I would appreciate some feedback on our upcoming trip itinerary. Our family of four, two adults and two teenagers, will be visiting Japan next month. We plan to stay in three cities: Tokyo, Osaka, and Nagano. Here is our current itinerary. I'm concerned that some days might be too packed, while others may not have enough planned. Additionally, I'm worried we might be missing out on important attractions or experiences. Any feedback would be greatly appreciated!
Day 1:
- Arrival in Tokyo at 09:35 AM
- Go to hotel
- Check-in at hotel at 3:00 PM
- Go to ueno park (near our hotel).
- check out the temples, maybe a museum.
Day 2: (too much?)
- TeamLab Planets reservation at 9AM
- Eat lunch at Tsukiji Market
- Head back to hotel for a bit
- In the evening go to Shibuya:
- Shibuya Crossing
- Hachiko Statue
- Shibuya Center-Gai
- Mega Don Quijote
- Shibuya Sky
Day 3: (too much?)
- Go to Akihabara
- Anime & manga shops
- Arcades
- In the evening go to Shinjuku:
- Shinjuku Gyoen
- Kabukicho
Day 4:
- Check out before 10:00 AM in Tokyo
- Train trip to Osaka
- Check-in at hotel at 4:00 PM
- Go to Shinsekai (near our hotel)
- Tsutenkaku Tower
- Shinsekai Market
- Retro arcades
Day 5:
Go to Nipponbashi
- Anime & manga shops
In the evening go to Dotonbori
- Try street food
- Walk along Dotonbori Canal
- Shinsaibashi Shopping Street
Day 6:
- Daytrip to Kyoto
- Rent bikes, ride around in the city
- Gion District
- Yasaka shrine
- Manga museum
- Museum of kyoto
Day 7: (too little?)
- Osaka Castle
- Osaka Castle Park
Day 8:
- Check out before 10:00 AM in Osaka
- Train trip to Nagano
- 3:00 PM check-in at Airbnb
- Zenko-ji temple area (near our hotel)
- Visit Zenko-ji Temple
- Explore Nakamise Street
Day 9:
- Hike on Mt. Iizuna
- Trail takes about 4 hours
- Lunch at cafe at the bottom of the mountain
Day 10:
- Daytrip to Matsushiro
- Explore Matsushiro Castle
- Sanada Treasures Museum
- Sanada residence
Day 11:
- Check out before 11:00 AM in Nagano
- Train trip to Tokyo
- 3:00 PM check-in
- Explore Asakusa (near our hotel)
Day 12:
- Nothing planned, basicaly do whatever we feel like, or go back to places we liked
Day 13:
- Check out before 10:00 AM
- Nothing planned, same as day 12
- Late afternoon take train to Narita Airport
- 7:00 PM check-in at hotel near Narita Airport
Day 14:
- Fly back home in the morning…
by Big-Assignment-321