Dream trip coming up for our honeymoon. Have my rough itinerary lined up. We love to explore, take pictures, eat and see the sights. It’s our first time doing a multi-city trip like this so a bit nervous. Would love any advice! 🙂
Really looking for advice on if we’re spreading too thin. Mainly by trying to see Osaka/Kyoto and then Hakone. I really want to do the Ryokan there as a more intimate part of the trip. Had a few questions:
* Should we cut one city and spend more time somewhere else?
* I’m really into art photography (Fukase, Moriyama, etc). Any exhibits, museums, book shops anyone reccomends?
* We were thinking for Osaka/Kyoto we use one hotel in Osaka as our home base.
* I wanted to do the romancecar either to or from Hakone. Are we better off going Tokyo>Hakone>Osaka/Kyoto>Tokyo? or the way I have it below?
* Since it’s our first time are we trying to do too much? I feel like there’s SO much in Tokyo that i’m worried about it.
DAY 1 (6/2):
* Arrive at 2:30PM Local time at NRT. Taxi/Train to hotel near Ueno Station, get checked in, get Sims.
* Spend remaining time grabbing dinner and hanging nearby.
Day 2 (6/3):
* Shinjuku Gyoen Garden in the morning.
* Head over near Akihabara for exploring. Lunch at Jangara Ramen.
Day 3 (6/4):
* Take the train to Shibuya.
* Explore the area and see Shibuya crossing.
* Visit Pokemon Center, Nintendo store.
Day 4 (6/5):
* Spend the early day exploring nearby shrines.
* Return to the hotel mid afternoon and get freshened.
* Head to Tokyo Tower and then plan for nice dinner nearby.
Day 5 (6/6)
* Fuji Excursion train early AM and see Chureito Pagoda, ropeway, etc. Return to Tokyo in evening.
Day 6 (6/7):
* Checkout of Hotel and take the JR to Osaka.
* Check into hotel upon arrival and spend day exploring.
* Dotombori for drinks and dinner.
Day 7 (6/8):
* Exploration day and eating everything. Osaka Castle, Isshin-ji.
Day 8 (6/9):
* JR to Kyoto to see Kinkakuji, Ryoanji, Ninnaji, and the Bamboo Grove.
Day 9 (6/10):
* JR to Kyoto for more exploring and anything we missed day prior.
Day 10: (6/11):
* Checkout of hotel and take the Shinkansen to Hakone for Senkyoro private villa.
Day 11 (6/12):
* Spend day relaxing and using the springs.
Day 12 (6/13):
* Checkout and take Romancecar back to Tokyo. Check into final hotel. Spend remaining time grabbing any last minute items to bring home.
Day 13 6/15:
* Flight out of NRT at 5PM