Is this detailed enough? Judge my itinerary for a family of 5. I left out shrines and temples because my kids will probably be bored of them. Thank you. Tokyo (June 14-19) Hotel: The Centurion Hotel Classic Akasaka June 14: Arrival and Akasaka Exploration Afternoon: 16:00: Arrive at Narita Airport 16:30 - 18:00: Immigration, luggage claim, and transfer to The Centurion Hotel Classic Akasaka (approximately 1.5 hours by train or taxi) 18:00 - 18:30: Check-in and freshen up Evening: 18:30 - 19:30: Dinner at a local restaurant in Akasaka 19:30 - 21:00: Explore Akasaka Sacas and Tokyo Midtown 21:0 ..read more

Hello! My boyfriend (24m) and I (23F) are going to Japan in 2 weeks for the first time and we were hoping we could get some feedback on our itinerary. I will admit I am an avid planner and def have planned a lot lol but I am hoping to get advice on if the plans are doable or not and if there are some things we need to add/remove. We are HUGE foodies, enjoy shopping, and are hoping to explore Japan and experience the culture as well. I have a lot planned (oops) and I am curious if people who go to japan typically leave time to return to their accommodation during the day or if most the day is ..read more

Hello all! Headed to Japan with my partner on my second visit and her first. We're very interested in gardens, spiritual activities, cultural events, food and drink, shopping for ceramics and other crafts, and, in general, exploring off-the-beaten path areas. High-level questions: Is there anything near us (shops, restaurants, town, etc) that you think we should consider visiting based on our interest? Are there are places on the Nakahechi trail that you'd encourage spending a bit of time at? We'll be on a fast pace, but want to be mindful of places where we may want to stop. We don't h ..read more

Visited Japan in March 2024 for 3 weeks (March 5 to March 28). Tokyo (March 5 to March 12): Ramen - Top 3 on the trip were Nakiryu, Kikanbo & Kagari. The chicken broth ramen at Kagari is so uniquely thick & creamy - I don't know how else to describe it without sounding like a porno - and also perfectly paired with an array of seasonal vegetables. The tantanramen at Nakiryu is bomb & Kikanbo if you want a cleansing spicier broth. Wait times for all but the queue system at Nakiryu was the best - you get a time slot from a machine outside and can then leave / return for your time. Yo ..read more

I'm 21 M traveling solo to Singapore and Japan. I have already bought the tickets and have a rough sketch of what I wanted to visit while being there. I wanted to ask for advice and opinion regarding my itinerary in Japan. I think I could easily add some more places to visit and if you look at the itinerary below I also have 2 days unplanned as well as unplanned days of transit to and from different cities. Days of transit I left unplanned on purpose not knowing how long it might take while keeping in mind that if I have strength and time for example after arriving in tokyo I'm gonna just mov ..read more

Hello! I'm planning a 37-day trip with my girlfriend to Japan from September 19 to October 25, 2024, and I’d love to get some feedback on my itinerary. My main goal is to experience a mix of Japan’s urban and natural beauty. Here’s what I have planned: • 19/09: Arrive in Tokyo at 11:00 Walk around the hotel area, have dinner near the hotel, and acclimate to the local time zone. • 20/09 - 21/09: Tokyo Explore Shibuya and Shinjuku, visit the Meiji Shrine, and do some shopping in Harajuku. • 22/09: Tokyo > Osaka (Train) Travel day. Minami District and Tennoji • 23/09: Osaka (Universal Studios ..read more

Hi! Going to Japan in late October/early November and wanted to see if there's anything I missed and absolutely have to see, or just some recommendations. I've been to Japan 3 times already, although mostly Tokyo and the surrounding regions, so I'm unsure about travel times and how long to spend etc throughout Osaka especially. We're 3 female travelers, one a first-timer (hence the Tokyo trip), and our main points of interest are culture and shopping. I'm not a big food person, but the others are, so if you have any recs (especially gluten-free ones), I'll gladly take them. Also note there's ..read more

Hi! I am doing my itinerary to Osaka and I need comments/suggestions! Day 1 • Arrival KIX afternoon • Check in at hotel • Osaka Castle • Dotonbori food trip • Abeno Harukas for nighttime view Day 2 • Kyoto Day tour - Arashiyama > Kinkakuji > Fushimi Inari Day 3 • USJ Day 4 • Nara Day tour - Nakatanidou Mochi > Kofukuji > Deer Park > Todaiji Day 5 • Maybe shopping Day 6 • Go home submitted by /u/Bright_Conclusion384 [visit reddit] [comments ..read more

Hello all! I'm planning my first trip to Japan at the end of November, and I'll be there for 8 days. I'll arriving in Tokyo and departing from Osaka. I'm looking for some advice on my itinerary to make the most of my trip. Here's what I'm thinking so far: Day 1: Arrival In Tokyo Land in Haneda late at night at 23:15, will check in hotel nearby airport Day 2: Exploring Tokyo Explore key spots in Tokyo such as Asakusa, Akihabara and Shibuya Day 3: Tokyo to Kyoto Morning: Travel to Kyoto (by Shinkansen) Afternoon: Fushimi Inari Shrine Dion District Day 4-5: Exploring Kyoto Kinkaku-ji Aras ..read more

Tokyo is the ultimate city in the world for music, and if you are not checking out what's going on in the unbelievable number of livehouse music venues right under your feet, you're missing out on some of the most unique-to-Tokyo, exciting, and rich cultural experiences around. Get involved to meet new people, and enjoy night after night of original creativity and talent that you can only experience in this city. I have already written a guide about how music venues work here and how to get involved in this exciting and ever-evolving scene. I also post upcoming shows that I think are worth ch ..read more