Hey guys, Im planning a trip for myself and my partner and just wanted some advice for our trip.
Hoping for some recommendations or advice for Restaurants, activities and anything of interest that I could include into this trip. I’ve never planned a trip before so open to all help and advice. I really want to try a Tabehoudai or some really cool bars. Also very big into nature and animals so would love some recommendations based around that.
Day 1 (Tokyo) – Hotel : The Knot Shinjuku
\- Arrive at Narita airport
\- Arrive at The Knot Shinjuku
\- Look around and find somewhere to eat dinner, possibly Golden Gai
Day 2 (Tokyo – Osaka) – Hotel : Hotel Resol Trinity Osaka
\- Shinjuku to Osaka
\- Check in at Hotel Resol Trinity Osaka
\- After checking in and dropping off bags, explore surrounding area for rest of the day
Day 3 (Osaka – Nara) – Hotel : Hotel Resol Trinity Osaka
\- Take trip to Nara
\- Explore Nara Park
\- Explore Kasuga Taisha Shrine
\- Explore Todai-ji
Day 4 (Osaka) – Hotel : Hotel Resol Trinity Osaka
\- Osaka aquarium
\- Check out some local café for lunch
\- Walk around and explore for the rest of the day
Day 5 (Osaka) – Hotel : Hotel Resol Trinity Osaka
\- Sumiyoshi Taisha
\- Go to Dotonbori, explore, eat and just have fun.
Day 6 (Osaka – Kyoto) – Hotel : Hotel Resol Shijo Muromachi
\- Osaka to Kyoto
\- Once in Kyoto, go to Hotel Resol Shijo Muromachi
\- Spend rest of day just exploring
Day 7 (Kyoto) – Hotel : Hotel Resol Shijo Muromachi
\- Arashiyama bamboo grove
\- Daihikaku senkoji temple
\- Arashiyama Monkey Park
\- Go to Gion Tatsumi bridge for afternoon and find dinner
Day 8 (Kyoto) – Hotel : Hotel Resol Shijo Muromachi
\- Kiyomizu-dera
\- Fushimi Inari Taisha
\- Nishiki market
Day 9 (Kyoto – Kawaguchiko) – Hotel : Mt Fuji glamping
\- Travel from Kyoto to Kawaguchiko
\- Once there drop bags off at Mt Fuji glamping
\- Hire car at nearby car hire and go explore the lake, surrounding mountains
Day 10 (Kawaguchiko – Tokyo) – Hotel : The Knot Shinjuku
\- Spend half day exploring
\- Drop car back and checkout
\- Travel from kawaguchiko station to Tokyo
\- Check in to The Knot
Day 11 (Tokyo) – Hotel : The Knot Shinjuku
\- Go see Gundam statue and shop at Tokyo Plaza
\- Spend rest of day relaxing and finding gifts
\- Karaoke bar at night
Day 12 (Tokyo) – Hotel : The Knot Shinjuku
\- Ghibli museum and straw-hat café
\- Senso-ji
\- Shooting bar EA
Day 13 (Tokyo) – Hotel : The Knot Shinjuku
\- TeamLab Planets Tokyo
\- Tokyu Plaza Ginza
\- Afternoon in Akihabara
Day 14 (Leaving Tokyo for home) – Hotel : The Knot Shinjuku
\- Arrive at airport at 6:30pm for flight
Thankyou guys, This subreddit has helped me plan 90% of my itinerary even before this post!
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3 comments
Ghibli museum is absolutely not in the same are as Asakusa. If you mean the Gundam in Odaiba, that would match well with teamLab.
Tokyo is a massive city & I would spend the lion’s share of my time in Kyoto. Someone will have to explain the appeal of Osaka, as I only get going there for a day/evening and then back to Kyoto.
Shimanami Kaido is my highlight.
I can recommend [Rainbow Karaoke](https://maps.app.goo.gl/iaERkrEPBkaZWvgNA) in Shibuya. only a short walk from the station. Their food was good, but its American (pizza, french fries etc). I’d probably plan to eat somewhere local before/after. Its on the 8th floor and we just walked it, no reservation needed. They have a ton of rooms! Unlimited drinks was a great deal.
In Asakusa, we liked this [small sushi place](https://maps.app.goo.gl/NUCYaVKgXpsaxSFy5) near the station. It has conveyor, and was nice and quiet when we went. Also the [Tourist center](https://maps.app.goo.gl/QWsEr7acmmXMViE76) gives a pretty cool view from the top