Advice for first time traveler to Japan. Is there anything that I need to see. I would consider myself a semi experienced traveler as I’ve been to several countries solo.
Day 1: September 20 (Arrival Day) 🛬
– 3:00 PM: Arrive in Tokyo 🇯🇵
– Evening: Check-in at hotel and explore Shibuya or Shinjuku for dinner and nightlife 🍣🫕🍥
Day 2: September 21 (Tokyo)
– Morning: Explore Asakusa and Senso-ji Temple
– Afternoon: Visit Tokyo Skytree
– Evening: Stroll around Akihabara
Day 3: September 22 (Tokyo)
– Morning: Visit Meiji Shrine and Harajuku
– Afternoon: Explore Shibuya (including the famous crossing and Hachiko statue). Go Kart Racing 🏎️
– Evening: Enjoy dinner and shopping in Shinjuku🍣🥟🍱
Day 4: September 23 (Tokyo to Kyoto)
– Morning: Travel to Kyoto by train (approx. 2.5 hours) 🚄
– Afternoon: Visit Fushimi Inari Shrine
– Evening: Explore Gion district. (Make fragrance)
Day 5: September 24 (Kyoto)
– Morning: Visit Kinkaku-ji (Golden Pavilion)
– Afternoon: Explore Arashiyama Bamboo Grove and Tenryu-ji Temple (Wear Kimonos 👘)
– Evening: Relax at a traditional tea house
Day 6: September 25 (Kyoto Day Trip to Nara)
– Morning: Take a train to Nara (approx. 1 hour) 🚝
– Day: Visit Todai-ji Temple and Nara Park
– Evening: Return to Kyoto and relax
Day 7: September 26 (Kyoto to Mount Fuji)/Miyajima
– Morning: Travel to Mount Fuji area 🚆
– Day: Explore
– Evening: Back to Hotel
Day 8: September 27
Birthday Fun
Relax and have fun
Day 9 September 29
Morning: Relax and prepare for departure
• 12 PM: Depart from Kyoto to Tokyo 🚆 to airport 🛫
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