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The original was posted on /r/japantravel by /u/spydervenom on 2025-03-06 19:55:03+00:00.
Let me know if you think this itinerary is a little too unstructured and if I should include more things to do. Additionally, let me know if you think this is a good use of our time. If you think I'm missing something important in any of the places we are staying, please let me know. I'll take any recommendations you are willing to give.
Day 1: Monday November 3 - Tokyo
- Arrival in Tokyo around 8 pm local time
- Evening: Explore the local area and have dinner
Day 2: Tuesday November 4 - Tokyo
- Morning: Senso-ji Temple in Asakusa and Ueno Park
- Afternoon: Explore Tokyo National Museum, Ameya-Yokocho Market and Asakusa
- Evening: Akihabara
Day 3: Wednesday November 5 - Tokyo
- Morning: Explore Shinjuku Gyoen Garden and Meji Shrine
- Afternoon: Harajuku and Yoyogi Park
- Evening: See Shibuya Crossing, Experience Shibuya Sky and explore Shibuya
Day 4: Thursday November 6 - Tokyo -> Hakone
- Morning: Teamlabs Borderless and explore the surrounding area
- Afternoon: Travel to Hakone by train
- Evening: stay at Hakone Ginyu ryokan
Day 5: Friday November 7 - Hakone -> Kyoto
- Morning: Hakone loop
- Afternoon: Travel to Kyoto
- Evening: Visit Fushimi Inari Shrine and explore Gion District
Day 6: Saturday November 8 - Kyoto
- Morning: Visit Kinkaku-ji (Golden Pavilion) and/or Ryoan-ji Temple
- Afternoon: Explore Nijo Castle
- Evening: walk along the Philosopher’s Path
Day 7: Sunday November 9 - Kyoto
- Morning: visit Arashiyama Bamboo Grove and/or Tenryu-ji Temple
- Afternoon: Explore Iwatayama Monkey Park and/or Togetsukyo Bridge
- Evening: Enjoy a traditional kaiseki dinner
Day 8: Monday November 10 - Kyoto
- Morning: travel to Nara
- Afternoon: Visit Todai-ji Temple, Nara Park, Kasuga Taisha Shrine, and Kofuku-ji Temple
- Evening: Return to Kyoto
Day 9: Tuesday November 11- Kyoto
- Morning: travel to Osaka
- Afternoon: Visit Osaka Castle and/or aquarium
- Evening: visit Umeda Sky Building and explore Dotonbori
Day 10: Wednesday November 12- Kyoto -> Tokyo
- Morning: Imperial Palace & Gardens
- Afternoon: Ginza
- Evening: explore the surrounding area
Day 11: Thursday November 13 - Kyoto -> Tokyo
- Last minute shopping and seeing sights
- Head to airport to leave at 2:30pm local time