Hi everyone , I’m going to Japan for the first time with my fiancé next year , we made this itinerary using chatGPT (there are so many things and places i’d wish to visit in Japan that i don’t know where to go and start).
I have few questions:
\- should we buy Hakone Freepass ?
\- Should we avoid japan rail pass and buy tickets one by one?
\-What would you change? (I’m a videogamer lover pls suggest me a must place to see)
Day 1 (March 18): Arrival in Tokyo
16:35: Arrival at Tokyo Airport
17:25: Departure from Tokyo to Kansai
Arrive at your Kansai hotel and rest for the night
Days 2-5 (March 19-22): Tokyo
Note: If you want to visit important video game-themed places, we will include Akihabara in your itinerary.
Day 2 (March 19): Tokyo – Asakusa and Akihabara
Morning:
Visit the Senso-ji Temple in Asakusa.
Explore Nakamise-dori for traditional souvenirs.
Lunch: Restaurant in Asakusa
Afternoon:
Transfer to Akihabara, the gaming district.
Visit electronics and gaming stores like Super Potato.
Dinner: Restaurant in Akihabara
Day 3 (March 20): Tokyo – Shibuya and Harajuku
Morning:
Visit the Hachiko Statue in Shibuya.
Cross the famous Scramble Crossing.
Lunch: Restaurant in Shibuya
Afternoon:
Explore Harajuku and its eccentric shops on Takeshita Street.
Visit the Meiji Shrine near Harajuku.
Dinner: Restaurant in Harajuku
Day 4 (March 21): Tokyo – Ueno and Roppongi
Morning:
Go to the Tokyo National Museum in Ueno Park.
Admire cherry blossoms if it’s the season.
Lunch: Restaurant in Ueno
Afternoon:
Explore Roppongi.
Visit the Mori Art Museum.
Dinner: Restaurant in Roppongi
Day 5 (March 22): Tokyo – Odaiba
Morning:
Visit Odaiba Island.
Explore TeamLab Borderless (make sure to book tickets in advance).
Lunch: Restaurant in Odaiba
Afternoon:
Relax at Oedo Onsen Monogatari, the Odaiba hot springs.
Day 6 (March 23): Hakone
Morning:
Check out from the Kansai Hotel.
Take the train to Hakone (use the Japan Rail Pass to Odawara, then the Hakone Free Pass).
Lunch: Restaurant in Hakone
Afternoon:
Visit open-air hot springs like Hakone Kowakien Yunessun or Tenzan Onsen.
Dinner: Restaurant in Hakone
Days 7-9 (March 24-26): Kyoto
Note: You’ll be able to visit video game-themed places in Osaka.
Day 7 (March 24): Kyoto – Arashiyama
Morning:
Visit the Arashiyama Bamboo Grove.
Admire the Togetsukyo Bridge.
Lunch: Restaurant in Arashiyama
Afternoon:
Explore the Tenryu-ji Temple.
Dinner: Restaurant in Kyoto
Day 8 (March 25): Kyoto – Gion and Kinkaku-ji
Morning:
Explore the Gion district and look for geishas.
Visit the Kinkaku-ji Temple (Golden Pavilion).
Lunch: Restaurant in Gion
Afternoon:
Visit the Ginkaku-ji Temple (Silver Pavilion).
Dinner: Restaurant in Kyoto
Day 9 (March 26): Kyoto – Fushimi Inari and Nijo Castle
Morning:
Visit the famous Fushimi Inari Shrine.
Lunch: Restaurant near Fushimi Inari
Afternoon:
Explore Nijo Castle.
Dinner: Restaurant in Kyoto
Days 10-11 (March 27-28): Hiroshima
Note: You can explore video game-themed places in Osaka.
Day 10 (March 27): Hiroshima
Morning:
Check out from the Hiroshima Hotel.
Take the train to Hiroshima.
Lunch: Restaurant in Hiroshima
Afternoon:
Visit the Hiroshima Peace Memorial and the Atomic Bomb Museum.
Dinner: Restaurant in Hiroshima
Day 11 (March 28): Miyajima
Morning:
Head to Miyajima Island.
Visit the famous Floating Torii Gate and Itsukushima Shrine.
Lunch: Restaurant on Miyajima Island
Afternoon:
Explore the island and admire the deer.
Return to Hiroshima.
Dinner: Restaurant in Hiroshima
Days 12-14 (March 29-31): Osaka
Note: Osaka is a haven for video games.
Day 12 (March 29): Osaka – Dotonbori and Shinsaibashi
Morning:
Check out from the Hiroshima Hotel.
Take the train to Osaka.
Lunch: Restaurant in Dotonbori
Afternoon:
Explore Dotonbori and Shinsaibashi for shopping and entertainment.
Dinner: Restaurant in Osaka
Day 13 (March 30): Osaka – Universal Studios Japan
Morning:
Visit Universal Studios Japan (make sure to book tickets in advance).
Lunch: Inside the park.
Afternoon: Continue exploring the park.
Dinner: Restaurant in Osaka
Day 14 (March 31): Osaka – Free Day
You’ll have a free day to further explore Osaka or visit other places of interest.
Day 15 (April 1): Osaka – Free Day
You’ll have a free day to further explore Osaka or visit other places of interest.
Day 16 (April 2): Departure from Tokyo
Check out from the Tokyo Hotel.
Morning: Check out from the Osaka Hotel.
Take your departing flight from Tokyo.
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