Itinerary for first time to Japan.

I have a rough outline of a upcoming solo trip in August, 8th through the 13. I know my dates are around the OBON holidays I hope it isn’t crazy packed everywhere. I intend to get a JR pass from their website so I can book all my expected Shinkansen trips in advance. I work overnights on east coast time so it should help offset some jet lag as I already don’t know what time of day it is. I’m super open to being flexible with my days if I can get

Day one Aug 8th –

Land in Osaka around 2:30 pm. I’m not sure how long ill be in the airport but I estimate 2 and half hours to get through customs, exchange some money, and pick up my JR pass. My hotel is the near the Hakura stop in Tennoji so based upon what time I leave the airport I want to either drop my bags of or head to the Pokémon café directly if I get a reservation for last seating of the day. In any case ill end the night checking out around Tstenkaku.

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Day two Aug 9th –

Universal Studios. I aim to be there I’m not sure if I should upgrade to the express pass since ill be able to use the single rider pass. Any thoughts on this would be helpful. I intend to get there a least a hour before the official opening to grab something to eat while I wait, I heard they don’t allow outside food into the park, and in case the allow folks in early. I’m aiming for Super Nintendo world first and foremost; The No Limit parade, and Jurassic park. If I can see anything else afterward I’ll do that. After the park ill head to Dontonbori area to eat.

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Day 3, Aug 10th –

I’ll start early and head to Namba Yasaka Jinja. I then have a ticket to the Tower of the Sun. Depending on how I feel I might head to LaLaport ExpoCity or head directly to nara to see: Todai-ji, Ujimido and get some mochi at Nakatanidou. My time is a bit nebulous around here and what to see based upon how day goes. I want to check out Teamlabs and at least see Osaka castle. If I get the ticket I gonna take the Sunset Seto overnight to Yokohama for my next leg of my stay.

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Day 4, Aug 11th –

I’m not sure what I’m doing this day concretely. The Pokémon world championships are from the 11th to the 13th in Yokohama so I waiting to see what’s in store. Alternately I can head to Hakone Open air museum directly from the train arriving in Yokohama.

Day 5, Aug 12th –

I’ll head to Tokyo. I’ll Start the day with Meiji Shrine. Then Nakono Broadway. The Yoyoi Kusama Museum. Akihabra shopping then back to Yokohama.

Day 6, Aug 13th –

Gundam Factory and the Pokémon Championship.

Day 7, Aug 14th –

Imperial Palace, Tokyo Tower, Unicorn Gundam in Odaiba and Odaiba beach

Day 8, Aug 15th –

A free day to do some laundry and (early or late) and find check out some shines and eat at Yokohama Chinatown.

Day 9, Aug 16th –

Check out and head to Kyoto as early as possible. I want to check into my hostel visit the pokemon center in Kyoto, its a short walk from where i’ll be, and head back out to see the Gozan no Okuribi.

Day 10, Aug 17th-

Head to Fushimi Inari at first light so i can make it to the top before the crowds (or at least half way up). Kodai-Ju Zen Temple. Kameya Kiyonaga for some sweets. Heian Shrine. I’ll pick something up to eat as dinner at Nishiki Market.

Day 11, Aug 18th-

I’m torn on where to start my day. Either Kinkaku-Ji, The Bamboo Forest or the Monkey park. In any case I don’t think I can see all three as the next thing I have planned is another theme park, Toei Kyoto Studio park and I think the earlier I’m there the better my day will be.

Day 12, Aug 19th-

I head to Hakata first thing. I arrive at my only capsule hotel of my trip. I check in and stuff what can into the storage locker. I want to book a reservation to the Kirby café and also see the Gundam at Gundam park Fukuoka.

Day 13, Aug 20th-

6am Hello Kitty Shinkansen to Hiroshima to see the peace memorial and the castle. If I have time I’ll stop off at Himeji to see it’s castle and lastly back to Osaka for my late night flight.