Reddit Peeps – Looking for feedback on my upcoming trip to Japan next week. Family of 4, 2 adults 2 teens and first time traveling. Trying to keep the days somehwat light to give us flexibility to explore. Let me know if there are any changes/optimizations that you would recommend. Truly appreciate the feedback as I am planning a bit last minute.
Tokyo (Nov 22–25)
11/22 – Shibuya / Shinjuku
- Shinjuku Gyoen National Park
- Meiji Shrine & Yoyogi Park
- Shibuya Crossing + Hachiko Statue
- Uobei Shibuya Dogenzaka for lunch
- Dinner at Ninja Tokyo
11/23 – Asakusa / Ueno
- Senso-ji Temple & Nakamise Shopping
- Ueno Park / National Museum (optional)
- Lunch in Asakusa
- Explore Akihabara / electronics district
11/24 – Odaiba / TeamLab
- Odaiba Seaside Park
- TeamLab Planets or Borderless – Booked
- Palette Town / shopping / waterfront stroll
- Dinner in Odaiba
11/25 – Mt Fuji by Private Guide Day Trip
Kyoto (Nov 26–29)
11/26 – Arrival from Tokyo
- Explore area near hotel
- Dinner nearby
11/27 – Temples & Arashiyama
- Fushimi Inari Taisha
- Kiyomizu-dera Temple
- Gion district walk
- Arashiyama Bamboo Grove & Tenryu-ji Temple
11/28 – Kyoto Highlights
- Nishiki Market
- Nijo Castle
- Philosopher’s Path
- Tea ceremony – Booked
11/29 – Morning in Kyoto + TeamLab Bioverse
- Free morning / packing
- 2:00pm TeamLab Bioverse experience – Booked
- Train to Osaka afterward
- Evening stroll in Dotonbori
Osaka (Nov 29–Dec 2)
11/30 – Nara Day Trip
- Morning train to Nara
- Todaiji Temple + Nara Deer Park
- Lunch in Nara
- Kasuga Taisha Shrine + Naramachi stroll
- Return to Osaka in late afternoon
- Evening: Osaka Castle grounds / Umeda dinner
12/1 – Osaka Day
- Osaka Castle (morning)
- Kuromon Market for lunch / street food
- Afternoon – Shinsaibashi/Namba shopping
- Evening: Dotonbori dinner
Kept 12/02 as a free day in case I need to shift plans around or choose to lounge.
by rostik_g