13 day Travel Korea and Japan advice appreciated

Hi, Could I get some advice on filling out my itinerary there's just so much to do, and so little days I am overwhelmed.

I'm 23 male, going with my 18 year old sister.

Both never travelled before, so it's our first time.

My sister seems to want to do more shopping, and take pictures, while I want to try a bit of everything.

Our budget is mid-range, and willing to spend around 5-7k aud in total including flight tickets (we will take budget flight around $800 round trip).

We are planning to going around late November, early December.

I don't think I'll be back in Japan any time soon, since I want to visit other countries too so trying to get as much of an experience as possible within a reasonable budget, and energy budget (I get tired easily).

Thoughts on my itinerary, any recommendations? (BTW we don't speak any Japanese – although we can learn if required for a better experience in the next few months)

Day 1: Depart early morning to Daegu, Korea (land in evening). Minimal stop at Seoul.

Day 2: Full day in Daegu and visit family.

Day 3: Depart early morning to Tokyo. Land in afternoon. Rest. Evening stroll.

  • Shibuya Crossing
  • Shibuya Sky

Day 4 – Ginza

  • 12 story Uniqlo
  • Itoya Stationary Store
  • Muji Ginza
  • Try sushi in Ginza 
  • Visit luxury malls

Day 5: Akihabara

  • Maid cafe
  • Themed dining
  • Anime stores/Gaming stores

Day 6: Disney Sea (Was wondering between Disney Land and Disney Sea) have not been to any disney land either, and was wondering which would be better.

Day 7: Open for discussion

Day 8: Last day to just chill, and walk around Tokyo and just explore randomly.

Day 9: Depart for Kyoto in the morning. Arrive in the afternoon, and drop off luggage at accommodation.

Power nap.

Explore the city of Kyoto.

  • Nishiki Market
  • Downtown Kyoto
  • Gion & Yasaka Shrine
  • Pontocho Alley

Day 10: Explore the nature and history of Kyoto.

  • Bamboo Forest
  • Kiyomizu-dera (Buddhist Temple)
  • Fushimi Inari Shrine
  • Higashiyama Area (Lunch)

Day 11: Osaka temple.

Day 12: Osaka – open for discussion

Day 13: Osaka + leave for home.

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