Japan Sample Itinerary thread

[thwysg]

usually 2-3 days enuf to cover the main sights. if u want to explore in great detail, u can easily fill up all 7 days. koyo season is more crowded too, so may need more time at each place. they have night illumination, so can stay for tt also, though tt doesnt affect the number of days.

but i think depends on person ba. for me i dun really like kyoto coz too crowded, and i am not tt into temples. so 2 days if probably the max for me. if i have 7 days, i would split it to do kyoto and some other places

Yup, targeting the colors for photography and as well as illumination/ light-up events. Looking at 7 days in Kyoto city and another 7 days outskirts of Kyoto. Hopefully can materialize it, else it's Ito Peninsula.

 

[luvenergy]

Hi all..this will be 2nd trip to Tokyo.any suggestion for my itinerary below?ive been to ueno,asakusa,ometosando,ronppongi,odaiba,ameyoko,Yokohama.any suggestion of museums,park that I can fit into my itinerary?esp for day 4 & 6

Day 1:check in,asakusa (collect my Nikko pass),Tokyo sky tree
Day 2:tsukiji,ginza, akihabara
Day 3:Nikko & overnight
Day 4:back from Nikko at ard 12pm to ikebukuro
Day 5:harajuku,Omotesando, Shibuya (I think can fit in ronponggi?)
Day 6:
Day7: free until 12 or 1pm

 

[ck_siong]

Seems alright. Except Day 2 which you're heading North > West > South. Still possible since the torii gates at Fushimi Inari is open 24hrs.

thanks for the feedback, may consider changing.

 

[Bertrand Traore]

hi guys. is this hotel good for its price and location? seems like one of the better choices for me right now

https://www.agoda.com/hotel-wing-in...equestid=32a2e500-af36-4dab-959a-e436cafac865

 

[thwysg]

hi guys. is this hotel good for its price and location? seems like one of the better choices for me right now

Near a metro station. Simple business hotel. How about looking at Ikebukuro or Ueno? At least there's JR and metro subway stations.

 

[Bertrand Traore]

Near a metro station. Simple business hotel. How about looking at Ikebukuro or Ueno? At least there's JR and metro subway stations.

cos the price looks reasonable to me

about 1.3k for 9 nights.

 

[Bertrand Traore]

any idea how to get to mount fuji (for scenery, maybe hakone?) from tokyo and get back to tokyo in a day? Thanks

 

[thwysg]

any idea how to get to mount fuji (for scenery, maybe hakone?) from tokyo and get back to tokyo in a day? Thanks

http://www.japan-guide.com/e/e5206.html

 

[itsastarrynight]

Anyone keen to join for 3 days snow skiing in Hokkaido, and 1/2 days in Sapporo? In early december 2016.
Don't mind any gender.

25f here.

 

[joogotravel]

Anyone keen to join for 3 days snow skiing in Hokkaido, and 1/2 days in Sapporo? In early december 2016.
Don't mind any gender.

25f here.

If you are planning for the itinerary to ski in Niseko/Tomamu, you can find more information of skiing and Sapporo at travel.joogostyle.com/overview-japan-itinerary-2016

 

[akloaklo]

Here are my plans.
The locations I'm going may not be grouped in the same area but I thought since places are accessible, spending 30mins travelling to another location should be alright?

I will start my trip daily from Shinjuku station as hotel is nearby.
Assuming starting at 8am every morning.

Am I missing any place of interest?

1. I didn't put any shrines/temple because I don't find them nice (I'm open to it though)
2. I didn't put any parks/gardens because it's december..probably nothing much to see?
3. No ginza because it looks like all high end store, not my cup of tea.

Day 1
Reach hotel , check in by 4pm
Evening-night
Shinjuku shopping malls, get familiar with shinjuku station.
Tokyo metropolitan building observatory (Near my hotel)

Day 2
DisneySea

Day 3
Morning
Tokyo Skytree + sumida aquarium
Walk to Asakusa from Tokyo skytree (20mins walk)
Noon
Tokyo national museum of nature and science (Asakusa station -> Ueno Station 5mins)
Evening
Shiodome (Winter illumination) (20mins from Ueno station to Shimbashi station)

Day 4
Morning
Shibuya Hachiko statue
Shibuya Loft
Noon
Odaiba - malls + see rainbow bridge at 6pm
Night
Roppongi Hill / Tokyo midtown (Winter illumination)


Day 5
Morning
Sanrio puroland (Train trip 45 mins)
Noon
Ikebukuro (May skip this if not enough time)
Night
Tokyo tower
Roppongi Hill / Tokyo midtown (If didn't manage to see it on day 4)
Another winter illumination(Will be decided later)


Day 6
1/2 day in Shinjuku for last minute shopping.

