Hi, i am going to be in japan on 29th November until 9 December, primarily to see fall foliage and also do early season ski. I will visit cities like Tokyo, Osaka, Kyoto and Sapporo, all using domestic flight. I am aware that the itinerary might seem packed but here it is:
Day 1 (29 Nov) – Kyoto
- Arrive at Itami Airport on 8 PM,
- Take bus directly to Kyoto
- Visit Gion area for night vibes
- Stay at AirBnb near Kyoto Station
Day 2 (30 Nov) – Kyoto
- Arashiyama Bamboo Forest, Togetsukyo Bridge, Katsura Riverside
- Ride on Sagano Romantic Train
- Kinkakuji
- Sunset at Kiyomizu Dera
- Walk through Ninenzaka and Yasaka Pagoda
- Visit Kodaiji Temple for night illumination
- Walk through Hanamikoji Street
- To Gion again if energy allows
Day 3 (1 Dec) – Nara & Osaka
- Kyoto city center for Luggage Forwarding and Shopping
- Lunch and wander around Nara Park
- Hike Wakakusayama Hill
- Try Ceremonial Matcha in Isuien Garden
- Leava Nara Park at 3.30 PM
- Sunset at Umeda Sky Building
- Thrifting & Shopping at Shinsaibashi Area (American Village)
- Explore Dotonbori
- Explore and Dinner at Shinsekai
Day 4 (2 Dec) – Osaka & Sapporo
- Early check out and head to Itami Airport
- Drop luggage and continue to Minoh Falls
- Lunch and head back to Itami for 2 PM flight
- Arrive in Sapporo and explore Odori Park, TV tower, Tanukikoji
- Head to Otaru for Otaru Canal
- Stay at AirBnb near Otaru Station
Day 5 (3 Dec) – Niseko
- Early Departure from Otaru
- Arrive at Kutchan Station and Continue to Grand Hirafu Ski Resort for skiing
- Leave resort at 4.30 PM to explore Niseko (Any suggestions what’s in there?)
- Head back to Otaru at 6.30 PM
Day 6 (4 Dec) – Asahikawa, Biei, Furano
- Early Check out from Otaru
- Arrive at Sapporo Station for day trip with private rental
- Visit Asahiyama Zoo & Lunch
- Seven Stars Tree, Shirogane Blue Pond, Shirahige Waterfall, Fukiage Onsen
- Ningle Terrace
- Back to Sapporo and Explore Susukino Area
- Stay at nearby hostel
Day 7 (5 Dec) – Tokyo West Side
- Early Check Out for Flight to Tokyo
- Explore Shimokitazawa & Lunch
- Explore Harajuku and walk to Shibuya via Cat Street
- Sunset at Shibuya Sky and explore Shibuya Area
- Visit Ropponggi Area for Illumination
- Explore Tokyo Tower Area
- Go to Shinjuku for night vibes and stay at AirBnb in the area
Day 8 (6 Dec) – Fuji
- Head to Fuji area with private rental
- Walk around Honcho Street
- Chureito Pagoda
- Lawson Kawaguchi
- Tenku no Torii
- Cycling at Oishi Park
- Iyashi no Sato
- Mt Fuji Panoramic Ropeway
- Sunset at Lake Yamanaka
- Gotemba Premium Outlet
- Daikoku PA
Day 9 (7 Dec) – Tokyo East Side
- Tokyo Station & Imperial Palace before 9 AM
- Senso Ji
- Ueno Park & Ameyoko Street
- Sky Tree Area
- Ride Tokyo Cruise
- Sunset at Odaiba Seaside Park and Watch Gundam at 5 PM
- Teamlab Planets
- Explore Akihabara
Any suggestions on what this itinerary is lacking? Will i enjoy the snow condition in Niseko for that date considering it is still early season?
by ertees24