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Hey there!
Me and my wife are planning our first trip to Japan next October and we’re really excited! Here’s our preliminary itinerary. Do you think we’re missing anything, or is there something we should add? We’re aiming for a balance of nature and city experiences. When we traveled to the U.S. for a month, we found that we enjoyed the national parks more than the cities, so we're hoping to incorporate more of that vibe into this trip.
Looking forward to hearing your thoughts!
Day 1-2: Tokyo
Day 1: Arrival in Tokyo, check-in at the hotel. Beginning by exploring Shibuya, including Shibuya Crossing and the Hachiko statue. Taking a walk in Shinjuku Gyoen National Garden. End the day with dinner in Ginza.
Day 2: Visit Meiji Jingu Shrine. Exploring Senso-ji Temple in Asakusa and Nakamise Dori. Taking a boat tour along the Sumida River. In the evening, visit Roppongi Hills from either Tokyo Tower or Mori Tower.
Day 3-5: Hakone & Fuji Five Lakes
Day 3: Take the train from Tokyo to Hakone. Exploring the Hakone Ropeway. Taking a boat trip on Lake Ashi.
Day 4: Visit Owakudani Valley to see the active volcanoes and hot springs. After lunch, heading to a traditional onsen.
Day 5: In the morning, take the train to Fuji Five Lakes. Take a walk around Lake Kawaguchi. In the afternoon, explore the Fujiyoshida area and visit Chureito Pagoda.
Day 6-8: Kyoto
Day 6: Take the Shinkansen from Fuji Five Lakes to Kyoto. Visit Fushimi Inari Shrine. In the afternoon, explore the Gion District and Hanami-koji street.
Day 7: Visit Kinkaku-ji. Continue to Ryoan-ji. In the afternoon, take a walk along the Philosopher’s Path.
Day 8: Take a day trip to Arashiyama and visit the Bamboo Grove. Take a boat ride on the Hozu River. Visit Tenryu-ji Temple and end the day with a hike through Iwatayama Monkey Park.
Day 9-11: Nara
Day 9: Take the train to Nara. Visit Todai-ji Temple and the Great Daibutsu. Stroll through Nara Park.
Day 10: Explore Kasuga Taisha Shrine. Hike up Mount Wakakusa.
Day 11: Take a day trip to Ise Shrine. Also, visit Oharai-machi street.
Day 12-14: Takayama & Shirakawa-go
Day 12: Take the train from Nara to Takayama. Explore the old town of Sanmachi Suji.
Day 13: Visit Takayama Jinya and Hida Folk Village.
Day 14: Take a trip to Shirakawa-go.
Day 15-16: Kanazawa
Day 15: Take the train to Kanazawa. Visit Kenrokuen Garden.
Day 16: Explore Kanazawa Castle, Omicho Market, and Higashi Chaya District. Try a teahouse.
Day 17-18: Tokyo
Day 17: Take the train back to Tokyo. In the afternoon, visit Odaiba or take a tour of Harajuku.
Day 18: Spend the last day in Tokyo exploring Asakusa and/or Tokyo Skytree.