Hi everyone!
We’re visiting Japan in January from Mumbai, India and would love feedback on pacing, routing, or anything that might be unrealistic or better skipped.
📍 Itinerary
17 Jan – Arrival → Kyoto
Narita → Tokyo Station → Kyoto
Hanamikoji Street
Yasaka Shrine
Kamo River walk
18 Jan – Kyoto core
Kiyomizu-dera
Ninenzaka & Sannenzaka
Philosopher’s Path or Eikando
19 Jan – Arashiyama / North Kyoto
Adashino Nenbutsu-ji
Village walk
Kinkaku-ji
20 Jan – Kyoto → Koyasan
Travel to Koyasan
Okunoin Cemetery night walk
21 Jan – Koyasan
Kongobu-ji
Garan temple complex
22 Jan – Koyasan → Tokyo (Shibuya)
Shibuya evening walk
Hachiko
Shibuya Crossing
23 Jan – Tokyo
teamLab Borderless (morning)
Don Quijote
Shibuya Sky (sunset)
Dinner in Shibuya
24 Jan – Harajuku
Meiji Jingu
Takeshita Street
Cat Street
25 Jan – Asakusa
Senso-ji
Asakusa streets
Tokyo Station / Kagurazaka
26 Jan – Tokyo
Maenohara Onsen
Shopping for biking gear for husband/ Spa time for wife.
Golden Gai (evening)
🙏 Questions for locals / experienced travelers
Is this pacing realistic for January (cold + daylight)?
Anything here that’s overrated or not worth the effort?
Any area swaps you’d suggest (especially Kyoto days)?
Is anything here too rushed or too empty?
Thanks a lot — really appreciate any tips!
by TravellerLadki12