Hello! Looking for a gut check on our itinerary for our first trip to Japan. My husband an I are very interested in food and culture. We like sights and taking it all in. I didn't want to pack it a lot so we had time to just explore and experience. I am curious what are the best websites to use while on the ground while looking for food/things to do? I tend to rely on trip advisor and yelp here in the States.
Sun Oct 13
– Fly into Tokyo – stay near Shibuya/Shinjuku, acclimate
Mon Oct 14
– Tokyo – Shibuya/Shinjuku/Harajuku explore – Sailor Moon Store, Zauo and Teddy Bear Hotpot, Kappabashi
Tue Oct 15
– Tokyo – Team Labs borderless morning-> Tsukiji Market -> Akihabara PM
Wed Oct 16
– Tokyo -> Hakone, Ryoken/onsen
Th Oct 17
– Explore Hakone AM – Hakone -> Kyoto, explore
Fri Oct 18
– Explore/Acclimate, Maiko dressup
Sat Oct 19
– Fushimi Inari and Sake District -> Maiko/Geiko Dinner
Sun Oct 20
– Arashiyama bamboo/monkies -> Kinkakuji
Mon Oct 21
– Nara Day Trip
Tues Oct 22
– Sagano Scenic Railway
Wed Oct 23
- Kyoto -> Hiroshima -> Miyajima – stay
Th Oct 24
– Miyajima -> Hiroshima – peace park, dome, museum -> Osaka
Fri Oct 25
– Osaka
Sat Oct 27
– Osaka ->Tokyo
Sun Oct 28
– Fly Home
Random Questions:
- Should we spend more than one day at the Ryoken in Hakone?
- I love Pandas, but is Ueno zoo worth it? I hear some displeasing things about animal welfare.
- Is there any concerns about not getting actual Wagyu beef when ordering it?
I have a LOT of things I want to see in Kyoto, so that's why it's our base for most of the trip. Anything glaringly off or missing? Thanks for the time!
by Sheenz1701