Japan Sample Itinerary thread

[evilerniex]

Hi evilerniex

I am finally down to deciding on my itinerary as follows:
Flight : SIN-NGO-SIN Travel dates Last week November to Early December (11 Days)

Day 1 Takayama (proceeding straight since I arrived at 8.40 am in NGO)
Day 2 Takayama (+ Shirakawa-go daytrip)
Day 3 Nagoya
Day 4 Nagoya
Day 5 Kyoto
Day 6 Kyoto
Day 7 Kyoto (+ Nara daytrip)
Day 8 Osaka
Day 9 Osaka (+ Hemeji daytrip)
Day 10 Nagoya (staying in Nagoya as it near to Chubu Centrair cos my flight at 10.30 am following day)
Day 11 Return

Rail and Bus pass
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Shoryudo 3Day pass for Chubu Centrair Airport, Takayama, Nagoya.
Kintetsu Rail Pass Wide for Nagoya, Kyoto, Osaka, Chubu Centrair Airport.

My main purpose is to enjoy the scenic autumn colors, the temple shrines and food, but less of shopping and NO plans to visit Universal Studio in Osaka.

Is my itinerary doable and do you have any further tips to offer?

Much appreciated on your assistance.

Thanks

for the day trip to nara, u can do it from osaka as well. cost and travel time is about the same, but depends on where u staying in osaka also lah.
osaka would be a better base coz accommodations are usually cheaper and there are more things to do at night in osaka

 

[Kissmequick]

for the day trip to nara, u can do it from osaka as well. cost and travel time is about the same, but depends on where u staying in osaka also lah.
osaka would be a better base coz accommodations are usually cheaper and there are more things to do at night in osaka

Thanks again, the tip on Osaka is indeed very helpful. Have a good week ahead !

 

[swatchie]

Anyone been to Hitachi Seaside Park or Ashikaga Flower Park before? Intending to go in early May but not too sure if it's worth the journey. Thanks!

 

[evilerniex]

Anyone been to Hitachi Seaside Park or Ashikaga Flower Park before? Intending to go in early May but not too sure if it's worth the journey. Thanks!

I have been to Hitachi Seaside Park, but I went in the wrong time of the year. went in nov, too late for the red kochias nevertheless, it is quite nice to walk already the park.


do check out wat is available during ur period of travel:
http://en.hitachikaihin.jp/flower-calendar.html


u may want to consider visiting other attractions in Ibaraki as well. u can refer to my trip report for Ibaraki:
http://forums.hardwarezone.com.sg/j...baraki-tokyo-8-nov-22-nov-2013-a-4472233.html

 

[swatchie]

I have been to Hitachi Seaside Park, but I went in the wrong time of the year. went in nov, too late for the red kochias nevertheless, it is quite nice to walk already the park.


do check out wat is available during ur period of travel:
http://en.hitachikaihin.jp/flower-calendar.html


u may want to consider visiting other attractions in Ibaraki as well. u can refer to my trip report for Ibaraki:
http://forums.hardwarezone.com.sg/j...baraki-tokyo-8-nov-22-nov-2013-a-4472233.html

I'm going in May so it will be the season for the baby blues @ Hitachi Seaside Park and the Fuji flowers @ Ashikaga Flower Park. Can't decide which to go!

 

[evilerniex]

I'm going in May so it will be the season for the baby blues @ Hitachi Seaside Park and the Fuji flowers @ Ashikaga Flower Park. Can't decide which to go!

got for both!
early May shld be just right for the Wisteria is Ashikage flower park. tt is one of the places I am planning to visit as well. but so far haven't had the chance yet coz usually I only free towards year end to clear leave

 

[swatchie]

got for both!
early May shld be just right for the Wisteria is Ashikage flower park. tt is one of the places I am planning to visit as well. but so far haven't had the chance yet coz usually I only free towards year end to clear leave

haha would love to go for both but I'll only be in Tokyo for 3 days so hafta choose 1

 

[informal]

going 9d8n trip on 6-14nov SIN-NRT

possible to put in both tokyo and osaka in? want to go at least disneyland.. if can squeeze in disneysea and USJ will be good too..

