As the title says we are couple visiting japan for first time. Here is a draft intinerary i did some research and come up with took help from chatgpt as well. 😁
Day 1: Arrival in Tokyo
- Arrive in Tokyo.
- Explore Shinjuku Gyoen or Ueno Park.
- Overnight in Tokyo.
Day 2: Tokyo – City and Nature
- Morning: Visit Meiji Shrine and Yoyogi Park.
- Afternoon: Explore Asakusa and Sensoji Temple.
- Evening: Stroll through Chidorigafuchi Moat.
- Overnight in Tokyo.
Day 3: Tokyo DisneySea
- Spend the entire day at Tokyo DisneySea.
- Overnight in Tokyo.
Day 4: Tokyo to Hakone
- Morning: Travel to Hakone (1.5-2 hours by train).
- Afternoon: Visit Hakone Open-Air Museum.
- Evening: Relax in an onsen.
- Overnight in Hakone.
Day 5: Hakone – Nature and Views
- Explore Hakone's natural beauty: Lake Ashi and Hakone Shrine.
- Take a Hakone Ropeway ride for views of Mount Fuji.
- Overnight in Hakone.
Day 6: Hakone to Chureito Pagoda to Kyoto
- Morning: Travel to Chureito Pagoda in Fujiyoshida (2 hours).
- Afternoon: Enjoy the view of Mount Fuji with the pagoda.
- Evening: Travel to Kyoto (3-4 hours).
- Overnight in Kyoto.
Day 7: Kyoto – Temples and Culture
- Visit Fushimi Inari Shrine.
- Explore Kiyomizu-dera Temple.
- Stroll through Gion district in the evening.
- Overnight in Kyoto.
Day 8: Kyoto – Highlights
- Visit Kinkaku-ji (Golden Pavilion).
- Explore Nijo Castle.
- Overnight in Kyoto.
Day 9: Kyoto to Nara (Day Trip)
- Morning: Travel to Nara (1 hour).
- Visit Todai-ji Temple and Nara Park.
- Explore Kasuga Taisha Shrine.
- Evening: Return to Kyoto.
- Overnight in Kyoto.
Day 10: Kyoto to Himeji to Hiroshima
- Morning: Travel to Himeji (1 hour).
- Visit Himeji Castle.
- Afternoon: Travel to Hiroshima (1.5 hours).
- Overnight in Hiroshima.
Day 11: Hiroshima and Miyajima
- Morning: Visit Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park and Museum.
- Afternoon: Take a ferry to Miyajima Island.
- Explore Itsukushima Shrine and Mount Misen.
- Overnight on Miyajima or back in Hiroshima.
Day 12: Miyajima to Osaka
- Morning: Return to Hiroshima, then travel to Osaka (2 hours).
- Afternoon: Visit Osaka Castle.
- Evening: Explore Dotonbori.
- Overnight in Osaka.
Day 13: Osaka – City and Culture
- Visit Sumiyoshi Taisha Shrine.
- Explore Osaka Aquarium Kaiyukan.
- Stroll through the Umeda Sky Building's Floating Garden Observatory.
- Overnight in Osaka.
Day 14: Osaka – Departure
- Morning: Have some last-minute shopping or sightseeing in Osaka.
- Afternoon: Depart from Osaka airport.
Edit: travelling 1st week of November this year
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