Hi all,
I’m finally visiting Japan in 3 weeks time after having to cancel my trip last year, and I just wanted to check if my itinerary sounds OK and if there’s anything I need to be aware of. It’s mostly golden route but I’ve got options for day trips to make. I’d like to see some temples but I have more interest in modern history, and food is a big part of the trip as well – if anyone has any recommendation for Wagyu in Osaka I’d appreciate it!
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**Friday 4th November**
* Arrive at Narita, check into hotel in Shinjuku
* Tokyo Metropolitan Building for sunset
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**Saturday 5th November – Shibuya and Harajuku**
* Starbucks at Shibuya Scramble (if awake early enough)
* Yoyogi Park and Meiji Jingu
* Takeshita Street
* Skibuya Sky
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**Sunday 6th November – Ueno & Akihabara**
* Ueno Park and Tosho-gu
* Ameyoko-cho for lunch
* National Museum
* GiGO, Atari, Super Potato, and other nerdiness
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**Monday 7th November – Asakusa and Odaiba**
* Imperial Garden and Senso-ji Temple
* Nakamise Street
* Boat down to Odaiba
* Museum of Emerging Science and Innovation, DiverCity and Rainbow Bridge
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**Tuesday 8th November – Hakone Day Trip**
* Hakone Round Trip – [https://www.japan-guide.com/e/e5210.html](https://www.japan-guide.com/e/e5210.html)
* Alternative – Kawaguchiko 5 Lakes for Momiji Festival
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**Wednesday 9th November – Yokohama Day Trip**
* China Town, Cup Noodle Museum
* Gundam Factory, World Porters
* Alternative – Kawagoe
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**Thursday 10th November – Kyoto and Osaka (1st day of JR 7 Day Pass)**
* Train to Kyoto
* Kinkaku-ji, Philospher’s Path, Eikan-do Zenrin-ji, Kodai-ji Temple
* Gion Odori at Gion Kaikan (4pm)
* Train to Osaka, check into hotel near Dotonbori
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* **Friday 11th November – Osaka**
* Osaka Castle
* Tenjinbashisuji, Shinsaibash, Dotonbori, Amerika-mura
* Light Festival – Nakanoshima
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**Saturday 12th November – Nara Day Trip**
* Deer!
* Todai-ji, Kofuku-ji, Asuka Village, Mount Yoshino
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**Sunday 13th November – Kyoto Day Trip**
* Arashiyama Momiji Festival
* Bamboo Forest, Togetsu-kyo Bridge, Arashiyama Monkey Park
* Nijo Castle, Pontocho
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**Monday 14th November – Osaka**
· Universal Studios – Super Nintendo World
· Rest of day exploring Osaka
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**Tuesday 15th November – Hiroshima Day Trip**
* Peace Memorial and Museum
* Okonomi-mura for lunch
* Miyajima, stay for sunset
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**Wednesday 16th November – Himeji and Tokyo (Last day of JR Pass)**
* Himeji Castle
* Check into hotel in Akihabara
* Tori-no-Ichi Festival in Asakusa
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**Thursday 17th November – Tokyo**
* Tsukiji Market / Tsukishima Street
* Jingu Gaien Gingko Festival
* Shopping for souvenirs around Shibuya
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**Friday 18th November**
* Buy Pokemon Violet (best place near Akiba?)
* Fly home from Narita