Hey everyone, I 23(M) am planing my first trip to Japan this August and this is my Itinerary for my Japan trip it’s just over three weeks. It will also be my first time solo traveling. I will be starting at Tokyo for 14 days then Osaka then back to Tokyo. This is the basic plan I have there are some things that I will change depending on my mood and some food places I really want to try which could change things up. I tried to listen to advice on this sub and planned lightly giving myself lots of free time. Also I have lots of Chase points that I will be using to do loads of events (added in the bottom) which I will add as I’m traveling which is why I kept many evenings free. All advice is welcome. Thank you.
Day 1: Arrival in Tokyo
• 4:00 PM: Arrive at Haneda Airport
• 5:00 PM: Go through customs and immigration
• 6:00 PM: Travel to Shinjuku via train or taxi
• 7:30 PM: Check-in at Airbnb in Shinjuku
• Evening: Light exploration of the immediate area
• Dinner at a nearby restaurant or convenience store
• Short walk around Shinjuku to get familiar with the neighborhood
Day 2 : Shinjuku
• Morning: Rest and relax at Airbnb
• Afternoon: Explore Shinjuku Gyoen National Garden
• Evening: Visit Omoide Yokocho for dinner
• Optional Activities:
• Shinjuku Izakaya Food Tour
• Local Bar Hopping Tour
Day 3: Shibuya and Harajuku
• Morning: Shibuya Crossing, Hachiko Statue, Government Building
• Afternoon: Harajuku - Takeshita Street (try crepes), Meiji Shrine
• Evening: Omotesando
• Meals: Genki Sushi (Shibuya), Gomaya Kuki (Harajuku)
• Optional Event: Visit Cat Street for unique boutiques
Day 4: Odaiba
• Morning: teamLab Borderless tickets bought for 9am
• Afternoon: Odaiba Seaside Park
• Evening: free
Day 5: Ueno & Asakusa
• Morning: Visit Ueno Zoo and Ueno Park
• Afternoon: Tokyo National Museum
• Evening: Sensoji Temple in Asakusa
• Optional Activity:
• Tokyo Japanese Dance Cabaret Theater Asakusa-Kaguwa
Day 6: Free Day – Fuji-Q Highland
• Morning: Travel to Fuji-Q Highland (approx. 2 hours from Shinjuku)
• All Day: Enjoy the rides and attractions at Fuji-Q Highland
• Evening: Free
Day 7: Tokyo Skytree & Sumida
• Morning: Tokyo Skytree & Sumida Aquarium
• Afternoon: Solamachi Mall and Pokémon Center Skytree Town
• Optional Activity:
• Sweets Making & Kimono Tea Ceremony at Tokyo Maikoya
Day 8: Day Trip to Mt. Fuji & Hakone
• Optional Activity:
• Mt. Fuji and Hakone 1-Day Bus Tour Return by Bullet Train
Mt Fuji and Hakone 1-Day Bus Tour Return by Bullet Train (13,391 points)
Day 9: Day Trip to Kamakura & Enoshima
• Optional Activity:
• Kamakura & Enoshima One Day Trip
From Tokyo: Kamakura & Enoshima – One Day Trip (4,896 points)
Day 10: Fish Market & Ikebukuro
• Morning: Tsukiji Fish Market Visit and Sushi Making Experience
• Afternoon: Sunshine City and Pokémon Center Mega Tokyo
• Optional Activity:
• Mini pig and cat café
Day 11: Nakano
• Morning: Explore Nakano Broadway for collectibles
• Afternoon: Bonsai Museum visit
• Optional Activity:
• Japanese Calligraphy with a Matcha Latte
Day 12: Roppongi
• Morning: Roppongi Hills and Mori Art Museum
• Afternoon: Tokyo Midtown
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Day 13: Entertainment Day
• Morning: Harry Potter Studio Tour
• Afternoon: Robot Cafe (Parlo)
• Evening: Muscle Girls Bar
