Hi All,

After reading many reddit posts, vblogs etc I think I've settled on our itinerary for our Japan first visit in November.

Questions I'd like answered please:

– Please could I have a sense check as to whether we are being overly ambitious with our travelling in particular?

– Are we missing anything – there is probably some activities to flash out in Tokyo / Kyoto so very much open to suggestions.

– My primary target is to experience autumn foliage, mix of touristic places and some off beat places. Have included some onsens visit basically relax and recharge

– Earlier I was considering Shuzenji (Izu) instead to Hakone but couldn't find any decent day-use onsen but Hakone has many.

– Should I slip Hakone or Kamakura and add one more day to Tokyo?

November 21 (Friday) – Tokyo

• Morning: Arrive in Tokyo.
• Afternoon: Visit Shinjuku Gyoen National Garden, Meiji Shrine, Yoyogi Park, and experience the iconic Shibuya Crossing.
• Night: Explore Senso-ji Temple, view Tokyo Skytree or Rikugien Garden, depending on the autumn foliage.

November 22 (Saturday) – Tokyo

• Morning: Head to Ueno Park for autumn foliage and join a walking tour of Akihabara at 10 AM.
• Afternoon: Visit the Tokyo Metropolitan Government Building’s observation deck in Shinjuku.
• Evening: Enjoy a walking tour of Golden Gai in Shinjuku at 7 PM.

November 23 (Sunday) – Kawaguchiko

• Morning: Travel to Kawaguchiko.
• Afternoon: Go cycling around Lake Kawaguchi.
• Evening: Relax in an onsen.

November 24 (Monday) – Kawaguchiko & Kyoto

• Early Morning: Visit Chureito Pagoda
• Afternoon: Travel to Kyoto.
• Evening: Explore Byodo-in Temple or Nijō Castle, for autumn illuminations.

November 25 (Tuesday) – Kyoto

• Morning: Visit Fushimi Inari-taisha and Tōfuku-ji Temple.
• Afternoon: Explore Eikandō Temple and Nanzen-ji.
• Evening: Enjoy the illuminated Kiyomizu-dera and stroll through Sannenzaka and Ninenzaka, including a visit to Yasui Konpiragū Shrine.

November 26 (Wednesday) – Kyoto Countryside

• Morning & Afternoon: Trek from Kibune to Kurama and unwind in an onsen.
• Evening: Head to the Fushimi area for sake tasting and visit the Sake Museum.

November 27 (Thursday) – Himeji and Osaka

• Morning & Afternoon: Day trip to Himeji.
• Evening: Explore Dotonbori in Osaka.

November 28 (Friday) – Travel to Hakone

• Morning & Afternoon: Travel from Kyoto to Hakone.
• Evening: Enjoy a relaxing onsen in Hakone.

November 29 (Saturday) – Hakone

• Morning: Visit the Peace Torii and Hakone Shrine.
• Afternoon: Explore Owakudani and the Hakone Open-Air Museum.
• Evening: Travel to Kamakura.

November 30 (Sunday) – Kamakura & Enoshima

• Morning: Visit Kamakura.
• Afternoon: Explore Enoshima.
• Evening: Watch the sunset from the beach.

December 1 (Monday) – Tokyo

• Morning: Return to Tokyo.
• Afternoon: Go shopping.
• Night: Visit Rikugien Garden for its evening illumination.

December 2 (Tuesday) – Departure

• Early Morning: Optional visit to Senso-ji Temple or another early morning activity/place (please suggest any recommendations).
• Early Afternoon: Fly out of Tokyo.