 

[MajiMax]

Shidome, do remember is Caretta Shiodome not the city center.

ikebukuro nothing much as you already been to some other mall, unless u got specific item like specialised Kit Kat branch to buy then go.

 

[akloaklo]

Shidome, do remember is Caretta Shiodome not the city center.

ikebukuro nothing much as you already been to some other mall, unless u got specific item like specialised Kit Kat branch to buy then go.

Ya I also felt like Ikebukuro nothing much except for the sunshine 360 observatory that's why may not go.

 

[igarashi]

Hi all,

Planning next trip to Japan April 2017 hopefully still can see some sakura by then.
Will be going with my sis and parents, their first time there, for me been afew times already so will be familiar with Tokyo. Need help recommendation on hotel and itinerary for Hakone and Kawaguchiko.

Planning 2 - 3 days tour around Hakone / Kawaguchiko area.
Is it recommended to get the Hakone Pass ?

Day 1
Land Tokyo 2pm+
Check in Hotel Shinjuku
Explore around hotel area.

Day 2
Check out
Hakone
- Lake Ashinoko
- Owakudani
- Odawara Castle


Day 3
Kawaguchiko
- Kawaguchiko "En Soleil" – Excursion Ship
- Kachikachi-yama Ropeway
- Fuji Moss Phlox Festival


Day 4
Kawaguchiko
- Mt. Fuji 5th Trail Station
- Kawaguchiko Music Forest Museum
- Back to Tokyo

Day 5 - Day 9
Tokyo


Many Thanks.

 

[evilerniex]

Hi all,

Planning next trip to Japan April 2017 hopefully still can see some sakura by then.
Will be going with my sis and parents, their first time there, for me been afew times already so will be familiar with Tokyo. Need help recommendation on hotel and itinerary for Hakone and Kawaguchiko.

Planning 2 - 3 days tour around Hakone / Kawaguchiko area.
Is it recommended to get the Hakone Pass ?

Day 1
Land Tokyo 2pm+
Check in Hotel Shinjuku
Explore around hotel area.

Day 2
Check out
Hakone
- Lake Ashinoko
- Owakudani
- Odawara Castle


Day 3
Kawaguchiko
- Kawaguchiko "En Soleil" – Excursion Ship
- Kachikachi-yama Ropeway
- Fuji Moss Phlox Festival


Day 4
Kawaguchiko
- Mt. Fuji 5th Trail Station
- Kawaguchiko Music Forest Museum
- Back to Tokyo

Day 5 - Day 9
Tokyo


Many Thanks.

Fuji Hakone pass may be more suitable coz hakone pass doesnt cover the transport to Kawaguchiko
http://www.japan-guide.com/e/e2358_014.html

 

[crntbs]

Hi all,

Planning next trip to Japan April 2017 hopefully still can see some sakura by then.
Will be going with my sis and parents, their first time there, for me been afew times already so will be familiar with Tokyo. Need help recommendation on hotel and itinerary for Hakone and Kawaguchiko.

Planning 2 - 3 days tour around Hakone / Kawaguchiko area.
Is it recommended to get the Hakone Pass ?

Day 1
Land Tokyo 2pm+
Check in Hotel Shinjuku
Explore around hotel area.

Day 2
Check out
Hakone
- Lake Ashinoko
- Owakudani
- Odawara Castle


Day 3
Kawaguchiko
- Kawaguchiko "En Soleil" – Excursion Ship
- Kachikachi-yama Ropeway
- Fuji Moss Phlox Festival


Day 4
Kawaguchiko
- Mt. Fuji 5th Trail Station
- Kawaguchiko Music Forest Museum
- Back to Tokyo

Day 5 - Day 9
Tokyo


Many Thanks.

Day 1
Why not going hakone straight from airport? Think there's express bus.

Day 4
Would suggest you to skip mt fuji 5th trail and go for strolling along lake kawaguchi instead. I've been to 5th trail and that's nothing much to see unless u intend to climb.

