Japan Sample Itinerary thread

[evilerniex]

Okay i will just add ameyoko to day 2. hopefully i can finish Ueno by noon time. coz i want to visit Sensoji Temple. Time during holiday passes very fast, so i am afraid dont have time to complete Ueno and Asakusa

sensoji temple wouldn't take very long.
u can spend 3/4 of the day at ueno, then go asakusa maybe around 3pm and visit sensoji temple. then visit skytree in the evening/night

 

[Sunny85]

sensoji temple wouldn't take very long.
u can spend 3/4 of the day at ueno, then go asakusa maybe around 3pm and visit sensoji temple. then visit skytree in the evening/night

Okay! i will stick to my original itinerary! really Thanks alot for your help!

 

[skyblood]

Hi guys, wat do u think of my schedule, I will be going on feb 2015, anything that I can add on to my schedule.

Western Tokyo
Day 1: (TUE) Shibuya → Harajuku → Omotesando

Day 2: (WED) Meji Shrine → NHK Studio Park → Shinjuku


Central Tokyo
Day 3: (THUR) Imperial Palace → Ginza → Akihabara → Tokyo Dome City

Northen Tokyo
Day 4: (FRI) Asakusa → Ameyoko

Sourthen Tokyo
Day 5: (SAT) Odaiba → Roppongi Hills → Tokyo Tower

Day 6 & 7: (SUN & MON) Disney Land & Disney Sea

I still have another 7 days, haven decide where to go ? any 1 tried going from Tokyo to korea, is it feasible or should I jus stay in japan for my 14 days.

 

[cpuer]

Hi guys, wat do u think of my schedule, I will be going on feb 2015, anything that I can add on to my schedule.

Western Tokyo
Day 1: (TUE) Shibuya → Harajuku → Omotesando

Day 2: (WED) Meji Shrine → NHK Studio Park → Shinjuku


Central Tokyo
Day 3: (THUR) Imperial Palace → Ginza → Akihabara → Tokyo Dome City

Northen Tokyo
Day 4: (FRI) Asakusa → Ameyoko

Sourthen Tokyo
Day 5: (SAT) Odaiba → Roppongi Hills → Tokyo Tower

Day 6 & 7: (SUN & MON) Disney Land & Disney Sea

I still have another 7 days, haven decide where to go ? any 1 tried going from Tokyo to korea, is it feasible or should I jus stay in japan for my 14 days.

You can try day trips after covering Tokyo city.

Easy access surrounding are:

Yokohama
MtFuji
Hakone
Enoshima/Kamakura
karuizawa
Nikko
etc etc

 

[skyblood]

You can try day trips after covering Tokyo city.

Easy access surrounding are:

Yokohama
MtFuji
Hakone
Enoshima/Kamakura
karuizawa
Nikko
etc etc

Thanks for suggesting, looking at ur suggestion I believe those area are more for sightseeing. we would prefer 80% shopping and 20% sightseeing, I would add mtfuji into the itinerary.

Is there any places nearby places from tokyo that I could enjoy snow for 1 day as well.

 

[cpuer]

Thanks for suggesting, looking at ur suggestion I believe those area are more for sightseeing. we would prefer 80% shopping and 20% sightseeing, I would add mtfuji into the itinerary.

Is there any places nearby places from tokyo that I could enjoy snow for 1 day as well.

Shopping could be all take care within Tokyo. If you like Outlets shopping, There are quite a few. Namely the Premium Outlets chain and the Mitsui chain.
The Gotemba Outlet is famous for its location where Mt Fuji is visible. Yokohama has a nice Marina outlets, Karuizawa has a Prince outlets where the skiing slopes are nearby. etc.

PREMIUM OUTLETS®

English | MITSUI OUTLET PARK?MOP?

 

[jvscmschanel]

Hello to all

I will be travelling to Japan next month on the 20th till 31st.

Need some advises from the experts & experience travelers here.

