2 Weeks in Japan (May 22 – June 4) – Itinerary Feedback?

Hi everyone

I’m planning a 2-week solo trip to Japan and would love some feedback — especially whether this feels rushed.

Tokyo (Shinjuku) – May 22–26

  • 22: Arrive 3PM. Easy evening in Shinjuku.
  • 23: Meiji Jingu, Shibuya/Shinjuku wandering, Shibuya Sky, Kabukicho/Golden Gai.
  • 24: TeamLab Planets, Tsukiji, Tokyo Tower area. Night out in Shinjuku (curious about Tokyo’s electronic scene).
  • 25: Flexible day — Shinjuku, maybe Imperial Palace gardens.

Hiroshima – May 26–27

Memorial Park + evening wander. Staying overnight before Shimanami Kaido.

Shimanami Kaido – May 27–28

  • 27: Early train to Onomichi. Cycle to Omishima (e-bike), stopping at shrines/temples (Mt. Shirataki, Oyamazumi Shrine). Overnight near the beach (is swimming possible there in late May?).
  • 28: Finish ride to Imabari → train to Osaka.

Osaka – May 28–June 1

  • Explore Dotonbori (staying nearby).
  • Day trip: Nara.
  • Day trip: Kyoto (Kiyomizu-dera, Nishiki, Imperial Gardens — open to less crowded alternatives).
  • One relaxed evening (onsen, etc.).

Tokyo (Asakusa) – June 1–4

  • Asakusa & Senso-ji, Skytree area.
  • Akihabara.
  • Yanaka Ginza + Nezu Shrine.
  • Final day flexible (shopping, revisit favorite spots). Flight at 8PM.

Additional Info

  • Using takkyubin to send luggage Tokyo → Osaka.
  • No fixed restaurant plans — prefer spontaneous spots (maybe book 1–2 places).
  • Solo traveler.
  • Basic Japanese only.
  • Looking for a mix of urban + nature.

by An_Emu_I_Once_Knew