Hey mates, hope everyone is well!
Just needed some help on checking the itinerary. I really love fashion and will mostly be purchasing cool souvenirs and clothing apparel (keen to check out 2nd hand thrift stores too). It will be the first time me and my partner are going to Japan. It has always been a big dream since I was a kid and really hoping to get some advice on places to eat, better logistics from the current location and some travel tips!
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* Friday Day 1 (Shibuya + Omotesando + Harajuku + Roppongi):
\- Reach Narita Airport at 830. JR to Shibuya, leave luggage in Tokyu Stay Shibuya 40-50 mins
In Shibuya
\- Hachiko statue, Shibuya Crossing, Shibuya Parco for Pokemon Centre, Tokyu Hands, Yoyogi Park + Meiji Jingu
\- Harajuku (walk along streets and explore), Tokyu Plaza Omotesando
\- Shibuya Sky in the Evening
\- Head to Dogenzaka for food and venturing around
\*Would love suggestions for anything along the way we could fit here\*
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* Saturday Day 2 (Ueno + Akihabara + Asakusa)
\- Head to Akihabara to venture around (Love anime but not too crazy about the merchandise, likely to spend about 3-4 hours here early in the day)
\- Maidreamin cafe for the experience
\- Head to Ueno Park then Nezu Shrine
\- Sensoji, Asakusa Shrine, Nakamise Shopping Street
\- Walk towards Sumida Park then check out Tokyo Skytree from a distance
\- Asahi Beer HQ
\- Back to Shibuya to explore more food options
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* Sunday Day 3 (Shinjuku + Ikebukuro)
\- Shinjuku Gyoen
\- Shinjuku Godzila (take a pic near it) then walk around Shinjuku slowly exploring
\- Ninja trick room
Head to Ikebukuro
\- Explore Sunshine City
\- Head to Omoide Yokocho
Back to Shinjuku
\- Golden Gai at night to explore
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* Monday Day 4 (Kichijoji + Gibli Museum)
\- Using booked tickets, head to Gibli Museum and explore
\- Inokashira park and rent a small paddle swan boat to check out cherry blossoms
\- Explore parts of Kichijoji \*\*\*Need recommendations\*\*\*
\- Nakamichi Dori Avenue
\- Kichijoji Petit Village
\- Head towards Nakano Broadway and explore for a few hours
\- Head back to Shinjuku for food
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* Tuesday Day 5 (Central Tokyo)
\- Toyosu and Tsukiji Fish market in morning (Appears to be open on Tuesdays from website check), hoping to check out the Tuna auction but no stress if unable to
\- Hie Shrine in Akasaka
\- Catch a small glimpse of the Tokyo tower for pic
\- Tokyo Station and explore around
\- Tokyo Character Street
\- Tokyo Imperial palace
\- Free time to either check out places we wanna go back to see again (May need suggestions here)
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* Wednesday Day 6 (Head to Konansou in near Mt Fuji)
\- 2 hour+ bus to Konansou for 1 night stay
\- Put bags in hotel
\- Check out Tenzojan Park
\- Ide Shuzo Sake tour
\- Check into Konansou and relax in room until Kaiseki dinner with private hotspring bathroom
\*\*Need suggestions for what else we can do\*\*
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* Thursday Day 7 (Head to Kyoto)
\- Take a taxi to Mishima station (Saves us 1 hour compared to taking the bus) , then shinkansen booked via smart ex app
\- Reach Kyoto around 1-2pm
\- Leave bags in hotel near nishiki market, check out nishiki market
\- Walk along street towards Kennenji, Kodaiji, and Yasaka Shrine
\- Check out Gion district briefly and walk around Maruyama Park near Yasaka Shrine
\- Head to Kiyomizu Dera Shrine (Should be about 4 pm)
\- Check out Kongoji Yasaka Koshindo (Said to be near Kiyomizu Dera
\- Head back towards Gion District and explore then back to hotel
\*\*\* I’m aware that this might be a rush but wondering if this is doable?\*\*
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* Friday Day 8 (Eastern Kyoto)
\- 7am Fushimi Inari Shrine (Will not hike to top to conserve energy but if suggestions mention it being worth it, may consider)
\- Head to Tokufuji
\- Head to Nanzenji
\- Walk Philosoper’s Path
\- Reach Higashima Jisho-ji
\- Train/Bus back towards Heian Shrine
\- Explore Pontocho
\- Eat at Kichi Kichi Omurice
\*\*\* Do you think it’s better to fit Kiyomizu Dera in between Tokufuji and Nanzenji?\*\*\*
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* Saturday Day 9 (Northern Kyoto)
\- From station, taxi to Otagi Nenbutsuji, then walk down exploring it
\- Walk downwards towards Arashiyama Bamboo Grove
\- Tenryuji
\- Kinkakuji (Golden Temple)
\- Royanji
\- Head back to explore Gion again
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* Sunday Day 10 (Head to Nara in morning then Osaka)
\- 1 hour train ride from hotel
\- Head to Todaiji and explore Nara deer park around (approximately 4 hours total)
Head to Osaka
\- Check into hotel near to Glico man
\- Explore Americamura and Shinsekai
\- Dohtonbori at night
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* Monday Day 11 (Universal Studios Japan)
\- One whole day dedicated for USJ
\- Getting express passes to check out super Nintendo world, Jujutsu stuff, Harry Potter world and more around
\- After that unsure of what else to do (Need suggestions)
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Tuesday Day 12 (Explore Osaka)
\- Head to Osaka Castle
\- Shittenoji Buddhist Temple
\- Shinsekai
\- Hozenji Yokocho
\- America-mura
\- Dohtonbori and Shinsaibashi at night
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Wednesday Day 13 (Leave to Kansai Airport)
\- Heading back in the morning
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Really really appreciate some suggestions and help if possible! TLDR is: I’m worried about
1. Day 4 Tokyo – what else to fit in
2. Day 7 Heading from Konansou to Kyoto (Due to it being almost 4 hours) and trying to see Kiyomizu Dera (whether I can fit it into day 8)
3. Day 9 (Whether it is a good idea to head to otagi nenbutsu – read a comment recommending this and it looks great)
4. Day 10 Fitting Nara in the morning (I’m keen on the deer park and todaiji only mainly)
5. Day 11 What else to do after USJ
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Also had a few questions around:
1. Reliability in getting a taxi booked by the hotel from Konansou
2. Luggage forwarding from Tokyo hotel to Kyoto (1 day time taken where we will be in Konansou and we can just carry our duffel bags there)
3. Going from Mishima station to Kyoto, how easy this is vs an alternative route?
4. Whether I should forward the luggage from Kyoto to Osaka or just bring it along and keep it in the Nara station lockers
Would really love some advice!
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