So here’s a rough itinerary I’ve prepared. It’s my first trip to Japan & I’ve had to remove lots of places as couldn’t fit in everything in 14 days 🥲
Day 1: Arrive at Haneda. Visit Akihabara, Sensoji Temple, Nakamise Shopping Street, Shibuya Crossing, Hachiko Statue
Day 2: Harry Potter Warner Bros Studio Tour Tokyo, Tokyo city exploration, local cuisine experience
Day 3: Day trip to Mount Fuji: Fujiyoshida Honcho Street, Lake Kawaguchi, Oshino Hakkai. Return to Tokyo
Day 4: Travel to Osaka by Shinkansen. Visit Katsuoji Temple, Ryuanji Temple, Dotonbori district
Day 5: Day trip to Nara: Todaiji Temple, Nara Park, Hasedera Temple. Return to Osaka
Day 6: Travel to Kyoto by Nozomi Shinkansen. Visit Eikando Temple, Kiyomizu-dera Temple, Gion district
Day 7: Visit Arashiyama Bamboo Grove, Fushimi Inari Shrine, Ruriko-in Temple
Day 8: Travel to Ine via Amanohashidate. Explore traditional fishing village, boat houses
Day 9: Return to Kyoto, travel to Odawara by Shinkansen, bus to Hakone and explore the town
Day 10: Reach Odawara – take shinkansen to Tokyo followed by domestic flight to Sapporo
Day 11: Visit Lake Shikotsu, Takino Cemetery, Susukino Ramen Yokocho (Ramen Alley)
Day12: Reach Otaru for the canal cruise and explore Stained Glass Museum and Otaru Music Box Hall. Take evening flight back to Tokyo
Day 13: Visit Jingu Gaien Ginkgo Avenue, Samurai Sword Experience, final shopping
Day 14: Departure from Haneda Airport in the morning
Do you think we’d be able to cover the mentioned activities in the duration?
Anything that we should skip?
Anything that we should maybe swap with a less touristy place? Example: We found a village which offers Mount fuji views without the crowd.
Shopping: I know akihabara and the others are made famous by the tourists and probably cost much more than some other alternatives. We’d be open to swapping these as well for more affordable places but does it take more time to reach those non touristy locations? We’re mainly looking at shopping for some clothes, souvenirs and skincare products.
I’ve got my visa so just want to finalise the itinerary & would really appreciate some help from fellow travelers.
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