Two week Japan itinerary

Week 1: Tokyo & Surroundings

Day 1: Arrival & Harajuku ExplorationArrive in Tokyo (Narita or Haneda Airport), checked into Toshi Centre Hotel

Afternoon: Visit Meiji Jingu Shrine, walk through Takeshita Street (Marion Crepes, check out the Pig Café), and explore Shinjuku Gyoen Garden

Evening: View sunset from Tokyo Metropolitan Government Building, see the 3D Cat billboard













Day 2: Akihabara

Explore Akihabara (Yodobashi Camera, Radio Kaikan) and


Ginza for shopping such as Onitsuka Tigers

Dinner: Izakaya with Yakitori









Day 3: Oppama Day Trip

Travel to Nissan Oppama Plant (arrive by 12:30 PM, 90-min tour, needs Japanese interpreter)

Return via Kamakura (optional) If time permits visit Enoshima island

Evening: Shibuya Crossing, see the Godzilla Head, dinner at Udon Tamatina for some lovely Udon








Day 4: Odaiba & TeamLab Planets

Morning: Miraikan Museum, Gundam Statue, DiverCity Mall has a large Uniqlo and many other outlets

Evening: TeamLab Planets booking followed by Coffee at Football Café just across






Day 5: Lake Kawaguchiko

Morning bus from Tokyo to Kawaguchiko

Activities: Cable Car + Lake Cruise, try the matcha ice cream, of course click pictures with Mt Fuji

Meals: Lawson for snacks, dinner at Doutor Café in Tokyo JR









Day 6: Asakusa & Ueno

Visit Senso-ji Temple, Hanzomon Gate

Explore Ueno Park, Tokyo Skytree, Sumida River Walk, Nezu Shrine













Day 7: Odawara

Breakfast at Unplan Kagurazaka, visit St. Mary’s Cathedral

Travel to Odawara by Shinkansen










Visit Odawara Castle, plenty of local cuisine options near the Castle and station

Stay at Tipy Inn Odawara




Week 2: Central & Western Japan

Day 8: Nagoya & Suzuka

Visit Toyota Commemorative Museum at Nagoya (day trip if you want to go back to Tokyo)

Travel to Suzuka

Stay at Castle Inn Suzuka







Day 9: Suzuka Circuit

Visit Suzuka Circuit day trip. Try the Challenge car race on the F1 circuit.

Pizzeria in the circuit is recommended












Travel to Osaka

Stay at Wind Bell Baika

Day 10: Osaka Highlights

Visit Osaka Castle, Kuromon Market

Osaka castle Park is massive, nice for just walking around or sitting on the grass. good use of couple of hours. If you climb up the castle—views from the top are nice. There are few food stalls and random performers too.








Explore Dotonbori, Glico Sign, canal walk

Optional: Luup cycling at Osaka
Must visit the Shinsaibashi Shopping Street

Meals: Niku Gekojou is a must have, Pablo's dessert, Okonomiyaki, Zetteria for their Shrimp Burger

Day 11: Universal Studios Japan
You can spend a full day at USJ Osaka

Meals: 3 Broomsticks (Fish & Chips, Mac n Cheese), dinner at Nishikujo Station with plenty of options

Day 12: Return to Tokyo

Take the Shinkansen back to Tokyo (For the Mt. Fuji view sit on the left side)
You dont need a reserved seat in the off peak season

Explore Gransta Tokyo, Shibuya Hachiko Statue, ABC Mart, Don Quijote for shopping

Dinner: Udon place (repeat favorite)

Day 13: Harajuku & Omotesando

Lunch: Gyukatsu (highly recommended), walk through Omotesando Hills and visit the high end shopping stores.







Dinner: Den-en Chinese near Nishi-nippori (not recommended)


Day 14: Departure from NRT

Visit Museum of Aero Science near Narita (NRT) airport. Watch the planes landing and also lots of fun stuff to spend 2-3 hours here.






Lunch: McDonald’s + Ts Tantan at Narita Airport

Stay at Narita Gateway Hotel if you need to be overnight. They have free shuttles to the airport and AEON Mall

Depart from Tokyo NRT airport