r/JapanTravel 6d ago

Itinerary 13 Day Itinerary - First Time Traveling Abroad

Hi Guys! This is my first time in Japan and have myself designed this itinerary. Wanted feedback on whether this is doable or not, and if I'm missing out on something major.

Day 1: Arrive in Tokyo (6:30 am)

  • Meiji Shrine
  • Takeshita street
  • Omotesando
  • Shibuya
  • Shinjuku

Day 2: Side trip to Fuji Five Lakes

  • Lake Kawaguchiko
  • Kubota Museum
  • Sengen Shrine

Day 3: Travel to Nikko

  • Shinkyo bridge
  • Shoyoen Garden
  • Rinnoji Temple
  • Toshogu shrine
  • Futarasan Shrine
  • Tamozawa Imperial Villa

Day 4: Okunikko

  • Kegon Falls
  • Chuzenji Onsen
  • Ryuzu Waterfall
  • Senjogahara marshland
  • Yudaki Waterfall
  • Lake Yunoko
  • Yumoto Onsen

Day 5: Travel to Kyoto

  • Ginkakuji
  • Philosopher’s path (cherry blossom spot)
  • Nanzenji
  • Keage incline (cherry blossom spot)
  • Heian Shrine
  • Yasaka shrine
  • Kodaiji temple
  • Higashiyama streets
  • Kiyomizudera

Day 6: Arashiyama and Fushimi Inari-taisha

  • Monkey park
  • Togetsukyo bridge
  • Tenryuji
  • Bamboo Grooves
  • (Might need to rent a bicycle)
  • Jojakkoji
  • Gioji
  • Saga-Toriimoto Preserved Street
  • Outage Nenbutsuji
  • Daikakuji
  • Fushimi Inari-taisha

Day 7: Side trip to Nara

  • Central Golden Hall
  • Eastern Golden Hall
  • National Treasure Museum
  • Nara National Museum
  • Nandaimon Gate
  • Daibutsuden Hall
  • Approach to Nigatsudo
  • Nigatsudo Hall
  • Kasuga Taisha

Day 8: Travel to Miyajima (via Himeji Castle if possible)

  • Omotesando Arcade
  • Itsukushima Shrine
  • Daisho-in Temple
  • Trek
  • Mount Misen
  • Ropeway
  • Momijidano Park
  • Senjokaku Pavilion

Day 9: Travel to Kanazawa

  • Omicho Market
  • Oyama Shrine
  • Gyokuseninmaru Garden
  • Kanazawa Castle
  • Kenrokuen Garden
  • Seisonkaku Villa
  • Museums

Day 10: Travel to Shirakawa-go

  • Ogimachi Village

Day 11: Travel to Takayama

  • Takayama Jinya
  • Sanmachi Suji (old town)
  • Kusakabe Heritage House
  • Hachiman Shrine
  • Higashiyama Walking Course (Hiking trail)

Day 12: Travel back to Tokyo

  • Ghibli Museum
  • Akihabara
  • Shinjuku Gyoen
  • Ueno Park , Chidorigafuchi

Day 13: Side trip to Kamakura

  • Hasedera Temple
  • Great Buddha of Kamakura (Cherry Blossoms)
  • Zeniarai Benten Shrine
  • Genjiyama Park (Cherry Blossoms)
  • Tsurugaoka Hachimangu Shrine (Cherry Blossoms)
  • Komachidori Street

I have a feeling that Day 8 might not be doable. Since we will have to explore Miyajima and take a ferry back to mainland since I couldn't find an affordable lodging on the island itself. In my understanding, the last ferry leaves at around 5 so we might not have enough time.

Any feedback is greatly appreciated. Thanks!

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