[Itinerary check] 11 Sep – 10 Oct, Tokyo<>Tokyo

Hi all, I’m flying in a few days and had to plan my stay in a rush.

I’ve *almost* completed my itinerary, and wanted to get some help.

First of all, I wanted to know if any of the days I’ve planned are too much for one day. (which?)

I’m also looking for help regarding my plans for early October. I really wanted to do the Nakasendo Trail, but it feels a bit stupid coming back all the way from Kanazawa. I wanted to understand if its feasible and what are the chances I’ll have good weather. (I thought about doing it inbetween Hakone and Kyoto, which might be a bit more logical, and I might, but I’ve already booked hostels up until Nara so I’ll have to change some plans)

I’ll also appreciate tips on Nikko day trips, and any feedback in general!

Here we go:

**Sep 11: Narrita>Tokyo**

Arrive in Narrita at 8:45am, Shinjuku Gyoen, Taito station shinjuku, rest, eat (staying in shinjuku while in Tokyo)

**Sep 12: Tokyo**

Menji Shrine, explore Shibuya and Akihabara, Mipig cafe

**Sep 13: Tokyo**

TEAMLAB PLANETS, Harajuku, local concert in the evening (Gecko&Tokage Parade)

**Sep 14: Tokyo>Hakone**

Sensoji temple (might skip), Tokyo>Hakone, Sengokuhara Pampas Grass Field, onsen

**Sep 15: Hakone**

Hakone ropeway, Owakudani, ropway to Togendi, pirate cruise in lake Ashi, Hakone shrine, onsen

**Sep 16: Hakone>Kyoto**

Hakone open-air museum, Hakone>Kyoto (maybe stop at Nagoya caslte?)

**Sep 17: Kyoto**

Kiyomizu-dera Temple, Sannen-zaka and Ninnen-zaka, then Maruyama-koen Park, Chion-in Temple, Shoren-in Temple, Lunch in downtown Kyoto, Nishiki Market, Daimaru Basement Food Floor, Fushimi-Inari-Taisha Shrine, Gion

**Sep 18: Kyoto**

Tenryu-ji Temple, Arashiyama Bamboo Grove, Okochi-Sanso Villa, Lunch in Arashiyama, Kinkaku-ji Temple, Daitoku-ji Temple, Pontcho alley

(mostly following an online itenirary I found in these two days)

**Sep 19: Kyoto**

Nijo Castle, Ginkakuji, Monkey Park, Kyoto Impreial Palace, Toji Temple

**Sep 20: Kyoto>Nara**

ride to Uji, visit Byodo-in (temple)+musem+teashops. Ride to Nara

Kasuga Taisha then Nara garden then Todai-ji

**Sep 21: Nara (Yamanobe-no-michi trail)**

train to Tenri, taxi to isonokami shrine and walk Yamanobe-no-michi Trail till I get tired.

take the train back to Nara

**Sep 22: Nara>Osaka**

*day in osaka (still need to plan)*

**Sep 23: Osaka**

*day in osaka (still need to plan)*

**Sep 24: Osaka (Kobe)**

Osaka>Kobe, explore Kitano, Kobe ropeway+herb garden, Ikuta Shrine, Kobe Chinatown, Kobe port and eat Kobe beef

**Sep 25: Osaka (Himeji and Kurashiki)**

Himeji castle, Kurashiki

**Sep 26: Osaka>Hiroshima (Okunoshima – rabbit island)**

Osaka>Okunushima, a day at rabbit island, Okunushima>Hiroshima

**Sep 27: Hiroshima**

Atomic bomb dome, Peace memorial park, Peace memorial museum, Hiroshima Castle, Shukkeien Castle, Hiroshima Prefectural Museum (if not tired af), Peace Pagoda Night View

**Sep 28: Hiroshima (Mijiyama)**

Hike Mt. Misen,Mount Misen Observatory, Itsukushima Shrine, Daisho-in Temple

**Sep 29: Hiroshima>Kanazawa (?) – Sabae**

Hiroshima>Sabae, Nishiyama Park+Zoo (red pandas!)>Kanazawa

**Sep 30: Kanazawa**

*day in Kanazawa (still need to plan)*

**Oct 1: Kanazawa?**

*day in Kanazawa (still need to plan)*

**Oct 1/2-4: ?>Tokyo**

still debating wether I should head to Magome and hike Nakasendo Trail (2-3 days), or visit Toyama and Nagano.

**Oct 4-9: Tokyo**

Continue sight seeing in Toyko (*still need to plan)*, day trips to Nikko and Fujikawaguchiko (optional), SHOPPING

**Oct 10: Tokyo>Narrita**

departing at 10:45am from NRT

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**Thanks a lot!**