Itinerary Check Apr29-May10
Heya! We are travelling to Japan next year with the dates on the title.
We are a family of 3 (2 adults[40s] and an 14-year old). We know this is peak times and this also the dates we can travel (school holiday). Our goal is to mainly experience and explore Japan through food.
We came up with this initial plan, and wanted to check if it’s feasible (factor in the peak season as well)
Apr 29 – Arrive around noon at Narita Airport (Long haul flight) So just settle in to the accommodation
April 30 – May 2: Explore Tokyo
April 30
* Asakusa (Senso-ji Temple)
* Sumida River
* Skytree
May 1
* Ueno Park
* Mega Don Quijote and surrounding areas
* Shibuya Crossing
* Shinjuku at night
May 2
* Imperial Palace
* Meiji Shrine
May 3-5: May 3 travel to Kyoto, and then explore Kyoto
May 3
* Travel to Kyoto
* Gion district
May 4
* Kinkaku-jo
* Arashiyama
* Gion again?
May 5
* Higashiyama
* Travel to Osaka
* Or travel early and hangout in Dotonburi district
May 6-8: Osaka.
May 6
* Universal Studios
May 7
* Osaka Castle
* Shinsaibashi
* Namba district
May 8
* Nara
May 9
* Travel back to Tokyo
May 10: Flight back
Both my wife and kid are big anime fans, would be great if there could be some suggestions in things to do that involves anime.
This is our first time, but won’t be the last, so we can opt to skip a day or two to not have the schedule feel like crammed up.
Would love to hear your thoughts and suggestion on the itinerary. Thank you!
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I was wondering about this until I read the last two lines. This trip mostly focuses on the quieter more cultural locations in japan, especially the ones in Tokyo. I’m not sure a 14 year old would like them much.
For anime the main locations are =
**Tokyo**
– Akihabra. Just set foot in there and you’ll have anime blasted into every cell of your being. If you’re feeling up to it visit a maid cafe, it’s a little cringe at 40 but your kid will never forget it. There are plenty but stay with the more famous ones like the Maidreamin.
– Ikebukuro, if Aki is just too much this is a great alternative that won’t assault your senses. The Sunshine City mall has some great shops like the pokemon center, nitendo…etc as well as some licensed cafes that don’t require reservations (Sanrio Café).
– Feeling youthful? Shibuya’s Harajuku area is great for some quirky shopping. Careful eating here, your blood sugar won’t spike so much as mt everst! Also the Paco Cyber center here for the more iconic Nintendo center in Japan with the giant mewtwo at the door.
**Osaka**
– This is not so much for your kid as for you. Den den town. arcades with games from the early and late 80s to the mid 90s, this place is like stepping back to your childhood.