Hey all,
We will be traveling to Japan again in October. Our last trip was in 2019, following the standard route (Tokyo – Hakone – Nagoya – Kanazawa – Kyoto – Hiroshima – Osaka). This time, we are planning something different. We have 4 weeks, and below you will find our new route. I’m curious to hear your thoughts on it. Are there any stops we should avoid or places where we are staying too long? Looking forward to your comments.
Itinerary:
16.10. Munich – Tokyo
17.10. Tokyo:
• Morning: Explore Asakusa and Sensō-ji Temple
• Afternoon: Visit Tokyo Skytree
• Evening: Dinner in Akihabara
18.10. Tokyo:
• Morning: Walk around Shibuya Crossing and Hachiko Statue
• Afternoon: Shop in Harajuku and visit Meiji Shrine
• Evening: Nightlife in Shinjuku (Golden Gai)
19.10. Tokyo:
• Morning: Travel to Yokohama
• Afternoon: Visit Yokohama Chinatown and Cup Noodles Museum
• Evening: Stroll around Minato Mirai
20.10. Tokyo:
• Morning: Visit Ueno Park and Ueno Zoo
• Afternoon: Explore Ameya-Yokocho Market
• Evening: Dinner in Ginza
21.10. Tokyo:
• Morning: Travel to Nikko
• Afternoon: Visit Toshogu Shrine
• Evening: Return to Tokyo and relax
22.10. Tokyo:
• Morning: Travel to Kawagoe
• Afternoon: Explore the old town and Kurazukuri Street
• Evening: Return to Tokyo and relax
23.10. Tokyo:
• Morning: Visit Tsukiji Outer Market
• Afternoon: Explore Odaiba
• Evening: Relax at Oedo Onsen Monogatari
24.10. Tokyo:
• Morning: Visit Imperial Palace and East Gardens
• Afternoon: Explore Roppongi Hills and Mori Art Museum
• Evening: View from Tokyo Tower
25.10. Tokyo – Oita (Flight 1.5h) – Beppu:
• Morning: Flight to Oita
• Afternoon: Arrive in Beppu and relax in an onsen
• Evening: Stroll around Beppu Park
26.10. Beppu:
• Morning: Visit the “Hells” of Beppu (Jigoku Meguri)
• Afternoon: Sand baths at Takegawara Onsen
• Evening: Dinner and relaxation at a ryokan
27.10. Beppu – Fukuoka:
• Morning: Travel to Fukuoka
• Afternoon: Explore Canal City Hakata
• Evening: Ramen at a yatai (street food stall) in Nakasu
28.10. Fukuoka:
• Morning: Visit Ohori Park
• Afternoon: Explore Fukuoka Castle ruins and Maizuru Park
• Evening: Shopping in Tenjin
29.10. Fukuoka:
• Morning: Travel to Kumamoto
• Afternoon: Visit Kumamoto Castle
• Evening: Return to Fukuoka and relax
30.10. Fukuoka:
• Morning: Travel to Dazaifu
• Afternoon: Visit Dazaifu Tenmangu Shrine
• Evening: Return to Fukuoka and relax
31.10. Fukuoka:
• Morning: Visit Fukuoka Tower
• Afternoon: Explore Momochi Seaside Park
• Evening: Dinner in the Hakata district
1.11. Fukuoka – Hiroshima – Okayama:
• Morning: Travel to Hiroshima
• Afternoon: Quick stop for Okonomiyaki and visit Peace Memorial Park
• Evening: Arrive in Okayama and relax
2.11. Okayama – Kyoto:
• Morning: Visit Korakuen Garden
• Afternoon: Explore Okayama Castle
• Evening: Travel to Kyoto
3.11. Kyoto:
• Morning: Visit Kinkaku-ji (Golden Pavilion)
• Afternoon: Explore Arashiyama Bamboo Grove
• Evening: Dinner in Pontocho Alley
4.11. Kyoto:
• Morning: Travel to Echizen
• Afternoon: Visit a blacksmith
• Evening: Return to Kyoto and relax
5.11. Kyoto:
• Morning: Travel to Amanohashidate
• Afternoon: Explore Ine
• Evening: Return to Kyoto and relax
6.11. Kyoto – Osaka:
• Morning: Visit Fushimi Inari Shrine
• Afternoon: Travel to Osaka
• Evening: Explore Dotonbori
7.11. Osaka:
• Morning: Visit Osaka Castle
• Afternoon: Explore Umeda Sky Building
• Evening: Dinner in Shinsekai
8.11. Osaka:
• Morning: Travel to Wakayama
• Afternoon: Visit Wakayama Castle
• Evening: Return to Osaka and relax
9.11. Osaka:
• Morning: Travel to Ise
• Afternoon: Visit Ise Grand Shrine
• Evening: Return to Osaka and relax
10.11. Osaka:
• Morning: Visit Sumiyoshi Taisha Shrine
• Afternoon: Shop in Amerikamura
• Evening: Relax in a local onsen
11.11. Osaka:
• Morning: Visit Osaka Aquarium Kaiyukan
• Afternoon: Explore Tennoji Park and Zoo
• Evening: Farewell dinner in Namba
12.11. Osaka – Munich
We want to explore Tokyo, but also see the countryside and enjoy 2-3 days in an onsen.
Looking forward to your comments!
by onfoodsteps