Hi everyone,
My husband and I are planning a vacation to Japan in mid-November next year (I know it’s way too early to schedule the trip ahead haha). I’m just wondering if our itinerary will be "relaxing" enough, as we’re not fans of rushing! 😅
I’d love to hear your recommendations on places to add or remove. We still want to try a private outdoor onsen (no overnight stay) if time permits but aren’t sure where we can fit it in.
If anyone knows any great food spots nearby, I’d really appreciate your suggestions! Thank you.
Day 1: Edmonton – Osaka (Namba hotel)
• Osaka Castle (just to see from the outside?)
• Katsuoji Temple (a bit far)
•Umeda Sky Building (at sunset) or Abeno Harukas (more expensive)
• Glico Sign/Dotonbori (Namba)
Day 2: Osaka (or Nara for a day trip to the deer park)
• Universal Studios – I’ve heard it takes a full day to explore.
Day 3: Osaka – Kyoto (Gion hotel)
• Kiyomizu-dera Temple (@7am)
• Yasaka Shrine
• Gion walk
Day 4: Kyoto
• Fushimi Inari Taisha (@7AM or @6PM)
• Arashiyama Bamboo Forest (@8-9AM?)
Day 5: Kyoto – Tokyo (Shinjuku hotel)
• Nakamise-dori, Asakusa / Sensoji Temple
• Studio Ghibli (book months in advance)
• Shinjuku
Day 6: Tokyo – Mt. Fuji (day trip, possibly a bus tour)
• Chureito Pagoda
• Oshino Hakkai (for souvenirs)
Day 7: Tokyo
• Harajuku
• Meiji Shrine
• Yoyogi Park
• Shibuya Crossing / Shibuya Sky
Day 8: Tokyo
• Tokyo University
• Akihabara
• Ginza
Day 9: Return
by Various-Top-2795