[FOR ADVICE]: 15 Days Itinerary check for Japan in early November

Hi everyone! Please help to check on my itinerary, this is my first time going to Japan. I’m ok with crowds but mainly concerned if I can see the red leaves (momoji) and Mount Fuji :D. This trip is in early November! Plane tickets booked so no way to change the dates. Please help to check which itinerary is the best sequence!!! MANY THANKS💓

Itinerary 1: Arrival in Osaka -> Travel to Tokyo -> Fujikawaguchiko -> Kyoto -> Osaka -> Departure from Osaka

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Itinerary 2: Arrival in Osaka -> Explore Osaka -> Kyoto -> Fujikawaguchiko -> Tokyo -> Travel back to Osaka for departure flight

Below shows the detailed places i am intending to visit, sorry for the lengthy post! MANY THANKS💓

**Tokyo**

**Day 1:** Arrive in Osaka and take a train to Tokyo. Check in to our hotel around dinner time and explore nearby hotel.

**Day 2:**

* Start the day by visiting Tokyo Station and the nearby Imperial Palace.
* Then, take a walk around the upscale Ginza district, which is known for its luxury shopping and high-end restaurants.
* Visit the famous Shibuya Crossing, dinner nearby

**Day 3:** Explore Harajuku and Shinjuku

* Start the day in Harajuku, which is known for its trendy fashion, unique cafes, and beautiful Meiji Shrine.
* Visit Shinjuku, which is one of Tokyo’s busiest districts and home to several skyscrapers, shops, and restaurants.

**Day 4:** Visit Tokyo Disneyland or DisneySea

**Day 5:**

* Tsukiji Fish Market for brunch
* Hama Rikyu Gardens for a peaceful walk in a beautiful traditional Japanese garden.
* Visit the Tokyo Skytree and dinner in the nearby Sumida area

**Fujikawaguchiko**

**Day 6:** Travel to Fujikawaguchiko and check in to accommodation. Rent a bicycle and try the cycling route around the lakes.

**Day 7:** Visit Chureito Pagoda and the Aokigahara forest. Take the Kachi Kachi Ropeway to the top of Mount Tenjo for panoramic views of Mount Fuji and the surrounding area

**Day 8:** Visit the Oishi Park and stroll through the fields of colorful flowers. Take a tour of the nearby Saiko Iyashi no Sato Nenba village, which showcases traditional Japanese thatched-roof houses and handicrafts.

**Kyoto**

**Day 9:** Take a train from Fujikawaguchiko to Kyoto.

\-Visit Fushimi Inari Shrine

\-Explore the Gion district, known for its traditional wooden houses, tea houses, and geisha.

\-Visit the Kiyomizu-dera Temple, a UNESCO World Heritage Site that offers panoramic views of Kyoto

**Day 10:**

\-Visit the Arashiyama Bamboo Grove, a tranquil grove of towering bamboo stalks that is one of Kyoto’s most photographed attractions.

\-Explore the Tenryu-ji Temple and its beautiful Japanese garden, which is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

\-Visit the Golden Pavilion (Kinkaku-ji), a Zen temple covered in gold leaf that sits by a tranquil pond.

\-Visit the Nishiki Market, a traditional food market with over 100 shops and restaurants

**Day 11:**

\-Visit the Fushimi Sake District, a charming area with traditional sake breweries and tasting rooms.

\-Visit the Kyoto Imperial Palace, which was once the residence of the emperor of Japan and is surrounded by gardens and moats.

\-Visit the Philosopher’s Path, a scenic walking trail that follows a canal lined with cherry trees.

\-Visit the Kinkaku-ji Temple, a Zen temple covered in gold leaf that sits by a tranquil pond.

**Osaka**

**Day 12:** Travel to Osaka

\-Visit Osaka Castle, a historic Japanese castle that played a major role in the unification of Japan

\-Explore Dotonbori, a popular tourist destination known for its bright lights, street food, and shopping

**Day 13:**

\- Take a day trip to nearby Nara

\-Return to Osaka in the evening and visit the Umeda Sky Building, which offers another great panoramic view of the city

**Day 14:** Visit USJ

Spend three days exploring the city and its night life. Visit Osaka Castle, Dotonbori, and the Umeda Sky Building, Kobe or Himeji Castle.

**Day 15:** Go to nearby places and fly back home 🙁