Hey everyone, I’ve just planned and booked flights and accommodation for my first trip to Japan for this November, and I’m so excited to finally be visiting. I’m going from the 11th-24th November, I am a solo male traveler in my early 20’s, and was just wanting to see if any improvements could be made to this itinerary. Please note accommodation is already booked and I don’t think I can change the dates:
**Tokyo (Nov 11-17)**
Nov 11: Fly out from Sydney (9:15am), land in Tokyo at 5:15pm, clear customs etc. Collect Sim Card and JR rail pass and head to hotel (Shinjuku). Walk around Shinjuku (if not too tired).
Nov 12: Explore Shibuya, visit record stores, walk through Yoyogi Park/Meiji Jingu Shrine, Shibuya Sky , walk through Harajuku.
Nov 13: Explore Akihabara/Taito. Visit Senso-ji Temple, walk down Nakamise Street. Visit Ueno Onshi Park/Zoo.
Nov 14: Day Trip to Mt Fuji (if sunny). Catch Fuji Excursion express train.
Nov 15: Head to Chiyoda City, look around Imperial Palace/Diet Building. Visit Tokyo Tower.
Nov 16: Explore Shinjuku area more, including Kabuckicho, Samurai Museum, Shinjuku Gyeon Garden.
**Kyoto (Nov 17-20)**
Nov 17: Check out early (8:00-9:00am), catch Shinkansen to Kyoto. Put bag at hotel (Shimogyo), explore Kyoto Imperial Garden for the day and Manga Museum, and check in at hotel after 16:00.
Nov 18: Fushimi Inari Taisha Shrine, Sake Museum.
Nov 19: Arashiyama and Monkey Park.
**Osaka (Nov 20-24)**
Nov 20: Leave Kyoto, catch Shinkansen to Osaka. Drop bag at Hotel ( Chuo) and explore Osaka Castle Complex. Check in after 16:00.
Nov 21: Universal Studios Japan Day Trip.
Nov 22: Shinsekai and America-mura by day, Dotonbori by night.
Nov 23: Hiroshima Day Trip. Leave Osaka between 7 and 8 am. Miyajima Shrine and Peace Park, walk around, return to Osaka by evening.
Nov 24: Leave Osaka early Return to Tokyo, and head to Haneda Airport (flight at 6:15pm)
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Do you drink alcohol and/or are you interested in local eateries?