We’re travelling to Japan for our honeymoon in May next year, it will be the first time for both of us so we’re very excited!
How does the below look for a 14-day itinerary? I’ve decided to miss out Osaka as I’ve read on many threads that it’s skippable and I feel I’d rather spend a bit of extra time in Kyoto and Nara.
Originally we were going to just do a day trip to Hiroshima but after doing some research I think I’d like to experience staying overnight and also visiting Miyajima Island.
What are people’s thoughts? Anything I should add/skip?
May 14 — Arrival in Tokyo
• Check in, explore nearby neighborhood (thinking of staying in Asakusa).
May 15 — Tokyo
• Shibuya, Harajuku, Meiji Shrine, Omotesando, Shinjuku at night.
May 16 — Tokyo
• AlTokyo Skytree, Ueno Park & Ameyoko Market.
May 17 — Tokyo (extra day)
• Akihabara, Ginza shopping, Odaiba in evening.
May 18 — DisneySea
• Full day at Tokyo DisneySea.
May 19 — Tokyo → Mt. Fuji area (Hakone or Kawaguchiko)
• . Stay overnight in a ryokan with onsen, enjoy Fuji views at sunset.
May 20 — Mt. Fuji → Kyoto
• Morning around Fuji (lake cruise, ropeway, or hot spring).
• Afternoon shinkansen via Odawara/Mishima to Kyoto (~3 hrs).
• Evening: explore Gion.
May 21 — Kyoto
• Fushimi Inari Taisha, Kiyomizu-dera, Nishiki Market.
May 22 — Kyoto
• Arashiyama Bamboo Grove, Monkey Park, Tenryu-ji, Golden Pavilion.
May 23 — Nara day trip
• Todai-ji, Nara Park, Kasuga Taisha. Return to Kyoto.
May 24 — Kyoto → Hiroshima
• Shinkansen (~1h40).
• Afternoon: Peace Memorial Park & Museum.
May 25 — Miyajima day trip
• Ferry to Itsukushima Shrine, floating torii gate, Mt. Misen. Overnight in Hiroshima.
May 26 — Hiroshima → Tokyo
• Shinkansen (~4h).
• Evening in Tokyo (teamLab Planets, Shinjuku, or Odaiba).
May 27 — Tokyo (last day)
• Light sightseeing, shopping, food stops, pack.
May 28 — Fly home (morning)
Thank you ☺️
by anxious_dwarf