First time visit. Mid May. Landing in Tokyo and thinking of going North, possibly to Nikko/Sendai, for some hiking and nature. Thoughts on the following itinerary? Anything I should see that’s not in the list?
Day 1: Tokyo
* Tokyo Tower
* Meiji Shrine
* Shibuya Crossing
Day 2: Tokyo
* Sensoji Temple in Asakusa
* Omotesando
* Night cruise on the Tokyo Bay
Day 3: Nikko
* Shikyo Bridge and forest hike
Day 4: Sendai
* Zuihoden Mausoleum
* Aoba Castle
Day 5: Matsushima Bay-day trip from Sendai
* Zuigan-ji Temple
Day 6: Yamadera and Yamagata-Day trip from Sendai
Day 7: Tokyo
* Return to Tokyo and visit any remaining sights or do some last-minute shopping