Now still in the beginning stage of itinerary planning, rough planned are,

Day 1 - Arrive Osaka at night -> Supper around Shinsaibashi area

Day 2 - USJ

Day 3 - AM -> Kobe, ropeway to mt rokko, sight-seeing and relax -> lunch at Kobe. PM -> Osaka for foods and shoppings

*Tokyo itinerary still not well planned yet, as in the route from each place to another.

Day 4 - Shinkansen to Tokyo, check in Tokyo hotel, shopping around hotel area, Shinjuku

Day 5 - Disney Land

Day 6 - Tsukiji Market, Ginza.. then follow by other attractions nearby/on the way (if any) or shopping

Day 7 - Sight-seeing day, Tokyo tower, rainbow bridge, temple visiting (probably just one).....

Day 8 & 9 - Mt Fuji.
Q: Will be staying at Fuji-Q highland hotel, from here, is it easy to go Gotemba premium outlet and Lake Kawaguchi?

Day 10 - Disney Sea

Day 11 - Shopping day, Harajuku, Shinjuku, Shibuya..
Q: is one day enough to cover all the above?

Day 12 - Depart to airport after check out from hotel

Some questions:
1. Shall I buy a sim-card with data or those wi-fi devices at the airport upon arrival? which is more convenience? as in, wi-fi devices need to be return upon departure. I must have data as I need GPS to navigate around.

2. For souvenirs items, tokyo banana, kit kat etc... is it better to buy at Tokyo or Haneda airport? in terms of the variety and price?

3. From Osaka to Tokyo by Shinkansen, is it necessary to book the tickets in advance?

I think that's about it.. haha.. find this trip way to short to cover many places

Thanks for all in advance.

 

[cpuer]

Hello to all

I will be travelling to Japan next month on the 20th till 31st.

Need some advises from the experts & experience travelers here.

Now still in the beginning stage of itinerary planning, rough planned are,

Day 1 - Arrive Osaka at night -> Supper around Shinsaibashi area

Day 2 - USJ

Day 3 - AM -> Kobe, ropeway to mt rokko, sight-seeing and relax -> lunch at Kobe. PM -> Osaka for foods and shoppings

*Tokyo itinerary still not well planned yet, as in the route from each place to another.

Day 4 - Shinkansen to Tokyo, check in Tokyo hotel, shopping around hotel area, Shinjuku

Day 5 - Disney Land

Day 6 - Tsukiji Market, Ginza.. then follow by other attractions nearby/on the way (if any) or shopping

Day 7 - Sight-seeing day, Tokyo tower, rainbow bridge, temple visiting (probably just one).....

Day 8 & 9 - Mt Fuji.
Q: Will be staying at Fuji-Q highland hotel, from here, is it easy to go Gotemba premium outlet and Lake Kawaguchi?

Day 10 - Disney Sea

Day 11 - Shopping day, Harajuku, Shinjuku, Shibuya..
Q: is one day enough to cover all the above?

Day 12 - Depart to airport after check out from hotel

Some questions:
1. Shall I buy a sim-card with data or those wi-fi devices at the airport upon arrival? which is more convenience? as in, wi-fi devices need to be return upon departure. I must have data as I need GPS to navigate around.

2. For souvenirs items, tokyo banana, kit kat etc... is it better to buy at Tokyo or Haneda airport? in terms of the variety and price?

3. From Osaka to Tokyo by Shinkansen, is it necessary to book the tickets in advance?

I think that's about it.. haha.. find this trip way to short to cover many places

Thanks for all in advance.

