I think I’ve overdone it with the amount of things I intend to see a lot so here goes:
Day 1: Arrival in Tokyo
Morning
- Arrive at ✈️ Narita Airport
- Transfer to 📍 Shibuya check in at accommodation
Lunch
- Lunch in 🍱 Shibuya – Explore Shibuya Crossing and 🐶 Hachiko Statue – Beloved dog statue
Afternoon
- Visit 🏞️ Yoyogi Park – Large city park
- Visit ⛩️ Meiji Shrine – Shinto shrine
Evening
- Dinner in 🍜 Harajuku – Explore 🛍️ Takeshita Street – Trendy shopping street
- Overnight: Accommodation in Shibuya
Day 2: Central Tokyo Exploration
Morning
- Visit 🏯 Tokyo Imperial Palace and East Gardens – Historical residence of the Emperor
Lunch
- Explore 🛍️ Ginza district – Luxury shopping area
- Lunch at 🍣 Tsukiji Outer Market – Famous seafood market
Afternoon
- Visit 🌸 Hamarikyu Gardens – Traditional Japanese garden
Evening
- Dinner and visit 🖼️ Mori Art Museum at 🏙️ Roppongi Hills – Modern art museum
- Overnight: Accommodation in Shibuya
Day 3: Tokyo Skytree & Asakusa
Morning
- Visit ⛩️ Senso-ji Temple, Asakusa – Oldest Buddhist temple in Tokyo
- Explore 🛍️ Nakamise Shopping Street – Traditional market street
Lunch
- Head to 🌌 Tokyo Skytree – Observation tower
- Visit 🏬 Tokyo Solamachi Mall
Afternoon
- Explore 🐠 Sumida Aquarium – Aquarium near Skytree
Evening
- Dinner in Asakusa – Riverside walk
- Overnight: Accommodation in Shibuya
Day 4: Akihabara & Ueno
Morning
- Visit 🏞️ Ueno Park – Large public park
- Visit 🏺 Tokyo National Museum – Museum of Japanese art and culture
Lunch
- Lunch in Ueno
Afternoon
- Explore 💻 Akihabara – Electronics and anime district
Evening
- Visit ⛩️ Kanda Myojin Shrine – Popular shrine in Akihabara
- Dinner in Akihabara
- Overnight: Accommodation in Shibuya
Day 5: Odaiba & Tokyo Bay
Morning
- Head to 🏝️ Odaiba – Artificial island with attractions
- Visit 🎨 teamLab Borderless – Interactive digital art museum
Lunch
- Explore 🏬 DiverCity Tokyo Plaza
- See 🤖 Gundam Statue – Giant robot statue
Afternoon
- Relax at 🏖️ Odaiba Seaside Park – Beachfront park
- Visit 🏢 Aqua City Odaiba – Shopping and entertainment complex
Evening
- Dinner in Odaiba
- Overnight: Accommodation in Shibuya
Day 6: Shinjuku & Ikebukuro
Morning
- Visit 🌿 Shinjuku Gyoen National Garden – Large city garden
Lunch
- Explore 🎴 Kabukicho – Lively entertainment district
- Lunch in Shinjuku
Afternoon
- Visit 🏢 Tokyo Metropolitan Government Building – Observation decks
- Explore 🛍️ Sunshine City Mall and 💕 Pokemon Center Mega Tokyo in Ikebukuro
Evening
- Dinner in Ikebukuro
- Overnight: Accommodation in Shibuya
Day 7: Tokyo to Niigata and Myoko
Morning
- Check out of Shibuya accommodation
- Pick up car rental
Lunch
- Visit 🌄 Panoramic View, Koide, Tokamachi, Niigata – Scenic viewpoint
Afternoon
- Relax at ♨️ Tsubame Onsen, Myoko – Hot spring bath
Evening
- Overnight: Onsen Inn in Myoko
Day 8: Niigata to Takayama
Morning
- Check out of Myoko accommodation
- Visit 🐒 Snow Monkey Park, Yamanouchi – See bathing monkeys
Lunch
- Visit 🏯 Narai Juku Heritage Village, Shiojiri – Traditional Edo-period town
Afternoon
- (Optional) Visit 🌲 Sawando National Park, Matsumoto – National park
Evening
- Check in at hotel in Takayama
- Visit 🎶 60’s Museum, Takayama – Nostalgic museum
- Overnight: Hotel in Takayama
Day 9: Shirakawa-go & Kanazawa
Morning
