Hey I have a rough itinerary for a solo 14+ day trip – I can move the return date within limits.
I’m interested in food, art, music (especially drum and bass, garage, techno, house in that order), fashion. Less into anime, manga etc but will go if it’ll be interesting.
I’m also happy to spend a bit more money for convenience or a unique experience.
The last couple of days I’d like to focus on nightlife if theres recommendations. If theres food recommendations too, especially for solo travellers I’d be keen. Maybe places that focus on wagyu, or chef’s choice?
Arrive – Mon 3^(rd)
>Arrive Midday
>Get to Hostel
>Akihabara area (Electric town) – Asakusa (shopping), Nakamise Dori Street – Senso Ji shrine (may be busy)
>Dinner around Akihabara – Asahi Sky Room
Tokyo – Tue 4^(th)
>Breakfast – Togoshiya
>Roppongi area – Teamlab borderless (need to book), Mori art museum, Tokyo city view
>Lunch in Roppongi: Gyopao gyoza
>Shinjuku area – piss alley, golden gai. ?Try to meet people in hostel
>Dinner around Shinjuku – Shabu Zen Shibuya
>Bar Martha Listening bar
Tokyo – Wed 5^(th)
>Sushi making class [https://www.getyourguide.co.uk/tokyo-l193/temari-sushi-making-classcute-sushi-class-t499568/?ranking\_uuid=4530e481-1d27-4882-a187-2af6e40c0aab](https://www.getyourguide.co.uk/tokyo-l193/temari-sushi-making-classcute-sushi-class-t499568/?ranking_uuid=4530e481-1d27-4882-a187-2af6e40c0aab)
>Shibuya area – Meiji Jingu (shrine and forest), Yoyogi park (paths, ponds, snacks), Harajuku, Takeshita Street. See Shibuya crossing
>Forestlimit listening bar
Tokyo – Thu 6^(th)
>Tokyo to Nikko Day Trip [https://www.klook.com/en-GB/activity/78028-nikko-toshogu-world-heritage-site-one-day-bus-tour-tokyo/?spm=SearchResult.SearchResult\_LIST&clickId=7f166f8d41](https://www.klook.com/en-GB/activity/78028-nikko-toshogu-world-heritage-site-one-day-bus-tour-tokyo/?spm=SearchResult.SearchResult_LIST&clickId=7f166f8d41)
Tokyo to Kyoto (Last train 8pm)
Kyoto- Fri 7^(th)
>Arashiyama Bamboo Grove (sunrise)
>Kinkaku-Ji Temple “Golden Pavillion”
>Zen gardens
Kyoto- Sat 8^(th)
>Kyoto to Nara Half Day Trip [https://www.getyourguide.com/nara-l1707/nara-half-day-unesco-heritage-local-culture-walking-tour-t345431?ranking\_uuid=c36cc7e3-96f3-4b93-b44c-b51444599077&date\_from=2024-06-10&\_pc=1,1](https://www.getyourguide.com/nara-l1707/nara-half-day-unesco-heritage-local-culture-walking-tour-t345431?ranking_uuid=c36cc7e3-96f3-4b93-b44c-b51444599077&date_from=2024-06-10&_pc=1,1)
>Nishiki Market if time
>Gion district (see geisha culture)
Kyoto – Sun 9^(th)
>Fushimi-Inari-Taisha Shrine (tunnel shrine, 2-3h ?sunrise)
>Higashiyama district (historic)
>Fushimi Inari Taisha (shrine, go late / sunset)
>Kyoto to Kinsaki (?late)
Kinosaki – Mon 10^(th)
>Experience O/nsen
Kinosaki – Tue 11^(th)
>Kinosaki Walking tour
>Rent cycle and go to genbudo caves.
>Dinner – [https://visitkinosaki.com/tour-packages/takeno-luxurious-fresh-japanese-seafood-course/](https://visitkinosaki.com/tour-packages/takeno-luxurious-fresh-japanese-seafood-course/)
Kinosaki – Wed 12^(th)
>Kinosaki to Himeji (early)
>Himeji Castle and kokoen castle
>Himeji to Hiroshima (mid-late)
Hiroshima – Thu 13^(th)
>Atomic Bomb Dome, Ground Zero, Children’s Peace Monument, and Cenotaph
>Ferry to Miyajima Island
>Itsukushima Shrine (floating torii)
>Hike Mount Misen
>Ferry back to Hiroshima (8pm)
Fri 14^(th)
>Hiroshima to Tokyo (early)
>Explore Harajuku
>Ginza (shopping?)
>IFlyer/Resident adviser ?event ?Atom
Sat 15^(th)
>Food: [https://res-reserve.com/ja/restaurants/aladdin?step=course](https://res-reserve.com/ja/restaurants/aladdin?step=course)
>Shelter Listening bar?
>Forestlimit listening bar – event on
Sun 16^(th)
^(Ghibli museum)
by londxncalling