Hi everyone,
First and foremost, thank you to this wonderful community. Your insights and suggestions have been invaluable in shaping this itinerary for my upcoming trip to Japan. Based on the advice and recommendations from this forum, here's what my itinerary looks like:
Osaka
Day 0 (16th Nov): Arrival
– India to Tokyo to Osaka at 12:00
– Dotonbori
Day 1 (17th Nov):
- Osaka Castle (Autumn Foliage)
- Kuromon Ichiba Market
- Namba Shrine
- Umeda Region: Pokemon Centre, Anime Town, and Nintendo
- Dotonbori (Street food – okonomiyaki and takoyaki)
Day 2 (18th Nov):
- Universal Studios Japan (USJ)
Kyoto
Day 3 (19th Nov): Eastern Kyoto
- Yasaka Pagoda – 6 AM
- Kiyomizu-dera (Autumn Foliage)
- Kodaiji Temple (Bamboo Grove inside)
- Yasaka Shrine
- Philosopher's Path
- Okazaki-jinja Shrine
Day 4 (20th Nov): Arashiyama and Northern Kyoto
- Arashiyama (Autumn Foliage) – 7 AM
- Bamboo Grove
- Saga Toriimoto Preserved Street
- Nonomiya Shrine
- Kameyama-Koen Monkey Park
- Tenryu-ji Temple
- Kinkaku-j (Afternoon)
- Dinner in Pontocho Alley
Day 5 (21st Nov): Southern Kyoto
- Fushimi Inari Shrine – 6 AM
- Okazaki-jinja Shrine
- Ninenzaka/Sanenzaka
- Nishiki Market
- Maiko Dinner
Day 6 (22nd Nov): Nara
- Kofuku-ji
- Kasuga Taisha
- Todai-ji
Day 7 & 8 (23rd-24th Nov): Onsen Town
- Place to be decided:
- Kinosaki
- Koya-san
- Shuzenji
Tokyo
Day 9 (25th Nov): Arrival from Osaka to Haneda
- Asakusa:
- Sensoji Temple
- Asakusa Underground Street
- Hoppy Street (Lunch)
- Ueno Park
Day 10 (26th Nov): Harajuku/Shibuya
- Harajuku:
- Meiji Shrine
- Takeshita Street
- Shibuya:
- MEGA Don Quijote Shibuya
- Hachikō Memorial Statue
- Shibuya Scramble Crossing
- Karaoke in Shibuya (Karaoke Kan or Rainbow Karaoke)
- Yoyogi Park
Day 11 (27th Nov): Ginza and Roppongi
- Tsukiji Outer Market (Early morning)
- TeamLab Planets Museum
- Ginza:
- Ginza Shopping
- Nakashima No Ochaya Matcha Teahouse
- Hama Rikyu Gardens (if time permits)
- Roppongi:
- Iruca Ramen (Porcini and truffle)
Day 12 (28th Nov): Shinjuku
- Shinjuku:
- Cat Billboard
- Omoide Yokochō
- Shinjuku Gyoen Park (Autumn Foliage)
- Isetan Shinjuku Store
- Kabukicho Tower
- Golden Gai
- Hanazono Shrine
- Kabukicho Nightlife
Day 13 (29th Nov): Ikebukuro/Akihabara
- Ikebukuro:
- Sunshine City
- Animate in Ikebukuro
- Akihabara:
- Radio Kaikan
- Akiba Cultures
- Shop 2k540
Day 14 (30th Nov): Mt Fuji Day Trip
- Mt Fuji/Kawaguchiko: Day trip
Day 15 (1st Dec): Departure
- 11 AM Flight to Mumbai
Questions:
- Open Days (23rd-24th Nov): I need to choose an Onsen town for these days. Which would you recommend between Kinosaki, Koya-san, or Shuzenji, considering that I need to head to Osaka Airport directly afterwards to catch a flight to Tokyo?
- Gotemba Premium Outlets: Which day in my Tokyo itinerary would be the best to allocate for shopping at Gotemba Premium Outlets?
I would love to hear your feedback, tips, or suggestions to make this trip even more memorable. Thank you all for your continuous support and help!
Looking forward to your valuable input!
by PM_WhatMadeYouHappy