Your day 7 can just visit Zojoji, its next to Tokyo Tower. You flew in KIX and out Tokyo? If that the case, you can buy the shinkeasen tix once you reach Osaka. Get the Puratto Kodama
Cheap Shinkansen Tickets between Osaka and Tokyo

 

[jvscmschanel]

Your day 7 can just visit Zojoji, its next to Tokyo Tower. You flew in KIX and out Tokyo? If that the case, you can buy the shinkeasen tix once you reach Osaka. Get the Puratto Kodama
Cheap Shinkansen Tickets between Osaka and Tokyo

Yup. Arrive at Osaka and depart from Tokyo

 

[skyblood]

Western Tokyo
Day 1: (TUE) Shibuya → Harajuku → Omotesando

Day 2: (WED) Meji Shrine → NHK Studio Park → Shinjuku


Central Tokyo
Day 3: (THUR) Imperial Palace → Ginza → Akihabara → Tokyo Dome City

Northen Tokyo
Day 4: (FRI) Asakusa → Ameyoko

Sourthen Tokyo
Day 5: (SAT) Odaiba → Roppongi Hills → Tokyo Tower

Day 6 & 7: (SUN & MON) Disney Land & Disney Sea



based on my itinerary, which part of Tokyo would be more convenience for me, would prefer a less exp accommodation less den SGD 100 for 2 person, decent place with wifi and within walking distance to the nearest station.

 

[cpuer]

Western Tokyo
Day 1: (TUE) Shibuya → Harajuku → Omotesando

Day 2: (WED) Meji Shrine → NHK Studio Park → Shinjuku


Central Tokyo
Day 3: (THUR) Imperial Palace → Ginza → Akihabara → Tokyo Dome City

Northen Tokyo
Day 4: (FRI) Asakusa → Ameyoko

Sourthen Tokyo
Day 5: (SAT) Odaiba → Roppongi Hills → Tokyo Tower

Day 6 & 7: (SUN & MON) Disney Land & Disney Sea



based on my itinerary, which part of Tokyo would be more convenience for me, would prefer a less exp accommodation less den SGD 100 for 2 person, decent place with wifi and within walking distance to the nearest station.

This one near Ikebukuro
Sakura Hotel Ikebukuro Tokyo, Japan: Agoda.com one of the main transport hub for Tokyo

This one near Ueno, another main transport hub of tokyo
Tokyo Ueno New Izu Hotel Tokyo, Japan: Agoda.com
Cheaper and faster transfer between Narita.

 

[skyblood]

This one near Ikebukuro
Sakura Hotel Ikebukuro Tokyo, Japan: Agoda.com one of the main transport hub for Tokyo

This one near Ueno, another main transport hub of tokyo
Tokyo Ueno New Izu Hotel Tokyo, Japan: Agoda.com
Cheaper and faster transfer between Narita.

Thank for the fast response, appreciate it. I will use urs as a reference, while keeping a look out for others.

 

[cpuer]

Thank for the fast response, appreciate it. I will use urs as a reference, while keeping a look out for others.

Another way is just make use of the map that open up in Agoda(and any other hotel sites), click and research on those hotels/hostels icons that meets your location need. It can be easier than using their default sorting list.

 

[hoshiyume]

Seeking help from all to recommend me some places to visit (public transport friendly day trip) for Kumamoto (besides castle) and Kagoshima.

 

[Shirley2809]

Hi everyone I am leaving for tokyo this coming Sunday and just started on my itinerary. It's our first trip to Tokyo hence not too familiar with the planning. Appreciate your inputs if any. Thank you in advance!

29 Sep Monday - Day 1
SQ634 Arrival time 21:50 Haneda Airport

Take Limousine bus from Airport to Ikebukuro Station West Exit
Travel time: about 45-100mins ¥1230 per adult

OR

By Keikyu Railways
1 transfer, 55 minutes, 670 yen, frequent connections
Last connection of the day leaves international terminal at 0:01

Check in House Ikebukuro

30 Sep Tuesday - Day 2
- Harajuku – JR Ikebukuro to JR Harajuku
Meiji Shrine
Takeshita Dori - North Exit
Daiso Harajuku along Takeshita Dori street

- Shibuya - JR Harajuku to JR Shibuya
Shibuya Crossing - Hachiko Exit

- Shinjuku - JR Shibuya to JR Shinjuku
Go to 1st floor (Ground Floor), Odakyu Railway Shinjuku Station West Exit buy Hakone’s tickets. Operating hours: 08:00 - 18:00 Daily

Tokyo Metropolitan Government Building - West Exit - North Observatory
Observatory Hours (Entry ends 30 minutes before closing) 9:30 a.m. - 11:00 p.m.

