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The original was posted on /r/japantravel by /u/Extension-Worth1896 on 2025-04-13 10:50:05+00:00.
Hi everyone!
My partner and I (both from Germany) are planning our first trip to Japan this November. It’s also our first long-haul trip! We’ll be staying for 22 days and would really appreciate any feedback on our itinerary.
A few notes about us:
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We’re not planning to rent a car or take domestic flights
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We want to see a lot, but without stressing ourselves
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Nightlife is not important to us
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We’re interested in nature, history, culture, anime, and some unique experiences
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We plan to use luggage forwarding from Osaka to Kyoto and travel to Miyajima/Hiroshima with just backpacks
I’m especially unsure whether our time in Kyoto is too long, considering we’re only visiting a few sights there. On Miyajima, we’ll stay in a regular hotel. At Lake Kawaguchi, we’re planning to treat ourselves to a more comfortable room with half board and an onsen.
Here’s our draft itinerary:
11/08 – Arrival in Osaka (KIX)
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Arrive 12:50
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Check-in at hotel in Shinsaibashi-suji
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Explore the area, eat, and try to stay awake
11/09 – Osaka
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Katsuō-ji
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Shinsekai
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Harukas 300 Observatory
11/10 – Osaka & Surroundings
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Minoh Park (waterfall trail)
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Cup Noodles Museum Ikeda
11/11 – Day trip
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Himeji Castle
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Koko-en Garden
11/12 – Miyajima
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Travel to Miyajima & hotel check-in
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Momijidani Park & area exploration
11/13 – Hiroshima > Kyoto
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Check out Miyajima hotel
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Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park + Museum
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Hiroshima Castle, Shukkeien Garden
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Travel to Kyoto (Ebisuyacho) and check-in
11/14 – Kyoto
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Nijō Castle
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Kyoto Gyoen National Garden
11/15 – Kyoto
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Fushimi Inari Taisha
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GEAR non-verbal theatre show
11/16 – Day trip from Kyoto
- Amanohashidate
11/17 – Kyoto
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Philosopher’s Path
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Eikando Temple
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Tenjuan Temple
11/18 – Kyoto
- Ninenzaka/Sannenzaka
11/19 – Lake Kawaguchi
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Check out from Kyoto
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Travel to Kawaguchi
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Check-in + explore Great Bridge and Maple Corridor
11/20 – Day trip to Fujiyoshida
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Chureito Pagoda
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Arakurayama Sengen Park
11/21 – Tokyo (Taito)
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Check-out Kawaguchi
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Travel to Tokyo & check-in
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Explore area
11/22 – Tokyo
- Akihabara Electric Town
11/23 – Day trip to Kawasaki
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Japan Open-Air Folk House Museum
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Traditional indigo dyeing workshop
11/24 – Day trip to Kawagoe
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Wood Works Kawagoe
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Explore the area
11/25 – Tokyo
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Shinjuku Gyoen National Garden
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Nakano Broadway
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Omoide Yokocho
11/26–11/27 – Tokyo (open days)
- No fixed plans yet
11/28 – Departure
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Check-out and head to Narita Airport
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Flight around 11:00 PM
We’d love feedback on:
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Whether we’re over- or under-planning some days
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If we’ve missed any must-sees near our locations
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How to make Kyoto or Tokyo time more balanced
Thanks so much in advance for your help!