 

[evilerniex]

haha would love to go for both but I'll only be in Tokyo for 3 days so hafta choose 1

see whether u like wisteria or baby blues more?


if possible, check website on the status of the bloom when u are there, in case the blooming period is over or too early.


or maybe go to the one that is more convenient. Ashikaga shld be easier to get to. Hitachi seaside park will require a transfers on train and a bus ride.

 

[evilerniex]

going 9d8n trip on 6-14nov SIN-NRT

possible to put in both tokyo and osaka in? want to go at least disneyland.. if can squeeze in disneysea and USJ will be good too..

can be done, although not very cost effective coz it is expensive and time consuming to travel between Osaka and Tokyo. there are also many interesting places near Osaka, such as Kyoto and Nara, and it will be quite a squeeze if u want to put everything in.

 

[swatchie]

see whether u like wisteria or baby blues more?


if possible, check website on the status of the bloom when u are there, in case the blooming period is over or too early.


or maybe go to the one that is more convenient. Ashikaga shld be easier to get to. Hitachi seaside park will require a transfers on train and a bus ride.

Oh actually for either, we are going with the Yokoso Japan tour cause more convenient

 

[evilerniex]

Oh actually for either, we are going with the Yokoso Japan tour cause more convenient

icic.. wat does the tour covers other then the park?

 

[swatchie]

icic.. wat does the tour covers other then the park?

Covers strawberry picking + lunch + premium outlet shopping. Day tour @ about $120/pax.

 

[evilerniex]

Covers strawberry picking + lunch + premium outlet shopping. Day tour @ about $120/pax.

sounds good... save u the hassle of travelling coz these places are usually out of the way

 

[RSKeisuke]

any suggested itinerary for 10 days tokyo & osaka?

 

[evilerniex]

any suggested itinerary for 10 days tokyo & osaka?

u can refer to this thread for some ideas:
http://forums.hardwarezone.com.sg/japan-271/compilation-trip-reports-3158981.html

for 10 days, u can probably have 2 days for osaka, 2 days for kyoto and the rest for tokyo. this is just a rough plan, number of days at each place will depend on ur interest. so do take a look at the reports and see which places is more interesting to u and u want to spend more days

 

[patgoh28]

Hi evilerniex

Trying to finish my last leg of the itinerary planning. Need your help & advise on my itinerary. Going with a family of 4 adults, all 1st time in Japan. 12 days Sin-Tokyo-Osaka-Sin

Day 1
Reach Narita Airport 8am
Check in Hotel
Start exploring Shinjuku
Isetan
akashimaya - Shopping
Shinjuku Gyoen Park
Harajuku
Tokyo Metropolitan Gov Building (view better at night)
Central Park (Behind Metropolitan)

Day 2
Tsukiji Fish Market
Ginza
Ueno Ameyoko
Asakusa - Nakamise Shopping Street
Asakusa - Sensoji Shrine
Tokyo Skytree
Akihabara

Day 3
Harajuku
Meiji Shrine
Shibuya
Asakusa

Day 4
Odaiba
Trick eye Museum
Palette Town - Hello Kitty
Oedo Onsen Monogatari

Day 5
Disney Sea

Day 6
Disneyland

Day 7
Depart Tokyo to Kyoto via Shinkansen or what other transport?
Gion District - Geisha Street
Kiyomizudera (清水寺)
Higashiyama District
Leave Kyoto to Osaka via Shinkansen or what other transport?

Day 8
Osaka Castle
Osaka Aquarium
Osaka Dotobori Namba
Den Den Town

Day 9
USJ

Day 10
Osaka Central Wholesale Fish Market
Rinku Premium Outlet
Where else can we go?

