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Hello, I'll be traveling to Japan in early july as 2 people, me(18M) and my friend(18M). This will be my first time visiting Japan; I'm japanese and my friend is american. I wanted to post our itinerary in this group to see what suggestions/warnings/critiques/comments people may have.

07/04/25

Tokyo

Relax, pick up SIM/IC card, explore Shinjuku.

07/05/25

Tokyo

Explore Shinjuku, Harajuku, Shibuya. Visit TeamLab Borderless.

07/06/25

Tokyo

Free day to revisit favorite spots or explore new areas.

07/07/25

Tokyo → Hakone

Travel to Hakone. Use Hakone Free Pass for sightseeing and hot springs.

07/08/25

Hakone

Full day in Hakone: Hakone Shrine, Open-Air Museum, Owakudani.

07/09/25

Hakone → Osaka

Travel to Osaka. Explore Dotonbori and Round One Arcade.

07/10/25

Osaka

Explore Korea Town, Sakai Knife Museum, and America-mura.

07/11/25

Osaka

Universal Studios Japan (Super Nintendo World).

07/12/25

Day Trip to Nara

Visit Nara Deer Park, Todai-ji Temple, and Kasuga Taisha Shrine.

07/13/25

Osaka

Osaka Castle, Tsutenkaku Tower, Tombori River Cruise.

07/14/25

Osaka → Kyoto

Travel to Kyoto. Explore Higashiyama area and Yasaka Pagoda.

07/15/25

Kyoto

Nishiki Market, Pontocho Alley, and Chao Chao Sanjo Kiyamachi (Gyoza).

07/16/25

Kyoto

Arashiyama Bamboo Forest, Kinkaku-ji (Golden Pavilion), and Gion district.

07/17/25

Kyoto

Fushimi Inari Shrine (Thousand Torii Gates), Kiyomizu-dera Temple.

07/18/25

Kyoto → Tokyo

Travel back to Tokyo. Explore Asakusa and Senso-ji Temple.

07/19/25

Tokyo

Explore Akihabara (Anime, gaming, electronics) and nearby shrines.

07/20/25

Tokyo

Last-minute shopping at Omoide Yokocho.

07/21/25

Tokyo

Free day for shopping or revisiting favorite spots.

07/22/25

Leave Tokyo at 2 pm

And that's the trip. I'm hoping the community here can provide feedback or advice about these planned activities. I'm so exited. Thanks!

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