Hi everyone!! This is my[24M] first trip to Japan and a solo trip at that. I want to know the following:
1. If I’ve packed way too much on some of the days or maybe not enough on some?
2. Am I missing out on something really good that I should definitely include at the expense of removing something from the itinerary?
3. Is JR rail pass worth it for this trip?
4. Are there any festivals I should keep an eye out for?
5. I understand that Japan is going to be really crowded during this time, is there a place away from the crowd where I can enjoy stunning Cherry blossoms or the beauty of Japanese landscape/sceneries?
6. Any other recommendations/suggestions for someone going on a solo trip for the first time are really appreciated. Be it in for Japan or in general.
Many thanks!!
**Day 1: 26th Mar TOKYO.**
Landing Haneda Airport: 6:00 AM.
Reach Hotel and Rest: (Stay Around Asakusa)
Senso-Ji Temple.
Sumida Park: Cherry Blossoms.
**Day 2: 27th Mar TOKYO**
(Stay around Shibuya)
Meiji Jingu Temple (Early Morning)
Tokyo Tower.
Meguro River: Cherry Blossoms.
Shibuya Crossing.
Shibuya Sky: Night.
**Day 3: 28th Mar KYOTO**
Reach Kyoto in Morning.
(Stay around Gion district)
Kiyomizu-dera (Early Morning)
Hokan-Ji.
Explore Gion district.
Nanzen-ji temple – Philosopher’s Path – Higashiyama Jisho-ji.
**Day 4: 29th Mar KYOTO**
Arashiyama Bamboo Forest.
Nishiki Market.
Fushimi Inari Temple.
**Day 5: 30th Mar NARA – KYOTO**
Day trip to Nara Deer Park.
(Back to Kyoto for night)
**Day 6: 31st Mar OSAKA**
Reach Osaka in morning.
(Stay around Osaka Castle)
Osaka castle (Morning)
Aquarium – Ferris Wheel.
Dotonbori (Night)
**Day 7: 1st Apr HIMEJI – HIROSHIMA**
Day trip to Himeji Castle.
(Reach Hiroshima around 8PM to stay)
**Day 8: 2nd Apr HIROSHIMA.**
Museum.
Peace Park.
Dome.
Miyajima (Afternoon)
Okonomiyaki Dinner (Night)
**Day 9: 3rd Apr TOKYO**
(Early morning Shinkansen to Tokyo):
Hiroshima – Shinkansen Sakura Exp – Shin Osaka – Shinkansen Hikari Exp. – Tokyo.
(Stay around Tokyo Station)
Day trip to Enoshima Island or Explore Tokyo.
**Day 10: 4th Apr**
Flight Haneda Airport: 9:40 AM