Please help with my itinerary!! – Solo Traveler (first time)

3 comments

1. Just stay in 1 spot in Tokyo. Its easy enough to get around so not work changing hotels.

2. If you’re staying in Asakusa, don’t waste money on the Narita Express. The Keisei Skyaccess (not Skyliner) is cheaper and more convenient (direct one-seat ride).

   JR Pass is probably about a wash; use a calculator to confirm.

3. im just doing to copy/paste my list of activities for Tokyo/Osaka/Kyoto for you, there are links with more informations on them, so you can decide on your own with are interesting for you.

   [Beware the wall of text, my apologies for that]

   Tokyo
   – [Tsukiji Outer Market Fischmark](https://www.japan-guide.com/e/e3021.html)
   – [Akihabara Elektro Town](https://www.japan-guide.com/e/e3003.html) Games and Anime
   – [Yurakucho](https://www.japan-guide.com/e/e3072.html)
   – [Ginza](https://www.japan-guide.com/e/e3005.html) ,
   – [Sensoji Temple](https://www.japan-guide.com/e/e3001.html) Tempel in Asakusa, also recommending at night. [Itinerarie](https://www.japan-guide.com/e/e3051_asakusa_half.html)
   – [Nakamise Shopping Street @ Sensoji Temple](https://www.asakusastation.com/nakamise-shopping-street-asakusa/)
   – [Rikugien Garden](https://www.japan-guide.com/e/e3026.html)
   – [Ueno Park](https://www.japan-guide.com/e/e3019.html) Park with zoos and museum
   – [Koishikawa Botanical Garden](https://www.japan-guide.com/e/e3034_004.html)
   – [https://www.japan-guide.com/e/e3064_solamachi.html](https://www.japan-guide.com/e/e3064_solamachi.html) Tokyo Sky Town, shopping and food complex
   – [Tokyo SkyTree](https://www.japan-guide.com/e/e3064.html)observation Deck, 350m and 450m high. recommend also going at night
   – [Sumida Aquarium](https://www.japan-guide.com/e/e3064_aquarium.html)
   – [Shibuya](https://www.japan-guide.com/e/e3007.html) Youth Fashion and Culture + Crossing (Day and nigh)
   – [Meji Shrine](https://www.japan-guide.com/e/e3002.html) frühs
   – [Harajuku](https://www.japan-guide.com/e/e3006.html) Cosplay Culture and teenage Fashion
   – [Roppongi (Hills)](https://www.japan-guide.com/e/e3031_hills.html)
   – [Sengakuji Temple](https://www.japan-guide.com/e/e3000.html)
   – [Kyu Shiba Rikyu Garden](https://www.japan-guide.com/e/e3014.html)
   – [Hoppy Dori /(street)](https://www.asakusastation.com/hoppy-street-hoppy-dori/)
   – Tokyo Disney Resort
   – nakamise dori shopping street
   – [Golden Gai](https://tokyocheapo.com/food-and-drink/quick-guide-golden-gai/)
   – Teamlab Borderless
   – Explore the temple grounds and Nakamise Shopping Street
   – Shinjuku Gyoen National Garden
   – Visit Tokyo Metropolitan Government Building for a panoramic view of Tokyo (free observation deck)
   – [Hamarikyu](https://www.kanpai-japan.com/tokyo/hamarikyu)
   – [Omotesandö](https://tokyocheapo.com/locations/central-tokyo/omotesando/) Shopping
   – [Takeshita Street](https://jw-webmagazine.com/meet-the-real-kawaii-culture-takeshita-street-d0e4ee263ee9/)
   – [Yanaka District](https://www.japan-guide.com/e/e3068.html)
   – [Nogi-jinja Shrine](https://trulytokyo.com/nogi-jinja-shrine/)
   – [Hachiko](https://www.kanpai-japan.com/tokyo/hachiko-shibuya)
   – [Yaesu Shopping Mall](https://trulytokyo.com/yaesu-shopping-mall/)

   Kyoto:
   Be aware that during july, there is the Gion Matsuri festival in Kyoto, with a big event on the 17th. Will be there also on the 17th.

