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7 May 2025 – 22 May 2025 · by thragg

Destinations

Tokyo, Japan

Day 1: Arrival & Exploring Shinjuku • Check in & relax • Explore Omoide Yokocho (tiny alleys with izakayas) • Walk around Kabukicho & Golden Gai • Optional: Tokyo Metropolitan Government Building (free view of city) Book in advance: Airport transfer if needed (Narita or Haneda) Day 2: Asakusa & Ueno • Visit Senso-ji Temple • Stroll Nakamise Street for snacks/souvenirs • Walk or take subway to Ueno Park: visit Tokyo National Museum or just enjoy the park • Evening in Akihabara for lights & game arcades Day 3: Harajuku, Omotesando & Shibuya • Start at Meiji Shrine • Explore Takeshita Street (Harajuku) for youth fashion • Vintage shopping in Harajuku: • Chicago Omotesando • Kinji Used Clothing • Jumble Store • Santo Used Clothing • Walk to Omotesando for high-end fashion • Evening in Shibuya: • Shibuya Scramble Crossing • Visit Shibuya Sky for city views (book tickets in advance) Day 4: Day trip to Yokohama • Just 30–40 minutes from Tokyo, very chill! • Visit Yokohama Chinatown (biggest in Japan) • Walk around Yamashita Park and the bay • Check out Cup Noodles Museum (book online if you want to make your own cup noodles) • Optional: Ramen Museum Return to Tokyo by dinner Day 5: Ikebukuro & Koenji (More vintage!) • Morning in Ikebukuro: • Visit Sunshine City (shopping & aquarium) • Check out Pokemon Center • Afternoon in Koenji (known for cheap vintage shopping!): • Furugiya Himawari • Sputnik • Slut Koenji • Jumble Store Koenji Day 6: Relaxed day in Shinjuku & Ghibli Museum • Morning: Stroll Shinjuku Gyoen National Garden • Lunch at Omoide Yokocho or Shinjuku Food Hall • Afternoon: Head to Ghibli Museum in Mitaka (book online 1 month in advance via Lawson or Klook) • Evening: Optional karaoke or izakaya hopping 7 Mei (Arrival day): Shinjuku 8 Mei: Ginza & Akihabara (Onitsuka) 9 Mei: Shibuya & Harajuku 10 Mei: akihabea ginza beetje 11 Mei: Asakusa & Ueno 12 Mei: Mt Fuji? & Shinjuku & harajuku/shibuya 13 Mei: Leave hotel
Kyoto, Japan

Woensdag 14 mei: Donderdag 15 mei: Vrijdag 16 mei: Zaterdag 17 mei: 🗓️ Kyoto Itinerary: May 13–17, 2025 📍 Base: Gion District ⸻ 🛬 May 13 (Arrival Day – Gion & Evening Stroll) • 16:00 – Arrive at your hotel in Gion and settle in. • 17:00–18:30 – Take a leisurely walk through the historic streets of Gion, exploring Hanamikoji Street and Yasaka Shrine. • 19:00 – Enjoy dinner at a local restaurant in Gion. ⸻ 🍵 May 14 (Tea Ceremony & Central Kyoto Exploration) • 08:30 – Depart your hotel and head to KIMONO TEA CEREMONY KYOTO MAIKOYA at Karasuma Shijo. • 09:30 – Arrive for your 10:30 tea ceremony appointment. Allow time for kimono dressing. • 10:30–11:15 – Participate in the tea ceremony experience. • 11:30–13:00 – Stroll through Nishiki Market, sampling local delicacies and exploring shops. • 13:30–15:00 – Visit Nijo Castle, a UNESCO World Heritage Site known for its historical significance and beautiful gardens. • 15:30–17:00 – Explore Shimogamo Shrine, one of Kyoto’s oldest Shinto shrines. • 18:00 – Return to Gion for dinner and perhaps an evening walk to spot geiko and maiko. ⸻ 🎋 May 15 (Arashiyama & Northern Temples) • 06:30 – Depart early for Arashiyama to beat the crowds. • 07:00–08:00 – Walk through the serene Arashiyama Bamboo Grove. • 08:15–09:00 – Enjoy breakfast at % Arabica Arashiyama, known for its excellent coffee. • 09:30–11:00 – Visit Tenryu-ji Temple and its beautiful gardens. • 11:30–13:00 – Explore Kinkaku-ji (Golden Pavilion), a stunning Zen temple covered in gold leaf. • 13:30–15:00 – Discover Ryoan-ji Temple, famous for its rock garden. • 15:30–17:00 – Visit Ninna-ji Temple, known for its historic architecture and pagoda. • 18:00 – Return to Gion for dinner and relaxation. ⸻ 🌿 May 16 (Ohara Temples & Panel Cafe Breakfast) • 07:30 – Depart for Ohara, a rural area in northern Kyoto. • 08:30–10:00 – Visit Sanzen-in Temple, renowned for its moss garden and tranquil atmosphere. • 10:15–11:15 – Explore Hosen-in Temple, known for its framed garden views. • 11:30–12:30 – Discover Jakko-in Temple, a historic nunnery with beautiful surroundings. • 13:30–15:00 – Return to Kyoto and have lunch at a local restaurant. • 15:30–17:00 – Enjoy a relaxing afternoon tea at Panel Cafe, famous for its fluffy pancakes and stylish ambiance. • 18:00 – Spend your final evening exploring Gion or shopping for souvenirs.
Osaka, Japan