Hello, first time going to Japan and wanted to get a gut check on my schedule and if I should substitute anything. I may have too much to do on a given day but I usual try to push forward and get as much in as I can (this may be my only trip to Japan). I’m hoping to use luggage forwarding where I can (Haven’t had luck with finding out how to do that for Matsumoto). I’d be thrilled with any thoughts or input.
**May 16, 2023**
Flight leaves to Japan
**May 17, 2023**
Arrival at 1:45 pm
Sumo tournament (if timing works)
**May 18, 2023**
Tokyo National Museum/Other nearby museums
Senso-ji
Tokyo Skytree
**May 19, 2023**
Yamatane Museum
Nezu Museum
Shinjuku gyoen national garden
Ota Memorial Museum of Art
Meiji Shrine
Harajuku
**May 20, 2023**
Imperial Palace
Akihabara
Giants game
Sumida Hokusai Museum
**May 21, 2023**
TeamLabs
Toyosu Market
Tokyo Tower
Roppongi
**May 22, 2023**
Train to Matsumoto
Matsumoto Castle
Ukiyo-e Museum
**May 23, 2023**
Hiking in Chubusangaku National Park
**May 24, 2023**
Hiking in Chubusangaku National Park
**May 25, 2023**
Train to Kyoto
Nijo Castle
Nishiki Market
Tea Ceremony in Gion
**May 26, 2023**
Fushimi Inari Shrine
Sanneizaka/Kiyomizu-dera
Maruyama Park
Gion
Philsopher’s Path
**May 27, 2023**
Kurama to Kibune hike
Kinkajuki temple
Arashiyama Forest
Samurai Museum
**May 28, 2023**
Train to Hakone (Alternatly to 5 Lakes Area)
Open Air Museum
Staying at a Ryokan with an onsen
**May 29, 2023**
Hakone Loop with Chisuji falls hike after boat
**May 30, 2023**
Mt. Kintoki Hike
Mt. Myojingatake (side trip if time permits)
**May 31, 2023**
Train to Tokyo
Anything I was unable to do during first four days here
from itinerary above
**June 1, 2023**
Anything I was unable to do during first four days here
from itinerary above
Or add an extra day to any site above
**June 2, 2023**
Flight back to USA