   – [Sento Imperial Palace](https://www.japan-guide.com/e/e3935.html)
   – [Nishiki Market](https://www.japan-guide.com/e/e3931.html) “Kyotos Kitchen”
   – [Kyoto Imperial Palace](https://www.japan-guide.com/e/e3917.html)
   – [Pontocho](https://www.japan-guide.com/e/e3921.html) Atmospheric Dining
   – [Higashiyama District](https://www.japan-guide.com/e/e3959.html) Preserved historic District (0,5d)
   – [Nanzenji Temple](https://www.japan-guide.com/e/e3905.html)
   – [Kyoto National Museum](https://www.japan-guide.com/e/e3962_kyoto.html)
   – [Fushimi Inari Shrine](https://www.japan-guide.com/e/e3915.html) Be there at like 6am to beat crowdds
   – [Daigoji Temple](https://www.japan-guide.com/e/e3916.html)
   – [Fushimi Sake District](https://www.japan-guide.com/e/e3938.html)
   – [Shugakuin Imperial Villa](https://www.japan-guide.com/e/e3936.html)
   – [Ninnjai temple](https://www.japan-guide.com/e/e3929.html)
   – [Kibune](https://www.japan-guide.com/e/e3967.html)
   – [Kurama](https://www.japan-guide.com/e/e3933.html) Rural Town with Temple + hotsprings
   stone garten- [Arashiyama and Sagano](https://www.japan-guide.com/e/e3912.html) bamboo forest etc
   – [Kokedera](https://www.japan-guide.com/e/e3937.html) Moss Temple (Unesco )
   – [Katsura Imperial Villa](https://www.japan-guide.com/e/e3914.html)
   – [Kiyomizudera](https://www.japan-guide.com/e/e3901.html)
   – [Sannenzaka](https://www.kanpai-japan.com/kyoto/ninenzaka-sannenzaka)
   – Maccha House (Matcha Tee Laden, Desserts) [Video](https://youtube.com/shorts/PmJfhs3u_oM?feature=share)
   – [Kodaiji Temple](https://www.japan-guide.com/e/e3927.html)
   – [Yasaki Shrine](https://www.japan-guide.com/e/e3903.html) and [Maruyama Park](https://www.japan-guide.com/e/e3925.html)
   – [Iwatayama Monkey Park](https://en.japantravel.com/kyoto/kyoto-s-wild-monkey-park/20734)
   – [Philosopher’s Path](https://www.japan-guide.com/e/e3906.html)

   Osaka:

   Food you should try: Okonomiyaki, takoyaki and more
   – [Universal Studios Japan](https://www.japan-guide.com/e/e4021.html)
   – [Osaka Aquarium Kaiyukan](https://www.japan-guide.com/e/e4004.html) biggest Aquarium in Japan
   – [Osaka Castle](https://www.japan-guide.com/e/e4000.html)
   – [Shinsekai](https://www.japan-guide.com/e/e4012.html)
   – [Minoo Park](https://www.japan-guide.com/e/e4019.html)
   – [Kuromon Market](https://www.japan-guide.com/e/e4031.html) Seafood
   – [Tenma](https://www.japan-guide.com/e/e4024.html) Shrine and Shopping Arcade
   – [Himeji Castle](https://www.japan-guide.com/e/e3501.html) UNESCO Site, ca 44minutes trainride from Osaka
   – https://www.japan-guide.com/e/e4011.html
   – [Tenjinbashisuji Shotengai](https://voyapon.com/tenjinbashisuji-osaka-longest-shopping-street-in-japan/)
   Enjoy night views from Umeda Sky Building.
   Explore the bars and clubs in the Umeda area.
   – [Hozenji Temple](https://www.japan.travel/en/spot/1109/)
   – dotonbori