Following is my itinerary. Any suggestions? too much? missing anything? Is JR Pass worth for this?
Day -Location -Activities / Notes
1 -Tokyo -Arrive, explore local area (Asakusa, Tokyo Skytree view)
2 -Tokyo -Meiji Shrine, Harajuku, Shibuya Crossing, Hachiko Statue, Shinjuku night view
3 -Tokyo -Senso-ji Temple, Ueno Park museums, Akihabara culture walk
4 -Day Trip: Nikko -Toshogu Shrine, Lake Chuzenji (scenic day trip), Shinkyo Bridge, local hikes in Nikko National Park
5 -Day Trip: -Kanazawa Kenroku-en Garden, Samurai and Geisha districts, 21st Century Museum; by JR rail ¥14,990
6 -Hakonen -Hakone Open-Air Museum, Lake Ashi cruise, onsen
7 -Kawaguchiko -Lake Kawaguchi, Chureito Pagoda, prep for hike
8 -Mt. Fuji -(8th Station) Climb Yoshida Trail to 8th Station, mountain hut stay
9 -Mt. Fuji –Summit sunrise, descend, head to Tokyo
10 -Kyoto -Gion walk, Kiyomizu-dera, Yasaka Shrine; Travel to Kyoto by JR ¥14,580 / USD 98.64
11 -Kyoto -Arashiyama, Bamboo Grove, Tenryu-ji Temple, Monkey Park
12 -Kyoto -Fushimi Inari, Philosopher’s Path or tea in Uji
13 -Day Trip Nara -Todai-ji, Nara Park, Kasuga Taisha
14 -Osaka -Osaka Castle, Dotonbori, Shinsekai street food
15 -Himeji -Himeji Castle and garden walk; Travel to Himeji by JR ¥5,680 / USD 38.43
16 -Hiroshima -Peace Park, Atomic Bomb Dome, Shukkeien Garden; Travel to Hiroshima by JR ¥8,850
17 -Miyajima-Itsukushima Shrine, Daisho-in Temple, Mt. Misen; Stay in Hiroshima or Miyajima
18 -Tokyo -Back to Tokyo by JR ¥19,960 / USD 135.04, Metropolitan Government Building (free view), Alpen store Tokyo
19 -Tokyo -teamLab Planets or Ghibli Museum, Departure
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