Hi, we're planning our honeymoon. This has always been my dream. It's so difficult; I want to see a lot but also be able to relax and enjoy it.
Mar 25: Arrive at KIX (Kansai International Airport). Explore Dotonbori (Glico Man, street food tour). Planning to stay close to Umeda station.
Mar 26: Visit Osaka Castle. Explore Umeda Sky Building (city views) and Shinsekai/Tsutenkaku Tower
Mar 27: Day trip to Nara. Visit Todai-ji Temple (Great Buddha) and Nara Park (deer).
Mar 28: Relax Day (send our luggage to Kyoto?)
Mar 29: DAY TRIP to Awaji Island: NARUTO & BORUTO Shinobi-Zato (Konoha Village Immersion).
Mar 30: Morning travel to Kinosaki Onsen. Enjoy the town's seven public onsen.
Mar 31: Morning travel from Kinosaki to Kyoto. Evening stroll through Gion and Maruyama Park (evening Sakura viewing). Planning to stay in Gion area.
Apr 1: Morning: Kiyomizu-dera Temple and stroll Sannenzaka/Ninenzaka. Afternoon: Walk the Philosopher's Path. Late Afternoon: Boat on Okazaki Canal.
Apr 2: Morning: Early trip to Arashiyama Bamboo Grove and Tenryu-ji Temple. Afternoon: Visit the Golden Pavilion (Kinkaku-ji) and Ryoan-ji (Zen rock gardens).
Apr 3: Early Morning: Visit Fushimi Inari Shrine (Torii gates). Afternoon: Visit the Kyoto Imperial Palace. Evening: Explore Nishiki Market.
Apr 4: Free time and short visit to Nintendo museum?
Apr 5: Free day for shopping/museums/tea ceremony. Tea Ceremony with kimono experience.
Apr 6: Morning Shinkansen to Hiroshima. Afternoon visit to the Peace Memorial Park and Museum.
Apr 7: Morning ferry to Miyajima Island. Visit Itsukushima Shrine (Floating Torii Gate). Climb/ropeway up Mt. Misen.
Apr 8: Morning: Shukkei-en Garden (or other Hiroshima site). Midday Shinkansen to Kanazawa.
Apr 9: Explore Kenrokuen Garden. Stroll through Higashi Chaya Geisha District.
Apr 10: Morning travel to Kaga Onsen Area. Check into secluded Ryokan.
Apr 11: Full day dedicated to relaxation. Enjoy private Onsen and Kaiseki dinner. Send luggage to mt fuji.
Apr 12: Morning travel to Takayama (Japanese Alps). Explore the Old Town (Sanmachi Suji) and sake breweries.
Apr 13: Travel from Takayama toward the Mount Fuji area/Hakone.
Apr 14: Arrive at Mt. Fuji view Ryokan. Enjoy views from private Rotenburo and Kaiseki dinner.
Apr 15: DAY TRIP: NARUTO x BORUTO Fuji Hidden Leaf Village at Fuji-Q Highland.
Apr 16: Visit the iconic Chureito Pagoda for the classic Mount Fuji/Sakura photo. Explore the lake area.
Apr 17: Complete the Hakone Loop: Cruise Lake Ashi (pirate ship), ropeway, and Hakone Open-Air Museum.
Apr 18: Morning travel from Hakone/Fuji to Tokyo. Evening exploration of Shinjuku (Tokyo Met. Gov. Bldg., Omoide Yokocho).
Apr 19: Morning visit to Meiji Jingu Shrine. Explore Harajuku (Takeshita Street). Afternoon: Cross Shibuya Scramble.
Apr 20: Explore the historic Asakusa district and Senso-ji Temple. Visit Ueno Park or Shinjuku Gyoen.
Apr 21: Choice Day: Day trip to Kamakura or Nikko. Or just a spa day.
Apr 22: Free day for shopping or final attraction.
Apr 23: final full day
Apr 24: Final morning in Tokyo. Travel to Narita (NRT) or Haneda (HND) International Airport for departure
Just a few thoughts I have. The Kanzama &Takayama part. Do I need to see both? That part feels a bit messy as in, lot of traveling. Which takes me to a second thought: we want to enjoy our stay in mt fuji, we can splurge on the hotel. However with all the plans it is a waste of money. How can we plan the stay more efficient?
Also where to stay in Tokyo, aah! It is so overwhelming. Everything looks so good but how to make the right choices haha.
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