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The original was posted on /r/japantravel by /u/CaffeineCipher on 2024-12-27 19:31:14+00:00.
Dear redditors, after continuous research, going through thousands of itineraries, I have managed to kind of create a 12-day itinerary, focusing on Tokyo, Kyoto, Nara and Osaka. Looking for helpful advice on this itinerary, if I'm missing out on something major, if I should try lesser-visited gatekept places (please DM for those reccos) and in general, whether the itinerary looks too much. I'm open to constructive criticism and will help me in planning better :)
31-Mar - Shinjuku hotel check in, Shibuya Scramble Crossing, Hatchicko Statue, Sunset + night views - Shibuya Sky, Shibuya Pokemon Centre, Dinner at Omoide Yokocho
1-Apr - Early morning Yoyogi Park, Teamlabs Borderless, Chou Dori Avenue in Ginza, Uniqlo, Muji, Itōya Stationary, Ginza SIX terrace, Explore Akihabara, Return to Shinjiku
2-Apr - Early morning - Shinjuku Gyoen - sakura, Meiji Temple’s Kitasando Torii - Meiji Temple park, Explore Harajuku area, Omotesando, Shibuya 106, Return to Shinjuku - dinner at Golden Gai
3-Apr - Morning - Akasuka Senso-ji Buddhist temple, Sumida park, Skytree Tower, Ueno park, Imperial Palace east garden, Chidorigafuchi Moat - night glow
4-Apr - Mount Fuji Day trip : Shinjuku to Kawaguchiko station / bus tour (can include Shibuya after 6pm if the trip gets over)
5-Apr - Day trip to Kamakari and Enoshima, Pub crawl night in Tokyo
6-Apr - Check out and take train to Gion Kyoto, Chushojima Station river canal - cherry blossom, Travel to Uji and explore - Try matcha, Ujikami shrine, Kodai-ji - night sakura, Return to Gion
7-Apr - Morning - Fushimi Inari, Keage Incline - sakura, Konkai Komyo-ji, Nishiki Market, Gion - Pontocho Alley, Kiyamachi Street, and Hanamikoji
8-Apr - Morning - Arashiyama Bamboo Forest / alternative place, Daihikaku Senkoji Temple, train to Kurama Station - Kuramadera and Kifune Shrine, Check out and travel to Osaka, Local travel in Osaka
9-Apr - Kyobashi bridge, Osaka Castle, Kintetsu Line to Hasedera Station - explore Hasedera Temple and Hase Town, Train to Yamato-Yagi Station and explore Imaicho, Kashihara Town - Fujiwara Palace Ruins, Train to Osaka
10-Apr - Kintetsu Line to Ikoma Station, Hozanji, Explore Ikoma Town, Train to Nara Deer Park - See the deers, visit Todaiji, Kasuga Taisha, Train to Osaka
11-Apr - Minoh Falls, Seven Slopes of Tennoji, Shitennoji temple, Train to Osaka, Explore Shinsekai, Tsutenkaku Tower
12-Apr - Try Shakuzen-ji temple, Explore Dotonbori in Osaka, Osaka pub crawl
13-Apr - Cover anything if missed, Check out