I’m a solo traveler visiting Japan for the first time this November. I’d love to hear any feedback and recommendations for my trip!
Day 1: November 14 – Tokyo
- Arrival in Tokyo around 3 pm local time
- Evening: Explore the local area and have dinner
Day 2: November 15 – Tokyo
- Visit Senso-ji Temple in Asakusa
- Explore Ueno Park and Tokyo National Museum
- Evening in Akihabara
Day 3: November 16 – Tokyo
- Meiji Shrine and Takeshita Street in Harajuku
- Relax in Yoyogi Park
- Experience Shibuya Crossing and explore Shibuya in the evening
Day 4: November 17 – Hakone
- Travel to Hakone by train
- Visit Hakone Open-Air Museum and/or Lake Ashi
Day 5: November 18 – Kyoto
- Travel to Kyoto: Take the Shinkansen to Kyoto
- Visit Fushimi Inari Shrine
- Evening walk in Gion District
Day 6: November 19 – Kyoto
- Visit Kinkaku-ji (Golden Pavilion) and/or Ryoan-ji Temple
- Explore Nijo Castle
- Evening walk along the Philosopher’s Path
Day 7: November 20 – Kyoto
- Visit Arashiyama Bamboo Grove and/or Tenryu-ji Temple
- Explore Iwatayama Monkey Park and/or Togetsukyo Bridge
- Enjoy a traditional kaiseki dinner
Day 8: November 21 – Nara
- Day Trip to Nara
- Visit Todai-ji Temple, Nara Park, Kasuga Taisha Shrine, and Kofuku-ji Temple
- Return to Kyoto in the evening
Day 9: November 22 – Osaka
- Take a train to Osaka
- Visit Osaka Castle and/or Osaka Aquarium Kaiyukan
- Evening in Dotonbori
Day 10: November 23 – Osaka
- Spend the day at Universal Studios Japan or explore other parts of the city
- Evening visit to Umeda Sky Building
Day 11: November 24 – Tokyo
- Morning Shinkansen back to Tokyo
- Last minute shopping prepare to return home
by ShooterElmer