17 Days Tokyo – Kawagoe – Kamakura – Fuji Kawaguchiko – Nikko Trip

This will be my second visit to Tokyo (last trip was years ago at Tokyo – Osaka – Kyoto), will be staying and travelling with a relative who’s working in Japan.

My trip will be 17 days from mid till end Oct. Planning to go on a couple of day trips and a couple of overnight trips, wondering if the itinerary looks doable and if anyone has suggestions on what to do during a few free days we have in Tokyo?

Some notes:
1. Both of us will be able to walk \~15k+ steps a day with not much issues.
2. Not a big fan of onsens, hence have not included in our plan.
3. Big fan of theme parks and Harry Potter.
4. Foodies, though not overly high end places. Would love some recs that are below 10k yen!
5. No language barrier. Have local Japanese phone number for reservations & stuff.
6. Already have PASMO/SUICA. No JR Pass. Will be buying some local bus/train passes.

**Day 1 – Friday**
10:30pm Arrive at Haneda, will be going straight to relative’s home.

**Day 2 – Saturday – Ueno & Asakusa**
10:00am Ueno Park, Ameyoko Shopping District

2:00pm Sensoji Temple/Nakamise Shopping Street/Asakusa Yokocho Food Hall

**Day 3 – Sunday – Kawagoe Day Trip**
10:30am Arrive at Kawagoe, explore main shopping street, Kashiya Yokocho, Hikawa Shrine, etc

6:00pm Back to Tokyo

**Day 4 – Monday – Tokyo**
No plans as of now

**Day 5 – Tuesday – Tokyo Disneysea**
8:30am Arrive at Disneysea. Tickets bought. Have yet to delve into Disneysea strategy.

Planning to get Premium Access Passes for a few of the popular rides. Will likely spend a full day there.

**Day 6 – Wednesday – Shinjuku & Shibuya**
10:00am Meiji Jingu & Yoyogi Park

2:00pm Harajuku Galaxy Store for free teamLab interactive activity. Not planning to go to the actual teamLab.
Also will explore Omotesando, Shibuya, Takeshita Street.

5:00pm Shinjuku, Golden Gai, Omoide Yokocho, Shin Okubo.

**Day 7 – Thursday – WB Harry Potter Studio Tour**
Full day at the Studio Tour. Tickets bought.

**Day 8 – Friday – Kamakura Day Trip**
9:00am Arrive at Kamakura.

Explore Tsurugaoka Hachimangu, Myohonji, Hokoku-ji, Hasedera, Kotokuji Temple

6:00pm Either dinner at Kamakura or back to Tokyo

**Day 10 – Saturday – Ginza & Akihabara & Akasaka**
10:00am Akihabara. Casual anime fan, will be browsing, nothing much planned.

12:00pm Ginza, Roponggi, Tokyo Tower. Might do a bit of shopping and sight-seeing but price points probably too luxe.

3:00pm Akasaka. To visit Harry Potter Mahoudokoro Store, will have to make reservation via LINE. Will be visiting Harry Potter cafe too.

**Day 11 – Sunday – Fuji/Kawaguchiko 3D 2N Trip**
Got the bus passes for Tokyo – Kawaguchiko which also includes free rides in Kawaguchiko itself.

11:00am Arrive at Kawaguchiko by bus. See if can put luggage at hotel near FujiQ Highland.
Explore Chureito Pagoda, boat ride on Lake Kawaguchi, Mt Fuji Panoramic Ropeway, Oishi Park, Ice & Wind Cave, Saiko Iyashi no Sato Nenba Healing Village, Itchiku Kubota Art Museum & The Maple Corridor, etc

6:00pm Check in at hotel.

**Day 12 – Monday – Fuji/Kawaguchiko 3D 2N Trip**
Explore Oshino Hakkai, Shinobi no Sato Ninja Village, Yamanakako Excursion Ship, and any other spots we didn’t manage to see the day before.

**Day 13 – Tuesday – FujiQ Highland**
9:30am FujiQ Highland tickets bought. Will be buying Priority Passes for the 4 coasters and the Super Scary Labyrinth

8:00pm Back to Tokyo by bus.

**Day 14 – Wednesday – Ghibli Museum & Kichijoji**
11:30am Arrive at Ghibli Museum for 12pm entry, tickets bought.

4:30pm Inokashira Benzaiten Shrine, Inokashira Park

6:00pm Take train or walk to Kichijoji
Explore Nakamichi-dori and Harmonica Yokocho.

**Day 15 – Thursday – Nikko 2D1N Trip**
Bought the 2-day Nikko pass.
10:00am Arrive at Nikko via train.
Explore Shinkyo Bridge, Rinno-ji Temple, Shoyoen Garden, Toshogu Shrine, Futasaran Shrine, Tamozawa Villa, Taikuinbyo Mausoleum, Kanmangafuchi Abyss, Kegon Falls

6:00pm Check in hotel.

**Day 16 – Friday – Nikko 2D 1N Trip**
9:00am Explore whatever spots we missed yesterday.

8:00pm Leave Nikko, back to Tokyo

**Day 17 – Saturday – Tokyo**
No plans yet, probably shopping for souvenirs. No check out time so luggage will be at home.
12am Flight back home.

There are quite a number of side trips out of Tokyo, mainly because I’ve already been to Tokyo before so have seen quite a number of spots like Yoyogi Park, Meiji Jingu, Hachiko statue, etc.

Wondering if there’s any suggestions or input? Is it too packed or hectic? Would also appreciate suggestions for what to do in Tokyo!