First, I want to thank this community for all the help it provides! I have my first trip to Japan, and I’ll be traveling with my elderly parents (they’re in their 60s), so I’ve been in charge of planning everything (no pressure, haha). Below is the itinerary I’ve put together for Tokyo, Kamakura, Kyoto, Osaka, and Nara. I’d love your feedback and suggestions!

19th September – Arrival in Tokyo

• Arrive at the hotel in Asakasa around 6 PM
• Freshen up and explore the area
• If there’s energy, visit Tokyo Skytree via taxi at around 7 PM

20th September – Meiji Shrine, Harajuku, Shibuya

Morning/Afternoon (10 AM – 2 PM)

• Leave the hotel around 9:30 AM for Meiji Shrine
• Explore Harajuku: Visit Kiddyland, vintage stores, coffee spots, Cat Street, and Takeshita Street
• Wind down at Starbucks in Tokyu Plaza

Afternoon/Evening (3 PM – 6 PM)

• Head to Shibuya: See Shibuya Scramble, Hachiko Statue, Animate Store
• Visit Shibuya 109 (Is this better than Modi Mall or Shibuya Parco? Looking for clothes and anime/stationary shops!)
• Have dessert at L'Occitane Café and dinner at Gyumon in Shibuya

Late Evening (8 PM)

• If up for it, taxi to Shinjuku for a night stroll

21st September – Asakusa, Akihabara, Shinjuku

Morning (10 AM – 1 PM)

• Visit Sensoji Temple and explore Asakusa’s food street
• Have lunch at Kura Sushi and shop at Don Quijote

Afternoon/Evening (2 PM – 7 PM)

• Explore Ueno: Visit Ameya-Yokocho Market and enjoy matcha at Kaneiji Café
• Travel to Akihabara: Visit anime stores like Hobby Off and Mandarake, grab coffee, and explore
• Dinner at Honolulu Ramen in Shinjuku

22nd September – Day Trip to Kamakura (10 AM – 7 PM)

• Visit Hase-dera Temple and explore Komachi Street for shopping
• Have lunch at Café Kamakura Yama or Cafe Toridokoro
• Scenic train ride along the coast with views of Mt. Fuji
• Return to Tokyo by 5 PM

23rd September – Disney Sea

• Full day at Tokyo DisneySea

24th September – TeamLab Borderless, Shopping, Kyoto

Morning

• Visit TeamLab Borderless at 10 AM
• Light shopping and explore Tokyo Station's Character Street before departing for Kyoto by train

Evening

• Arrive in Kyoto by 7 PM and explore the area near the hotel

25th September – Naruto Theme Park (Need Advice!)

• I’m a huge Naruto fan and really want to visit the Naruto x Boruto Theme Park on Awaji Island. It’s a long trip (about 2 hours one way) and I’ll be going with my mom, who doesn’t speak Japanese either. Is this trip worth it, or should we consider a day trip to Amanohashidate instead?

26th September – Gion Cultural Day

Morning

• Explore Gion District in Kyoto
• Kimono rental and stroll around Yasaka Shrine

Afternoon

• Walk the Philosopher’s Path and visit Kyoto Imperial Palace
• Optional visit to Glenda Rings in Gion

Evening

• Watch the sunset at Kiyomizu-dera and have dinner in Gion

27th September – Romantic Train & Osaka Day Trip

Morning

• Take the Sagano Scenic Railway to Osaka
• Visit Osaka Castle

Afternoon

• Explore Namba, Dotonbori, and Shinsaibashi for shopping and food
• Pokémon Café or Surugaya Anime Store

Evening

• Return to Kyoto by 7 PM

28th September – Low-Key Day in Nara

• Explore Nara Park, see the deer, and visit Todai-ji Temple

29th September – Arashiyama & Golden Route

Morning

• Visit Arashiyama Bamboo Grove and Tenryu-ji Temple
• Lunch at Arashiyama Yoshimura (soba noodles)

Afternoon

• Explore Kyoto’s Golden Route: Kinkaku-ji (Golden Pavilion) and Ryoan-ji (Zen rock garden)
• Return to central Kyoto for dinner

30th September – Return to Tokyo

• Arrive in Tokyo by noon, explore Ginza and visit Tokyo Skytree one last time

1st October – Depart for Home

Questions:

• Any recommendations for cultural experiences, cafes or anime stores ?
• Where can I see a Kabuki show in either Tokyo or Kyoto?
• Are there any Naruto or JJK events happening while I’m there?
• Thoughts on visiting Naruto x Boruto Theme Park vs. Amanohashidate?

Thank you so much for your help! My family and I love matcha, coffee, and Turkish/Indian food (we don’t eat pork). Any other recommendations are greatly appreciated!