Hi,
I (30, M) and my wife (29,M) are planning our first trip to Japan and would really appreciate suggestions on our itinerary. We are going for 7 days and wanted to get a flavor of as many attractions as possible!
Day 1 – Stay at Osaka (in Shinsaibashi):
- Morning arrival in Osaka Itami (10 AM)
- Osaka castle + surrounding gardens
- Explore Dotonbori + Shinsaibashi (I am a foodie, my wife a shopaholic)
Day 2 – Stay at Kyoto (near Kyoto Station):
- Early morning train to Kyoto
- Fushimi Inari Shrine
- Kiyomizu-Dera Temple
- Stroll around Higashiyama district
- Dinner at Gion
Day 3 – Stay at Kyoto:
- Arashiyama Bamboo Forest (7 AM)
- Tenryu-ji Temple + surrounding gardens
- Kinkaju-ji Temple (Golden Pavilion)
- Nijo Castle
- Possibly check out the Onsen at hotel (?)
Day 4 – Stay at Tokyo (near Shibuya Metro station):
- Early morning – Toji Temple at Kyoto
- Bus to Itami airport, catch 2PM flight to Tokyo (Haneda)
- Check in at Hotel in Shibuya + explore Shibuya shopping + crossing
- Shibuya Sky at night
Day 5 – Stay at Tokyo:
- Asakusa + Senso-ji temple
- Ueno Park
- Teamlab Planets
- Ginza – shopping at Uniqlo, Itoya + dinner
Day 6 – Stay at Tokyo:
- Meiji Shrine
- Yoyogi Park
- Takeshita Street, Harajuku
- Shinjuku Gyoen National Garden
- Nightlife at Shinjuku
Day 7 – Stay at Tokyo:
- Day trip to Kawaguchiko/Mt Fuji (probably via Klook)
Day 8 – Return flight at 10 AM from Haneda
Any suggestions on what to skip/add or if we're over-planned/under-planned on any day will be greatly appreciated. 🙏🙏
by arthras_dota