Hi everyone, I will visit Japan on November 22 til December 5 and have the below plan (sorry it's a bit long), but I am open to suggestions and possibly day trip recommendations. – Also, should I skip the JR Pass for this route? Let me know if I can reshuffle some plans, or if I'm missing must-see areas.
Day 1: Arrival in Tokyo (22nd November)
- 1:00 PM: Arrival at Narita Airport
- 3:00 PM: Hotel check-in and freshen-up
- 4:00 PM: Relax with a Spa or Massage session
- 7:00 PM: Dinner
- 8:00 PM: Visit Akihabara
Day 2: Tokyo Highlights (23rd November)
- 8:00 AM: Breakfast
- 9:30 AM: Visit Meiji Shrine for morning serenity (1.5 hours)
- 11:30 AM: Visit imperial palace
- 1:00 PM: Lunch
- 2:00 PM: Stroll around Shinjuku Gyoen National Garden
- 3:30 AM: Explore Shibuya Sky or Tokyo Skytree
- 4:30 PM: Indoor activity at TeamLab borderless
- 7:30 PM: Dinner
- 9:00 PM: Karaoke or arcades at Red Tokyo Tower
Day 3: Nikko Day Trip (24th November)
- 7:30 AM: Breakfast at your hotel
- 8:00 AM: Take the train from Tokyo to Nikko
- 10:30 AM: Explore Toshogu Shrine and Rinnoji Temple
- 1:00 PM: Lunch at Meiji Teahouse in Nikko
- 2:00 PM: Explore Kegon Falls and Lake Chuzenji
- 4:30 PM: Head back to Tokyo by train
- 7:30 PM: Dinner at Tempura Tsunahachi in Shinjuku
Day 4: Tokyo – Museums and Cafes (25th November)
- 8:30 AM: Breakfast
- 9:30 PM: Grab coffee and visit a dog cafe
- 10:30 AM: Visit Ueno Park and the Tokyo National Museum
- 1:30 PM: Lunch
- 3:00 PM: Visit Ghibli Museum
- 5:30 PM: Ginza/Akihabara or harajuku
- 7:30 PM: Dinner
- 9:30 PM: Explore Shibuya's nightlife or arcades
Day 5: Travel to Hakone (26th November)
- 8:00 AM: Early breakfast at hotel
- 9:00 AM: Depart Tokyo to Hakone
- 11:00 AM: Visit Hakone Open-Air Museum
- 1:00 PM: Lunch
- 2:30 PM: Cruise on Lake Ashi
- 4:30 PM: Visit the Glass Museum
- 6:00 PM: Any recommendations?
Day 6: Hakone to Kyoto (27th November)
- 8:00 AM: Breakfast at Ryokan
- 10:00 AM: Depart from Hakone to Kyoto
- 12:30 PM: Nintendo Museum
- 1:30 PM: Lunch
- 3:00 PM: Visit Nijo Castle – or any recommendations?
- 5:30 PM: Early tea ceremony at Camellia Tea House
- 7:30 PM: Dinner
Day 7: Kyoto Exploration (28th November)
- 8:00 AM: Breakfast
- 9:00 AM: Visit the Kinkaku-ji (Golden Pavilion)
- 11:00 AM: Explore Arashiyama Bamboo Grove and Tenryu-ji Temple
- 1:00 PM: Lunch in Arashiyama
- 3:00 PM: Pottery/Ceramics class at Zuikougama
- 6:30 PM: Dinner
Day 8: Kyoto to Osaka (29th November) – Possible to also fit cup noodle museum?
- 8:00 AM: Breakfast
- 9:00 AM: Take train to Osaka
- 10:00 AM: Visit Osaka Castle (1.5 hours)
- 12:30 PM: Lunch at Dotonbori
- 2:00 PM: Visit Den Den Town
- 4:30 PM: Shopping at Shinsaibashi
- 7:00 PM: Dinner
Day 9: Universal Studios Osaka (30th November)
- 7:00 AM: Early breakfast at hotel
- 8:00 AM: Full day at Universal Studios Japan with Express Pass
- 7:30 PM: Dinner
- 8:30 PM: Return to hotel for rest ?
Day 10: Osaka to Tokyo (1st December)
- 8:00 AM: Breakfast
- 9:00 AM: Shinkansen from Osaka to Tokyo
- 12:00 PM: Lunch
- 2:00 PM: Visit Ginza Art Aquarium
- 4:00 PM: Explore Akihabara
- 7:30 PM: Dinner at
Day 11: Tokyo Outdoor and Iconic Experiences (2nd December)
- 8:00 AM: Breakfast
- 9:00 AM: Visit Sensoji Temple and Asakusa
- 11:00 AM: Hour visit to Glanta Rings
- 12:30 PM: Explore Tenbou Park Ikebukuro and the Sunshine City Observation Deck
- 2:30 PM: Lunch
- 4:00 PM: Boat ride along the Sumida River
- 6:30 PM: Dinner
- 8:30 PM: Evening stroll in Ginza
Day 12: Concert Day & Shopping (3rd December)
- 9:00 AM: Breakfast
- 10:00 AM: Shopping in Harajuku and Omotesando
- 1:00 PM: Lunch
- 4:00 PM: Head to concert venue
- 6:00 PM: Imagine Dragons Concert
- 8:00 PM: Dinner
Day 13: Last Full Day in Tokyo (4th December) – Any areas I missed in tokyo we should add here?
- 9:00 AM: Breakfast
- 10:00 AM: Bike around the Imperial Palace or any park
- 12:30 PM: Lunch
- 2:00 PM: Final shopping in Ginza
- 6:00 PM: Dinner
- 8:00 PM: Last night Karaoke and night out in Shibuya
Day 14: Departure (5th December)
- 9:00 AM: Breakfast
- 11:00 AM: Head to the airport for the flight
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