Hey,
so I revised my plan again, booked the hotels but could still need some input.
I am gonna be in Japan from 26th october to 16th november.
Day 1:
\-Arrive in Narita at around 4pm
\-get SUICA
\-take Narita Express to Shinjuku station
\-check-in to my Hotel: Nishi Shinjuku Hotel Mystays
\-just stroll around and get something to eat
Day 2:
\-Senso-ji Shrine
\-Super Potatoe
\-Imperial palace
\-in the evening guided bar hopping
Day 3:
\-Shibuya Crossing
\-Shibuya Parco
\-Mandarake
\-Shibuya Sky in the evening
Day 4:
\-Muscle Girls Bar
\-Harajuku
\-Yoyogi Park
\-Meji Shrine
Day 5:
\-TeamLabs
\-Hie Shrine
\-Tokyo Station
Day 6:
\-Still open (maybe Ashikaga Flower Park)
Day 7:
Going shopping for clothes. Any good spots? I heard shibuya is good?
Day 8:
\-Go to Kyoto (Hotel Unizo)
\-Hanamikoji
\-Hokan-ji
\-Nineizaka/Sanneizaka
Day 9:
\-Day trip to Nara
Day 10:
\-Bamboo forest
\-Kinkaku-ji
\-Fushimi Inari
Day 11:
\-Kifune-jinja
\-Kennin-ji
\-Pontocho Alley
\-Kyoto Station stairs lightshow
Day 12:
Jonan-gu Shrine
Day 13:
\-Go to Osaka (hotel Wing International)
\-Osaka Castle
\-Dotonbori
Day 14:
\-Day trip USJ
Day 15:
Day trip to Naruto X Boruto
Day 16:
Shinsaibashisuji
Day 17:
Nothing planned
Day 18:
Go to hiroshima (hotel Pao)
\-Peace Memorial Museum
\-Atomic Bomb Dome
\-Hiroshima Castle
Day 19:
Day trip to Miyajima
Day 20:
Go back to Tokyo (hotel the b ginza)
Nothing planned
Day 21:
Art Aquarium
Souvenir shopping
Day 22:
Flight at 11 am, so just go to the airport at like 7 or 8 am
I could really need help, because I dont know if my days are too packed or not packed enough?
If anyone still has some nice spots or good restaurants to go to please let me know.
Recommendations for shopping clothes for a young male would also be appreciated .
2 comments
Your itinerary looks great, one thing to keep in mind when visiting Japan is the unknown wonders you’ll stumble upon. Don’t worry about having time or the knowledge to explore Japan and it’s different intricacies, the better way to think about it is having the mindset to take your time enjoying it and not rushing the experience. I hope you have a great time in Japan, remember that some days you’ll be absolutely tired from the adventures, make sure to set aside time for breaks.
I’d recommend doing a bit more research with regards to Kyoto. Your Day 10 takes you from one corner of the city to another. Which is doable but is it fun? I did Kinkaku-ji and Arashiyama because they’re relatively close. But I wouldn’t have added anything else to that day.
Look at the different districts and try to pick temples / shrines that are close to one another. For example, Tofuku-ji is well worth a visit, especially if the fall colors are popping off and it’s close to Fushimi Inari. Check out Dragon Burger if you hit Tofuku-ji.
https://www.discoverkyoto.com/places-go/tofuku-ji/
What I found in Kyoto is your experience gets so much more enjoyable if you can escape the tour bus hordes. Try to do some off the beaten path stuff if possible. Look into renting a bike, that’s the best way to get around.
I would not specifically target a JR station as an attraction. You’ll pass through them enough. The stairs at Osaka station are pretty cheesy.
Looks like you have 5 days in Osaka, which from my experience is a lot. Osaka’s main draw in my opinion are the street scenes / cuisine which are best at night. So I would rather day trip to Nara from Osaka rather than Kyoto (similar distance), because imo Kyoto has quite a bit more to offer than Osaka. Like you can hit Nara and easily do Shinsaibashi in the afternoon / evening of the same day.
If your interested in castles, take a day trip to Himeji from Osaka. Osaka Castle has very valuable history / significance. But it’s a restoration. Himeji is one of the few surviving castles and its very impressive in person.
I don’t think your days are packed at all. Which is a good thing. Best travel experiences for me are frequently accidents or spur of the moment.
When in Ginza hit Shimbashi for a walk around. Fun vibe. Lots of interesting restaurants. Also check out Yurakucho station. Great restaurant there: [http://www.andysfish.com/Shin-Hinomoto](http://www.andysfish.com/Shin-Hinomoto) but you need to book ahead. Ginza was my Tokyo base and I wandered from Shimbashi to Yurakucho and back several evenings. So much going on.