Hi everyone!
Me and my boyfriend are traveling to Japan for the first time in october. We have tried to combine both city and nature in this trip. We are both very interested in learning about and experiencing japanese culture, and would also love to get in some good hikes during this trip.
We are trying to not plan too much per day, as we want to have plenty of time to wander around and stumble upon some 'hidden gems'. Any reccomendations are much appreciated!
Day 1 – Osaka
Get to Osaka in the afternoon
Go out to eat okonomiyaki
Day 2 – Osaka
Visit Osaka Castle and Namba Yasaka Shrine
Katsuo-ji
Walk around Dontonbori in the evening
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Day 3 – Koya-san
Travel to Koya and stay at a temple
Visit Kongobu-ji and Okunoin Cemetery
Day 4 – Kyoto
Walk part of the Choishi Michi pilgrimage trail before leaving Koya-san
Travel to Kyoto
Katsuoji
Senkoji/ Adashino Nenbutsuji Temple
Day 5 – Kyoto
Walk up Fushimi Inari-taisha
Visit Kodai-ji temple and its bamboo forest
Walk around Ninenzaka and surrounding area
Day 6- Kyoto
Travel to Uji and spend a half day
Drink matcha
Byodo-in
Tsuyuno Tenjinsya
Day 7 – Kyoto
Nishiki market
Visit Gion area
Visit Kyomizu area
Day 8- Takayama
Travel to Takayama in the morning
Walk around Sanmachi Suji
Day 9 and 10 – Takayama
Day hikes in surrounding area, looking for reccomendations here! We are experienced hikers, looking for mountains that we can do in 5-8 hours.
Onsen, relax, bike around Takayama for the rest of the day
Day 11 – Tokyo
Visit Hida no Sato
Travel to Tokyo
Day 12 – Tokyo
Kitchenware shopping at Kappabashi
Visit Yanaka area
Omakase dinner
Day 13 – Tokyo
Visit Ghibli Museum
Visit Kagurazaka and Jimbocho book town
Day 14 – Tokyo
Shopping and any last sights
Travel back home
ありがとうございました！
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