Doing a solo travel in a few days, first time in Japan! Based on how it ended up working out with the Kumano Kodo Trail and booking, ended up slightly having to awkwardly pack Kyoto and Osaka around it, but I think it ended up working out.
Mainly looking for a gut check, but also any suggestions on a few days at the end when I’m back in Tokyo for any places to see and chill! Are there also any sites that would make it easy to see what’s playing for live music in Tokyo? Looking to see a cheapish rock concert.
I also haven’t bought a JR pass and was wondering if it’s worth it to get? I’ve gotten mixed review about it, but if I did it looks like I’d have to get the 14 day one.
All in all how are my days looking? I’m trying to be pretty chill, although seems like I did pack Kyoto pretty full. Also looking for suggestions in Osaka too!
**Mar 31 – Tokyo**
* Arrive in Haneda – Get sim card/pocket wifi, exchange money and possibly grab JR Pass
* Go to Airbnb, die of jet lag?
* Find some food in the area
* Visit Ueno park (near Airbnb)
**Apr 1 – Tokyo**
* Tsukiji Market
* Team Labs – Planets
* Tokyo Tower
* Shinjiku/Kabukicho
* Golden Gai
**Apr 2 – Tokyo**
* Kanamara Matsuri Festival
* Meiji Jingu
* Shibuya/Harajiku
* Ruppongi
**Apr 3 – Tokyo**
* Asakusa
* Akihabara
* Ginza
**Apr 4 – Kyoto**
* Ride to Kyoto
* Jojakkoji Temple
* Arashiyama (Monkey Park/Bamboo forest)
* Pokemon Center
* Ginkaku-Ji
* Gion
**Apr 5 – Kyoto/Nara**
* Nara Park
* Fushi Inari
* Tofukuji
* Yasaka
**Apr 6 – Kumano Kodo Trail**
* Yunomine Onsen – Relax
* Tsubo-yu
**Apr 7 – Kumano Kodo Trail**
* Hike/Bus towards Koguchi
**Apr 8 – Kumano Kodo Trail**
* Hike towards Nachi Falls
* Stay in Katsuura
**Apr 9 – Osaka**
* Depart to Osaka in am
* Watch Hanshin Tigers
* Head to AirBnB
* Spa World? (Friend recommended this)
**Apr 10 – Osaka**
* Aquarium
* Shinsaibashi/Dotombori
**Apr 11 – Osaka**
* Osaka Castle?
* Sumiyoshi Taishi
* Teamlab Botanical Garden
* More Dotombori?
**Apr 12 – Tokyo**
* Ghibli museum? (Is there a way to buy 2nd hand tickets or ones while in Japan)
* Nakano broadway
* Relax
**Apr 13 – Tokyo – Yokohama**
* Gundam
* Cup Noodle Museum
* Pokemon Center Yokohama
* China Town
**Apr 14 – Tokyo**
* Akihabara
**Apr 15**
* Fly Home 🙁
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