Hello everyone! As the title suggests, we’re planning a trip to Japan next year– it’s our first time, and we’re beyond excited! We’ll be flying into Tokyo and departing from Osaka.
We’d love some feedback on our itinerary and would greatly appreciate any suggestions or advice you may have. Here’s what we’ve planned so far:
Day 1: Tokyo – Shibuya area
Day 2: Yayoi Museum, Harajuku (Meiji Jingu, Yoyogi Park, Takeshita Street), Shinjuku
Day 3: Yasukuni Shrine, Yushukan Museum
Day 4: Rest day, omakase dinner
Day 5: Asakusa (Sensoji, Nakamise Dori)
Day 6: Day trip to Nikko (Shinkyo Bridge, Toshogu Shrine, Kegon Falls, Ryuzu Falls)
Day 7: Drive from Tokyo to Kawaguchiko (Chureito Pagoda, Lake Kawaguchi, Haha no Shirataki Waterfall)
Day 8: Hakone (Owakudani, Kurotamago House, Lake Ashinoko, Gotemba Premium Outlets); return rental car
Day 9: Kyoto – Shoren-in Temple, Chion-in Temple, Gion area
Day 10: Nishiki Market, Fushimi Inari Shrine, Kiyomizu-dera, Yasaka Shrine
Day 11: Day trip to Nara (Kofuku-ji, Isuien Garden, Todai-ji, Deer Park, Kasuga Taisha)
Day 12: Rest day
Day 13: Osaka – Namba Yasaka Shrine, Kuromon Market, Hozenji Temple, Dotonbori
Day 14: Train to Yokohama to catch a concert (a bit out of the way, I know, but tickets for Osaka were sold out 🥹)
Day 15: Return to Osaka (Osaka Castle, Tsuyuten Shrine, Shinsekai)
Day 16: Fly back home
Looking forward to hearing your thoughts and recommendations. Thank you in advance!
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