This is my first time going to Japan, I want to fit a lot in and I’m worried I’m trying to go to too many places/cities in just two weeks (End of August). This is a VERY loose draft as I haven’t filled much of it in, only the cities I want to visit and some activities. Any advice?
\*\*Day 1 – Arrive in Tokyo\*\*
\- Check into Airbnb and rest from the journey.
\- Explore the neighborhood and have dinner at a local restaurant.
\*\*Day 2 – Tokyo Exploration\*\*
\- Visit Asakusa, home to the Sensoji Temple.
\- Spend the afternoon in Akihabara, the anime/manga district.
\*\*Day 3 – Mt. Fuji Golfing\*\*
\- Day trip to a golf course near Mt. Fuji. Pre-book tee time at a course. Fujiyoshida Country Club or Taiheiyo Club Gotemba Course.
\*\*Day 4 – Tokyo Exploration\*\*
\- Spend the morning in Harajuku and visit the Meiji Shrine.
\- In the afternoon, explore Shinjuku and its various attractions, like Shinjuku Gyoen National Garden and the lively nightlife district.
\- Visit the Nintendo store in Shibuya Parco.
\*\*Day 5 – Travel to Kyoto\*\*
\- Check out from Tokyo Airbnb and travel to Kyoto.
\- Visit the Fushimi Inari Shrine and explore local area in the evening.
\*\*Day 6 & Day 7 – Kyoto Exploration\*\*
\- Visit sites like Kinkakuji (Golden Pavilion), Ryoanji (famous Zen garden), and Arashiyama Bamboo Grove.
\- Take a day trip to visit old villages such as Ohara or Kurama.
\- Spend a day in nature, visit places like Kyoto Botanical Gardens, and walk the Philosopher’s Path.
\- Stay in a Ryokan for one of the nights.
\*\*Day 8 – Nara Day Trip\*\*
\- Travel to Nara in the morning, spend a day exploring. Visit Todaiji Temple and feed the deer in Nara Park.
\- Return to Kyoto in the evening.
\*\*Day 9 – Travel to Osaka\*\*
\- Check out from your Kyoto Airbnb and travel to Osaka.
\- Visit Osaka Castle and experience the street food.
\*\*Day 10 – Osaka Exploration\*\*
\- Spend the day at Universal Studios Japan, visiting the Nintendo Land.
\- Evening in Shinsekai
\*\*Day 11 – Travel to Seki\*\*
\- Check out from your Osaka Airbnb and travel to Seki by Shinkansen, then local train.
\- Visit a Katana workshop, and relax in the quieter city.
\*\*Day 12 – Seki\*\*
\- Spend the day exploring Seki at a leisurely pace.
\*\*Day 13 – Travel back to Tokyo\*\*
\- Check out from your Seki Airbnb and travel back to Tokyo.
\- Finish up any last-minute shopping or visit places that may have been missed.
\*\*Day 14 – Departure\*\*
\- Check out from your Tokyo Airbnb and head to the airport for your return flight.