I’ve been to Japan three times and have done most of the general touristy activities. This time around I’m going with a friend who has never been.
My goal is to give my friend a basic Japan tourist experience while at the same time enjoy some of the fall foliage, Halloween, and festivals going on during my visit. Please advise.
TOKYO
Monday, October 28
Land 5:30pm
Check into hotel
Go to Shinjuku
Eat Ramen in Shinjuku
Rest
Tuesday, October 29
bills for breakfast (lemon ricotta pancakes)
Shibuya – Takeshita St, Shibuya Crossing
Early Dinner
Tokyo Tower Halloween Horror Nights VR
Wednesday, October 30
Climb Mt. Takao (eat there)
Dinner – ramen
Thursday, October 31
Morning open (suggestions?)
Taste of Tokyo Food Festival 2024
Evening with Costumes in Shinjuku (suggestions?)
Friday, November 1
Ramen Festa 2024 (how do I purchase tickets?)
Saturday, November 2
Need suggestion for another day trip for fall foliage
OSAKA
Sunday, November 3
Train to Osaka
Check into hotel
Ramen at Ressishoyu Menkobo Sanku 烈志笑魚油 麺香房 三く
Midōsuji Runway (2pm-4pm Midōsuji Avenue between the Kutarocho 3 intersection and the Shinbashi intersection)
Dotonbori
Monday, November 4
Go to Kyoto
Arashiyama Momiji Festival (10am-3pm)
Bamboo Forest
Monkey Park?
Nishiki Market?
Go back to Osaka in evening
Tuesday, November 5
Nara half day
Todaji Temple
Deer Park
Five Stpry Pagoda
Mochi Makers
Lunch at Maguro Koya まぐろ小屋
Go back to Osaka
High end dinner
Wednesday, November 6
Free day (suggestions?)
Thursday, November 7
Train back to Tokyo
Check into hotel
Free evening – any festivals or events?
Friday, November 8
Fly home
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