Japan Bucketlist: Konbini, Karaoke & Kawaii Culture (3 destinations)

Itinerary

1. Intro

   Introduction
2. Day 1

   Departure to Tokyo

   Departure to Tokyo Show on map

   

3. Day 2

   Arrival in Tokyo

   Arrival in Tokyo Show on map

   Included Activities

   • Exchange voucher for Japan Rail Pass at airport
   • Train transfer to hotel

   Optional Activities

   • Explore Tokyo's neighborhoods and landmarks independently

   

4. Day 3

   Tokyo: Shibuya, Harajuku, Yoyogi Park, Meiji Shrine, Shinjuku

   Tokyo: Shibuya, Harajuku, Yoyogi Park, Meiji Shrine, Shinjuku Show on map

   Included Activities

   • Visit Shibuya Crossing
   • Explore Harajuku
   • Visit Yoyogi Park
   • Visit Meiji Shrine
   • Explore Shinjuku

   Optional Activities

   • Dining at izakayas in Shinjuku

   Landmarks
   Shibuya Crossing
   Harajuku
   Yoyogi Park
   Meiji Shrine
   Shinjuku

   

5. Day 4

   Tokyo: Tsukiji Market, Imperial Palace, Asakusa, Senso-ji Temple, Tokyo Skytree

   Tokyo: Tsukiji Market, Imperial Palace, Asakusa, Senso-ji Temple, Tokyo Skytree Show on map

   Included Activities

   • Visit Tsukiji Market
   • Walk at Imperial Palace
   • Visit Senso-ji Temple (Kannon Temple) in Asakusa

   Optional Activities

   • Tokyo Skytree viewing platform ticket (available on-site)

   Landmarks
   Tsukiji Market
   Imperial Palace
   Senso-ji Temple
   Tokyo Skytree
   Asakusa
   Ginza
   Nihonbashi

6. Day 5

   Tokyo: Akihabara

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   Included Activities

   • Explore Akihabara

   Optional Activities

   • Visit cosplay cafés
   • Browse manga stores
   • Play in game halls
   • Dine at restaurants in Akihabara
   • Shop at electronics stores

   Landmarks
   Akihabara

7. Day 6

   Tokyo: Harajuku, Takeshita Street, Kawaii Monster Café, Karaoke

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   Included Activities

   • Explore Harajuku
   • Walk Takeshita Street
   • Karaoke night

   Optional Activities

   • Kawaii Monster Café visit and snacks (payable on-site)
   • Selfies with Monster Girls

   Landmarks
   Harajuku
   Takeshita Street
   Kawaii Monster Café

8. Day 7

   Tokyo to Kyoto

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   Included Activities

   • Shinkansen train ride to Kyoto
   • Visit Nishiki Market
   • Walk through Kyoto's old streets

   Optional Activities

   • Explore Pontocho alley

   Landmarks
   Nishiki Market
   Pontocho
   Kamo River

   

9. Day 8

   Kyoto: Fushimi Inari Shrine, Kiyomizudera Temple, Higashiyama, Gion

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   Included Activities

   • Visit Fushimi Inari Shrine
   • Hike to Yotsutsuji viewing platform
   • Visit Kiyomizudera Temple
   • Stroll through Higashiyama and Gion alleyways

   Landmarks
   Fushimi Inari Shrine
   Inari Mountain
   Yotsutsuji Viewing Platform
   Kiyomizudera Temple
   Higashiyama
   Gion

   

10. Day 9

    Kyoto: Arashiyama Bamboo Forest, Tenryu-ji Temple, Kinkaku-ji, Ginkaku-ji

    Kyoto: Arashiyama Bamboo Forest, Tenryu-ji Temple, Kinkaku-ji, Ginkaku-ji Show on map

    Included Activities

    • Visit Arashiyama Bamboo Forest

    Optional Activities

    • Tenryu-ji Temple (admission on-site)
    • Visit Kinkaku-ji (Golden Pavilion)
    • Visit Ginkaku-ji (Silver Pavilion)

    Landmarks
    Arashiyama Bamboo Forest
    Tenryu-ji Temple
    Kinkaku-ji
    Ginkaku-ji

    

11. Day 10

    Kyoto to Himeji to Hiroshima

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    Included Activities

    • Visit Himeji Castle
    • Shinkansen ride to Hiroshima

    Optional Activities

    • Visit Japanese garden at Himeji
    • Dine at Menme restaurant
    • Visit Peace Park and Atomic Bomb Dome museum
    • Visit Hiroshima Castle

    Landmarks
    Himeji Castle
    Peace Park
    Atomic Bomb Dome
    Hiroshima Castle

12. Day 11

    Hiroshima to Miyajima

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    Included Activities

    • Ferry to Miyajima
    • Visit Itsukushima Shrine and torii gate

    Optional Activities

    • Cable car to Shishiiwa viewpoint (payable locally)
    • Hike Mount Misen (approximately 30 minutes)
    • Dine on Omotesando Street
    • Try Momiji Manju sweet specialty

    Landmarks
    Miyajima
    Itsukushima Shrine
    Shishiiwa Viewpoint
    Mount Misen
    Omotesando Street

13. Day 12

    Hiroshima to Osaka

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    Included Activities

    • Shinkansen ride to Osaka
    • Explore Shinsaibashi shopping district

    Optional Activities

    • Umeda Sky Building Floating Gardens (optional ticket)
    • Explore Dotonbori
    • Photo with Spiderman on scallop shell
    • Explore Amerika-mura

    Landmarks
    Shinsaibashi
    Umeda Sky Building
    Dotonbori
    Amerika-mura

14. Day 13

    Osaka and Nara Day Trip

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    Included Activities

    • Visit Sumiyoshi Shrine
    • Cross taiko bridge

    Optional Activities

    • Nishinomaru Garden and Osaka Castle (payable on-site)
    • Day trip to Nara Park (approximately 1 hour by train)
    • Visit Kasuga Shrine in Nara (costs extra)
    • Visit Daibutsu in Todai-ji Temple, Nara (costs extra)
    • See free-roaming sika deer in Nara Park

    Landmarks
    Sumiyoshi Shrine
    Taiko Bridge
    Nishinomaru Garden
    Osaka Castle
    Nara Park
    Kasuga Shrine
    Todai-ji Temple

    

15. Day 14

    Osaka to Tokyo (Capsule Hotel)

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    Included Activities

    • Shinkansen ride back to Tokyo
    • Check into capsule hotel or accommodation

    Optional Activities

    • Kit-Kat souvenir shopping
    • Photo with Glico Running Man
    • Izakaya dinner celebration
    • Upgrade to regular hotel room instead of capsule hotel

    Landmarks
    Ebisubashi Bridge

16. Day 15

    Departure from Tokyo

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    Included Activities

    • Visit konbini convenience store
17. Day 16

    Arrival at Home

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