Hi guys. This is the itinerary we prepared for our honeymoon in Japan, 13 days in October.
Any feedback/suggestion is appreciated.
Also Ive left last two days in Tokyo empty, of course we have some priorities we would like to visit but if you have some "you-cannot-miss" places feel free tho share.
Thanks a bunch!
Day 1 – Tokyo Arrival & Local Exploration
- Arrival early morning and shipping bags
- Visiting Asakusa (Senso-ji and Nakamise-dori)
- Visiting Ueno Park and Ameyoko Market
- One between: Nezu temple/Yanaka ginza/Kappabashi st.
Day 2 – Tokyo: Shibuya, Meiji Jingu, & Shinjuku Night
Morning:
– Exploring Harajuku and Meiji Jingu including Yoyogi Park
– Takeshita Street
– Visiting Shibuya Crossing/Shibuya district
Afternoon:
– Walk to Omoide Yokocho
– Visiting alley bars/snacks then Golden Gai
– Visit to Kabukicho
Day 3 – Kamakura & Enoshima Day Trip (From Tokyo)
Morning:
– Reach Kita Kamakura and visit temples around
– Walk down the city until the Great Buddha and Hasedera
Afternoon:
– Visiting Enoshima Shrine, Sea Candle, Iwaya Caves and beaches
Day 4 – Tokyo -> Kawaguchiko (Fuji Five Lakes) Onsen Stay
Morning:
- Reach Kawaguchiko, visiting Oishi Park with views of Mt. Fuji
- Lunch at local restaurant (Houtou Fudou or Kosaku)
- Visit to Music Forest or Kubota Museum
Afternoon:
– Onsen, dinner and lake stroll
Day 5 – Kawaguchiko -> Kyoto
Morning:
– Arrival in Kyoto
– Visiting Sannenzaka, Ninenzaka, and Kiyomizu-dera
Afternoon:
– Kimono tea ceremony experience
– Dinner in Gion or Pontocho
Day 6 – Kyoto: Arashiyama & Central Evening
Morning:
– Visit Bamboo Grove and Tenryu-ji Temple
– Walk Togetsukyo Bridge
– Visit temples Jojakko-ji, Nison-in, Gio-ji
Afternoon:
– Visit Adashino Nenbutsu-ji and Otagi Nenbutsu-ji temples
– Early dinner at Max1921 Book Cafe
– Evening stroll in Pontocho with optional visit to Gion and Yasaka Shrine
Day 7 – Kyoto: Fushimi Inari, Kimono, Daigoji
Morning:
– Hiking Fushimi Inari
– Kimono fitting
– Lunch in Gion
Afternoon:
– Visit Yasaka Shrine and Daigoji Temple + photoshoot
Day 8 – Kyoto -> Osaka
Morning:
– Visit Nijo Castle and Nishiki Market
– Train to Osaka
Afternoon:
– Explore Dotonbori and Kuromon Market in Osaka
– Visit Shinsekai
Day 9 – Osaka: Nature & knives
Morning:
– Nature walk at Minoh Park (waterfall)
– Lunch near Minoh
Afternoon:
– Visit Sumiyoshi Taisha
– Sakai knives shopping
– Optional visit to Osaka Castle Park
– Dinner at Regalo Pizza
Day 10 – Osaka -> Wakayama
Morning:
– Explore Wakayama City + Tama Densha train
– Lunch at Kuroshio Market
Afternoon:
– Visit Wakayama Castle
– Saikazaki Cape
Day 11 – Wakayama -> Nara
Morning:
– Arrival in Nara
– Visit Nara Park
– Todai-ji Temple
Afternoon:
– Visit Kasuga Taisha, Kofuku-ji
– Isuien Garden and Naramachi
Day 12 – Nara -> Tokyo
Morning:
– Arrival in Tokyo
Tbd
Day 13 – Tokyo: Shopping & Farewell
Morning:
Tbd
Afternoon:
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