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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Since you’re a video game lover, and going next year, that Nintendo museum in Kyoto ought to be open. Might also want to check out [the 8-4 bar run by former Nintendo staff](https://www.nintendolife.com/features/a-visit-to-84-hashi-tokyos-secret-nintendo-staff-bar-now-open-to-you). I’m planning to visit it this November, so can’t vouch personally about it yet
As for rail passes, definitely not worth it since you’re just doing Tokyo to Osaka / Kyoto and rail pass prices are increasing so much in October. If you haven’t bought plane tickets yet, why not fly into Tokyo, then fly out of Kansai International in Osaka?
Well… you should stop using chatGPT to make this that’s for sure.
Wither you get the JR pass or not is up to you. There is a [Japan Rail Pass Calculator](https://www.japan-guide.com/railpass/) where you can input your intended trips and see if it’s worth it or not. It includes the prices pre and post increase as well as the different types of pas (7, 14 & 21).
Yes, you need to buy a Hokane pass if you plan to go.
Hello, I’m Japanese. I have a couple of questions.
1. When are you going to Kyoto from Hakone? If it’s on your day 7, you won’t have enough time to visit all the places listed for the day.
2. What would you do with geishas when you find them? Just looking at them from a distance? Don’t take their photos without their permission, though. That will be extremely rude. In addition, the way you have described, “look for geishas” sounds quite inconsiderate to me. They are not a tourist attraction but actual humans who are doing their job. If you want to interact with them, book such a service. Otherwise, the best option here is to leave them alone.
Don’t think you are getting to Tokyo, then catching flight to Kansai an hour later. You’ll be barely out of immigration/customs in 50 min. You have to change terminals for a domestic flight.
Chat GPT, doh!
>Morning: Explore the Gion district and look for geishas.
So can I come to your workplace and just watch you work…