Scenic Japan

Day 1: Arrive in Tokyo (Stay 3 Nights)

• Arrival: Haneda or Narita Airport
• Stay: Asakusa, Shinjuku, or Shibuya

Evening:

• Visit: Asakusa Senso-ji Temple (beautifully lit at night)
• Walk along Sumida River
• Dinner: Try a local izakaya or ramen shop

Day 2: Explore Tokyo Highlights

Morning:

• Meiji Shrine, Yoyogi Park, Takeshita Street (Harajuku)

Afternoon:

• Shibuya Crossing, Hachiko Statue
• Optional: Shinjuku Gyoen National Garden

Evening:

• Tokyo Tower or teamLab Planets (book in advance)
• Dine in Ginza or Shinjuku Omoide Yokocho

Day 3: Tokyo Day Trip (Choose One)

• Option 1: Nikko – Shrines, waterfalls, forest (2 hrs each way)
• Option 2: Hakone – Mt. Fuji views, lake cruise, onsen
• Option 3: Kamakura – Great Buddha, beaches, zen temples

Return to Tokyo in the evening for your final night

Day 4: Travel to Osaka (Stay 3 Nights)

• Shinkansen: Tokyo → Osaka (~2.5–3 hours)
• Stay: Namba, Shinsaibashi, or Umeda

Afternoon:

• Explore Dotonbori and Shinsaibashi Shopping Street
• Try takoyaki, okonomiyaki, and kushikatsu

Evening: Walk along the canal, photo at the Glico Sign

Day 5: Explore Osaka

Morning: Visit Osaka Castle and its park

Afternoon:

• Umeda Sky Building (360° observation deck)
• Optional: Sumiyoshi Taisha Shrine

Evening: Food crawl at Kuromon Ichiba Market or themed cafés

Day 6: Day Trip from Osaka (Choose One)

Option 1: Nara (45 mins):

• Todaiji Temple, Nara Deer Park, Kasuga Taisha

Option 2: Kyoto (30–60 mins):

• Fushimi Inari Shrine, Arashiyama Bamboo Grove, or Kinkaku-ji

Option 3: Universal Studios Japan:

• Book early if interested in Nintendo World, Harry Potter, etc.

Day 7: Departure from Osaka

Airport: Kansai International Airport (KIX)

If time allows:

• Last-minute shopping in Shinsaibashi or relax at Spa World