Hi everyone, I am planning a solo trip, mainly to visit Ryokans and some temple/shrines during Obon period. From 8-22 August.
August 8
Previous day flight to Narita. Arrives at 6AM tentatively
Teamlab Borderless. I plan to pre-book and go for the opening time assuming no hiccups during the immigration process.
Shibuya Sky. In consideration only but I don't plan to stay here long so it may be worth skipping
Shimo-Kitazawa. Only here to purchase souveniers from a nearby shop
Transit to Atami, Shizuoka. Atami Ginza and Fireworks at the bay.
Accommodation: Guest House Maruya
August 9
Transit to Nebukawa/Manazuru, cab to Enoura Observatory
Transit to Hase/Kamakura. For lunch and picking 1-2 temples to visit, likely Meigetsu-in and Tokei-ji
Kamakura School Crossing, Enoshima.
*May not stay at the crossing given that it is likely to be crowded. For Enoshima, I'm planning to take Bentenmaru to the cave to explore. I don't think I am going to explore anything else in-depth as I have been here before, the exception being the cave.
- Transit to Tokyo. Sleeper Train Sunrise Izumo
August 10
- Transit to Izumoshi, and cab to Hinomisaki.
* General plan is to be in Hinomisaki / Izumo Taisha for the late morning / afternoon
Accommodation: TBC (I had a 2 nights booking at Matsue however due to a hiccup from the travel agent and Obon it doesn't look like it will be confirmed. Likely considering an inn nearer to Izumo Taisha for next day's itinerary)
August 11
Iwami Ginzan
Hirata. Umi Shrine, purchase souvenier.
Matsue Vogel Park
Accommodation: TBC (Refer to August 10)
August 12
Matsue Castle, Yuushien
Transit to Kaike, Yonago. Bicycle rental and planning to go near Sakaiminato
Yonago Castle Ruins. Evening activity
Accommodation: Kaike Seaside
August 13
Mt. Mitoku, Nageiredo. Second time hiking and need to hire a guide as you cannot hike alone
Kurayoshi area, Tottori Pear Museum
Yurihama bicycle rental. Planning to visit a cafe or Encho-en
Accommodation: Sennentei
August 14
Transit to Tottori station to activate JR Pass. No morning activities, so likely that I will just hang around till I have a train to the next destination
Transit to Kinosaki onsen. Kinosaki Ropeway, Onsenji Temple.
Nearby Seto. Tentative, for the cliffside viewing.
Evening walk
Accommodation: Utsuroi Annex
August 15
Transit to Amanohashidate. Bicycle Rental
Kasamatsu Park, Naraiji Temple
Ine Cafe, may visit Miyabi Cafe as well time permitted.
Boathouse observation
Nii Rice Terrace
Accommodation: Funaya Fuga. I booked this through Rakuten and currently contacting the lodging directly to confirm the reservation.
August 16
Sea Kamome
Amanohashidate Strip
Yurugawa Bridge
Amanohashidate Viewland, Chionji Temple
Accommodation: Kitanoya
August 17
Transit to Katsuura
Ryokan exploration
Accommodation: Kumano Bettei Nakanoshima
August 18
Daimonzakura, Nachi Falls
Transit to Shirahama.
Bicycle rental. Sandebeki Cave, Engetsu Island, Seamore Infinity footbath
Accommodation: Shirahamakan
August 19
Mt. Koya. Planning to visit Okunoin, Kongobuji Temple, and Danjo Garan
Transit to Arashimaya. For dinner only, the bamboo forest is a tentative visit
Teamlab Osaka
Accommodation: The Lively Osaka Honmachi
August 20
- Transit to Kagawa
* Several activities planned which I may intend to hire a taxi. Due to possibility of inclement weather it may have to shift to August 21 or be cancelled accordingly.
Ritsurin Garden
Kotohira
Unpenji Temple
Takaya Shrine
Chichibugahama Beach
Marugane Castle (tentative)
Accommodation: Utazu Rinsui
August 21
See August 20
Transit to Okayama, then Kurashiki. Okayama Castle is a tentative itinerary otherwise I will head straight to Kurashiki.
Kurashiki boat ride (tentative), purchase souvenier
Accommodation: Centurion Hotel
August 22
Tentative due to limited time in the afternoon, either of the below will be the morning activity:
Transit to Kobe. Ikuta Jinja
Transit to Osaka. Umeda Sky Building
- Transit to Kansai airport for departure.
Miscellaneous
Several items have yet to be booked, such as Sunrise and Teamlab activities.
Ship tea products from Wazuka
Planning to purchase 2x Kansai Wide Area Pass and one day will be unutilised (to activate consecutively starting from August 14). However I can still draw the full value from the pass.
Due to the amount of traveling, I am planning to ship my luggage twice, once from Tokyo to Amanohashidate and then to Kurashiki
* The lodging in Atami does not appear to facilitate luggage deliveries and this is my first time intending to . I will ask them, however at Tokyo station there is Sagawa Express. Is anyone able to corroborate my assumption that I can ship a luggage direct to Amanohashidate?
Thanks for reading.
by MarionberryEqual4564