5 weeks Japan

Hello I am going in Ocotber to japan and wanted to ask if I should add something to my plan?

10 Days in Tokyo
Day 1-3: Tokyo
– Day 1:
– Arrival in Tokyo, check-in at the hotel
– Explore Shibuya: Shibuya Crossing, Hachiko Statue
– Dinner at an Izakaya
– Day 2:
– Visit the Meiji Shrine
– Walk in Yoyogi Park
– Explore Harajuku, especially Takeshita Street
– Shopping in Omotesando
– Day 3:
– Day trip to Asakusa: Visit the Senso-ji Temple
– Explore Ueno Park and Zoo
– Visit Akihabara: Electronics district

Day 4:
– Visit the TeamLab Borderless Museum in Odaiba
– Walk along the Rainbow Bridge
– Dinner in Odaiba

Day 5-7: Tokyo
– Day 5:
– Attend the Sumida River Fireworks Festival: This festival usually takes place in summer, but there are similar small festivals or fireworks in Tokyo in October that you can visit.
– Visit the Tokyo Skytree
– Explore the Edo-Tokyo Museum
– Dinner and leisure time in Odaiba
– Day 6:
– Visit the Ghibli Museum
– Walk in Inokashira Park
– Day 7:
– Explore the Shinjuku Gyoen National Garden
– Visit the Tokyo Metropolitan Government Building
– Dinner at the Robot Restaurant

Day 8-10: Tokyo
– Day 8:
– Day trip to Nikko: Visit the Toshogu Shrine and Kegon Falls
– Day 9:
– Explore Akihabara
– Visit the Kanda Myojin Shrine
– Day 10:
– Relaxing day with a walk through Hamarikyu Gardens
– Visit the Tokyo Tower
– Final dinner in a traditional restaurant

2 Days in Nagano
Day 11: Nagano
– Travel to Nagano (approx. 1.5 hours)
– Visit the Zenko-ji Temple
– Check-in at a Ryokan (traditional Japanese inn) with Onsen
– Day 12: Nagano
– Hiking in the Japanese Alps or visit the Jigokudani Monkey Park
– Return to the Ryokan for a relaxing night in the Onsen

3 Days in Kanazawa and Shirakawa-go
– Day 13: Travel to Kanazawa (approx. 3 hours)
– Visit Kenrokuen Garden and the Samurai District
– Day 14:
– Visit the 21st Century Museum of Contemporary Art
– Explore the Geisha District Higashi Chaya
– Day 15: Shirakawa-go
– Day trip to Shirakawa-go (approx. 1.5 hours from Kanazawa)
– Visit the traditional Gassho-Zukuri houses
– Return to Kanazawa in the evening

4 Days in Kyoto
Day 16-18: Kyoto
– Day 16:
– Travel to Kyoto (approx. 2.5 hours by train)
– Visit the Kiyomizu-dera Temple
– Explore the historic Gion District
– Day 17:
– Visit the Fushimi Inari Shrine
– Explore the Arashiyama Bamboo Grove
– Visit Kinkaku-ji (Golden Pavilion)
– Day 18:
– Visit Nijo Castle
– Explore the Ryoan-ji Temple
– Enjoy a traditional Kaiseki dinner
– Day 19:
– Walk along the Philosopher’s Path
– Visit the Nanzen-ji Temple
– Optional: Visit the Kyoto National Museum

9-10 Days in Osaka and Surroundings
Day 20-25: Osaka
– Day 20:
– Travel to Osaka (approx. 30 minutes by train)
– Visit Osaka Castle
– Explore the Umeda Sky Building
– Day 21:
– Explore Dotonbori Street
– Visit the Osaka Aquarium
– Day 22:
– Day trip to Nara (approx. 1 hour by train)
– Visit Todai-ji Temple
– Explore Nara Park
– Return to Osaka
– Day 23:
– Day trip to Kobe (approx. 30 minutes by train)
– Visit the Kobe Port
– Explore the Kobe Nunobiki Herb Garden
– Enjoy Kobe beef
– Return to Osaka
– Day 24:
– Visit Universal Studios Japan (Super Nintendo World)
– Day 25:
– Shopping in Osaka (Shinsaibashi, Namba)
– Visit Tsutenkaku Tower and Shinsekai neighborhood

Day 26-27: Shirahama
– Day 26:
– Travel to Shirahama (approx. 3 hours by train)
– Visit Shirarahama Beach
– Explore Engetsu Island
– Day 27:
– Explore the Sandanbeki Cliffs
– Visit Adventure World (zoo and amusement park)
– Return to Osaka in the evening

Day 28: Osaka and Flight to Okinawa
– Last shopping and relaxation day in Osaka
– Visit an Onsen or take a leisurely walk in Osaka Castle Park
– Flight from Osaka to Okinawa

7 Days in Okinawa
Day 29-35: Okinawa
– Day 29:
– Arrival in Okinawa, check-in at the hotel
– Relax at the beach and explore the surroundings
– Day 30:
– Visit the Okinawa Churaumi Aquarium and Ocean Expo Park
– Day 31:
– Attend the Okinawa International Carnival: A large festival with music, food, and cultural performances
– Day 32:
– Discover the historic site Shuri Castle and Shurijo Castle Park
– Day 33:
– Diving or snorkeling at the Kerama Islands
– Day 34:
– Day trip to Iriomote and Taketomi Islands
– Day 35:
– Relax and enjoy your last beach day in Okinawa
– Prepare for the return trip
– Day 36:
– Departure

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