Hi friends, I (27m), first timer, am planning my 24-day solo trip to Japan in march/April 25. I'd love to hear your opinion and advice on my itinerary. Is it way too overpacked? I'm really into ancient Japanese architecture, anime and tech.
I am visibly tattooed but would like to plan a Ryokan stay (preferably with onsen) along my route. Are these worth the higher prices in regions like Fuji/Kamakura/Nara?
In addition, I have been suffering from panic attacks for several years, which manifest themselves in situations when I am alone. I was and will go to therapy again soon to work on myself. I want to fulfill a lifelong dream with this trip and free myself from the chains of myself. My question is, how is the topic of mental illness in Japan, are they a taboo? And how would the locals react if help was needed in a panic situation, even though the language barrier?
Day 1:Â
- Arrival in Akihabara, Tokyo
Activities:
- Hozomon Gate, Asakusa Shrine, Senso-ji Temple, Tokyo SkytreeÂ
- Discover Akihabara electric town (evening)
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Day 2:
- Akihabara, Tokyo
Activities:
- Kanda Myojin Shrine, Ueno Park, Ueno Zoo
- Discover Akihabara, Asakusa
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Day 3:
- Akihabara, Tokyo
Activities:Â
- Nihombashi, Imperial Palace, Tokyo Tower, Tsukiji Fishmarket
- attend Kabuki performances at the Kabukiza Theater (evening)
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Day 4:
- Arrival in Shibuya, Tokyo
Activities:
- Shinjuku Gyoen Park, Tokyo Metropolitan Building, Donki,Â
- Discover Shinjuku – Golden Gai, Omoide Yokocho, Kabukicho
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Day 5:
- Shibuya, Tokyo
 Activities:Â
- Shibuya Scramble Square, Shibuya crossing, Hachiko Memorial,
- Discover Shibuya – Center Gai and Dogenzaka (evening)Â
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Day 6:
- Shibuya, Tokyo
 Activities:
- Meiji shrine, Takeshita Street,Â
- Explore Roppongi
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Day 7:Â
- Shibuya, Tokyo
 Activities:Â
- Daytrip to Nikko, Nikko Toshu-Gu, Nikko National Park
- Explore what ever I want
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Day 8:Â Â
- Shibuya, Tokyo
Activities:Â
- TeamLab Borderless (in the morning)Â
- last night in Tokyo
Day 9:
- Yokohama/Kamakura
 Activities:
- Yokohama Cup Noodle Museum (morning), China Town, then heading to Kamakura
- Explore Kamakura, Kotoku-in, Hase-dera etc., sleep there
Day 10:
- Kamakura/Fuji Five Lake Region
Activities:
- Chureito Pagoda, Kawaguchi Lake,  Arakurayama Sengen Park
Day 11:Â Â
- Fuji Five Lakes
Activities:
- Â Aokigahara (Morning), Saiko Iyashi-no-sato Nenba (traditionell japanese handcraft village)
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Day 12:
- Kyoto
 Activities:
- Arrive in Kyoto
- Kiyomizu-dera, Sanjusangen-do, Nishiki Market
- Gion evening walk
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Day 13:
- Kyoto
 Activities:Â
- Nijo castle, Heian-jingu, Philosopher's path, Kyoto University
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Day 14:
- Kyoto
 Activities:,
- Arashiyama Bamboo Forest (early), Kinkaku Ji, Botanic Garden, Eenryaku-ji
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 Day 15:Â
- Kyoto
 Activities:Â
- Fushimi Inari Taisha, Imperial Palace
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 Day 16:
- Daytrip to Nara
 Activities:
- Horyu-ji, Todai-ji, Kasuga-Taisha, Heijo Palace Site
- Sleep in Nara or Osaka??
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Day 17:
- Osaka
Avtivities:
- Osaka Castle, Umeda Sky, Kuromon Ichiba Market
- Explore Dotonbori (evening)
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Day 18:
- Osaka
Activities:
- Shitenno-ji (morning)
- Shinsekai (evening)
Day 19:Â
- Osaka
 ActivitiesÂ
- Namba Yasaka Shrine
Day 20:Â
- Daytrip to Himeji
Activities:
- Himejijo castle, Engyo-ji
- Travel to Hiroshima
Day 21:
- HiroshimaÂ
Activities:
- Peace museum, Peace Park, Atomic Bomb Dome
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Day 22:
- Miyajima
Activities:
- Itsukushima Shrine, what other things are possible due to the fact that its only 1 day?
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Day 22:Â Â
- Return to Hiroshima
Activities:Â
- Shukkei-en
- Just enjoy myself and do what I want to
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Day 23:
- Travel back to Tokyo (morning)
- Take flight back home in the evening
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