Japan 13 Days - Solo Tokyo, Kawaguchiko, Osaka, Kyoto, Onomichi, Shimanami Kaido & Kamakura

Senso-ji

Day 1 - Sunset visit, 10 min walk from hotel in Asakusa

Tokyo Skytree

Day 1 - Night views

Ueno Park

Day 2 - Morning walk before Akihabara shops open

Hijiribashi Bridge

Day 2 - Train spotting spot near Ochanomizu

Yodobashi Camera AKIBA

Day 2 - Afternoon in Akihabara, arcades and anime shops

Kawaguchiko Station

Day 3 - Fuji Excursion train from Shinjuku (8:30 AM)

Oishi Park

Day 3 - Lake Kawaguchi views with Mt. Fuji backdrop

Osaka Castle

Day 4 - Afternoon visit, kept for history despite visiting Himeji too

Umeda Sky Building

Day 5 - Go early morning, before 3 PM Amazing Pass deadline

Tsutenkaku

Day 5 - Midday visit + Shinsekai lunch

Nipponbashi Den Den Town

Day 5 - Osaka's Akihabara, comes alive later in the day

Tombori River Cruise

Day 5 - Included with Osaka Amazing Pass

Dotonbori

Day 5 - Street food + Namba/Shinsaibashi nightlife

Himeji Castle

Day 6 - Hello Kitty Shinkansen from Shin-Osaka (11:47 AM), castle 12:30-3 PM

Kobe Harborland

Day 6 - Sunset waterfront stroll after Himeji

Fushimi Inari Taisha

Day 7 - Very early start (5:30 AM) for sunrise visit

Kiyomizu-dera

Day 7 - Expect crowds during sakura season, try Mochi Mochi shop nearby

Higashiyama District

Day 7 - Walk + lunch between Kiyomizu-dera and Gion

Gion District

Day 7 - Afternoon stroll through the geisha district

teamLab Biovortex Kyoto

Day 7 - Evening, book tickets in advance

Senko-ji Temple

Day 8 - Hilltop temple with ropeway, great inland sea views

Jodo-ji Temple

Day 8 - Jodojiyama Observation Deck nearby for sunset

Shimanami Kaido

Day 9 - Cycling from Onomichi, Option A: Setoda (35 km) + ferry back, Option B: Imabari (60 km) + bus back

Setoda Sunset Beach

Day 9 - Shimanami Kaido midpoint on Ikuchijima, lunch stop + ferry back option

Shibuya Crossing

Day 10 - Arrive Tokyo ~2:15 PM

Shibuya Sky

Day 10 - Observation deck at Shibuya Scramble Square

Kotoku-in (Great Buddha)

Day 11 - Kamakura's iconic giant bronze Buddha

Hasedera Temple

Day 11 - Budget ~2 hours, beautiful grounds

Enoshima Island

Day 11 - Afternoon visit via Enoden coastal train

Shichirigahama Beach

Day 11 - Scenic beach along the Enoden line

Imperial Palace East Gardens

Day 12 - Morning walk, free entry

Ginza

Day 12 - Lunch + shopping, upscale district

Kitte Mall Rooftop

Nambayasaka Shrine

Pontocho Area

Chureito Pagoda

Ameyoko and Little Alleys

#tokyobynight

Keage Incline

蹴上インクライン One of Kyoto's popular cherry blossom spots where you can capture both the railway tracks and cherry blossoms together. More info: biwakososui.city.kyoto.lg.jp/en/place/detail/23 IG post: www.instagram.com/p/C4dCrHuy4g-/?img_index=1 #sakura

Kanda Myojin Shrine

www.gotokyo.org/en/spot/ev270/index.html (3.26 - 4.10)

Platinum Fish Cafe (Train View)

Coordinates: 35.6973,139.7699

Kuromon Market

黒門市場 If you want to enjoy eating while walking through a market in Osaka, this is the place to go. Recently, many vendors cater more to tourists than to locals. More info: kuromon.com/en #food

Kotobuki Station

寿駅 This is a rare spot where you can capture a train, Mount Fuji, and cherry blossoms all in one shot. More info: www.fujikyu-railway.jp/station/timetable.php?no=12 IG post: www.instagram.com/reel/C53KuYcy0VT #Fuji #sakura #train

Hokokuji Temple Bamboo Groove

Mitama Shrine (Train)

御霊神社 #torii

Kamakurakoko-Mae Station

鎌倉高校前駅 A place that is so popular as a location featured in the anime "Slam Dunk". More info: www.enoden.co.jp/en/train/station/kamakurakokomae IG post: www.instagram.com/p/Ci-CF0zrSSe/?img_index=4 #station #train

Yoridokoro

カフェ ヨリドコロ This is a restaurant specializing in dried fish where you can eat breakfast and lunch with Enoden in front of you. More info: yoridocoro.com/en IG post: www.instagram.com/p/Ci-CF0zrSSe/?img_index=5 #food