Planning to go to Japan in April 2024 with my husband (30F,29M) and a friend (29M). Traveling from west coast US (Seattle/Vegas) and fully expect to have jet lag/early mornings due to the time change. We are foodies and more interested in activities. We want to see some sights/temples, but don’t want that to be the primary focus. We are not afraid of walking a ton or figuring out the transit either!
Does our itinerary seem overloaded for first timers? I know getting lost is likely so we don’t want it to be jam packed to where we miss things.
Is there anything we should try to do? Any recommendations for our free evening in Kyoto?
**Day 1: (Thu) Tokyo**
Arrive to Airport, Check Into Hotel, Dinner, Rest & Relax
**Day 2 (Fri): Tokyo**
Breakfast at Tokyo Truffle Bakery Hiroo, Sensō-ji Temple, Ueno Park, Explore Akihabara
**Day 3 (Sat): Tokyo**
Explore Shibuya:
* Morning: Yoyogi Park, Sake Tasting at Kurand Sake Market, Shibuya Crossing
* Evening: Dinner then The SG Club
**Day 4 (Sun): Tokyo**
* Yokohama Half Day Trip: Cup of Noodles Museum, Chinatown
* Baseball Game at Tokyo Dome (if scheduling works out)
**Day 5 (Mon): Tokyo**
Imperial Palace, Pokémon Center Tokyo DX, Tokyo Tower, Omasake Dinner
**Day 6 (Tues): Tokyo → Kyoto**
Travel to Kyoto on Shinkansen, Check Into Hotel, Explore Gion District
**Day 7 (Wed): Kyoto**
Fushimi Inari Temple, Traditional Tea Ceremony with Kimono Rental, Kaiseki Dinner
**Day 8 (Thu): Kyoto**
* Half Day Trip Arashiyama, Bamboo Grove, Kameyama-koen Park to Visit Monkeys, Walk Around Arashiyama
* Afternoon/Evening: TBD
**Day 9 (Fri): Kyoto → Osaka**
Travel to Osaka on Shinkansen, Check Into Hotel, Osaka Castle, Explore Dontonbori (Takoyaki Street Food, Tombori Cruise or River Walk, Okonomiyaki)
**Day 10 (Sat): Osaka**
Nintendo World at Universal Studios Japan, Hozenji-yokocho Alley (Hozen-ji Temple, Bar Hop/ Enjoy Osaka Nightlife)
**Day 11 (Sun): Osaka → Airport → Home**
Check Out of Hotel, Shinkansen Back to HND Airport, Fly Home