Hi everybody!
Looking through the different posts in this sub have been super helpful, and I thought to share the itinerary for an upcoming trip for any feedback you may have.
Will be travelling with my partner (both late 20’s/30).
We love experiences related to food/cocktails, as well as exploring different neighbourhoods, getting a feel for the cities.
Day 0: Departure from Europe
Day 1: Tokyo
– Arriving at 8am
– Drop luggage at hotel in Otemachi, maybe around 11pm?
– Walking through Ginza to Tsukiji market for lunch
– Hamarikyu gardens
– Back to hotel for check-in
– Asakusa for Nakamise and Sensoji
– Finish day in Akihabara (Radio Kaikan, Giga Arcade)
Day 2: Tokyo
– Meiji
– Harajuku
– Shibuya
– Shinjuku for dinner and cocktails at Benfiddich, Sunface
Day 3: Tokyo
– Ikebukuro
– Maybe Akihabara if not possible on day 1
– Omakase and cocktails at Bellwood in Shibuya, maybe SG Club afterwards
Day 4: Tokyo, day-trip to Hakone
– day-trip to Hakone
– Dinner in close to hotel in Ueno
Day 5: Tokyo -> Fuji Kawaguchiko
– luggage-forwarding from Tokyo to Kyoto, bringing backpack to ryokan
– stay at Ryokan
Day 6: Kawaguchiko -> Kyoto
– arrive in Kyoto around 3pm, go to hotel
– Nishiki Market for snacking
– Fushimi Inari
– Higashiyama district
– Dinner and drinks around Pontocho
Day 7: Kyoto, day-trip to Kanazawa or Tsumago-Juku
– Tsumago-juku and Magome looks incredible, so planning on rising early to do a day-trip. Alternatively, we have heard good things about Kanazawa as well
Day 8: Kyoto
– Gion district
– Kiyomizu-dera
– Otagi nenbutsuji
– Arashiyama
Day 9: Kyoto -> Osaka
– Last sightseeing in Kyoto
– If possible, Kyo-Train Garaku to Osaka
– Check-in at hotel near Namba in the afternoon
– Explore Dotondori
Day 10: Osaka, day-trip to Nara
– Day-trip to Nara
Day 11: Osaka, day-trip to Hiroshima
– Day-trip to Hiroshima
– Maybe stop in Kobe for dinner on the way back
Day 12: Osaka
– Explore Osaka (Shinsekai, Den-Den, Harukas
– Food tour: Kushikatsu, Okonomiyaki, Takoyaki
– Teamlabs in the evening?
Day 13: Osaka
– Umeda sky
– Hozenji temple
– Research special place for birthday dinner
– Cocktails in Amerikamura/Dotonbori
Day 14: Osaka -> Okinawa
– Departure 2pm, arrival 5pm
– Pick-up car and drive to hotel i Onna
Day 15: Okinawa
– Roadtrip to the southern part of Okinawa (Naha, American Village, Awamori distillery tour and awamori sampling kit to-go, Tamagusuku Ruins)
– Sunset at Cape Zanpa
Day 16: Okinawa, day-trip to Zamami
– Day-trip to Zamami with the ferry from Naha
– Evening in Onna or Helios distillery
Day 17: Okinawa
– Undecided whether to do Snorkeling tour from Naha to around Kerama Islands or just relaxing at the hotel and enjoy local area
Day 18: Okinawa
– relax at hotel and drive to Northern Okinawa (Ocean Expo, maybe Pineapple Park)
Day 19: Okinawa -> Tokyo
– Morning at the beach
– Departure 2pm, arrival 5pm
– Hotel i Ginza area, explore ginza nightlife (Spice Lab, Bar High Five, Little Smith)
Day 20: Tokyo
– teamlabs borderless in the morning
– Shibuya sky around sunset
Day 21: Tokyo
– shopping: kitchen knifes, spirits, clothing
Day 22: Departure from Tokyo
A few questions:
– Unsure if day 1 is simply to packed?
– On day 7 we looked at either visiting Kanazawa or Tsumago-juku, the latter being a bit more complicated travel with public transportation. Do you have any recommendation on which area to prioritize?
– Any must-do in Tokyo for day 20-21?
– Any recommendations for activities/places to eat in Osaka for a birthday? Current plan is fancy hotel, umeda sky and cocktails at Milk Bar
Any feedback is appreciated!
by saander3K