11 Day Itenerary Check

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