Hey Guys,
My wife and I will be visiting Japan for the first time in January. We’ll be staying in Tokyo January 20th – 24th.
We want to experience the culture, nightlife, and nature Japan has to offer. We’ll be spending the 21st & 22nd exploring Tokyo, and then taking a day trip to Kawaguchiko on the 23rd to experience Fuji as that’s a huge priority of mine.
I’ve planned out an itinerary for us, and am looking for feedback on if we’re doing the right activities and prioritizing our time correctly. Any recommendations on restaurants, activities, or nightlife are appreciated!
—
**January 20th**
2:25 PM: Arrive in Tokyo at the Narita airport. From here we’ll head to Shibuya to check into our hotel.
7:20 PM: Go to the Jujutsu Kaisen Cafe in Shibuya (tickets are booked). I’m a big fan of the manga and anime, and am looking forward to this.
Rest of Evening: Explore Shibuya nightlife with whatever energy we have left.
**January 21st**
During the Day: Explore Shibuya. Planning on walking around the city and visiting Shibuya 109, the Shibuya Scramble, Yoyogi Park, Takeashita Street, and Togo Shring.
3:00 PM: Take the train to Mitaka for the Ghibili Museum.
4:00 PM: Ghibli Museum (tickets are booked).
6:00 PM: Leave the Museum, and take the train to Shinjuku
Rest of Evening: Explore Shinjuku nightlife. Get food, and check out the Golden Gai & Kabuchi
**January 22nd**
During the Day: Explore West Side of Tokyo. We’ll take the train from Shibuya to Roppongi Hills, then walk around Roppongi to the Tokyo Tower & Zozoji Temple. From there we’ll walk to Ginza to check out the Ginza Six, and then take a train to Akhibara.
4:15 PM: Take the train from Akhibara to Team Lab Planets
5:00 PM: Team Lab Planets (tickets are booked).
7:00 PM: Go to dinner. Booked an omakase nigiri restaurant in Ginza.
**January 23rd**
8:30 AM: Take the Ltd. Express Fuji Excursion to Kawaguchiko
10:30 AM: Arrive in Kawaguchiko. Go to the northern shore of the lake to view Fuji. From there, take the Mount Fuji Panoramic Rope way.
Lunch: Go to Houtou Fudou in Shimoyoshida
Afternoon: Go to the Chureito Papgoda, and maybe Aokigahara or Fuji Q depending on time. Looking into Onsen options as well.
5:30 PM: Train back to Shibuya
Rest of Evening: Get dinner and turn in early as we fly out of Narita at 11:45 on the 24th to Chiang Mai for the next leg of our trip.
—
Is this a good way to spend our time in Tokyo? Is a day trip to Kawaguchiko worth it? Any feedback is appreciated.
Thanks!