Hi all!
*M&F early 30s travellers in Japan for 21 days in April 2023. We enjoy markets, parks, food, long walks around cities, learning about new cultures, etc*
We had an itinerary about 3 months ago however need a HUGE makeover for some days.
Furthermore we received an offer to extend more days on this trip and we are open to do it.
There are some days to be determined and that’s what I need, all opinions/advice are very welcome! 🙂
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* ***Important side notes:*** *Airbnb/Places to stay are already booked so we can’t change cities of this itinerary till the 21st day, after that it’s totally free.*
* ***Bonus Question:*** *is there any day that we’re fitting too much? We generally walk around 15-18 miles(25/30 kms) in these kind of trips.*
**Here’s the itinerary draft:**
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**Tokyo**
1 day
* Arrival at Narita Airport late afternoon
2 day
* Shibuya
* Shinjuku
3 day
* Ginza
* Imperial Palace
4 day
* Yokohama (ChinaTown)
5 day
* Sensō-ji
* Sumida Park
* Tokyo National Museum Ueno Park
* Nezu-jinja Shrine
6 day
* *TBD*
7 day
* *TBD*
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**Osaka**
8 day
* Shinkansen to Osaka + free day
9 day
* Universal Studios (full day)
10 day
* Dotonbori
* walking around city center
11 day
* Osaka Castle
* Shinsekai
* Shopping district
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**Nara**
12 day
* Nara Park
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**Kyoto**
13 day
* Kyoto walking around city center;
* Sannenzaka street
* Kiyomizudera
14 day
* Bamboo Forest + explore surrounding area
* Tenryu Ji temple
* Arashiyama monkey park (?)
* kinkakuji
15 day
* Train to Kinosaki Onsen
16 day
* *TBD*
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**Tokyo**
17 day
* Train back to Tokyo
18 day
* Tour Mt Fuji
19 day
* Akihabara
20 day
* Koto City
21 day
* airport flight back home
*OR extend more days to the trip*
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Thank you all!
1 comment
If you extend your trip you might consider a trip up north as you could chase the cherry blossoms. Not sure what your exact dates are in April but the [Sakura in Tohoku typically bloom starting in mid-April.](https://jw-webmagazine.com/cherry-blossom-spots-in-tohoku/) We loved our trips up to the Tohoku area.
– [Tokyo Overnight Trip: Tattoo Friendly Kusatsu Onsen (Gunma)](https://www.reddit.com/r/JapanTravel/comments/meafbh/trip_report_kusatsu_onsen_in_gunma/?utm_source=share&utm_medium=ios_app&utm_name=iossmf)
– [Fukushima: Samurai History and Painted Candle Illumination in Aizuwakamatsu (mid-Feb)](https://www.reddit.com/r/JapanTravel/comments/metuf4/samurai_history_in_aizuwakamatsu_in_fukushima/?utm_source=share&utm_medium=ios_app&utm_name=iossmf)
– [Aomori/Akita: Cherry Blossoms and Samurai History using the 5-day JR East Tohoku Pass](https://www.reddit.com/r/JapanTravel/comments/nahtfk/chasing_cherry_blossoms_in_aomori_and_samurai/?utm_source=share&utm_medium=ios_app&utm_name=iossmf)
On your way to/from Kinosaki, plan to stop off at Himeiji Castle too.
[Kansai Side Trip: Tattoo Friendly Kinosaki Onsen and Himeiji Castle](https://www.reddit.com/r/JapanTravel/comments/sna5au/kansai_side_trip_tattoo_friendly_kinosaki_onsen/?utm_source=share&utm_medium=ios_app&utm_name=iossmf)
Also, keep in mind there’s lots of different flowers all in bloom in spring.
– [Tokyo Flower Mega Guide](https://tokyocheapo.com/entertainment/outdoors/tokyo-flowers-every-month/)
– [Flowers in Japan](https://www.japan-guide.com/e/e2423.html)
Happy Planning!