Japan Sample Itinerary thread

[cpuer]

April 26-May 4

Day1 - Arrival in Tokyo via Narita
Day2 - Tokyo
Day3 - Hakone/Harajuku/Shibuya
Day4 - Departure going to Kyoto
Day5 - Osaka/Kobe sightseeing
Day6 - Kyoto sightseeing
Day7 - Departure going to Tokyo
Day8 - Tokyo
Day9 - Tokyo/Departure going back to Singapore

frankly bro, i am really not encouraging you to rush about like this. I do realize many folks like to cover as much as possible with as little time as possible but the downside is that you will not enjoy it very much. The compressed itinerary like this can be done if you follow a tour group. On a FnE, you will be exhausted soon enough or seeing very little but with lots of effort put in.

Anyway to forget about Kyoto/Osaka/Kobe? with a rush schedule like yours, I don't think you will miss much anyway. the 7 full days better use in Kanto area where there are lots of sights and things to do already. My 2cents.

 

[evilerniex]

April 26-May 4

Day1 - Arrival in Tokyo via Narita
Day2 - Tokyo
Day3 - Hakone/Harajuku/Shibuya
Day4 - Departure going to Kyoto
Day5 - Osaka/Kobe sightseeing
Day6 - Kyoto sightseeing
Day7 - Departure going to Tokyo
Day8 - Tokyo
Day9 - Tokyo/Departure going back to Singapore

i agree with cpuer, for 9 days it is better to just focus on tokyo and some day trips to nearby places. it is expensive and time consuming to travel to kyoto/osaka just for that few day.

also note the travelling time needed to get to hakone. usually u will need 1-2 days for hakone. u wun have time to visit hakone, harajuku and shibuya in the same day.

 

[[M]aiev]

Kanto + Kanagawa area still fine, but osaka/kyoto is kinda far...

 

[extrice]

Itinerary add-ons

Thought this would be a useful link for all those looking to add off-beat unique experiences to their itinerary. Things like dress up as a geisha, wear a kimono, watch sumo wrestlers practice, become a ninja etc... Should check out Voyagin, really cool experiences in Japan. (sorry I can't post the link)
www . govoyagin . com

 

[Jimmyhio]

Hi all,

I'm planning a solo trip to Tokyo this May after my friend flew my aeroplane & decided to not go with me to Tokyo. Bought the Scoot sales tickets last year during their Christmas sales.

Arrival: 03 May 2014 Singapore Taipei
00:55 AM 05:40 AM
03 May 2014 Taipei Tokyo
06:50 AM 11:00 AM

Departure: 11 May 2014 Tokyo Taipei
12:10 PM 14:20 PM
11 May 2014 Taipei Singapore
15:35 PM 19:55 PM

Day 1: Shinjuku + Shibuya

Day 2: Imperial Palace, Akihabara, Asakusa

Day 3: Harajuku, Shibuya, Ghibili Museum

Day 4: DisneySea

Day 5: Hakone (stay over)

Day 6: Hakone, Factory outlets, back to Tokyo City

Day 7: Tsukiji, Odaiba, Ginza

Day 8: Roppongi, Aoyama

Day 9: Free and easy til Departure

My accomodation is a studio apartment booked through Airbnb- the location is at Higashi-Shinjuku.

Appreciate any comments. Thanks in advance!

IKR! I also tio fly aeroplane by my cousins. And NS is drawing nearing, decided to go solo to Tokyo in June too. It's my first solo trip as well.

Roughly the same places I'll be visiting but Im not visiting DisneySea. Haha i prefer historical places or scenery.

 

[joeson]

IKR! I also tio fly aeroplane by my cousins. And NS is drawing nearing, decided to go solo to Tokyo in June too. It's my first solo trip as well.

Roughly the same places I'll be visiting but Im not visiting DisneySea. Haha i prefer historical places or scenery.

yay to solo travelling! haha, oh ok, will share my itinerary and trip experiences after I'm back. haf u planned out your itinerary yet? where'll u be staying?

 

[Jimmyhio]

yay to solo travelling! haha, oh ok, will share my itinerary and trip experiences after I'm back. haf u planned out your itinerary yet? where'll u be staying?

HAHA HI-FIVE! Yup planned 75% of it already. Trying to get things in order and thinking what to do for the last 2 days. I'll share a simple one here when I'm done, should be soon.

I'll be staying at Asakusa Sakura Hostel. Pretty cheap rate hhahah 6 nights for 18,000 yen.

 

[Lawiltz]

Hi i'm planning on going to japan for 10 days * starting from 28 Apr and i'm having issues doing a itinerary for my trip. My gf is wanting to visit Tokyo / Hokkaido / Okinawa and i'm really lost.


Day 1

Check in Hotel at Shinjuku

Explore Shinjuku

Visit Tokyo Metro Gov. building

Day 2

Asakusa ( Sensoji temple )
Ginza
Shibuya

Day 3

Disneysea

Any other plans from Day 3 onwards ???

