Hi all, thank you so much for your feedback on my initial post.
I have revised my itinerary to be more relaxing with longer stopovers – again, not visiting Kyoto, Osaka or Nara as I have been there last trip.
**Do you have any advice on how to fit Nikko, Okayama, Himeji and Yokohama?**
Fukushima was a challenge to fit in as a day trip from Tokyo and I cant see how else it would fit.
I am willing to sacrifice Aomori and Sendai if needed.
I will get the JR pass for the 21 days for flexibility.
**Mon Dec 25 fly into Tokyo stay in Shibuya for Christmas charm**
**Tues Dec 26 fly to Saporro stay for three nights, visiting**
One free day to explore
Day trip to Otaru
Hokkaido, Asahiyama Zoo, and Biei Join In One Day Tour – Klook Australia $81.50
**Fri Dec 29 shinkansen 4 hours to Hakodate**
Hachimanzaka slope, red brick museums, Hakodate Tropical Botanical Gardens monkeys enjoy hot springs here.
See market on the morning I leave
**Sat Dec 30 shinkansen to 4 hours to Aomori**
Visit Aomori museum of art
**Sun Dec 31 shinkansen to 2 hour 15 min to Sendai**
Visit Matsushima via cruise
**Mon Jan 1 shinkansen to 3 hour 45 min to Yamagata**
Day 1 Snow monsters Zao Onsen, I really want to see this at day and night and take the gondola Need to sort out logistics
Day 2 Bus visit to Ginzan Onsen
Day 3 Relax day
**Thur Jan 4 shinkansen to 4 hour 15 min to Nagano**
Day 1 Rest and explore
Day 2 Klook 1 Day Snow play and monkey visit private tour 9 hour duration $249.05
**Saturday fly to Nagasaki and stay two nights**
Day 1 Peace museum and associated sites
Day 2 Relax day
**Mon Jan 8 shinkansen to 1 hour 15 min to Fukuoka**
Klook Beppu and Yefuin day tour $133.75
**Tues Jan 9 shinkansen 4 hours to Miyajim**
Miyajim tour – will stay in Hiroshima – have been here before.
**Wed Jan 10 shinkansen 3 hours to Nagoya**
Science museum
Planetarium
Toytota museum
Nagoya castle
**Thur Jan 11 shinkansen 2 hours 25 mins to Kanawaza**
Ninja museum 10a-5p – quick visit and explore area
**Fri Jan 12 shinkansen 5 hours to Tokyo**
Toyosu fish market want to try puffer fish
Shibuya sky golden hour/ night visit
**Sat Jan 13 Tokyo**
See a sumo match
Eat at a robot restaurant
**Sun Jan 14 day trip to Fukushima**
Take Aizu Loop Bus to see various attractions including the Limoriyama tombs
**Mon Jan 15 fly out day**
Roppongi Kill bill restaurant – noting it wasn’t filmed there just inspired by appearance
Visit an ethical pet cafe
Unko poop museum
**Fly out of Tokyo 9pm so get to the airport by 6pm?**