
- Staying at Dormy Inn Kyoto
Nov 8: Adashino Nenbutsuji/Arashiyama, Kyoto
Nov 9: Ninenzaka, explore Nishiki Market, Pontocho
- Wanders around, visit different temples nearby
Nov 10: Uji/Nara day field trip
Nov 11: Fushimi Inari
**Travel to Tokyo late afternoon**
Nov 12: Tokyo DisneySea
Nov 13: Tsukiji Market
- Sensoji Shrine/Nakamise Market
- Kappabashi
Nov 14: Ueno Park/Akihabara
Nov 15: Flight home
I have a few questions:
I am aware 11/3 is a National Holiday and a Sunday. How busy would the Shinkansen to Osaka be? I plan to buy tickets on Klook beforehand, would they have reserved seats options?
I am traveling with 1 vegetarian (ok dairy, egg). How rude would it be if we go to a tonkatsu/yakiniku place and they only order rice/veggies/eggs?
How crowded is Japan on weekends vs. weekdays? I do plan to avoid traveling during rush hours (7a-9a, 5p-8p).
Thank you again so much for your time and help!
by minhiemouse