Maybe too ambitious and it kind of falls apart towards the end. Would love some critiques.
| Date | Day | Place | Areas | Morning | Late Morning | Afternoon | Late Afternoon | Night |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-11-08 | 0 | NYC | 12:35AM Take-off | |||||
| 2024-11-09 | 1 | Tokyo | Ginza: upscale shopping district. Akihabara: center for electronics, anime, and otaku culture | 5:10AM Landing. Keikyu Line to Shimbashi Station. Train to hotel to drop off bags. | Tsukiji Outer Market for breakfast/brunch. Imperial Palace East Gardens after, if feeling up to it. | Strolling Ginza’s Main Streets and department stores. Nissan Crossing showroom. Kabuki-za Theatre. | Shiseido Parlour for an afternoon tea or dessert | Dinner at Ginza Kyubey |
| 2024-11-10 | 2 | Tokyo | Shinjuku: business and entertainment district. Harajuku: fashion and pop culture | Tokyo Metropolitan Government Building & observation deck | Stroll through the Shinjuku Gyoen National Garden. | Eat in Shinjuku, trying one of the famous ramen or izakaya spots. | Head to Harajuku and walk along Takeshita Street, famous for its unique fashion and quirky shops. | Meiji Shrine for a serene experience and then explore Omotesando for chic cafes and shopping. Back to Ginza for dinner. |
| 2024-11-11 | 3 | Tokyo | Shibuya: iconic neighborhood. Roppongi: art, shopping, and nightlife | Shibuya Crossing and visit Shibuya Sky | Eat at one of the trendy cafes around Shibuya or nearby Cat Street | Subway to Roppongi | Roppongi Hills or the Mori Art Museum | Have dinner in Roppongi and explore its lively nightlife or return to Ginza for a quieter evening. |
| 2024-11-12 | 4 | Tokyo | Asakusa: old Tokyo vibes. Historical landmarks. Ueno: museums and parks | Subway to Asakusa. Go to Senso-Ji Temple early. | Nakamise-Dori, Kappabashi Street, Asakusa Culture | Subway to Ueno. Ameya-Yokocho Market for street food | Tokyo National Museum or Tokyo Metropolitan Art Museum | Street food at Ameya-Yokocho Market |
| 2024-11-13 | 5 | Kyoto | Gion: historic geisha district. Arashiyama: bamboo groves, temples, and scenic beauty | Shinkansen to Kyoto, 2hr 30min | Check into hotel in Gion and explore Higashiyama area. | Visit Arashiyama Bamboo Grove and Tenryu-ji Temple | Walk along the Hozu River or visit the Iwatayama Monkey Park | Dinner at a local Kyoto restaurant. |
| 2024-11-14 | 6 | Kyoto | Western Kyoto | Visit Kinkaku-ji (Golden Pavilion) | Head to Ryoan-ji, famous for its rock garden. | Stop by Ninna-ji, a UNESCO World Heritage site | Explore the Kiyomizu-dera Temple area | Dinner near Kiyomizu Temple |
| 2024-11-15 | 7 | Kyoto | Central Kyoto | Visit Nijo Castle, a UNESCO site | Nishiki Market for lunch and exploring | Pontocho Alley in the afternoon | Explore Gion in the evening, stroll along Hanamikoji Street, and catch a glimpse of geiko or maiko. | Dinner in Gion: |
| 2024-11-16 | 8 | Kyoto | Eastern Kyoto | Fushimi Inari Taisha tour and lunch with locals | Visit Kiyomizu-dera Temple and explore Sannenzaka and Ninenzaka streets. | Walk along the Philosopher’s Path for a relaxing stroll (stop by Honen-in or Nanzen-ji) | Dinner near hotel or go back to Gion | |
| 2024-11-17 | 9 | Nara | Noborioji | Train to Nara. Nara Park and meet the Deer | Todaiji Temple. Taisha Shrine. | Explore Naramachi | Kofukuji Temple | |
| 2024-11-18 | 10 | Osaka | Umeda: high-end shopping, business, and skyline views. Dotonbori: neon-lit streets, street food, and entertainment. Namba: food markets, shopping streets, and vibrant nightlife. | Train to Osaka. Umeda Sky Building | Subway to Osaka Castle | Subway to Namba Station. Kuromon Ichiba Market for lunch | Dotonbori Canal, Shinsaibashi-suji Shopping Street, Hozenji Temple, explore the Namba area | Train back to Kyoto |
| 2024-11-19 | 11 | Hiroshima | Naka Ward | Train to Hiroshima – 1hr 40min | Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park and explore the Peace Memorial Museum | Lunch near the park | Walk around Hiroshima Castle (optional) or visit the Shukkeien Garden | Dinner at a local okonomiyaki restaurant. Train back to Kyoto or straight to Hakone (4hr) |
| 2024-11-20 | 12 | Hakone | Hakone | Hakone Open-Air Museum | Hakone Ropeway up to Owakudani | Ropeway down to Togendai Station at Lake Ashi. Lunch in Moto-Hakone | Back toward Hakone-Yumoto via the Hakone Tozan Railway | Bus back to Tokyo |
| 2024-11-21 | 13 | Nikko | Nikko | Train to Nikko | Toshogu Shrine | Rinnoji Temple and Futarasan Shrine | Walk around Lake Chuzenji | Train back to Tokyo |
| 2024-11-22 | 14 | Tokyo | Ginza | Check out of hotel | Store luggage somewhere | Last minute shopping/souvenirs | Subway to HND Airport | 7:45 Flight Departure |
| 2024-11-23 | 15 | NYC | 6:30PM Landing |
by aghowl