- Check out of Takayama accommodation
- Visit 🏡 Shirakawa-go Heritage Village, Gifu – Historic farmhouse village
Lunch
- Visit 🏚️ Ainoka Heritage Village, Toyama – Traditional heritage site
Afternoon
- Visit ⚔️ Nagamachi Samurai District, Kanazawa – Former samurai residence area
Evening
- Overnight: Hotel in Kanazawa
Day 10: Kanazawa to Kyoto
Morning
- Check out of Kanazawa accommodation
- Visit 🦀 Omicho Market, Kanazawa – Local food market
Lunch
- Visit 🏮 Higashi Chaya District, Kanazawa – Historical teahouse area
Afternoon
- (Optional) Visit 🪷 Echizen Daibutsu Temple, Fukui – Large Buddha statue temple
- Visit 🌲 Avenue of Metasequoia Trees, Shiga – Scenic tree-lined road
Evening
- Visit ⛩️ Shirahige Shrine Torii, Shiga – Iconic lakeside shrine
- Overnight: Capsule hotel in Kyoto
Day 11: Kyoto Exploration
Morning
- Visit 🦊 Fushimi Inari Taisha, Kyoto – Famous shrine with red torii gates
- Visit 🏯 Kiyomizu-dera – Iconic wooden temple
Lunch
- Visit 🕍 Hokan-ji – Famous pagoda
- Visit 🍁 Eikando Temple – Buddhist temple with autumn colors
Afternoon
- Walk 🛤️ Philosopher’s Path – Scenic walking route
Evening
- Explore 🍢 Nishiki Market – Local food market
- Overnight: Capsule hotel in Kyoto
Day 12: Kyoto & Surroundings
Morning
- Visit 🎋 Arashiyama Bamboo Forest – Famous bamboo grove
Lunch
- Visit 🏰 Himeji Castle, Hyogo – Historic hilltop castle
Afternoon
- Visit 🏆 Kinkaku-ji – Golden Pavilion
Evening
- Attend 🍵 Tea Ceremony Ju-An – Traditional tea ceremony
- Overnight: Capsule hotel in Kyoto
Day 13: Kyoto to Seiganto-ji Temple
Morning
- Check out of Kyoto accommodation
- Visit 🦌 Nara Deer Park – Park with free-roaming deer
Lunch
- Visit 🪷 Kamikura Shrine, Wakayama – Ancient sacred shrine
Afternoon
- Relax at ♨️ Senninburo (hot spring baths), Wakayama – Natural open-air bath
Evening
- Visit ⛩️ Seiganto-ji Temple, Wakayama – Historic Buddhist temple
- Overnight: Accommodation near Seiganto-ji Temple (Temple Stay or Local Inn)
Day 14: Seiganto-ji to Nagoya
Morning
- Check out of Seiganto-ji accommodation
Lunch
- Stop at 🌈 Legoland Miniland, Nagoya – Miniature LEGO world
Afternoon
- Visit 🏖️ Miho no Matsubara – Scenic beach with Mount Fuji views
Evening
- Overnight: Stay at accommodation near Miho no Matsubara (Hotel or Ryokan)
Day 15: Miho no Matsubara to Hakone
Morning
- Check out of Miho no Matsubara accommodation
Lunch
- Visit ♨️ Konohananoyu Onsen, Hakone – Traditional hot spring
Afternoon
- Visit ⛩️ Heiwa no Torii (Peace Torii), Hakone – Iconic lakeside torii gate
Evening
- Explore 🖼️ Hakone Open-Air Museum – Outdoor sculpture park
- Overnight: Onsen accommodation in Hakone
Day 16: Hakone to Yokohama and Back to Tokyo
Morning
- Check out of Hakone accommodation
Lunch
- Visit 🍜 Cup of Noodles Museum, Yokohama – Interactive museum about instant noodles
Afternoon
- Explore 🏮 Yokohama Chinatown – Largest Chinatown in Japan
Evening
- Depart Yokohama and drive to Tokyo
- Arrive in Tokyo and check in at final accommodation
- Overnight: Accommodation in Tokyo
Day 17: Departure from Tokyo
Morning
- Check out of Tokyo accommodation
Lunch
- Last-minute shopping or sightseeing in 🛍️ Shibuya – Souvenir shopping and relaxing
Afternoon
- Depart from ✈️ Narita Airport – Flight back home
Is this doable or am I crazy?
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