Hi, I will be visiting Japan from India for the first time. I have created a tentative itinerary based on my interests. Would really be helpful if you guys can suggest things I can add, modify or drop.
I'm a huge fan of Studio Ghibli so that's a top priority for me.
Day 1-2: Tokyo
Day 1: Arrival in Tokyo
Arrive at Narita or Haneda Airport.
Transfer to your hotel and rest.
Evening stroll in Shinjuku, explore Kabukicho and Omoide Yokocho.
Day 2: Tokyo Highlights and Ghibli Museum
Morning visit to Senso-ji Temple in Asakusa.
Explore Akihabara for anime and electronics.
Afternoon visit to the Ghibli Museum in Mitaka (Book tickets in advance).
Evening visit to Shibuya Crossing and the Hachiko Statue.
Day 3-5: Hakone and Mt. Fuji
Day 3: Travel to Hakone
Take the train to Hakone (use Hakone Free Pass).
Explore the Hakone Open-Air Museum.
Check into a ryokan and relax in an onsen.
Day 4: Hakone and Lake Ashi
Take the Hakone Ropeway to Owakudani.
Cruise on Lake Ashi.
Visit Hakone Shrine.
Enjoy another night in a ryokan with onsen.
Day 5: Day Trip to Mt. Fuji
Take a bus to the Mt. Fuji 5th Station.
Explore the area and enjoy the views.
Return to Hakone for the night.
Day 6-8: Kyoto
Day 6: Travel to Kyoto
Take the Shinkansen to Kyoto.
Visit Fushimi Inari Shrine.
Explore Gion district in the evening.
Day 7: Historic Kyoto
Visit Kinkaku-ji (Golden Pavilion).
Explore Ryoan-ji Temple.
Visit Arashiyama Bamboo Grove.
Day 8: Kyoto and Nara
Day trip to Nara (visit Nara Park and Todai-ji Temple).
Return to Kyoto and explore Nishiki Market.
Day 9: Osaka
Day 9: Travel to Osaka
Take a short train ride to Osaka.
Visit Osaka Castle.
Explore Dotonbori for food and shopping.
Day 10-11: Hiroshima and Miyajima Island
Day 10: Travel to Hiroshima
Take the Shinkansen to Hiroshima.
Visit the Peace Memorial Park and Museum.
Day 11: Miyajima Island
Day trip to Miyajima Island.
Visit Itsukushima Shrine and see the famous floating torii gate.
Take the ropeway to Mount Misen for a hike.
Stay overnight in a ryokan with onsen on Miyajima Island.
Day 12-13: Naoshima and Okayama
Day 12: Travel to Naoshima
Take a ferry to Naoshima, the art island.
Explore the Chichu Art Museum and Benesse House.
Stay overnight on Naoshima.
Day 13: Travel to Okayama
Take a ferry back and train to Okayama.
Visit Korakuen Garden.
Stay overnight in Okayama.
Day 14-15: Kanazawa
Day 14: Travel to Kanazawa
Take the train to Kanazawa.
Visit Kenrokuen Garden and Kanazawa Castle.
Day 15: Explore Kanazawa
Explore the 21st Century Museum of Contemporary Art.
Visit the Higashi Chaya District, a traditional teahouse area.
Day 16: Travel to Nagoya
Day 16: Travel to Nagoya
Take the Shinkansen to Nagoya.
Visit Nagoya Castle and the Atsuta Shrine.
Day 17: Ghibli Park in Aichi
Day 17: Visit Ghibli Park
Spend the day exploring Ghibli Park in Aichi.
Stay overnight in Nagoya.
Day 18-19: Shirarahama Beach and Wakayama
Day 18: Travel to Shirarahama Beach
Take the train to Shirarahama Beach.
Enjoy the beach and relax.
Day 19: Explore Wakayama
Visit Wakayama Castle.
Explore the Adventure World theme park.
Stay overnight in a ryokan with onsen.
Day 20: Travel to Kamakura
Day 20: Travel to Kamakura
Take the train to Kamakura.
Visit the Great Buddha (Kotoku-in) and Hasedera Temple.
Enjoy the beach at Yuigahama.
Stay overnight in a ryokan in Kamakura.
Day 21: Enoshima Island and Return to Tokyo
Day 21: Enoshima Island
Visit Enoshima Island, explore the caves, shrines, and enjoy the seaside.
Return to Tokyo in the evening.
Free time for last-minute shopping or sightseeing.
Evening departure from Narita or Haneda Airport.
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