How should I break apart my solo Japan trip? I want to spend time exploring authentic Japanese culture, planning on visiting museums, historical landmarks, and art museums/galleries. Would love to spend a day or two shopping as well, since I've heard Japan's vintage shopping scene is like no other. In terms of night life, since I am a woman traveling alone, less interested in clubs purely out of safety precautions, looking for cool bars with great music, I typically love jazz bars / LP bars / anything with good (live) music really!
Currently thinking of doing 7 nights in Tokyo and 6 nights in Osaka, would love to do a separate stay in Kyoto but given my short time frame I didn't want to waste precious time dealing with check-in/check-out. Given the things I want to do, is this a good split? Should I dedicate more time to Tokyo?
Also would love recommendations on places to visit, any good spots, museums, bars, etc!
by Practical_Science_79