Hey Everyone,

I've been making my itinerary for a while now trying to cover as much as I can in an early november 19 day trip. I'll be traveling solo and am used to walking a lot. But I'm wondering if all destinations might be difficult to pull off? I recently booked my flights and had to cut a day from the trip and ended up skipping Shizuoka. I want to make sure I haven’t packed too much into each day or missed any must-see spots.

I’d appreciate any suggestions on things to add, remove, or adjust, especially regarding the pacing or any hidden gems in these areas. Thanks in advance!

Day 1 (November 3): Tokyo (Shibuya & Shinjuku)

• Arrive in Tokyo (Haneda Airport).
• Explore Meiji Shrine and Yoyogi Park.
• Walk through Takeshita Street.
• Visit Shibuya Crossing.
• Enjoy city views from Shibuya Sky.

Day 2 (November 4): Tokyo (Akihabara)

• Visit Akihabara Electric Town for anime, gaming, and electronics shops.
• Lunch at some cool café.
• Visit Kanda Myojin Shrine.
• Dinner at a local izakaya.

Day 3 (November 5): Tokyo (Shibuya & Shinjuku)

• Visit Shinjuku Gyoen National Garden.
• Explore Omotesando Avenue and Omoide Yokocho.
• Bar hopping in Golden Gai in Shinjuku.

Day 4 (November 6): Tokyo (Asakusa and Ueno)

• Visit Senso-ji Temple early to avoid crowds.
• Explore Nakamise Shopping Street.
• Walk through Ueno Park.
• Visit Tokyo National Museum.
• Dinner at Ameyoko Shopping Street.

Day 5 (November 7): Day Trip to Yokohama

• Explore Minato Mirai and Landmark Tower.
• Walk along Yamashita Park.
• Visit the Red Brick Warehouse.
• Return to Tokyo for dinner.

Day 6 (November 8): Day Trip to Kamakura

• Visit the Great Buddha (Daibutsu) and Hasedera Temple.
• Explore Tsurugaoka Hachimangu Shrine.
• Walk along Komachi Street.
• Return to Tokyo for dinner.

Day 7 (November 9): Travel to Fuji Five Lakes (Kawaguchiko)

• Travel from Tokyo to Kawaguchiko (plan for possible travel delays).
• Explore Lake Kawaguchi, Oishi Park, and Kawaguchiko Music Forest Museum.
• Relax at accommodation or visit an onsen.

Day 8 (November 10): Fuji Five Lakes (Kawaguchiko)

• Hike near Kawaguchiko (e.g., Mitsutoge Trail) or visit Chureito Pagoda.
• Continue exploring around Lake Kawaguchi.
• Relax at the campsite or hotel.

Day 9 (November 11): Travel to Kyoto (Gion and Pontocho Alley)

• Travel to Kyoto and check in.
• Explore Gion during daylight.
• Experience Gion and Pontocho Alley at night.

Day 10 (November 12): Kyoto (Kinkaku-ji, Ryoan-ji, Philosopher's Path)

• Visit Kinkaku-ji (Golden Pavilion).
• Explore Ryoan-ji Temple.
• Walk the Philosopher's Path.
• Consider visiting Nanzen-ji or Eikan-do Zenrin-ji Temple.

Day 11 (November 13): Day Trip to Nara

• Start early to visit Todai-ji Temple and Nara Park.
• Explore Kasuga Taisha Shrine.
• Walk around Naramachi.
• Return to Kyoto for dinner.

Day 12 (November 14): Kyoto (Fushimi Inari Taisha)

• Visit Fushimi Inari Taisha early to avoid crowds.
• Explore nearby areas like Ginkaku-ji (Silver Pavilion) or Nanzen-ji.
• Dinner in Pontocho Alley.

Day 13 (November 15): Day Trip to Himeji

• Visit Himeji Castle.
• Explore Koko-en Garden.
• Return to Kyoto for dinner.

Day 14 (November 16): Travel to Kanazawa

• Travel from Kyoto to Kanazawa.
• Visit Kenrokuen Garden.
• Explore Higashi Chaya District.

Day 15 (November 17): Kanazawa (Omicho Market, Myoryuji, Samurai District)

• Visit Omicho Market.
• Visit Myoryuji (Ninja Temple) (ensure to book in advance).
• Explore Nagamachi Samurai District.

Day 16 (November 18): Travel to Takayama

• Travel from Kanazawa to Takayama.
• Explore Takayama Old Town.
• Relax and enjoy an onsen.

Day 17 (November 19): Takayama (Morning Markets, Hida Folk Village)

• Visit Takayama Morning Markets.
• Explore Hida Folk Village.
• Enjoy free time in Takayama.

Day 18 (November 20): Travel to Tokyo

• Travel back to Tokyo.
• Explore Shibuya, Shinjuku, or Akihabara.
• Dinner and last-minute shopping.

Day 19 (November 21): Final Day in Tokyo

• Last day to explore Tokyo or shop for souvenirs.
• Dinner in Tokyo and transfer to a hotel near Haneda Airport.

Day 20 (November 22): Departure from Haneda Airport

• Early morning flight from Haneda Airport.