Proposed Japan itinerary Date
Day
21-Nov Fri
Travel Info
Transportation Details
Activities
Other Info Tokyo Sightseeing
Depart EWR Continental Airlines Narita ----> Tokyo : Follow the Directions to the Platform from inside the Airport. Confirm if reservation needs to be done or the Rail pass is enuf. Tokyo --> Kawasaki TOKKAIDO SEN Third stop from Tokyo Tokyo-->Shinbashi->Shinagawa->Kawasaki
22-Nov Sat
Arrive NRT
Continental Airlines
1. Get JR Pass with Exchange Order
Train starts from Tokyo, There are Four Platforms in Tokyo . 2 are for Rapid Express, they dont stop at Kawasaki. The Orange Board will Have Kawasaki mentioned on it. 2 Platforms for the normal train too.
2. Go to host's house 3. Sightseeing / Club
8 PM from kawasaki, Refresh and head to Shibuya for quick tour.... 1. Hachiko Exit (Busiest crossing From 'Tokyo Drift') 2.Shibuya 109/Tokyu Hands 3.Shibuya Street Shopping/Center Gai 4.Love Hotel Hill 5..Roppongi !!! Drink Drink Drink.... Depending on the arrival time, Harajuku can also be sqeezed in.
23-Nov Sun
N/A
1. Tokyo Sightseeing
Shinjuku Kabukicho Shinjuku Goen/Metropolitain building Ginza: Ginza Shopping District Asakusa: Asakusa Sensoji Shirine Asakusa - Nakamise doori Harajuku Harajuku Meij jinja Tokyo Tower Again Roppongi to cover left over places/Shinjiku for Izakaya - Japanese Bar.
24-Nov Mon 25-Nov Tue
N/A Tokyo --> Kyoto
1. Hikari 403 07.33 A.M --> 10.14 A.M
1. Tokyo Sightseeing 2. Nijo castle 3. Kinakuji (Golden Pavilion) 4. Ginkakuji (Silver Pavilion) 5. Ninan-ji Shrine 6. Zen Hotel Rock Gardens reservation Ryoan-ji required
KamaKura(Old Capital of Japan Heritage City) Day Trip: Kita Kama Kura: Kenchoji Engakuji Kamakura: Hachimangu shrine Komachi Shopping for omiage (souvenirs) Hase: Hasedera - kannon otera Daibutsu - Giant buddha Enoshima Ride to Ofuna in the Sonan- Enoshima monorail Back to Kawasaki/Cover Shibuya if unable to cover on Sat
26-Nov Wed
27-Nov Thu
1. Kyoto--> Nara 2. Nara->Osaka
Osaka --> Hiroshima
1. ¥500 8.00 to 4.30 2. From JR nara station, take Yamatoji 1. Todaiji line to 2. Horyuji Horyuji (UNESCO world station. heritage site) From there, 20 min walk ---------------------------- or 5 min ----------------------1. bus ride. Check into hotel in 1. JR Nara Line 06.16 A.M --> 07.19A.M Osaka and spend Hotel (Nara) evening leisurely. reservation 8.30 to 6.00 2. JR Yamatoji Americamura required for 1. Peace park (ALine 2.19 P.M --> 3.06 P.M (Osaka) (Shops + Nightclubs) Osaka Bomb Dome) ¥50
1. JR Kyoto Line 07.36 A.M --> 07.39 A.M (Shinosaka) Hikari 451 07.39 A.M --> 09.23 A.M (Hiroshima)
From Hiroshima station, take tram UNESCO line 2 or 6 to World Genbaku-Domu mae Heritage station. site
1. From JR Hiroshima station, take the JR Sanyo line to Miyajimaguchi station. Trip takes ¥400 and about 25 minutes. Alternatively, take tram # 2 bound for Miyajimaguchi. Tram is slower but only ¥270 and stops on the way in Hiroshima's city center. From Miyajimaguchi station, few steps to ferry pier. Ferry take 10 mins and ¥170 (JR pass is valid on JR ferries). 2. Direct boats connect Miyajima directly with Hiroshima Peace Park (55 minutes, ¥1900 Hiroshima -- one way) and Hiroshima port (30 minutes, > Mijayima ¥1460 one way).
1. Itsukushima Shrine (5 mins from ferry pier) 2. Daisho-in Temple (20 mins from ferry pier); Walk up trail; Buddha on each step. Back to Hiroshima by and rest in Hotel. Hotel reservation required
28-Nov Fri
Hiroshima--> 1. Hikari 442 07.14 A.M --> 09.44 A.M Tokyo (Shinosaka) Hikari 412 10.13 --> 12.10 P.M (Tokyo)
Instead of directly coming to Tokyo, The day can be used to see more places in Osaka before heading to Tokyo in the evening. In case of visiting Osaka: 1. Osaka Castle 2. Tsutenkaku Tower 3. Museum of ¥500. 9.30 Oriental Ceramics to 5.00 4. Rinku Premium outlets 5. Sumiyoshi Taisha Shrine 6.30 to 5.00 6. Shitennoji Temple 8.30 to 4.30 7. Soemoncho
29-Nov Sat
Mt Fuji
Day trip (organized)
30-Nov Sun
Tokyo Depart NRT Arrive EWR
Tokyo sightseeing Continental Airlines
Fuji Visitor Center Mt. Fuji 5th Station A Cruise on Lake Ashi Mt. Komagatake Ropeway Return to Tokyo Roppongi Hills/Shopping for Gifts and sake Check In at TCAT Go around Tokyo/ Last Minute shopping/Akihabara ! !! Ride back to Narita.