I've tried to do a fair amount of research and come up with an itinerary that I think works well based on locations for everything. It's 4 of us in July (25-30 years old). Would love any recommendations or if anyone thinks we have too much planned on any days or if anything might not work.
We're all pretty easy going, love to experience new cultures, and won't say no to trying many new things. Really want to have a focus on food being a big part of the trip, but only have 2 reservations. The rest of the places listed in the itinerary are not set in stone, but just placed to check out if it works out. Only thing we don't really care about is the clubbing/partying scene.
In Osaka, we'll be staying in the Namba district with one Day trip to Kyoto.
In Tokyo, we'll be staying in Asakusa.
Day 1: Friday
17:00 – Get to Osaka
18:00 – Find hotel in Namba area.
Evening: Explore Dotomburi district for dinner/bars/drinks
Day 2: Saturday
Coffee: Barista Map Coffee Roasters
11:30 – Lunch: Marubushi Tsukemen
Midday:
- Rent bikes and bike around Osaka Castle/site see
- Shinsekai district (shopping)
20:15 – Omakase reservation (1 Michelin star)
We don't have a ton planned this day so if anyone has additonal recommendations, I would love to hear them
Day 3: Sunday (Kyoto Day Trip)
6:00 AM – Train Osaka – Kyoto
7:00 AM – Inari Shrine/Gates – hike/explore (3 mile loop)
10:00 AM – Coffee: Kurasu
1:00 PM – Lunch (open to recommendations)
3:00 PM – Monkey Palace
Optional – depending on how much time we spend at Inari shrine
5:00 PM – Explore Gion (Gesha district)
8:45 PM – Dinner: Teppan Tavern Tenamonya
11:00 PM – Train Kyoto – Osaka
Day 4: Monday
8:30 AM – Coffee/breakfast in Namba
9:30 AM – Check out of hotel
10:30 AM – Train from Osaka to Tokyo
1:00 PM – Check into airbnb in Asakusa
1:30 PM – Lunch: Asakusa Midori Sushi
Afternoon: explore Asakusa
- Asakusa shrine
- Senso-ji temple
- Kanimarion gate
- Kappabashi st (kitchenware shopping)
Evening: Golden Gai District
- Drinks: ARAKU (or whatever we see)
- Dinner: Harebare Pecori Shinjuku (Izakaya)
Day 5: Tuesday
Morning: Ginza District
- Breakfast: Open to recommendations
- Coffee: Glitch (Ginza)
- Ginza High Street (shopping)
- Lunch: Kagari noodle shop in Ginza
Afternoon:
- Explore Nakegamuro neighborhood
- Kyu Asakura house
Evening: Toshima City
- Aloha Whiskey (Japanese whiskey bar)
- Dinner: Yakinikumafia Ikebukuro (Japanese bbq)
Day 6: Wednesday
Morning: Shibuya District
- Coffee: Koffee Mameya
- Shibuya district Shopping
- Hachiko memorial statue
- Lunch: Gyukatsu Motomura or Kikanbo ramen
Afternoon:
- Mori Art museum and Observation Deck
14:30 – Train to Yokohama
6:00 PM – Baystars vs. Swallows in Yokohama Stadium
Evening: Asakusa bars
Day 7: Thursday
Mt. Fuji Day Trip
Day 8: Friday
Breakfast/Coffee: Asakusa
15:30 – Leave Tokyo
by Im_The_One