Day 14: Sumo and Culture
• Morning: Tokyo Sumo Entertainment Show with Chicken Hot Pot and Photo
• Afternoon: Skip the lines Basic Ticket at SAMURAI NINJA MUSEUM TOKYO
• Evening: Depart Tokyo to Osaka via night bus
Osaka Itinerary
Day 1: Arrival in Osaka
• 8:00 AM: Arrive in Osaka by night bus
• Morning: Check-in at Osaka accommodation
• Afternoon: Explore Dotonbori
• Evening: Relax and rest
Day 2: Universal Studios Japan
• All Day: Universal Studios Japan (Harry Potter World)
Day 3: Osaka Castle and Namba
• Morning: Visit Osaka Castle
• Afternoon: Explore Namba and Shinsaibashi
• Evening: Dinner in Namba
Day 4: Day Trip to Nara
• Morning: Travel to Nara
• All Day: Explore Nara Park, Todai-ji Temple, and Kasuga Taisha Shrine
Day 5: Kyoto Day Trip
• Morning: Travel to Kyoto
• All Day: Visit Fushimi Inari Shrine, Kinkaku-ji (Golden Pavilion), and Gion District
Day 6: Return to Tokyo
• Morning: Travel to Osaka airport
• Midday: Fly back to Tokyo
• Afternoon: Check-in at Tokyo accommodation
• Evening: Relax and explore the local area
: Tokyo Shopping Focus
Day 1: Shinjuku Shopping
• Morning: Explore major department stores like Isetan and Takashimaya
• Afternoon: Visit Bic Camera and Yodobashi Camera for electronics
• Evening: Dinner in Shinjuku
Day 2: Ginza Shopping
• Morning: Explore luxury brands on Ginza Chuo Street
• Afternoon: Visit Ginza Six and UNIQLO Ginza
• Evening: Dinner in Ginza
Day 3: Harajuku and Omotesando Shopping
• Morning: Stroll through Takeshita Street for unique fashion and accessories
• Afternoon: Explore Omotesando Hills and Cat Street for upscale shopping
• Evening: Dinner in Omotesando
Day 4: Akihabara and Departure
• Morning: Last-minute shopping in Akihabara for anime and electronics
• Afternoon: Prepare for departure
• Evening: Travel to Haneda Airport for departure
Chase things:
Tokyo
Shinjuku Izakaya Food Tour (9,602 points)
Shinjuku: Local Bar Hopping Tour in Tokyo (3,517)
Mt Fuji and Hakone 1-Day Bus Tour Return by Bullet Train (13,391 points)
From Tokyo: Kamakura & Enoshima – One Day Trip (4,896 points)
Learn Japanese Calligraphy with a Matcha Latte in Tokyo (5,440)
Tokyo Go Kart: Asakusa, Skytree, and Akihabara IDP MUST (7,920)
Tsukiji Fish Market Visit and Sushi Making Experience (11,304)
Tokyo Portrait Tour with a Professional Photographer (7,454)
Daikoku Nights/Days JDM Japanese Car Meet & Culture Experience (9,317)
Sushi Making Class Tsukiji Fish Market 90-Min cooking experience (4,605)
English Stand up Comedy Show (1,598)
Skip the lines Basic Ticket at SAMURAI NINJA MUSEUM TOKYO (1,795)
Osaka
PERFECT KYOTO 1 Day Bus Tour (10,043)
Best Deep Osaka Nighttime Food-n-Fun with Locals (6 or less!) WAGYU (13,816)
Hungry Osaka Street Food Tour (15 Dishes) – Feast Like a Local (6,921)
Osaka Kickstart: Hotspots & Hidden Gems Tours Group (3,699)
Places and things of interest:
Muscle Girls Bar
Robot Cafe
Takeshita street
Hatajuku galaxy
Metro government building (not on Tuesday)
Golden Gai (street with bar)
Wagyu: Wagyu Yakiniku Rojiura (Shinjuku)
Wagyu: Gyuno Tasujin (Akihabra)
Cup Noodle Museum
Totoro Cream Puffs
kaiseki cuisine
Fugu
Habushu snake alcohol
Ikura caviar
I’m donut?
Sensō-ji Temple
Imperial Palace
Edo-Tokyo Museum
National Museum of Emerging Science and Innovation
by Equivalent-Story1282