Been deep into research mode for the couple of months, and here's my current itinerary for 10 day solo trip to Japan this mid-to-late November (with some flexibility built in). I’m mainly in it for the autumn vibes + nature, but also open to a balanced experience
Would love your thoughts, is this realistic for a firsttimer, or should I slow it down somewhere? Thank you🙏🤗
Day 1: Tokyo (Hotel in Asakusa)
– Arriving at 1:30 PM
– Evening stroll around Ueno–Asakusa (Ueno Park, Sensoji Temple, etc.)
Day 2:
– Day trip to Kawaguchiko (rent a bike)
– Lake Kawaguchi
– Arakurayama Sengen Park
– Maple Corridor
– Oishi Park / Oshino Hakkai (optional)
Day 3:
– TeamLab Planets + Odaiba
– Ginza area
– Tokyo Skytree
Day 4: Osaka (Hotel in Shinsaibashi)
– Shinkansen to Osaka in the morning
– Nara day trip
– Namba / Dotonbori / Shinsaibashi at night
Day 5:
– Minoh Falls + Katsuoji Temple
– Osaka Castle Park / Umeda Sky (optional)
– Namba / Dotonbori / Shinsaibashi at night
Day 6: Kyoto (Hotel near Kyoto Station)
– Train to Kyoto in the morning
– Gion + Hanamikoji-dori
– Shirakawa Canal
– Maruyama Park
– Ninenzaka + Sannenzaka
– Kiyomizu-dera
Day 7:
– Hozugawa river boat ride
– Arashiyama Bamboo Forest
– Togetsukyo Bridge
– Kinkaku-ji (optional)
Day 8: Tokyo (Hotel in Ikebukuro)
– Fushimi Inari Taisha & Tofuku-ji
– Shinkansen back to Tokyo
– Meiji Jingu
– Takeshita Street (optional)
Day 9:
– Warner Bros. Studio Tour Tokyo: The Making of Harry Potter (optional)
– Explore Shibuya–Shinjuku area
Day 10:
– Rikugien Garden / Shinjuku Gyoen National Garden
– Depart at 2:30 PM
by hooligans_363