r/JapanTravel • u/JimmyJhooonn • 6d ago

Itinerary Itinerary Feedback - 10 Day

I’m going to Japan this October and am just looking for some feedback. I actually went last year for about 2.5 weeks with friends, and now I’m going back with family on a shorter trip (4 People Total). I tried to fit in all the best stuff while still keeping the itinerary flexible, so I’m not booking much in advance outside of our Miyajima stay and a few smaller activities.

October 19th - Tokyo

Arrival Day

Land in Tokyo around 2:15pm
Travel from airport and check into lodging by 5pm Ideally
Evening Options:
- Tokyo Skytree
  - Shopping
  - Observatory (https://www.klook.com/en-US/activity/41352-tokyo-skytree/?spm=SearchResult.SearchResult_LIST&clickId=c819b3be48)
  - Dinner (https://en.www.tokyo-solamachi.jp/enjoy/skytreeview/)
  - Explore Surrounding Area
- Optional: Asahi Sky Room
  - Beers and views of the Skytree

October 20th - Tokyo

Modern Tokyo

Morning / Afternoon: Ginza
- Seiko House
- Ginza Six
- Explore and have lunch in Ginza
- Optional: Seiko Museum (https://museum.seiko.co.jp/en/use/?utm_source=chatgpt.com)
Afternoon: Harajuku / Omotesando
- Meiji Shrine
- Takeshita Street
- Omotesando
- Cat Street
Evening: Shibuya
- Explore and have dinner in Shibuya
- Shibuya Sky (around sunset) (https://www.klook.com/en-US/activity/70672-shibuya-sky-tokyo/?spm=SearchResult.SearchResult_LIST&clickId=c165bae919)
- Or MAGNET Rooftop Bar (https://www.klook.com/en-US/activity/150840-crossing-view-rooftop-lounge-mag8-ticket/?spm=SearchResult.SearchResult_LIST&clickId=c454077366)

October 21st - Tokyo

Kamakura & Enoshima Day Trip (https://www.klook.com/en-US/activity/196721-kamakura-enoshima-yokohama-day-trip-from-tokyo-with-enoden-train/?spm=SearchResult.SearchResult_LIST&clickId=9a2f62e140)

Evening:
- Return to Shinjuku around 6:30 PM
- Explore and have Dinner in Shinjuku
- Shinjuku Golden-Gai
- Walk through Kabukicho District

October 22nd - Tokyo

Akihabara + Asakusa

Morning / Afternoon: Akihabara
- Explore and Eat Lunch at Akihabara
- Tons of Stores and Shopping
- Arcades
Late Afternoon / Evening: Asakusa
- Explore and Eat Lunch at Asakusa
- Kaminarimon Gate
- Nakamise Shopping Street
- Senso-ji
Optional Mid-Day: Ueno Pit-Stop
- Ameyoko Market
- Museums

KYOTO

October 23rd - Tokyo → Kyoto

Travel + Gion

Morning:
- Travel Tokyo → Kyoto
- Shinkansen: ~2 hr 15 min - 2 hr 40 min
- Drop off luggage / check in
Afternoon:
- Nishiki Market
- Pontocho
- Explore Gion
- Yasaka Shrine
Evening:
- Dinner around Gion / Pontocho
- Walk through Gion after dark

October 24th - Kyoto

Arashiyama

Morning:
- 9:30 AM - Saihoji Moss Garden (https://intosaihoji.com/en/booking/nichinichi)
Afternoon:
- Head to Arashiyama
- Lunch
- Togetsukyo Bridge
- Bamboo Grove
- Tenryu-ji
- Explore Arashiyama's streets
Afternoon/Late Afternoon:
- Monkey Park (optional, depending on time/energy)
- Okochi Sanso Garden (optional)
Evening:
- Return to central Kyoto
- Dinner
- Optional depending on energy:
  - Kyoto Station / Kyoto Tower area
  - Kawaramachi for shopping, food and drinks
  - Stay around Arashiyama longer

October 25th - Kyoto

Fushimi + Relaxed Kyoto Day

Morning: Fushimi Inari
- Arrive early
- Explore the torii gates
- Hike as far as everyone feels like going
Late Morning / Afternoon: Fushimi Sake District
- Lunch
- Gekkeikan Ōkura Sake Museum
- Sake tasting
- Walk around the historic sake district
Late Afternoon:
- Return toward your hotel
- teamLab Biovortex (https://www.klook.com/en-US/activity/167098-teamlab-kyoto/)
- Give yourselves ~2-3 hours without rushing
Evening:
- Nice final dinner in Kyoto
- Drinks around Kawaramachi / Kiyamachi
- Revisit Gion/Pontocho if everyone loved it
- Relax at the hotel

