Hi everyone!
I am going to Japan for the first time and it is my first solo trip in a while, I have been looking up places that i would like to see, and i have this draft so far. More information: i am looking for beautiful, breathtaking places, i love nature and culture, i dont care for ticking touristic spots, i would like to experience places with soul and beauty.
If you have any insight, or place recommendation or any ideas for me i would be extremely grateful!!
Day 1-3 – TOKYO + NIKKO
Yoshiwara lantern alleys, Nikko, Kegon Falls, Lake Chuzenji, Fushimi Inari secret torii tunnel
Days 4-6 – KYOTO GION + KIYOMIZUDERA + NARA
Philosopher's Path, KIYOMIZUDERA
Arashiyama bamboo grove, Tenryuji sakura garden,Nara deer park, Gion hanami
Day7 OSAKA
Days 8-9 – MT. KOYASAN
Dawn okyo chant, women's pilgrimage cedar trail, okunoin cemetary, moss lanterns
Day 10 – NACHI FALLS + KUMANO KODO
Nacho + Kumano Kodo cedar paths, Hirou Gongen shrine.
Day 11 – MT. ISHIZUCHI
Days 12-13 – YAKUSHIMA
early flight Kagoshima-Yakushima, Shiratani moss ravine, Jomon Sugi trail
Days 14-15- TOKYO DEPARTURE
NEZU SHRINE, Torri forest
I am also wondering about the trip back to tokyo, it is quite long with land and there is no direct flight – i dont drive so ill be using public transportation.
Thanks a lot!!
by Emotional-Carrot5403