01 Oct Wednesday - Day 3
- DisneySEA - Yurakucho Line change at Shinkiba to Miahama Station

02 Oct Thursday - Day 4
- Hakone

Check in Hakone Yumoto Hot Spring Hotel Okada

Have not plan any activities yet but will be purchasing Hakone free pass and probably following the free pass route.

Main places of interest that I would like to visit
Owakudani Sulfur valley
Lake Ashi
Hakone Tozan Railway

03 Oct Friday - Day 5
- Hakone

Have not plan any activities yet but will be purchasing Hakone free pass and probably following the free pass route.

Main places of interest that I would like to visit
Owakudani Sulfur valley
Lake Ashi
Hakone Tozan Railway

04 Oct Saturday - Day 6
- Tsuchiura Japan Fireworks Competition

From JR Ikebukuro to JR Ueno to JR Tsuchiura
Total cost: ¥2350 takes around 63mins

05 Oct Sunday - Day 7
Not sure what to input here. If I would like to visit Tokyo Skytree should where else should be planned with Tokyo skytree? Or anywhere else to suggest?

06 Oct Monday - Day 8
- Asakusa
From Ikebukuro Station to Ueno Station

Ueno Station to Asakua Station (via Tokyo Metro Ginza Line) (Ard 25mins total)

Places to visit: Shin-Nakamise Shopping Street, Nakamise Street, Kaminari-mon Gate, and Sensoji Temple

- Odaiba

Asakusa Station to Shimbashi Station (via Tokyo Metro Ginza Line) 12:17 – 12:35 (190Y)
Shimbashi Station to Daiba Station (via Yurikamome Line) 12:50 – 13:05 (310Y)

Oedo Onsen Monogatari
Open: 11:00am to 9:00am (entry until 7:00am)
Closed: Early closure at 23:00 once per month for cleaning
Admission: 2480 yen (1980 yen after 18:00). Additional 200 yen on weekends and holidays. Additional 2000 yen overnight fee after 2:00.

DiverCity Tokyo Plaza shopping mall, Rainbow Bridge

07 Oct Tuesday - Day 9
F & E day
SQ633 Departure 17:05 Haneda Airort

 

[cpuer]

Hi everyone I am leaving for tokyo this coming Sunday and just started on my itinerary. It's our first trip to Tokyo hence not too familiar with the planning. Appreciate your inputs if any. Thank you in advance!

29 Sep Monday - Day 1
SQ634 Arrival time 21:50 Haneda Airport

Take Limousine bus from Airport to Ikebukuro Station West Exit
Travel time: about 45-100mins ¥1230 per adult

OR

By Keikyu Railways
1 transfer, 55 minutes, 670 yen, frequent connections
Last connection of the day leaves international terminal at 0:01

Check in House Ikebukuro

30 Sep Tuesday - Day 2
- Harajuku – JR Ikebukuro to JR Harajuku
Meiji Shrine
Takeshita Dori - North Exit
Daiso Harajuku along Takeshita Dori street

- Shibuya - JR Harajuku to JR Shibuya
Shibuya Crossing - Hachiko Exit

- Shinjuku - JR Shibuya to JR Shinjuku
Go to 1st floor (Ground Floor), Odakyu Railway Shinjuku Station West Exit buy Hakone’s tickets. Operating hours: 08:00 - 18:00 Daily

Tokyo Metropolitan Government Building - West Exit - North Observatory
Observatory Hours (Entry ends 30 minutes before closing) 9:30 a.m. - 11:00 p.m.

01 Oct Wednesday - Day 3
- DisneySEA - Yurakucho Line change at Shinkiba to Miahama Station

02 Oct Thursday - Day 4
- Hakone

Check in Hakone Yumoto Hot Spring Hotel Okada

Have not plan any activities yet but will be purchasing Hakone free pass and probably following the free pass route.

