First time to Japan – Itinerary Advice

Hi r/JapanTravel community,

My partner and 1 are travelling to Japan for the first time. We are both late 20’s and looking to make the most of our time in Japan with activities and day trips. We have done some basic research and made the below itinerary. As you can see there are some empty days as we are unsure of things to do and looking for ideas.

Day 1 is not included as we arrive in Tokyo late in the day and are just gong to check out the area around our hotel. Also, the last week is golden week in Japan, what are we in for? lol

Any advice or tips would be great, even on the already planned days.
Thank you

|**TOKYO – Day 2*****Shibuya & Harajuku*** \- Hachiko’s statue & Shibuya Crossing\- Meiji-jingu Temple \- Takeshita Street\- Lunch: Shinjuku-gyoen park – Dinner:Golden Gai & Omoide Yokocho|**TOKYO – Day 3*****Asakusa & Akihabara*** \- Senso-ji Temple, Asakusa Shrine, Hikan Inari Shrine\- Nakamise-dori |**TOKYO – Day 4** ***Disneyland*** |**MT FUJI – Day 5** ***Shinjuku to Mt Fuji*** \- Onsen Theme Park |
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|**MT FUJI – Day 6 Day Trip?** Buses into Kawaguchiko? | **KYOTO – Day 7** Nijo Castle \- Lunch: Menbakaichida Fire Ramen \- Kyoto Imperial Palace \- Nishiki Market | **KYOTO – Day 8** Fushimi Inari Shrine \- Lunch: Ashami \- Toji Temple \- Ginkaku ji Temple \- Silver Pavilion| **KYOTO Day 9** ***Arashiyama*** \- Togetsukyō Bridge \- Bamboo Forest \- Tenryuji Temple \- Ryoanji Temple (eat lunch here) \- Kinkaku ji Temple & Golden Pavilion|
|**HIROSHIMA – Day 10** Visit the Atomic Bomb Dome, The Memorial Peace Museum + Gardens |**HIROSHIMA – Day 11** Miyaima Island Day Trip|**Osaka – Day 12**|**Osaka – Day 13**|
|**Osaka – Day 14 Universal Studios**|**Nara – Day 15**|**Nara – Day 16**|**Tokyo – Day 17** ***Odaiba & Minato*** \- Teamlab Planets – Statue of Liberty & Rainbow Bridge \- Hamarikyu Gardens & Zojo-ji – Ginza to shop for luxury brands – Ninja Dinner|
| **TOKYO – Day 18** **Free Day** Visit anywhere we missed or places we want to explore more||||

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