15-Day First Japan visit Itinerary – need Advice or Recommendations

Hello everyone,

I am currently planning my first trip to Japan. Unfortunately, I am not very good at this and would like to ask for help here. The trip will last 15 Days. So far, i have only noted down some brief points for each day. I have left out standard tourist attractions that one must see. I would appreciate any feedback and whether this trip is even feasible as planned.

10.09.2024: Arrival in Tokyo

  • Arrival: Narita Airport
  • Accommodation: Check-in at Airbnb in Tokyo
  • Activity: Relax and unwind after the flight

11.09.2024: Explore Tokyo

  • Morning: Asakusa District
    • Visit Senso-ji Temple
    • Kaminarimon
    • Explore Nakamise Shopping Street
    • Tokyo Skytree
  • Afternoon: Shibuya
    • Experience the Shibuya Crossing
    • Visit Hachiko Statue
    • Meiji-Shrine
    • Shop and dine in the area

12.09.2024: Dive into Tokyo's Electric Town

  • Morning: Akihabara
    • Explore electronic shops and anime stores
    • Visit Akihabara Radio Kaikan
  • Afternoon: Shinjuku
    • Visit Omoide Yokocho and Golden Gai
    • Enjoy the view from Tokyo Metropolitan Government Building

13.09.2024: Central Tokyo and Waterfront

  • Morning: Central Tokyo
    • Visit the Imperial Palace
    • Stroll through the East Gardens
  • Afternoon: Tokyo Bay Area
    • Gundam Base
    • TeamLab Planets
    • Relax at Odaiba Seaside Park

14.09.2024: Optional Day Trip

  • Optional: Day trip to Nikko
    • Visit Toshogu Shrine
    • Explore more Shrines 🙂

15.09.2024: Discover Hakone

  • Activities:
    • Visit the Hakone Open-Air Museum
    • Enjoy views of Mount Fuji from Lake Ashi
    • Relax in an onsen (hot spring)

16.09.2024: Explore Fujiyoshida

  • Activities:
    • Visit Chureito Pagoda for stunning views of Mount Fuji
    • Explore Fuji-Q Highland amusement park
    • Visit the Fujiyoshida Sengen Shrine

17.09.2024 – 19.09.2024: Kyoto Exploration

For Kyoto we need some Recommendations what to do or to visit. These are some Spots we found:

  • Visit Fushimi Inari Shrine
  • Explore Kiyomizu-dera Temple
  • Wander through Arashiyama Bamboo Grove
  • Visit Tenryu-ji Temple
  • Explore Gion District
  • Visit the Kyoto Imperial Palace
  • Stroll through Nishiki Market

20.09.2024: Discover Nara

  • Activities:
    • Visit Todai-ji Temple and see the Great Buddha
    • Explore Kasuga Taisha Shrine

20.09.2024 – 22.09.2024: Osaka Adventure

Same as for Kyoto we need some Recommendations what to do or to visit. These are some Spots we found:

  • Visit Osaka Castle
  • Explore the Osaka Museum of History
  • Enjoy Universal Studios Japan
  • Explore Dotonbori and try local street food
  • Visit the Umeda Sky Building for panoramic views

23.09.2024: Return to Tokyo

  • Activity: Travel back to Tokyo for the final days of the trip

Like you see its not the best but i hope you guys can give some Recommendation how to improve the Trip.

by Naarukami

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