Japan

Japan—

I visited Japan for the first time just before Thanksgiving in 2018. Amazing country!

Day 1 - Tokyo

Hamarikyu Garden -> Tsukiji Fish Market -> Meiji Shrine

Day 2 - Tokyo

The Imperial Palace East Gardens (not recommended) -> Asakusa (so many people)

It was raining after I visited Asakusa.

Day 3 - Nikko

Shin-kyo -> Rinno-ji -> Tosho-gu -> Shoyo-en

Day 4 - Tokyo

Shinjuku Gyoen National Garden -> Shibuya -> Akihabara

Day 5 - Hakone

I was only staying at Hakone for one day, and it was pouring. If you are looking for an Ryokan, I recommend Hakone Koyoi. Semi open-air bath with a mountain view, good breakfast, and amazing customer service.

Hakone Shrine

Day 6 - Hakone -> Kyoto

Day 7 - Kyoto

Shimogamo Shrine -> Kyoto Imperial Palace (Not recommended)-> Sanjusangendo Temple -> Higashi Honganji Temple -> Guilo Guilo Hitoshina (Dinner)

Shimogamo Shrine

Higashi Honganji Temple

Dinner at Guilo Guilo Hitoshina

Day 8 - Kyoto

Higashiyama District -> Kiyomizudera Temple -> Maruyama Park -> Nishiki Market/Gion -> Chion-in Temple -> Ginkaku-ji Temple

Day 9 - Kyoto

Fushimi Inari (a lot of people until you reach the top) -> Tenryu-ji Temple -> Arashiyama Bamboo Grove (too many people) -> Togetsukyo Bridge (Arashiyana Yoshimura) -> Monkey Park Iwatayama -> Gio-ji temple