 

[evilerniex]

Hi i'm planning on going to japan for 10 days * starting from 28 Apr and i'm having issues doing a itinerary for my trip. My gf is wanting to visit Tokyo / Hokkaido / Okinawa and i'm really lost.


Day 1

Check in Hotel at Shinjuku

Explore Shinjuku

Visit Tokyo Metro Gov. building

Day 2

Asakusa ( Sensoji temple )
Ginza
Shibuya

Day 3

Disneysea

Any other plans from Day 3 onwards ???

10 days for tokyo + okinawa + hokkaido is way too rush, with too much travelling between regions. even tour packages dun offer such itineraries.

i suggest u stick to just tokyo with some side trips such as hakone or nikko

 

[Lawiltz]

10 days for tokyo + okinawa + hokkaido is way too rush, with too much travelling between regions. even tour packages dun offer such itineraries.

i suggest u stick to just tokyo with some side trips such as hakone or nikko

what abour just hokkaido and tokyo?? heees any advice are appreciated

 

[igarashi]

This is roughly my itinerary will there be any rush?
Still working on the places to visit in each location.


Day 1 – 12 June Thursday
Check in Hotel at Shinjuku
Start exploring around 4-5pm

• Golden Gai
• Tokyo Metropolitan Government Office


Day 2 – 13 June Friday
Ebisu
• Yebisu Garden Place

Kamiyacho
• Zojoji Temple
• Tokyo Tower
• Aoyama
• Roppongi Hills


Day 3 – 14 June Saturday
Harajuku
• Meiji Jingu Shine
Shibuya
• Yoyogi Park

Day 4 – 15 June Sunday
Ueno
Asakusa
Akihabara

Day 5 – 16 June Monday
Tsukiji Fish Market
Ryogoku (Edo-Tokyo Museum)
Ginza
Odaiba

Day 6 – 17 June Tuesday
DisneySea
Disneyland

Day 7– 18 June Wednesday
Shinjuku before flight at 7pm

 

[raylcc78]

IMHO 1 day to explore both themepark is too rush.
Me and gf spent 1 day to explore disneysea.

 

[igarashi]

I may just go either one of the themepark. Can't decide which to visit.

 

[raylcc78]

I may just go either one of the themepark. Can't decide which to visit.

Did you visit any other Disneyland before? e.g HK,LA, Florida, Paris.

If yes, i would suggest DisneySea as its unique and only available in Japan, Tokyo.

Disneyland is mostly the same all over the world.
Except for a few special rides unique to a certain location (e.g. Matterhorn in anaheim, Indiana jones in Paris), mainstay attractions, like Space mountain, Big Thunder, Pirates, Hunted Mansion, Autopia, It’s a small world, exist in most of Disneyland parks.

 

[igarashi]

No have not been to any Disneyland before..... Leaning more to go DisneySea as only one in the world....

 

[year2013]

5-6 Days Itinerary?

Hi Guys,
Can someone suggest itinerary for 5-6 days in Japan?

 

[lmankram7]

which place you're planning with?

 

[evilerniex]

Hi Guys,
Can someone suggest itinerary for 5-6 days in Japan?

there are many sample itineraries in this thread as well as in the compilation of trip report thread. u can take a look at these thread first

 

[AndyAngch]

Need help on kyoto and kobe itinerary!

Hi! i'll will be going to Osaka on the 25th May - 30th May. Can anyone feedback on my itinerary on Kyoto and Kobe? Did i miss out on any interesting places to visit? Thanks!

Suggested Kyoto itinerary
0800-0830 Osaka to Kyoto
0830-0845 Go to Tourist info office at Kyoto station to collect maps of Kyoto and bus routes.
0845-0900 Kyoto to Inari
0900-1030 Visit Fushimi Inari Shrine
1030-1100 Inari to Kiyomizu-gojo station
1130-1300 Visit Kiyomizudera
1300-1430 Have lunch at Higashiyama district, and explore the old shopping street at Higashiyama.
1500-1530 Walk through Hanami-koji street in Gion district (Kyoto's most famous geisha district)
1530-1600 Walk from Gion to Nishiki market.
1600-1700 Visit Nishiki Market.

Suggested Itinerary Kobe:
0900-1100 Visit Kitano area
1130-1230 Lunch at Nankinmachi (Kobe Chinatown)
1300-1500 Visit Kobe Harborland
1500-1600 Kobe Harborland to Mt Rokko
1600 onwards (until sun sets) Visit Mt Rokko Observation deck (Mid Jan-End Mar closes at 1700hr, Rest of the year at 2100hr)
Return back to Osaka after viewing the evening view of Kobe from Mt Rokko.

 

[lmankram7]

Buy the 1-day pass at Kyoto Bus Terminal. Try also to visit Kinkakuji (Golden Pavillion)