Hello everyone. My partner and I are travelling to Japan for the first time this summer. I've been reading a lot of itineraries and trip reviews on this sub and also did some own research and came up with a rough plan for our 3 week trip. I like not having to rush and rather have a few extra hours to spare at the end of the day for free exploring.
I still have a few questions that i need help with:
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Do i have too many days in Tokyo planned? I feel like there are so many different ares and things to see.
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Is 1 Day enough to see Kanazawa and Takayama or should i keep it on 2 seperate days?
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Should i plan more days in Kyoto and less in Osaka? I am mainly deterred by everyone mentioning the huge crowds Kyoto.
I would appreciate any feedback and suggestions, especially for day 16 and day 17, where i am still very unsure.
Day 1 – Tokyo
- Arrive in the afternoon in Tokyo
- Hotel check-in (Shinjuku)
- Explore Shinjuku
Day 2 – Tokyo
- Shibuya
- Nakano Broadway
- Tokyo Metropolitan Tower
Day 3 – Tokyo
- Shinjuku
- 12:00 Ghibli Museum
- Harajuku
Day 4 – Tokyo/Kamakura
- Kotoku-in Temple
- Tsurugaoka Hachimangu Shrine
- Hokokuji Temple
Day 5 – Tokyo/Yokohama
- Cup Noodle Museum
- China Town
- Sea Aquarium
Day 6 – Tokyo
- Explore Tokyo
Day 7
- Kanazawa Castle
- Kenrokuen Garden
- Omicho Market
Day 8
- Takayama Old Town
- Hiking/Explore
Day 9 – Kyoto
- Fushimi Inari
- Explore Kyoto
Day 10 – Kyoto
- Arashiyama Bamboo Grove
- Tenryuji Temple
- Iwatayama Monkey Park
Day 11 – Osaka
- Explore Osaka
- Den den town
Day 12- Osaka
- Nara
Day 13 – Osaka
- Himeji Castle
- Kobe
Day 14 – Osaka
- Osaka Castle? (Is it worth so see a 3rd Castle after Kanazawa and HImeji?)
- Explore Osaka
- Cat Rescue Cafe
Day 15
- Suzuka Racing Circuit
Day 16
- Nagoya? (Dont want to go to Ghibli Park and not sure if its worth to visit just for Toyota Museum)
Day 17
- Hakone? (Not sure if it is good to visit during the summer)
Day 18 – Tokyo
- Akihabara
- Asakusa
Day 19 – Tokyo
- Tokyo Station
- Ginza
- Odaiba
Day 20 – Tokyo
- Explore Tokyo
- Shopping
- Revisit favourite areas/shops
Day 21 – Tokyo
- Relax and Last Minute Shopping
- Fly back in the afternoon
by nhavy