Hello,
This will be my second time visiting Japan, the first time was spent mainly in Tokyo with day trips to Hakone and Kamakura. This time we want a larger focus on seeing things around the Kansai area. Would love some feedback if anything seems to be crammed or out of place. Any suggestions for things to see and dining are also welcome!
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**October 10:** Arrive @ NRT 5:50 pm
Activate JR Rail Pass
Narita Express to Asakusa (1Hr)
Dinner in Asakusa
**October 11: Shibuya**
Scramble Crossing/ Hachiko Square
Nike Store and shopping
Shibuya Parco Mall
Harajuku
Meiji Shrine
Yoyogi Park
**October 12: Shinjuku**
Shinjuku Gyoen
Omoide Yokocho
Golden Gai
Kabukicho + Kabukicho Tower
Nakano Broadway
Jazz bar: Sometime/ Salt and Peanuts
**October 13:Akihabara/Asakusa**
Sensoji and street food
Animate and other anime shops
GiGo Arcade
Asahi Headquarters for a late night beer
**October 14:Odaiba/Minato**
Diver City
Unicorn Gundam Statue
Lunch Reservation: Manten Omakase
Train to Minato
Zojo-ji Temple
Tokyo Tower
**October 15: Shinkansen to Kyoto**
Hotel in Nijo
Nijo castle
Imperial Palace
Nishiki Market
Kiyomizudera
Gion
**October 16: Kyoto**
Arashiyama Bamboo forest
Golden Pavilion
Kyoto Botanical Gardens
**October 17: Check in Osaka**
Fushimi Imari early before leaving to Osaka!
Check in to Hotel Osaka
Namba Yasaka Shrine
Dotonbori
Osaka Style Okanomiyaki
Mega Don Quijote
Shin Sekai
**October 18: Osaka**
Kaiyukan Aquarium
Teamlab botanical garden
**October 19: Day Trip to Nara**
Todai Ji
Horyu Ji
Kasuga Taisha
Deer Park
**October 20: Day Trip to Hiroshima**
Peace Park/ A-bomb zone
Hiroshima Caste
Shukkeien Garden
Nagarekawa
**October 21: Day Trip to Kobe**
Nankinmachi
Nunobiki Dam Hike
Reservation booked: Kobe Ishidaya
**October 22: Osaka**
Minoo Park and Onsen (42m train ride)
Asahi Brewery Tour
Den Den Town
Round1 Stadium
**October 23:Tokyo: Ginza and Ueno**
Ueno Park
Train to Ginza
Uniqlo Flagship and shopping
**October 24: Yokohama**
Chinatown
Gundam Base
World Porters
**October 25: Tokyo**
Last minute souvenir shopping
Depart NRT @ 6:40p
1 comment
Kyoto and Osaka are pretty close to each other. You probably don’t need to switch hotels, unless of course you want the experience of staying the night in both.