I am in the process of planning out a 1 month trip to Japan in March-April. Most likely from the last week of March to the 3rd week of April just before Golden Week. After that I will be catching a ferry in Fukuoka to Busan SK for a 10 day stay in Korea. Therein lies my dilemma… I have to end my trip in Fukuoka. So with that being said, is it worth it to try and fit northern Japan into my itinerary? Here are my current locations of interest:
Tokyo
Kawaguchi
Nagoya
Kyoto
Nara
Osaka
Kobe
Himeji
Hiroshima
These cities all create a relatively direct line to Fukuoka but I would also love to see Sendai, Aomori, and Sapporo. Does it logistically make sense to spend precious time making my way to and from the north if I have to ultimately make my way to Fukuoka in the end? Is late March a good time to visit the north considering the snowy weather? If so how should I structure my itinerary to make it the most efficient? What are some things to see/do/experience in the north? Should I consider Okinawa or Tsushima instead? My budget is relatively healthy (within reason) and my main concern is minimizing travel time and maximizing the amount of time I have to enjoy my stay.
Additionally I am a huge fan of professional wrestling so if anyone has any suggestions for things related to that I am all ears. Thank you in advance!
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