Hello , here is our 10 day itinerary –
first time in Japan – March 27 to April 5
cherry blossom season. Vegetarian (vegan + dairy OK).
Osaka – 3 nights (Namba)
Mar 27: Arrive Osaka → Dotonbori walk
Mar 28: Osaka Castle (sakura) → Shinsekai → Umeda Sky
Mar 29: Suzuka Grand Prix (full day)
Kyoto – 3 nights
Mar 30: Osaka → Kyoto → Philosopher’s Path → Kiyomizu-dera night
Mar 31: Arashiyama (Bamboo Grove, Tenryu-ji, bridge, relax)
Apr 1: Fushimi Inari early → Nara (Todai-ji, deer park)
Tokyo – 3 nights
Apr 2: Kyoto to Osaka -> Shibuya Sky + crossing
Apr 3: Mt. Fuji day trip (Kawaguchiko/Chureito/Oishi Park)
Apr 4: Meiji Jingu → Harajuku → Asakusa → Shinjuku dinner
Apr 5: Ueno Park → fly home From Tokyo
Considering adding one ryokan stay with private onsen somewhere (Kyoto or Hakone). Does this pacing look reasonable or too packed anywhere?
by sonurocks341