JJapan Trips

Opinions on my February 2026 itinerary

  • January 20, 2026

Hi all! I bought tickets to Japan and I'm working on my itinerary and looking for opinions.

I like to travel in a fast paced and intense manner! Also since there are some train rides I will have some time to stretch my legs and relax between cities.

Looking for feedback on pace, flow, and any obvious improvements.

My initial idea is:

  • Feb 17: Arrive in Tokyo at 5pm (HND). Stay at the Shinjuku area. Dinner close to the hotel and rest.
  • Feb 18: Full day in Tokyo: Shinjuku area, Meiji Shrine, Harajuku, Shibuya (crossing + observation deck).
  • Feb 19 (morning): Short Tokyo sightseeing (Asakusa or Tsukiji Outer Market, although I've been reading negative reviews of the latest, or Teamlab Borderless). Afternoon train to Kawaguchiko.
  • Feb 20: Lake Kawaguchi area, walking around the lake, boat ride or ropeway if the weather permits. I booked a Wagyu restaurant for this day at 3pm – WAGYU YAKINIKU YORITOMO. After this meal, transportation to Kyoto, where we should arrive late at night. I took a look at the hotel The Thousand Kyoto which is right in front of the station.
  • Feb 21: Kyoto highlights: Fushimi Inari, Higashiyama area, Kiyomizu-dera, Gion in the evening.
  • Feb 22: Day trip to Nara (park, Todai-ji, Kasuga Taisha).
  • Feb 23: Day trip to Osaka (Dotonbori, food, walking around).
  • Feb 24 (morning): Free morning in Kyoto, then train to Kanazawa. Here is my main concern, if it is worth it including Kanazawa as we would just have one night there!
  • Feb 24–25: Kanazawa: Kenrokuen Garden, Samurai District, Higashi Chaya District
  • Feb 25: morning in Kanazawa, around noon return to Tokyo. Stay at the Shibuya área. Shopping, cafés, relaxed exploring.
  • Feb 26: Full day at Tokyo DisneySea.
  • Feb 26: at 6:25pm our flight departs from HND, so we would go to the airport around 1-2pm.

I know it looks like a lot, and we don't feel obligated on doing it all, but I would love some input on what I can and what I cannot miss. Also, if it is worth it keeping Kanazawa on the itinerary or if we should just skip it. I plan on using that servisse that sends luggage from one hotel to another.

by Fair-Lock-1319