Autumn In Japan

Day 1: Arrival in Narita (Stay 1 Night)

Arrival: Land at Narita International Airport.

Stay: Near Narita Station or Airport (for convenience).

Activities:

Visit Naritasan Shinshoji Temple – historic and peaceful.

Explore Naritasan Park or Omotesando Street for a traditional Japan feel.

Dinner: Local unagi (eel) — Narita’s specialty.

Day 2: Travel to Mito (Stay 2 Nights)

Train: Narita → Mito via limited express (~2 hours).

Stay: Central Mito (near Mito Station).

Activities:

Visit Kairakuen Garden (one of Japan’s top 3 gardens).

Explore Kodokan (samurai school) or Tokiwa Shrine.

Local dish: Natto (fermented soybeans), a Mito specialty.

Day 3: Day Trip from Mito

Option 1: Hitachi Seaside Park (30 min by train) → Seasonal flowers like blue nemophila (spring) or kochia (autumn).

Option 2: Oarai Coast – visit Aqua World Aquarium or the rugged Oarai Isosaki Shrine.

Evening: Return to Mito for local dinner and rest.

Day 4: Mito → Tokyo (Stay 1 Night)

Train: ~1.5 hours to Tokyo via Joban Line or limited express.

Stay: Asakusa, Shinjuku, or Ueno area.

Activities:

Visit Asakusa Senso-ji Temple, explore Nakamise Street.

Stroll through Ueno Park or explore Shibuya Crossing by night.

Optional: teamLab Planets (book in advance).

Day 5: Tokyo → Hamamatsu (Stay 1 Night)

Train: Shinkansen (approx. 2.5–3 hours).

Stay: Near Hamamatsu Station.

Activities:

Visit Hamamatsu Castle and Act Tower for panoramic views.

Explore Hamamatsu Musical Instrument Museum.

Dinner: Local gyoza – a Hamamatsu favorite.

Day 6: Hamamatsu → Osaka (Stay 3 Nights)

Train: Shinkansen (~2 hours).

Stay: Namba, Shinsaibashi, or Umeda area.

Activities:

Arrival lunch, then explore Dotonbori and Shinsaibashi Shopping Arcade.

Street food: Takoyaki, okonomiyaki, kushikatsu.

Day 7: Osaka Full Day

Morning: Visit Osaka Castle and surrounding park.

Afternoon: Optional visit to Umeda Sky Building or Sumiyoshi Taisha Shrine.

Evening: Explore Kuromon Ichiba Market or go bar hopping in Namba.

Day 8: Day Trip Option from Osaka

Option 1: Nara (45 min train):

Visit Todai-ji, Nara Park (friendly deer), and Kasuga Shrine.

Option 2: Kyoto (30–60 min):

Fushimi Inari Shrine, Arashiyama Bamboo Grove, or Kiyomizu-dera.

Return to Osaka for your final night.

Day 9: Departure from Osaka

Airport: Kansai International (KIX).

If late flight: Final shopping at Shinsaibashi, or visit Spa World to unwind.