Main places of interest that I would like to visit
Owakudani Sulfur valley
Lake Ashi
Hakone Tozan Railway

03 Oct Friday - Day 5
- Hakone

Have not plan any activities yet but will be purchasing Hakone free pass and probably following the free pass route.

Main places of interest that I would like to visit
Owakudani Sulfur valley
Lake Ashi
Hakone Tozan Railway

04 Oct Saturday - Day 6
- Tsuchiura Japan Fireworks Competition

From JR Ikebukuro to JR Ueno to JR Tsuchiura
Total cost: ¥2350 takes around 63mins

05 Oct Sunday - Day 7
Not sure what to input here. If I would like to visit Tokyo Skytree should where else should be planned with Tokyo skytree? Or anywhere else to suggest?

06 Oct Monday - Day 8
- Asakusa
From Ikebukuro Station to Ueno Station

Ueno Station to Asakua Station (via Tokyo Metro Ginza Line) (Ard 25mins total)

Places to visit: Shin-Nakamise Shopping Street, Nakamise Street, Kaminari-mon Gate, and Sensoji Temple

- Odaiba

Asakusa Station to Shimbashi Station (via Tokyo Metro Ginza Line) 12:17 – 12:35 (190Y)
Shimbashi Station to Daiba Station (via Yurikamome Line) 12:50 – 13:05 (310Y)

Oedo Onsen Monogatari
Open: 11:00am to 9:00am (entry until 7:00am)
Closed: Early closure at 23:00 once per month for cleaning
Admission: 2480 yen (1980 yen after 18:00). Additional 200 yen on weekends and holidays. Additional 2000 yen overnight fee after 2:00.

DiverCity Tokyo Plaza shopping mall, Rainbow Bridge

07 Oct Tuesday - Day 9
F & E day
SQ633 Departure 17:05 Haneda Airort

Day 6 can consider Yokohama in the daytime. Visit Sky Tree or Tokyo Tower when you return from Yokohama in the evening.

 

[tokyofanboi]

if you taking the limo bus, do see is there an offer for to and return. It tends to be cheaper and convenience for you as most of the time returning always have heavier and more luggages

 

[evilerniex]

30 Sep Tuesday - Day 2
- Harajuku – JR Ikebukuro to JR Harajuku
Meiji Shrine
Takeshita Dori - North Exit
Daiso Harajuku along Takeshita Dori street

- Shibuya - JR Harajuku to JR Shibuya
Shibuya Crossing - Hachiko Exit

- Shinjuku - JR Shibuya to JR Shinjuku
Go to 1st floor (Ground Floor), Odakyu Railway Shinjuku Station West Exit buy Hakone’s tickets. Operating hours: 08:00 - 18:00 Daily

Tokyo Metropolitan Government Building - West Exit - North Observatory
Observatory Hours (Entry ends 30 minutes before closing) 9:30 a.m. - 11:00 p.m.


[may be a bit packed to have harajuku, shibuya and Shinjuku in one day. suggest putting Shinjuku on another day]



04 Oct Saturday - Day 6
- Tsuchiura Japan Fireworks Competition

From JR Ikebukuro to JR Ueno to JR Tsuchiura
Total cost: ¥2350 takes around 63mins
[u may want to plan some activities for day time. nothing much around Tsuchiura unless u drive. maybe u can travelling further down to Mito and visit Hitachi seaside park during the day?]

05 Oct Sunday - Day 7
Not sure what to input here. If I would like to visit Tokyo Skytree should where else should be planned with Tokyo skytree? Or anywhere else to suggest?


[skytree is in asakusa. so u can put it in day 8. u can cover Shinjuku if u dun have enuf time on day 2. other places u can consider are akihabara, Ginza, ueno, tsukiji market, Tokyo tower]

comments above

 

[Shirley2809]

Thank you everyone for the suggestions! Re-organizing the itinerary

 

[Shirley2809]

Anyone knows if the one-way fare is already inclusive of Express surcharge or Express surcharge is on top of one-way fare of 4130yen thank you!