Hi Guys,
I am planning a trip to Japan and I have exactly 21 days to explore this wonderful country. I already have an itinerary planned, but I am not sure if it's a good one – so maybe some of you can point out some flaws in this plan or give me a nodge into the right direction. 😉
The itinerary looks like this:
Starting in Mid-September
Day 1: Arrival Osaka
Arrival at 6 pm
Check-In into the hotel, having dinner and checking out surroundings of my area
Day 2: Osaka
Getting up early, exploring the City, Osaka Castle, Downtown & looking for good food spots
Day 3: Kyoto
Leaving early to Kyoto, exploring Higashiyama, Nijō, Sentō-Palast & Kiyomizu-dera
Having lunch at Nishiki market & leaving late to Osaka to have Dinner / Nightlife in downtown
Day 4: Nara
Leaving early to Nara, exploring Tōdai-ji, Isuien Garden, Kasuga-Taisha, Nara Park & National Museum
Going back afternoon to Osaka to have Dinner / Nightlife in downtown
Day 5: Himeji
Leaving early to Himeji, exploring Himeji Castle & Koko-en, Hiking up Mt. Shosha
Departing to Osaka to have Dinner / Nightlife in downtown
Day 6: Osaka
Enjoying last day of Osaka with lots of food and finding some hidden gems.
Day 7: Kanazawa
Leaving Osaka at 10 am to Kanazawa by train, arriving noon in Kanazawa
Check-in and going for lunch / checking out the surroundings.
Day 8: Kanazawa
Exploring the sights like Kenrokuen, Ninjadera, Higashi District
Day 9: Kanazawa
Visiting a Samurai School and exploring more of the ninja district
Day 10: Nagano / Yamanouchi
Leaving early to Nagano and then going to Yamanouchi to check in into a Ryokan
Having Lunch & dinner and checking out surroundings of my area
Day 11: Yamanouchi
Slowing a bit down, exploring the snow monkey park and going into an Onsen
Day 12: Fujikawaguchiko
Leaving early to Fuji, Having Lunch & dinner and checking out surroundings of my area
Day 13: Fujikawaguchiko
Hiking and Exploring surroundings of Mt. Fuji
Day 14 – 20: Tokyo
Exploring mostly the city and the different districts, Teamlab Museum, enjoying night life and the food.
Day 21: Going back home
Departing to Germany.
What do you think of this itinerary ? Any musts that I miss here? I'm flexible on my destinations, but thought it's a good mix of city, landscape and enjoying not only the huge cities but also the landscape and mountains.
I want to see as much of the japans beautiful landscapes as possible and want to slow myself down and not rush things. I wouldn't mind to stay in a very rural area. I just want peace and good food! 🙂
Happy to read all your suggestions!
by Robs_Quest
