Japan Sample Itinerary thread

[shadow84]

How abt Tokyo tower and one piece theme park in the afternoon before the Mario kart, then Roppongi after?

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Hmm idea also, but i wun take long there (one piece fan here). I was planning to try the 1* ramen at sugamo, maybe early morning 7-8am go queue for 11am-12pm slot and then once done, head over to tokyo tower.

 

[thwysg]

Ur first day seems too packed especially since u only have half a day to cover so many places.

Day 3 probably OK without adding 1 more place

Not plans to cover odaiba? Coz that will take at least half a day.

And since u are going in mid may, u may want to consider going for shibazakura (pink moss) near mt fuji, and wisteria at ashikage Park. But do check the blooming status before heading there coz the schedule can vary quite a bit

Wisteria usually peaks around end April till early May. OP is heading after mid May. Probably hard to catch the flowers.

 

[shadow84]

Wisteria usually peaks around end April till early May. OP is heading after mid May. Probably hard to catch the flowers.

TBH, solo traveller (guy) here so im not really interested in this alone

I rather get a clear view of Mt Fuji itself.

 

[evilerniex]

Wisteria usually peaks around end April till early May. OP is heading after mid May. Probably hard to catch the flowers.

Yah, the wisteria festival is till the 3rd week of May, but likely to have ended by then. So have to check status first

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[purpleberry]

Heard a bit abt yokohama, i will see what is there to explore and maybe put a day/half day trip there.

Reason i want go roppongi is coz its near to gokart place. Planning to drive for 2 hrs around 5-7pm or 4-6pm. So i need a place to explore till then.

Yokohama and Kamakura can easily fit in 1 day, especially if you're going solo. If you're a slam dunk fan, then Enoshima is like your holy shrine.

 

[shadow84]

Yokohama and Kamakura can easily fit in 1 day, especially if you're going solo. If you're a slam dunk fan, then Enoshima is like your holy shrine.

Ok thnx, will take a look at both tonight.

 

[princessreiko]

Heard a bit abt yokohama, i will see what is there to explore and maybe put a day/half day trip there.

Reason i want go roppongi is coz its near to gokart place. Planning to drive for 2 hrs around 5-7pm or 4-6pm. So i need a place to explore till then.

Yokohama is worth half a day trip.
You may like to go in the later half of the day and walk along the habour and Kishamichi Promenade during sunset and at night as the view is lovely. After the sunset sets, the ferris wheel with the clock will light up and it is really beautiful.

 

[thwysg]

TBH, solo traveller (guy) here so im not really interested in this alone

I rather get a clear view of Mt Fuji itself.

Lol. I’ve done two solo trips, another trip next month and I love to visit national parks for flowers and treks. Boils down to personal preference.

 

[shadow84]

Yokohama is worth half a day trip.
You may like to go in the later half of the day and walk along the habour and Kishamichi Promenade during sunset and at night as the view is lovely. After the sunset sets, the ferris wheel with the clock will light up and it is really beautiful.

Thanks for advice, will take a look tonight to see if worth going.

 

[shadow84]

Lol. I’ve done two solo trips, another trip next month and I love to visit national parks for flowers and treks. Boils down to personal preference.

Well, for Mt Fuji/Hakone day tour trip, also need see their itinerary. Undecided for this in the meantime. Just gonna cater a day for this - either ownself plan or join tour sua. lol

 

[evilerniex]

Well, for Mt Fuji/Hakone day tour trip, also need see their itinerary. Undecided for this in the meantime. Just gonna cater a day for this - either ownself plan or join tour sua. lol

If u have more days to spare, it will be better to stay a night or 2 at hakone or Kawaguchiko.
I stayed 2 nights at Kawaguchi, but still find that there are many places I couldn't cover

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[shadow84]

If u have more days to spare, it will be better to stay a night or 2 at hakone or Kawaguchiko.
I stayed 2 nights at Kawaguchi, but still find that there are many places I couldn't cover

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If stay there, means u need ownself plan itinerary around Hakone? have not looked into that yet.

 

[evilerniex]

If stay there, means u need ownself plan itinerary around Hakone? have not looked into that yet.

Yes, need to plan.
Just get the hakone free pass, which will cover almost all ur transportation to and within hakone

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[shadow84]

Yes, need to plan.
Just get the hakone free pass, which will cover almost all ur transportation to and within hakone

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Hmm ok, will go take a look and see what i can ownself cover. At most, i need to cancel the last day of current hotel booking (- wed night) then book hakone 1 night before booking last night back in Tokyo.

 

[evilerniex]

Hmm ok, will go take a look and see what i can ownself cover. At most, i need to cancel the last day of current hotel booking (- wed night) then book hakone 1 night before booking last night back in Tokyo.

Y not just extend ur trip to the weekend, then have more time

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[thwysg]

Hmm ok, will go take a look and see what i can ownself cover. At most, i need to cancel the last day of current hotel booking (- wed night) then book hakone 1 night before booking last night back in Tokyo.

Won’t be cheap for solo travelers in onsen towns such as Hakone or Kawaguchiko. If you stayed away from ryokans (stick to business hotels, guest houses or hostels), it should be fine for your budget.

 

[shadow84]

Y not just extend ur trip to the weekend, then have more time

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Can also, but have to consider costs first.

 

[shadow84]

Won’t be cheap for solo travelers in onsen towns such as Hakone or Kawaguchiko. If you stayed away from ryokans (stick to business hotels, guest houses or hostels), it should be fine for your budget.

Briefly saw a business hotel in Hakone for $120/night, might consider that. Jus need to create an itinerary for it first before i decide to go ahead or not.

Any guides here that i can take for ref?

 

[shadow84]

There is an uncertainty that i thought of which would be weather. As i would be booking hotel now on specific dates, i cant predict its weather over at Hakone. Hope it wun lead to a disappointment though.

 

[princessreiko]

Thanks for advice, will take a look tonight to see if worth going.

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