Day 1 — Arrival & Shibuya/Shinjuku Evening

• Morning: Arrival flight (~3 PM) → customs & luggage → transfer to hotel (~4:30–5 PM)
• Afternoon: Check-in, freshen up
• Evening:
  • Shibuya Crossing & Hachiko Statue (photo stop)
  • Dinner at nearby izakaya or ramen shop
  • Explore Omoide Yokocho alleys
  • Tokyo Metropolitan Government Building observation deck for skyline view

Day 2 — Harajuku, Meiji Shrine, Akihabara, Ueno

• Morning:
  • Meiji Shrine (~45–60 min)
  • Takeshita Street (Harajuku) for shopping & snacks
• Afternoon:
  • Train to Akihabara (electronics, anime, retro gaming)
  • Short train to Ueno Park → stroll & Ameya-Yokocho street food/shopping
• Evening:
  • Head to Odaiba: TeamLab Planets, Unicorn Gundam Statue, Rainbow Bridge
  • Return to Shinjuku

Day 3 (Mon) — Asakusa & Yokohama

• Morning:
  • Explore Asakusa & Sensō-ji Temple
  • Optional: Kappabashi Kitchen Street (foodie / souvenirs)
• Afternoon:
  • Train to Yokohama Chinatown (~30–40 min)
  • Lunch and stroll around Minato Mirai waterfront
• Evening:
  • Dinner in Yokohama or back in Shinjuku

Day 4 — Tokyo → Odawara → Hakone

Train: Shinjuku → Odawara (~35–85 min)

• Morning:
  • Arrive Odawara, pick up rental car
  • Drive to Owakudani Valley (black eggs, volcanic views)
• Afternoon:
  • Drive toward Fuji Five Lakes (~1–1.5 hr)
  • Lunch along the route
  • Chureito Pagoda for Fuji & pagoda photo
• Evening:
  • Drive to Hakone → check in
  • Onsen + dinner

Day 5 — Hakone → Kyoto

Train: Odawara → Kyoto Shinkansen (~2–2.5 hrs)

• Morning:
  • Return rental car in Odawara
  • Take Shinkansen Odawara → Kyoto
• Afternoon:
  • Explore Nishiki Market for lunch/snacks
  • Stroll Gion District
• Evening:
  • Visit Kiyomizu-dera (sunset views)
  • Dinner nearby

Day 6 — Southern Kyoto & Fushimi Inari

• Morning:
  • Fushimi Inari Taisha (torii gates)
• Afternoon:
  • Lunch at Nishiki Market / Gion area
  • Walk through Gion streets
• Evening:
  • Kiyomizu-dera Temple if not done previous day
  • Dinner nearby

Day 7 — Arashiyama & Kinkaku-ji

• Morning:
  • Arashiyama Bamboo Grove
  • Tenryu-ji Temple & gardens
  • Monkey Park Iwatayama
• Afternoon:
  • Lunch in Arashiyama
  • Visit Kinkaku-ji (Golden Pavilion)
• Evening:
  • Return to central Kyoto
  • Dinner in Gion

Day 8 — Day Trip: Nara

H Train: Kyoto → Nara (~35–45 min)

• Morning:
  • Todai-ji Temple & Great Buddha
• Afternoon:
  • Nara Deer Park
  • Kasuga Taisha Shrine
  • Optional: explore Naramachi neighborhood
• Evening:
  • Return to Kyoto (~45 min)
  • Dinner in Kyoto

Day 9 — Kyoto → Osaka

Train: Kyoto → Osaka (~30–40 min)

• Morning:
  • Check in hotel, drop luggage
  • Visit Osaka Castle
• Afternoon:
  • Kuromon Ichiba Market & Shinsaibashi shopping
• Evening:
  • Dotonbori neon lights + street food dinner

Day 10 — Osaka Highlights

• Morning: Osaka Castle grounds
• Afternoon: Kuromon Ichiba Market / shopping
• Evening: Shinsekai district

Day 11 — Himeji Day Trip

Train: Osaka → Himeji (~1 hr)

• Morning: Himeji Castle
• Afternoon: Koko-en Garden, lunch
• Evening: Return to Osaka

Day 12 — Universal Studios Japan

• All Day: USJ (Super Nintendo World, rides, shows)
• Evening: Return to hotel

Day 13 — Kobe Day Trip

Train: Osaka → Kobe (~30 min)

• Morning: Harborland / Meriken Park
• Afternoon: Ikuta Shrine, Kitano-cho, lunch (Kobe beef)
• Evening: Return to Osaka (~30 min)

Day 14 — Fly to Okinawa / Naha

• Morning: Fly Osaka → Naha
• Afternoon: Transfer to hotel, check-in, settle in
• Evening: Relax at resort beach, dinner at hotel or nearby

Day 15 — North Okinawa / Kouri Island

• Morning: Drive or transport to Kouri Island
• Afternoon: Explore Bise Fukugi Tree Road, lunch in local restaurant
• Evening: Return to hotel, beach or onsen, dinner at resort

Day 16 — Naha & Shuri Castle

• Morning: Shuri Castle visit
• Afternoon: Explore Kokusai Street for shopping & street food
• Evening: Dinner in Naha, return to hotel

Day 17— Kerama Islands / Snorkeling

• Morning: Ferry to Kerama Islands (Zamami or Tokashiki)
• Afternoon: Snorkeling / diving, explore beaches, lunch on island
• Evening: Return to Okinawa
  • Sunset at Cape Manzamo
  • Dinner at hotel or nearby

Day 18 — Fly to Sapporo / City Exploration

Morning: Fly Naha → Sapporo, check-in at hotel

• Afternoon: Odori Park and Tanukikoji Shopping Street
• Evening: Ramen Alley, stroll downtown

Day 19 — Sapporo Night

• Morning: chill explore city area
• Afternoon: Explore Hell Valley (Jigokudani), hot springs, lunch
• Evening: Return to Sapporo
  • Mount Moiwa night view
  • Sapporo Night Market

Day 20— Fly Sapporo → Tokyo / Shopping

• Morning: Fly Sapporo → Tokyo, transfer to hotel
• Afternoon: Shopping in Ginza or Akihabara
• Evening: Dinner near hotel, evening stroll in Shinjuku

Day 21— Tokyo Sightseeing / Daikoku Car Meet

Morning: Optional sightseeing (Shinjuku Gyoen, Odaiba revisit)

• Afternoon: Free time, cafes, or Shinjuku/Shibuya neighborhoods
• Evening: Daikoku car meet / tour, dinner nearby

Day 22 — Fly Home

• Morning: Pack, hotel check-out
• Afternoon: Transfer to airport, flight home