Hi guys, would like to get some tips and suggestions on my second trip to Japan. The first trip was in 2016 during the month of September which cover mainly Tokyo for about 7 days. For this second trip would start from Kansai>Chubu>Kanto. The following is the itinerary I've planned, as it is a free & easy kind of trip will go for some scenery, shopping & food.

The month of March 2023
18th - Landed Osaka
19th - Nara>Osaka
20th - Kyoto
21st - Kyoto
22nd - Nagoya>Kawaguchi
23rd - Hakone>Tokyo
24th - Tokyo
25th - Tokyo Disney
26th - Tokyo
27th - Tokyo>Malaysia

Based on the above itinerary, any feedback on whether the days spent is doable and whole trip will get the chance to experience the Cherry Blossom? After confirming these then I will update again on which spot to visit.

Thank you

Oh ok, so best to go around the end of March till Early April? Saw website all written March on the cherry blossom that why set the trip on March.

Not staying at Nagoya, will spend half day at Nagoya then travel to Kawaguchi and stay at Kawaguchi.

Hi RegentCid, I've updated the itinerary and listed places that I am interested in but not necessary will visit all. From 31st Mar to 1st April, it is advisable to visit either Fuji Five Lakes or Yamanouchi or each place can set for one day?


25/03/2023
Osaka
-Osaka Castle
-Shitennoji Temple
-Shinsekai


26/03/2023
Nara
-Nara Park
-Kasuga Taisha
-Todaiji Temple

Osaka
-Minami
-Tenma


27/03/2023
Osaka
-Kuromon Market
-Universal Studios Japan
-Minoo Park
-Sumiyoshi Taisha


28/03/2023
Kyoto
-Fushimi Inari Shrine
-Gion
-Maruyama Park
-Philosopher's Path
-Eikando Temple
-Kyoto National Museum


29/03/2023
Kyoto
-Nishiki Market
-Kyoto Railway Museum
-Kyoto Manga Museum
-Togetsukyo Bridge
-Bamboo Groves


30/03/2023
Kyoto
-Nijo Castle
-Pontocho
-Kyoto Station


31/03/2023
Fuji Five Lakes/Yamanouchi
-Lake Kawaguchiko
-Kubota Museum
-Sengen Shrine
-Chureito Pagoda
-Hot Springs
-World Heritage Center

-Monkey Park
-Shibu Onsen
-Yudanaka Onsen


01/04/2023
Fuji Five Lakes/Yamanouchi
*Same as above


02/04/2023
Tokyo
-Asakusa
-Tokyo Skytree
-Ueno Park
-Tokyo Solamachi
-Ameyoko
-Kappabashi Street
-Sugamo
-Yurakucho


03/04/2023
Tokyo Disneyland


04/04/2023
Tokyo
-Shibuya
-Shinjuku
-Harajuku
-Yoyogi Park
-Kagurazaka


05/04/2023
Tokyo
-Tsukiji Outer Market
-Odaiba
-Roppongi Hills
-Tokyo Tower
-Akihabara
-Ginza
-Tokyo Dome City

I would like to ask which is nicer to visit between Kawaguchiko and Yamanouchi during end of March to early April. Is 2-day 1 night sufficient for this location?

Ok, I might plan to go both places each will be staying a night or two.

Mind to share the easier route say from Kyoto to these two places.

Should I travel to Kawaguchiko from Kyoto first leg then from Kawaguchiko to Yamanouchi or the other way around?

Appreciate the heads-up and clear explanation on the transport. Again, thank you.

Hi Guy,

Want to ask about JR green car pass, if forgotten to reserve a seats can just hop onto the unreserved seat carriage?

To whom just visited Japan, do their custom still stamp passport or due to covid time they change to automated gate? Cause most website stated to obtain the JR pass one of the requirements is to show the stamp on passport.

Haha, thanks for the detailed explanation. At least now I know how the pass should work.

But what happens if the JR Ticket Office closes past the office hour? Can you reserve a seat at those normal ticketing machines?

And the stamp I'm referring to is the immigration stamp for tourist "temporary visitor". Without these one can't exchange the get JR rail pass right?

This post has been edited by hjh87: Jan 8 2023, 10:07 PM

Anyone bought JR pass through JTB Malaysia? If yes, mind to share what the lead time of receiving the pass?

Tried getting it from Klook, but payment keep declining. And review quite bad on the delivery from Klook.

Wish to know this as well, based on any of JR website regard to the JR pass that will then link to Japan Rail Pass which I assume is their official Japan agent in selling the pass.

From the website it wrote "If you purchased a JAPAN RAIL Pass online, you can book a reserved seat on the dedicated website (JAPANRAIL PASS Reservation)." But the price is higher than the usual one compared to those travel agents JPY 29,650 compared to JPY 33,610.

Hi Guys,

Just saw news, cherry blossom started today in Tokyo.

Already bought ticket month ago, will this timing still able to see it?

26 to 29 March (Osaka & Kyoto)

1st to 6th April (Tokyo)

Normally how long will it last for the bloom right after peak?

Cool, thanks for the info.

The warm winter you've mentioned is something like Genting's coldness??


Haha, I don't mind even after the peak if there are still some blossoms on trees rather than all fallen off during my visit.

One thing I could do is go to view it at nighttime once landed in Tokyo on 25th.

Between Ninomaru Garden & Chidorigafuchi Park, which might be the ideal one to visit during nighttime?



Cool, thought can enjoy the cherry blossoms at both place but too bad this happens.