Wasnt sure which hotel u staying, during my recent trip at kawaguchiko, i've walked from the musical forest back to my hotel which is at the other side of the lake near kawaguchiko station. It was quite a nice walk to enjoy the scenary & mt fuji along the way.

Musical forest took me ard 1+ hrs coz i've skipped the shows and walking half the lake took me 2-3hrs...

My itenary for that day started at 10am, ropeway -> musical forest -> walking around lake -> 530pm bus back to tokyo.

 

[crntbs]

Here are my plans.
The locations I'm going may not be grouped in the same area but I thought since places are accessible, spending 30mins travelling to another location should be alright?

I will start my trip daily from Shinjuku station as hotel is nearby.
Assuming starting at 8am every morning.

Am I missing any place of interest?

1. I didn't put any shrines/temple because I don't find them nice (I'm open to it though)
2. I didn't put any parks/gardens because it's december..probably nothing much to see?
3. No ginza because it looks like all high end store, not my cup of tea.

Day 1
Reach hotel , check in by 4pm
Evening-night
Shinjuku shopping malls, get familiar with shinjuku station.
Tokyo metropolitan building observatory (Near my hotel)

Day 2
DisneySea

Day 3
Morning
Tokyo Skytree + sumida aquarium
Walk to Asakusa from Tokyo skytree (20mins walk)
Noon
Tokyo national museum of nature and science (Asakusa station -> Ueno Station 5mins)
Evening
Shiodome (Winter illumination) (20mins from Ueno station to Shimbashi station)

Day 4
Morning
Shibuya Hachiko statue
Shibuya Loft
Noon
Odaiba - malls + see rainbow bridge at 6pm
Night
Roppongi Hill / Tokyo midtown (Winter illumination)


Day 5
Morning
Sanrio puroland (Train trip 45 mins)
Noon
Ikebukuro (May skip this if not enough time)
Night
Tokyo tower
Roppongi Hill / Tokyo midtown (If didn't manage to see it on day 4)
Another winter illumination(Will be decided later)


Day 6
1/2 day in Shinjuku for last minute shopping.

Regarding day 3 @tokyo skytree, u might need to check what time the shops open and plan at least half a day there if you're shopping kind of person.

There's an planetarium at 7th floor which run different shows hourly. I've managed to catch one of the shows and i think it's nice if you're into star gaze.

Also, would suggest you to visit ueno first and then proceed from there to tokyo skytree if you want early start. I've enjoyed walking around ueno park when i was there recently. Don't think there's much to see during night time.

 

[igarashi]

Day 1
Why not going hakone straight from airport? Think there's express bus.

Day 4
Would suggest you to skip mt fuji 5th trail and go for strolling along lake kawaguchi instead. I've been to 5th trail and that's nothing much to see unless u intend to climb.

Wasnt sure which hotel u staying, during my recent trip at kawaguchiko, i've walked from the musical forest back to my hotel which is at the other side of the lake near kawaguchiko station. It was quite a nice walk to enjoy the scenary & mt fuji along the way.

Musical forest took me ard 1+ hrs coz i've skipped the shows and walking half the lake took me 2-3hrs...

My itenary for that day started at 10am, ropeway -> musical forest -> walking around lake -> 530pm bus back to tokyo.

i don't mind going straight to Hakone, but i scare too much travelling might be tiring for my parents....

I have not book any hotel any recommendation ?

 

[crntbs]

i don't mind going straight to Hakone, but i scare too much travelling might be tiring for my parents....

I have not book any hotel any recommendation ?

Don't think it'll be tiring as there's express bus from airport to hakone... just proceed to bus stop, drop your lugguage with bus conductor and enjoy the scenary along the bus ride...

As for hotel, i'll recommend you to checkout booking.com. my hotel was very expensive because it's an onsen hotel at convenience location with private bathroom and spacious room. But i think the quality of service and everything is worth the price i've paid.

 

[igarashi]

Don't think it'll be tiring as there's express bus from airport to hakone... just proceed to bus stop, drop your lugguage with bus conductor and enjoy the scenary along the bus ride...

As for hotel, i'll recommend you to checkout booking.com. my hotel was very expensive because it's an onsen hotel at convenience location with private bathroom and spacious room. But i think the quality of service and everything is worth the price i've paid.

oh ok. Thanks.