Final 17 day Itinerary for Tokyo/Kyoto/Osaka

I hope everyone is having an amazing day. I would like to ask you all to do a little check on my final itinerary as I am planning to print it out and forget about it for a while, as my trip is coming in 2 weeks. I am 100% aware that this trip is overloaded, but I am afraid if I delete stuff I will regret not seeing it, can you all please give me advice in terms of what can I avoid/dismiss out of my trip.

  • Day 1 (Arrival)

  • Eat at a 7/11 near the hotel

  • Visit Daiso Store

  • Dinner near the hotel

  • Day 2 (Asakusa/Akihabara/Red Tokyo Tower)

  • Visit HATCOFFEE, Kaminarimon Temple, Senso-ji Temple

  • Explore bakeries and have Purple Ice Cream in Asakusa

  • Walk to Kappabashi Kitchen Tools in Taito City

  • Shop at Sanko Reamono, visit Tenga Shop, Animate Akihabara, and Amiami Akihabara Figure Tower

  • Lunch options in Akihabara

  • Visit Bic Camera

  • Walk to Akihabara Station, then to Hamamatsuchō Station via Keihin Tohoku Line

  • Visit Red Tokyo Tower

  • Dinner options via Google maps

  • Day 3 (Shibuya)

  • Visit Starbucks Reserve Roastery in Shibuya

  • Explore Flipper's Pancake in Shibuya, Meiji Jingu Shrine, Yoyogi Park

  • Visit Maccha House, Kicks Labs, Shibuya Parco

  • Lunch options in Shibuya

  • Explore Shibuya 109, Hachiko Statue, Shibuya Scramble Crossing, Taito Station

  • Dinner options in Shibuya

  • Visit Shibuya Sky and Shibuya Scramble Crossing

  • Day 4 (Shinjuku)

  • Visit Jump Shop, Imperial Palace, Imperial Palace East Gardens in Shinjuku

  • Walk to Suga Shrine (Your Name anime) Stairs

  • Explore Shinjuku Gyoen National Garden, central Shinjuku (Godzilla Head)

  • Lunch options in Shinjuku

  • Visit Tokyo Metropolitan Government Building

  • Travel to Ikebukuro Station via Saikyō Line

  • Visit Mega Pokemon Center Tokyo, Animate Café Ikebukuro, Sunshine City Mall, Sweets Paradise, Seibu or Ikebukuro Parco

  • Dinner options in Ikebukuro

  • Day 5 (Nakano/Harry Potter/Ginza)

  • Visit Nakano Broadway, Nakano Sun Mall, Nakano Central Park

  • Lunch options in Nakano

  • Travel to Warner Bros Harry Potter (Ticket for 4PM)

  • Evening in Ginza visiting stores and shopping

  • Day 6 (TeamLabs)

  • Visit Tsukiji Market, explore nearby kitchenware shops

  • Travel to Kamiyacho Station, then to Yūrakuchō and Toyosu Stations via various lines

  • Visit teamLab Borderless and Planets

  • Explore Odaiba and Rainbow Bridge

  • Day 7 (Disneyland)

  • Spend the day at Disneyland

  • Day 8 (Hakone)

  • Travel to Hakone using a RomanceCar with a Hakone Free Pass

  • Explore Hakone Shrine, Owakudani (Black eggs), Open Air Museum

  • Onsen experience in the evening

  • Day 9 (DisneySea)

  • Spend the day at DisneySea

  • Day 10 (Travel to Kyoto)

  • Visit Tsukiji Market for breakfast and shopping

  • Check out of the hotel by 11am, then travel to Tokyo Station and take Shinkansen to Kyoto

  • Arrive at Kyoto Station, travel to hotel

  • Explore nearby areas, Kyoto Imperial Palace and Gyoen Garden

  • Dinner options available in Kyoto via Google Maps

  • Day 11 (Kyoto)

  • Travel by bus to Arashiyama, visit the Bamboo Grove and Tenryu-ji Temple

  • Explore Arashiyama further or visit Okochi Sanso Villa

  • Lunch at locations recommended on Google Maps

  • Bus to Kinkaku-ji (Golden Pavilion), then to Ryoan-ji Temple

  • Early evening at Nishiki Market, dinner at a kaiseki restaurant in Gion

  • Evening stroll in Gion, possibility of renting a kimono

  • Day 12(Kyoto)

  • Travel by bus to Fushimi Inari Shrine

  • Explore Fushimi Inari, have matcha at Maccha House, and enjoy street food

  • Visit additional central Kyoto sites, such as Kiyomizu-dera Temple if time allows

  • Dinner in central Kyoto

  • Day 13 (Osaka)

  • Explore Osaka Castle and Osaka Castle Park

  • Visit Kitahama Retro Building Area, Umeda Sky Building, and Floating Garden Observatory

  • Evening at Dotonbori for street food (takoyaki, ramen, fugu)

  • Visit Den Den Town for anime and electronics enthusiasts

  • Dinner at Kuromon Market for fresh seafood and sushi

  • Day 14 (Universal Studios)

  • Spend the day at Universal Studios Japan (USJ)

  • Explore USJ attractions like The Wizarding World of Harry Potter, Minion Park, Jurassic Park, Super Nintendo World

  • Late afternoon and evening in Dotonbori for dining and exploring

  • Return to Kyoto late evening

  • Day 15 (Naruto Village/Hiroshima)

  • Travel to Shin-Osaka Station, go to Naruto Konoha Village in Hyoga

  • If enough time, go to Hiroshima, Visit Peace Memorial Park and Museum in Hiroshima

  • Lunch of Hiroshima-style okonomiyaki

  • Visit Shukkeien Garden and Hiroshima Castle

  • Consider Hiroshima Orizuru Tower for views and paper crane folding

  • Reflective time in Hiroshima followed by return to Kyoto

  • Day 16 (Nara)

  • Travel from Kyoto Station to Nara via train

  • Visit Todai-ji Temple, home to the world's largest bronze Buddha and explore Nara Park, famous for its free-roaming deer

  • Lunch options in Nara include local specialties like somen or sushi at MAGURO KOYA

  • Visit additional historic sites such as Kasuga Taisha Shrine and Nara National Museum

  • Explore Naramachi, the old merchant district, and see traditional townhouses

  • Visit Kofukuji Temple with its five-story pagoda

  • Return to Kyoto in the late afternoon or early evening

  • Dinner in Kyoto with options for Kyoto-style cuisine

  • Evening relaxation options include a stroll through the Gion District or along the Kamogawa River

  • Day 17 (Travel to Tokyo)

  • Early morning visit to Kiyomizu-dera Temple to enjoy the views and quieter atmosphere

  • Brunch at Nishiki Market, where you can also pick up last-minute souvenirs

  • Travel to Kyoto Station, ideal time to buy a bento box for the Shinkansen ride

  • Take the Shinkansen from Kyoto to Tokyo

  • Once in Tokyo, visit Hamarikyu Gardens, a peaceful spot with saltwater ponds and a traditional tea house

  • Enjoy an early dinner in Tokyo with dining options in areas like Ginza or Shibuya

  • Head to Haneda Airport 

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