Hey all! My husband and I leave for Japan in under 30 days. I only started putting together out trip beginning of August so I would appreciate some input if there's any thing we should not miss or if some parts are unrealistic.
I've tried to under plan, I've heard it's good to explore and find places to eat/things to do. But I would still appreciate any restaurant recommendations!
Just a few activities/attractions we are not at all interested in so I am not allotting any time for: TeamLabs, Joypolis, major shopping stores (Uniqlo, Don Q), gimmicky animal cafes
I would be interested to hear recommendations for kimono rentals, unlimited data esims, and local tour guides.
Thank you!!
Day 1, Tokyo (Hamamatsucho area)
- Arrive in to Tokyo at 3:20 PM
- Denny's by hotel
- Explore Hamamatsucho area
Day 2, Tokyo (Hamamatsucho area)
- Tsukiji Fish Market
- Pokemon Center/Nintendo Store
- Kirby Cafe
- Round 1 Stadium
Day 3, Mt. Fuji Area
- Check out from Tokyo
- Travel to Mt Fuji area
- Onsen, explore nearby area
Day 4, Osaka
- Travel to Osaka
- Namba Yasaka Shrine
- Zauo Fishing Restaurant
- Explore Dontonburi area
Day 5, Osaka
- Universal Studios Japan
Day 6, Osaka
- Osaka Aquarium
- Osaka Castle
- Kuromon Market
- Explore Den Den Town
Day 7, Kobe day trip and Osaka
- Day trip to Kobe:
- Nunobiki Herb Garden
- Chinatown
- Sorakuen Garden
- Travel back to Osaka
- Pokemon Cafe
- Tsutenkaku Tower
Day 8, Kyoto
- Travel to Kyoto
- cafe de monca
- Nijo Castle
- Fushimi Inari
- Gyoza Chao Chao
- Nintendo Kyoto
Day 9, Nara day trip and Kyoto
- Day trip top Nara:
- Kakinoha Sushi
- Nara Park
- Todaji Temple
- Kasuga Taisha Shrine
- Isuien Garden
- Nishiki Market
Day 10, Kyoto
- Explore Arashiyama area
- Arashiyama Bamboo Forest
- Travel back to Osaka to ride overnight bus to Tokyo
Day 11, Tokyo
- Tokyo Disneyland
- Check in Disney Ambassador hotel
Day 12, Tokyo
- Tokyo Disneysea
- Check out Disney Ambassador hotel
Day 13, Tokyo (Shinjuku area)
- Kappabashi Knife Gallery
- Explore Akihabara
- Chuka Soba Ginza Hachigo
- Gyukatsu Motomura
- Yadorigi Cafe
Day 14, Tokyo (Shinjuku area)
- Starbucks Reserve
- Hachiko Statue
- Nagi Ramen
- Shibuya Sky
Day 15, Tokyo (Shinjuku area)
- Explore Shinjuku area
- Depart at 5:15 PM
by KimonoCatChloe