This trip was originally planned for April 2020.. we’re finally getting to go, 4 years later!
Two questions for you, please:
1. Anything glaring that is not feasible we need to rethink?
2. I’m looking for ways to “plus up” or enhance the trip with special/unique/luxe experiences, and would love suggestions!!
Thank you for reading!
Day 1 Tokyo
- Arrival in Haneda, Tokyo
- Get ¥20,000 cash, use Suica for rail to Hotel
- Explore Shinjuku (Shinjuku Gyoen, Omoide Yokocho/dinner, Golden Gai for drinks) or Gyukatsu Motomura
- Stay in Shinjuku
Day 2 Tokyo
- Meiji Jingu -> Harajuku/Takeshita St -> Omotesando Ave Shopping -> Shibuya Center-Gai
- Shibuya Sky Roof @ sunset
- Bar tour / Shinjuku
Day 3 Tokyo
- Sensoji Temple -> Asakusa/Nakamise St -> Kappabashi St -> Ueno Park -> Ameyoko Shopping -> Akihabara
Day 4 Osaka
Pickup JR Kansai-Hiroshima Area Pass
– Travel to Osaka
– Explore Kuromon Market, Dotonburi, Shinsaibashi-Suji Shopping St, Americamura
– Stay in Osaka
Day 5 Osaka
- Day Trip to Himeji Castle
- Kobe (Kobe Beef Lunch- Ishida), Chinatown, Herb Garden
- Return to Osaka
- Umeda / Shinsekai
Day 6 Miyajima
- Travel to Miyajima
- Drop Bags at Hotel, Miyajima Ropeway, Mt Misen Hike
- Stay in Miyajima
Day 7 Kyoto
- Visit Hiroshima Peace Memorial Museum, Peace Memorial Park, Okonomiyaki, Shukkeien Garden
- Travel to Kyoto / Staying in Machiya in Kiyomizu
Day 8 Kyoto
- Early Bird E-biking through East Kyoto (Lunch Included)
Day 9 Kyoto
- Day Trip to Nara (Todai-ji, Kasuga Taisha, Kofuku-ji, Isui-en, Nakatanidou Mochi show)
- Optional on way back to Kyoto: Visit Uji or Revisit Fushini Inari at Night
Day 10 Kyoto
- Explore Central/Downtown Kyoto (Nishiki shopping streets) and Gion
- Dinner: Itoh Dining
Day 11 Kyoto
- West Kyoto: Arashiyama area, monkey park, Sagano Romantic Train, Ryoan-ji, Kinkakuji
- Evening: Pontocho Alley and Kiyamatchi-dori Street nightlife and restaurants
Day 12 Hakone
- Travel to Hakone
- Hakone Loop (Clockwise, “R” Bus/Motohakone, Cruise/Togendai, Ropeway to Sounzan Station)
- Check in/relax/onsen/dinner at Madoka no Mori Ryokan
Day 13 Tokyo/Disney
- Visit Hakone Open Air Museum
- Travel to Tokyo DisneySea Fantasy Springs Hotel
- Tokyo DisneySea (Weeknight Passport)
Day 14 Tokyo/Disney
- Tokyo Disneyland
Day 15 Tokyo/Ginza
- Tokyo DisneySea
- Travel to Ginza Hotel
Day 16 Tokyo/Ginza
- Explore TeamLab Borderless, Azabudai Hills, Ginza Shopping, revisit Shibuya/Don Quixote
Day 17
- Revisit any desired locations (Shibuya, Shinjuku)
- Departure from Haneda
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