Hi everyone. I'm fortunate enough to be able to go on a solo trip to Japan this December and I'm wondering if I could get people's thoughts on my itinerary.
Below is my itinerary. Again, I just want to know what people think about my itinerary for my first time! Thanks!
I plan to leave on December 13th.
Osaka
Day 1 – Osaka (Arrive at Night)
- Check into hotel
- Night stroll around Dontonbori area
Day 2 – Osaka (Explore Streets/Districts)
- Dontonbori
- Shinsaibashisujji
- Amerikamura
- Namba
- Namba Yasaka Jinja
- Kuromon Ichiba Market
- Shinsekai Market
- Shitenoji
Day 3 – Osaka
- Kaiyukan Aquarium
- Tenmangu Shrine
- Osaka Castle
- Umeda Sky Building
Day 4 – Osaka (More exploring, eating and last minute shopping)
- Sumiyoshi Taisha
- teamLab Botanical Garden Osaka
Kyoto (Leave Osaka at night and check in hotel in Kyoto)
Day 5 – Kyoto
- Nishiki Market
- Hanamikoji-dori
- Yasaka Koshindo Temple
- Ninenzaka
- Sannenzaka
- Kiyomizudera
Day 6 – Kyoto
- Nishiki Market
- Hanamikojidori
- Yasaka Koshindo Temple
- Ninezaja
- Sannenzaka
- Kiyomizudera
Day 7 – Kyoto (Nara)
- Tenryuji
- Arashiyama Bamboo Forest
- Arashiyama Monkey Park Iwatayama
- Teramachi
Day 8 – Kyoto
- Fishimi Inari Taisha
- Day Trip to Nara
Hokkaido (Take the Shinkaisen)
Day 9 – Sapporo
- Sapporo Tower
- Shiroi Kobito Factory
- Moiwa Observatory
- Hokkaido Village
- Tanuko Koji Shopping Street
Day 10 – Niseko Day Trip
- Skiing?
- (Planning later as it depends on weather conditions)
Day 11 – Sapporo
- Continue Exploring
- ANY RECOMMENDATIONS WOULD BE APPRECIATED
Tokyo
Day 12 – Tokyo
- Sensoji
- Ueno Toshogu Shrine
- Akihabara
Day 13 – Tokyo
- teamLab Borderless
- Shibuya Crossing
- Explore the area
- Tokyo Skytree
- Go during sunset/night time
- https://www.klook.com/en-CA/activity/41352-tokyo-skytree/ $25
Day 14 – Tokyo
- Omoide Yokocho
- Shinjuku Goldengai
- Ginza
- Toyosu Fish Market
Day 15 – Tokyo
- Last minute exploration
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