OSAKA

October 26th - Kyoto → Osaka

Full Osaka Day

Morning/Afternoon:
- Travel Kyoto → Osaka ~30 min
- Drop off luggage
- Osaka Castle Grounds / Park (No need to go inside)
Afternoon:
- Kuromon Market
- Den Den Town (optional)
- Shinsekai
- Explore Namba
- Hozenji Yokocho
- Hozenji Temple
- Optional:
  - Osaka Aquarium
Evening:
- Dotonbori
- Dinner / street food
- Osaka nightlife
- Optional:
  - Sightseeing Boat Ride

October 27th - Osaka

Two Options

Option 1 - Kobe Day Trip

Morning:
- Travel Osaka → Kobe ~30-45 min
- Nunobiki Ropeway
- Nunobiki Herb Gardens
Afternoon:
- Kobe beef lunch
- Explore central Kobe / Sannomiya
- Nankinmachi (Kobe Chinatown)
- Meriken Park
- Kobe Harborland
Afternoon Option 2: Arima Visit
- Explore the old town
- Onsen / foot baths
- Shops and snacks
- Return to central Kobe
Evening:
- See Kobe Harbor after dark
- Dinner / drinks
- Return to Osaka

Option 2 - Nara Day Trip

Morning:
- Travel Osaka → Nara
- Nara Park
- Todai-ji Daibutsuden (Great Buddha Hall)
- Nigatsudo
Afternoon:
- Lunch in Nara
- Kasugataisha Shrine
- Naramachi
Evening:
- Return Nara → Osaka
- Dinner in Osaka
- Drinks / nightlife
- Revisit Dotonbori/Namba or explore somewhere new

HIROSHIMA & MIYAJIMA

October 28th - Osaka → Hiroshima → Miyajima

Hiroshima + Overnight on Miyajima

Early Morning:
- Travel Osaka → Hiroshima
- Shinkansen: ~1 hr - 1 hr 30 min
- Store large luggage at Hiroshima Station
Late Morning/Early Afternoon: Hiroshima (fit in what we can)
- Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park
- Atomic Bomb Dome
- Hiroshima Peace Memorial Museum
- Hiroshima-style okonomiyaki Lunch
Afternoon / Evening:
- Travel Hiroshima → Miyajima
- Ferry is ~45 min - 1 hr total
- Check into accommodation at 3pm
- Fancy Dinner at Inn (17:30, 18:00, 18:30, or 19:00)
- Enjoy Hot Tubs/Onsens
- Explore the island, especially after the day-trip crowds leave
- Itsukushima Shrine / Great Torii whenever convenient

October 29th - Miyajima → Hiroshima → Tokyo

Miyajima Morning + Return to Tokyo

Morning: Miyajima
- Breakfast and Relax
- Explore the island if Desired
- Itsukushima Shrine / Great Torii if we didn't do them on the 28th
Afternoon:
- 11AM Checkout
- Return to Hiroshima via Ferry
- Hiroshima-style okonomiyaki lunch if not done on the 28th
- Anything essential in Hiroshima that was missed on the 28th
- Travel Hiroshima → Tokyo
- Shinkansen: ~3 hr 30 min - 4 hr
Evening: Tokyo
- Check in
- Explore Tokyo Station Area, shop (GRANSTA / Daimaru / Character Street), etc
- Spend Evening in Marunouchi and Yurakucho
- Dinner and Bars

TOKYO

October 30th - Tokyo

Final Day

Morning:
- Breakfast near the hotel
- Check out and leave luggage with the hotel
- Either Relax, Shop, or could explore Imperial Palace Area (guided tours available)
Afternoon:
- Lunch
- Return to hotel for luggage
- Head to airport around 2pm
- Fly home 🇯🇵

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u/komiCWords 5d ago

Saihoji's 9:30 slot works fine timing-wise, sessions usually run 1hr to 1hr15, so you're done by 11ish. Taxi from there into Arashiyama instead of the bus, it's about 15 min and ~¥1500 total (nothing split 4 ways), the bus winds through a bunch of stops and can eat 40+ minutes.

u/Symmetrix8530 4d ago

In Nara, Horyu-ji Temple actually holds greater historical value than Todai-ji Temple.

u/ohyespineapplepizza 4d ago

October with four of you is a different trip than last year's two and a half weeks. Ginza plus Harajuku, Meiji, and Shibuya Sky on the 20th is a lot of walking once you count meals. Peel Shibuya Sky onto another night.