Hi Guy,

Going Japan with my Bro on Early/Mid September. This is what I have in mind:-

Day 1_Osaka
-Science Museum
-Dotonbori

Day 2_Osaka
-Osaka Castle
-Tsuyuno Shrine
-Sumiyoshi Temple

Day 3_Osaka
-Shinsaibasishi
-Shinsekai

Day 4_Kyoto
-Fushimi Inari-taisha Shrine
-Rokuon-ji Temple
-Ryuonji Temple

Day 5_Kyoto
-Sannenzaka Ninenzaka
-Kiyomizu-dera Temple
-Shiko-Dori

Day 6_Nagoya
-Nagoya Castle
-The temple of Osu
-Osu Shopping Street

Day 7_Tokyo
-Imperial Palace
-Tokyo National Museum
-Meiji Shrine
-Sensoji Temple

Day 8_Tokyo
-Mount Fuji
-Edo-Tokyo Museum
-Tokyo Tower
-Shinjuku Gyoen National Garden

Day 9_Tokyo
-National Emerging Science and Innovation
-Ginza
-Akihabara

Will this itinerary abit too rush? And any other recommendation for this?? I've planned to fly direct into KIX then fly back to KUL from HND. Will try to travel domestically using the train.

This post has been edited by hjh87: Jun 29 2016, 07:34 AM

With the percentage stated, what have I missed out for each of the city?? Do you mind to share abit more.

This post has been edited by hjh87: Jun 28 2016, 11:41 PM

If time is an issue, then I might scrap out Nagoya for the time being. Currently any iconic places which I have missed out? Like the old saying if u dint visit the Great Wall of china mean u never been to China.

I won't say to cover 100%, just that if Osaka what the most worth place to visit that all. Yea I know if want cover onc city definitely need to take longer. Just that this trip will be good if can covered the iconic places that all(again not all). There will be a second visit to Japan for sure. Even the forumer here sure have visited more than once.

Erm, will not consider as backpacking but will be more like flexible traveling. If time permit then will visit more places, if not then will need to improvised abit.

Noted on the quoting for reply.

That the case, I'll replan my trip and focus more to one place. As u mentioned previously September will be hot and it typhoon season it's advisable to travel Tokyo (middle side) first or Osaka (downward side) for first timer?

Not yet, it always good to hear from others first. Haha, will check with my bro places he love to visit then only update my itinerary. Thanks for your head up.

Hi guy,

In the end, my bro wanted travel to Tokyo instead of the recommended route. Will be flying in Tokyo on early September, and we plan to climb the Mt. Fuji. Currently, the route we choose is Subashiri Trail. There are two (2) option to reach Subashiri Fifth Station, Gotemba or Shi-matsuda. We will do a one day climb, so I'm looking at Gotemba option. Due to the climber's bus from fifth station to Gotemba station which have the later time.
Apart from that, I found the transport to Gotemba will be by limited express "Romancecar" from Shinjuku to Gotemba. Is this the fastest way to Gotemba??

Hi RegentCid,

no climbing experience but will try it out anyway .

Yup, only highway express bus to Gotemba. Tried to find a good onsen place nearby Gotemba to stay once we came down from Fuji but can't find any.

Only found all those nice onsen located at Kawaguchiko area.

Current plan.

1st Sep > Reach Tokyo (head down to Shinkuju)
2nd Sep > To Gotemba Station (reach around afternoon by Odakyu Hakone Highway Bus)
2nd Sep > Start Climbing Mt Fuji (stay at hut for the night)
3rd Sep > Descend from Mt Fuji (head down to Kawaguchiko area)
4th Sep > back to Shinjuku (fujikyuko bus / train)
5th Sep > Tokyo
6th Sep > Tokyo
7th Sep > Outside of Tokyo (still planning-any suggestion?)
8th Sep > Outside of Tokyo (still planning-any suggestion?)
9th Sep > Tokyo
10th Sep > Tokyo

Have a question, is there any luggage storage facility at Gotemba? Can't find any, and is't the storage at Shinjuku station can be use for continuously in several day?


This post has been edited by hjh87: Aug 7 2016, 08:33 AM

Thanks RegentCid for the tips, it really help us in saving time. Or else need to back to the Gotemba and pick up the bag and reroute to Kawaguchiko again.

Yea, Kamakura is on my list and maybe can include Disney world as well .

For Kawagoe, possible to cycle around it?? Haha, Yokohama dint caught my attention.

Haha, Disney still in consideration.

Yup, Odaiba is already in my list.



Nice and thanks for the info, can get some stuff before heading back.


Guy, beside Kawaguchiko area any other place nearby fuji lake have nice Ryokan?? Found few in Kawaguchiko but all fully booked

In maps:-
Early Schedule

1. Mt Fuji
2. Kawaguchiko

Mid Schedule

3. Shinjuku
4. Asakusa
5. Tokyo

End Schedule

6. Kamakura
7. Odaiba
8. Shibuya

Will visit the attraction nearby to the above mentioned main stop. May I ask what the best way to travel within Tokyo? Is't sufficient to have just Suica or Pasmo??
And should I alter any of the route planned in the maps?
Plus I got a question, whether or not worth to separate the stay for 2 different places (Shinjuku-mid schedule then Tokyo-End schedule)? Or just stay at Shinjuku is good enough?

This post has been edited by hjh87: Aug 7 2016, 12:01 PM