Hello! I will be going to Japan for the first time in Oct/Nov for about 10 days. I plan to visit Tokyo and Kyoto with a day trip to Hiroshima. Here is my current itinerary:
**Tokyo: Oct. 30 – Nov. 2**
*Oct. 30*
* Arrive at Haneda in the afternoon
* Check in at hotel in Asakusa
* Walk along the Sumida river
*Oct. 31*
* Morning: Explore Asakusa
* Afternoon: Explore Akihabara (shopping)
* Evening: Visit the Tokyo Skytree
*Nov. 1*
* Morning: Visit the Imperial Palace
* Afternoon: Explore Shibuya (crossing, shopping)
* Evening: Visit Shibuya Sky at night
*Nov. 2*
* Morning: Visit teamLab Planets
* Travel to Kyoto using bullet train
**Kyoto: Nov. 2 – Nov. 7**
*Nov. 2*
* Check in at hotel in Higashiyama
*Nov. 3*
* Morning: Visit Arashiyama Bamboo Grove
* Afternoon: Sagano Scenic Train
* Evening: Head to Fushimi Inari Shrine
*Nov. 4*
* Morning: Explore Higashiyama
* Afternoon: Explore Gion
* Evening: Walk along Shirakawa canal
*Nov. 5*
* Morning: Visit Kinkakuji Temple
* Visit Nijo Castle
* Evening: Relax
*Nov. 6*
* Take a train to Hiroshima
* Morning: Visit the Peace Memorial Museum
* Afternoon: Visit Miyajima Island
* Evening: Return to Kyoto and pack
*Nov. 7*
* Head back to Tokyo
**Tokyo: Nov. 8**
*Nov. 8*
* Do anything that we forgot to do
* Depart in the evening
If anyone has any suggestions on how I can improve my itinerary or recommendations, please feel free to let me know! I feel like some days are busier than others. Thanks!