Hi everyone,
Second time traveling with my partner to Japan from Los Angeles. The first time we visited, we stayed mostly in Tokyo in 2019/2020 with a couple of day trips to Hakone and Disneyland.
Below is my itinerary. Open to any suggestions and feedback.
Thursday, December 26
- Land in Kansai Airport in the evening.
- Exchange some money at airport. (Should I exchange all here or in Kyoto?)
- Take limousine bus to Kyoto.
- Check into hotel near Karasuma Oike Station
- Crash.
Friday, December 27
- Eat at any nearby spot that looks good. (Suggestions welcome)
- Grab any extra toiletries, snacks and water for trip.
- Money exchange. (Suggestions welcome)
- Free pretty much in the afternoon and evening. (Suggestions welcome)
Saturday, December 28
- Day or half-day trip to Nara loosely based on this itinerary from Inside Kyoto. (Extra suggestions and tips welcome)
Sunday, December 29
- Fushimi Inari-Taisha, Arashiyama, Kiyomizu-Dera Day Tour
Monday, December 30
- Check out of Kyoto hotel.
- Breakfast/Brunch/Lunch near Kyoto Station. (Suggestions welcome)
- Train to Osaka.
- Check into hotel near Sakaisuji Hommachi Station.
- Dinner and exploration. (Suggestions welcome)
Tuesday, December 31
- Thinking about checking out Kobe. Not sure if wise during this time. (Suggestions welcome)
- New Year’s Eve. (We know that NYE in Japan is not a big party like in the US, but curious if anyone knows any bars or places in Dotonbori worth checking out during this time. Totally cool with just chilling at the hotel room with some conbini drinks and snacks.)
Wednesday, January 1
- Walk around Osaka and see what's open. (Suggestions welcome)
- Or day trip to Kobe and see what's open. (Suggestions welcome)
Thursday, January 2
- Free day in Osaka. (Suggestions welcome)
- Is Universal Studios worth it? Especially on this day or any other day of the trip?
Friday, January 3
- Check out of Osaka hotel.
- Breakfast/Brunch/Lunch in Osaka near Dotonbori or Shin Osaka (suggestions welcome)
- Shinkansen to Tokyo
- Check into hotel in Roppongi.
- Eat and explore nearby or Shibuya. (Suggestions welcome)
Saturday, January 4
- Explore and wander Shibuya/Shinjuku.
- New Japan Pro-Wrestling's Wrestle Kingdom at Tokyo Dome in the evening.
Sunday, January 5
- Wrestle Dream at Tokyo Dome in the afternoon.
Monday, January 6
- Free day. (Suggestions welcome)
Tuesday, January 7
- Check out of hotel.
- Last meal in Tokyo.
- Fly out of Haneda.
by JuanTaco69