🇯🇵 10-Day Japan Itinerary
2 Days in Osaka
Day 1
— Land in Osaka
— Explore Dotonbori at night
Day 2
— Osaka Castle
— Umeda Sky Building
— Evening: guided walking tour
(Alternative: full day at Universal Studios)
4 Days in Kyoto
Day 1
— Travel Osaka → Kyoto
— Arashiyama area
— Sagano Romantic Train
— Walk along Kamo River
— Evening Gion walking tour
Day 2 (Nara Day Trip)
— Todai-ji Temple
— Yoshikien Garden
— Back to Kyoto → Kinkaku-ji
Day 3
— Early visit: Kiyomizu-dera
— Walk toward Nanzen-ji
— Eikan-do Zenrin-ji
— Bus to Ginkaku-ji
— Evening: Philosopher’s Path
Day 4 (Day Trip)
— Amanohashidate
— Kayabuki no Sato
1 Day in Fujikawaguchiko
— Bullet train toward Mt Fuji
— Kawaguchiko Ropeway
— Lake Kawaguchiko
— Tea ceremony
— Oshino Hakkai
3 Days in Tokyo
Day 1 (Nikko Day Trip)
— Rinno-ji Temple
— Kegon Falls
— Lake Chuzenji
Day 2
— DisneySea / Disneyland (plan in advance)
Day 3 (Light Day)
— Ueno Park
— Shopping: Kappabashi / Akihabara / Shibuya
— Evening: Sumida River walk
💡 Pro Tips
— Buy shoes early (New Balance / ON are good options)
— Visit Kiyomizu-dera early to avoid crowds (steep walk)
— Skincare is cheaper in Japan—research before buying
Happy to answer questions or help tweak itineraries!