I'm traveling solo to Japan and South Korea in mid-April for the third time and would love some feedback on my Japan itinerary.
I enjoy a mix of historic areas, scenic walking towns, good food, and some spa/onsen time. I don’t mind full days, but I don’t want the trip to feel rushed or too stressful.
Looking to sanity check pacing and whether I’m over/under-allocating time anywhere.
Nights Per City:
• Inuyama – 3 nights
• Hida Furukawa – 2 nights
• Kanazawa – 3 nights
Itinerary:
Day 1 – Arrive Tokyo, evening flight to Nagoya, stay in Inuyama
Day 2 – Inuyama – Inuyama Castle, Castle Town streets, Sanko Inari Shrine, Haritsuna Shrine, Showa Alley
Day 3 – Inuyama – Gifu World Rose Garden, Japan Monkey Park (Should I skip this?)
Day 4 – Travel to Hida Furukawa – Explore Setogawa canal, carpentry museum, ryokan stay with onsen
Day 5 – Hida Furukawa – Shrines & temples, town walking, food, onsen
Day 6 – Travel to Kanazawa – Light exploring in Korinbo area
Day 7 – Kanazawa – Kenrokuen Garden, Kanazawa Castle, 21st Century Museum, Oyama Shrine
Day 8 – Kanazawa – Higashi Chaya District, Omicho Market, Gold Leaf Museum
Day 9 – Fly Komatsu → Seoul
by realistic_reality1