12 Days – Tokyo/Kyoto/Onsen – HELP

Hi — thanks in advance for reading. I’m spending 12 days in Japan in mid/late April. It’s my first time and I have so many places I’d like to visit but need help whittling down my itinerary and figuring out what is feasible. Some details: 34M, traveling solo, want the adrenaline rush but also trying to fit in some relaxation time with 1-2 nights at onsen ryokan. Does the below seem feasible in terms of travel times? Any suggestions for where to spend those open days? Am I doing it all wrong by not spending more time in Kyoto/Osaka vs. Takayama or Kanazawa?

**APRIL 17**
Arrive Tokyo – open

**April 18**
Tokyo – Meiji Jingu, Harajuku, Omotesando, Shibuya

**April 19**
Tokyo – private guided food/drink tour

**April 20**
Tokyo – tsukiji, ginza, golden gai

**April 21**
Tokyo – Day trip to Hakone onsen

**April 22**
Takayama or Kanazawa – Any insight here is most welcome

**April 23**
Takayama or Kanazawa – Any insight here is most welcome

**April 24**
Kyoto – Sanjusangendo, Nijo Castle, Kiyomizu Dera, Fushimi Inari

**April 25**
Uji/Nara – Bydoin, Todaiji, Nara Park, Kasuga Taisha

**April 26**
Kyoto – Arashiayama, Kinkakuji, Ryonaji

**April 27**
Himeji/Osaka – Castle, Engyoji, Osaka nightlife, Dotonburi

**April 28**
[Open Day] – advice here is most welcome.

Thanks, folks!