Thoughts on our 14 days Japan Itinerary?

Me and my friends made this itinerary for 14 days in Japan next year. Do you guys think it's feasible?

(We plan on buying a Japan Rail Pass (14 days))

Day 1: Arrival in Tokyo

  • Arrival in Tokyo
  • Accommodation in the Shinjuku/Asakusa area (19-30 euros per night).
  • Lunch at Asakusa street food (20 euros), visit to Senso-ji Temple (closes at 5 PM).
  • Walk to SkyTree, dinner nearby (20 euros).
  • Visit Tokyo SkyTree (8 PM, 14 euros), return to accommodation.

Day 2: Exploring Tokyo

  • Breakfast and visit to the Imperial Palace (free tour at 10:00 or 13:30, 75 min).
  • Day in Akihabara, lunch (20 euros).
  • Visit Ueno: Ameyoko district, park, and National Museum (6 euros).
  • Return to Shinjuku: dinner, explore Kabukicho and Golden Gai.

Day 3: Shibuya Day

  • Visit Meiji Shrine (gardens, 3 euros), Yoyogi Park, Hachiko, and Shibuya Crossing.
  • Lunch and visit to Harajuku.
  • Dinner in Shibuya (30 euros) and return before midnight.

Day 4: Shinjuku and Nagoya

  • Send luggage, visit "Your Name" staircase and Metropolitan Government Building (free).
  • Train to Nagoya (12:30-1 PM), arrival before 3:30 PM.
  • Visit Nagoya Castle (3 euros, closes at 4:30 PM).
  • Train to Kyoto, accommodation (35 euros per night), dinner and evening walk.

Day 5: Kyoto Temples

  • Kimono rental (30 euros), visit Yasaka, Heian, and Nanzen-ji temples.
  • Lunch and tea ceremony (2 PM, 21 euros).
  • Return kimono (5 PM), dinner, and free time.

Day 6: Arashiyama

  • Visit Kinkaku-Ji and nearby temples.
  • Lunch in Arashiyama Yoshimura (20 euros), visit Tenryu-ji and Bamboo Forest (2 hours).
  • Return to accommodation, dinner.

Day 7: Fushimi Inari

  • Free morning to explore nearby shops or temples.
  • Lunch and visit Fushimi Inari (3-4 hours).
  • Dinner and return.

Day 8: Nara and Osaka

  • Departure for Nara (10 AM), visit Isuien Garden (8 euros), Kofukuji Temple (9 euros), and lunch.
  • Visits to Kasuga Taisha Museum (4 euros), Todai-Ji Temple and museum (8 euros).
  • Train to Osaka, accommodation (30 euros per night).
  • Dinner and night tour in Dotonbori.

Day 9: Osaka

  • Visit Osaka Castle (4 euros) and lunch in Shinsekai.
  • Tsutenkaku Tower (7 euros), visit Sumiyoshi Shrine.
  • Visit teamLab Botanical Garden (12 euros), dinner and night stroll.

Day 10: Hiroshima and Miyajima

  • Train to Hiroshima, ferry to Miyajima.
  • Visit Itsukushima Shrine and Daishoin Temple, oyster lunch.
  • Return to Hiroshima: Peace Memorial (2 euros), view Hiroshima Castle.
  • Return to Osaka, dinner and evening walk.

Day 11: Kanazawa

  • Train to Kanazawa, accommodation (40 euros).
  • Visit Omicho Market (lunch), Kanazawa Castle (2 euros).
  • Walk through the Nagamachi samurai district and Oyama Shrine.
  • Dinner and free evening.

Day 12: Tokyo

  • Train to Tokyo, accommodation (Asakusa area, 30 euros).
  • Visit Ikebukuro, Pokemon Center, and Swallowtail Butler Cafe for afternoon tea (25 euros).
  • Stroll through Otome Road, dinner, and explore the area.

Day 13: Yokohama

  • Day trip to Yokohama: visit Chinatown and seaside.
  • Ramen Museum (3 euros) and lunch.
  • Return to Tokyo: visit Tokyo Tower (5 euros), walk through Ginza.
  • teamLab Planets (30 euros).
  • Dinner in Yurakucho and return.

Day 14: Free Day

  • Options: Studio Ghibli Park (45 euros) or Sanrio Puroland (30 euros).

Day 15: Departure

  • Flight home.

by HanamiSakura120

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