Day 11
The Momofuku Ando Instant Ramen Museum
Osaka Tenmangu Shrine
Minoo Park
Leave Hotel for Airport - Kansai In'tl Airport Terminal 1
Flight back to S’pore @ 11.30pm

Thank you.

 

[evilerniex]

Hi evilerniex

Trying to finish my last leg of the itinerary planning. Need your help & advise on my itinerary. Going with a family of 4 adults, all 1st time in Japan. 12 days Sin-Tokyo-Osaka-Sin

Day 1
Reach Narita Airport 8am
Check in Hotel
Start exploring Shinjuku
Isetan
akashimaya - Shopping
Shinjuku Gyoen Park
Harajuku
Tokyo Metropolitan Gov Building (view better at night)
Central Park (Behind Metropolitan)
[leave harajuku for another day coz u probably wun have enuf time. u are visiting central park at night? not sure wat is there coz I haven't been there before. but usually there is nothing much at night for parks]

Day 2
Tsukiji Fish Market
Ginza
Ueno Ameyoko
Asakusa - Nakamise Shopping Street
Asakusa - Sensoji Shrine
Tokyo Skytree
Akihabara
[looks quite packed. usually Ueno + Asakusa + Akiba will already take a whole day]

Day 3
Harajuku
Meiji Shrine
Shibuya
Asakusa
[how come Asakusa again? probably dun have enuf time for Asakusa]

Day 4
Odaiba
Trick eye Museum
Palette Town - Hello Kitty
Oedo Onsen Monogatari
[maybe do Tsukiji market and Ginza in the morning to free up some time in day 2?]

Day 5
Disney Sea

Day 6
Disneyland

Day 7
Depart Tokyo to Kyoto via Shinkansen or what other transport?
Gion District - Geisha Street
Kiyomizudera (清水寺)
Higashiyama District
Leave Kyoto to Osaka via Shinkansen or what other transport?
[shinkansen is probably the most convenient way to get from Tokyo to Kyoto. other alternatives will be overnight buses or domestic flights.
for Kyoto to Osaka, there are regular trains. dun need to take shinkansen.
quite rush to travel from Tokyo to Kyoto (about 3hrs by shinkansen), then travel to Osaka. suggest u visit Kyoto on another day.]

Day 8
Osaka Castle
Osaka Aquarium
Osaka Dotobori Namba
Den Den Town

Day 9
USJ

Day 10
Osaka Central Wholesale Fish Market
Rinku Premium Outlet
Where else can we go?
[if u are into shopping, Rinku town will be enuf to fill the whole day. and there is the travelling time involve also coz rinku is not in Osaka city]

Day 11
The Momofuku Ando Instant Ramen Museum
Osaka Tenmangu Shrine
Minoo Park
Leave Hotel for Airport - Kansai In'tl Airport Terminal 1
Flight back to S’pore @ 11.30pm

Thank you.

comments above.

 

[patgoh28]

comments above.

Thank you!

 

[sashime]

Will be going to Tokyo and Osaka, but have not yet planned the Osaka Itinerary. Please review my Tokyo Itinerary, thanks. I'll be staying at Shinjuku area.

Day 1:
- Arrival at 9.50am
- Lunch at Ichiran Ramen
- Shopping @ Takashimaya, Isetan, Lumine 2
Is the Government building worth a visit?
And are there any soft serve ice cream in the Shinjuku area?
- Dinner: Musashi @ Shimbashi station
- Maybe Ginza at night?

Day 2:
- Breakfast at hotel
- Shopping at Harajuku : Takeshita Street
- Lunch at Kyushu Jangara Ramen
- Find crepe to eat
- Shopping at LaForet, etc.
4pm: Shibuya Station
Dinner: Midori Sushi
Or is Uoriki Kaisen Sushi better?

Day 3:
Any suggestions for breakfast?
- Imperial Palace
- Lunch: Tokyo Ramen Street (Rokurinsha)
- Asakusa: Sensoji Temple
- Tokyo Skytree?
- Dinner: Uoriki Kaisen sushi @ Shibuya?

Day 4 would be Osaka