Day 1 — 2025-10-08T23:00:00.000Z

• Haneda Airport (HND)

  Haneda Airport, Ota City, Tokyo, Japan

  Tokyo Limosine bus prebook tickets through Klook from Haneda. Bus terminal closer than the West Exit easier than trying to get on at the West Exit due to crowds. Bus departs every 30 mins. (can just get on if seats available) Things to do before we go:1) Sort out travel SIM cards for everyone see Airalo potentially.2) Check and see if we can book Shinkansen trains and Limited Express train from Kyoto to Nara (fancy)

• Shibuya Scramble Crossing

  21 Udagawa-cho, Shibuya, Tokyo, Japan

• LOST

  Japan, Tokyo, Shibuya, Udagawa-cho, 33−1

  Bar in Shibuya crossing, guy from 'Abroad in Japan' speakeasy so we need to find out how to find it and how to enter.Open Weds - Sunday 2pm-11pm

• JANAI COFFEE

  2 Chome-3-13 Ebisuminami, Shibuya, Tokyo, Japan

  Speakeasy, must open the website and circle the logo to reveal the hidden menu and gain entry. Reservation required. Closed Tuesdays open from 6pm-12pm.

• APA Hotel Higashi-Shinjuku Kabukicho Tower

  2 Chome-31-12 Kabukicho, Shinjuku City, Tokyo, Japan

  Check in 1500-0000Check out 10:00Free cancellation until the 8th.

Day 2 — 2025-10-09T23:00:00.000Z

• RESI STAY YASAKA

  28 Bishamonchō, Higashiyama Ward, Kyoto, Japan

  JR East 8 min train to Tokyo station CHUO line. every 10 mins.Shinkansen booked for 1200. Nozomi 237. £355.31.Charged on the 5th. Free cancellation 7th October. Check in 15:00-0:00 checkout until 11am.Check in at the station potentially fill out a form beforehand as well. Shuttle bus available to the hotel. Check in at Resi stay counter in front of Kyoto station. Shuttle bus runs 14:15-20:00. Ask at check in counter for bus schedule as they differ daily.

• Tea Ceremony Camellia FLOWER

  349-13 Masuyachō, Higashiyama Ward, Kyoto, Japan

  Ceremony starts at 1600Booking reference: 1240623683Free cancellation at 1600 9/10/25

• Gion

  Geisha evening time street walk

• Tarokichi

  21 Yamatochō, Higashiyama Ward, Kyoto, Japan

  Book in advance 5pm - 10pm. Explore and have a drink. Hannakimoji street might see geisha at sunset in this area.

• Gion Lupin

  141 Tominagachō, Higashiyama Ward, Kyoto, Japan

  Good Bar

Day 3 — 2025-10-10T23:00:00.000Z

• JTB SUNRISE TOURS DESK KYOTO

  Japan, Kyoto, Minami Ward, Higashikujō Nishisannōchō, 31 AVANTI

  Temple tour 13:20. Cancellation before 13:20 10/10/25. Booking reference #1240593113Fushimi Inari-taisha Shrine. Sanjusangendo Temple. Kiyomizu-dera temple.

• pontocho alley

  182-2 Zaimokuchō, Nakagyo Ward, Kyoto, Japan

  Look into restaurants

Day 4 — 2025-10-11T23:00:00.000Z

• Kodaiji Temple

  Shimokawarachō, Higashiyama Ward, Kyoto, Japan

  Look into night time tours a few times a year. Bamboo in the temple gardens. 0900-1730.

• Sannen-Zaka Path

  2 Chome Kiyomizu, Higashiyama Ward, Kyoto, Japan

Day 5 — 2025-10-12T23:00:00.000Z

• Nara Park

  Nara, Japan

  Twice-hourly limited express trains take about 35 minutes and cost 1280 yen for the one way trip from Kyoto Station to Kintetsu Nara Station. Alternatively, there are hourly direct express trains that take 45 minutes and cost 760 yen one way. Aoniyoshi Limited Express Kinetsu.co.jp to book in advance. must have an Limited express ticket in addition to Kinetsu rail pass. The Kintetsu Rail Pass is now fully digital, meaning there's no need to pick up physical tickets at the station! After purchasing the Kintetsu Rail Pass on Klook, here's how to activate your pass on your travel day:1. Click the link in your voucher to activate your Kintetsu Rail Pass2. Tap "Kintetsu Rail Pass"3. Tap "Start Using"4. Tap "Confirm" to get your QR code5. Scan the QR code to board Kintetsu trainsNote that the QR code refreshes every 5 minutes, so screenshots won't work. Make sure you have a stable internet connection! https://www.kintetsu.co.jp/foreign/guidebook/english/ guide on how to use ticket and express fares. Feed deer.

• Tōdai-ji Temple

  406-1 Zōshichō, Nara, Japan

• The OneFive Osaka Namba Dotonbori

  2-13 Souemoncho, Chuo Ward, Osaka, Japan

  Check in from 1500 Check out 1000. Free cancellation until 11/10/2025

• Observation deck

  1 Chome-1-43 Abenosuji, Abeno Ward, Osaka, Japan

  Observation deck 1 Chome-1-43 Abenosuji, Abeno Ward, Osaka, 545-0052, Japan

Day 6 — 2025-10-13T23:00:00.000Z

• Tengu

  3 Chome-4-12 Ebisuhigashi, Naniwa Ward, Osaka, Japan

  Kushi Katsu 1030-8pm closed Mondays no reservations. Shinsekai area. 3 Chome-4-12 Ebisuhigashi, Naniwa Ward, Osaka, 556-0002, Japan

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Day 8 — 2025-10-15T23:00:00.000Z

• The OneFive Osaka Namba Dotonbori

  2-13 Souemoncho, Chuo Ward, Osaka, Japan

  Check out by 10:00 Check to see about baggage locker in Shin-Osaka for next day travel to Tokyo.

• Hiroshima

  Japan

  Bullet train from Shin-Osaka station. Potentially leave bags in new hotel. Namba station (not osaka-namba) Midosuji line to Shin-Osaka. 21 mins. Shinkansen to Hiroshima.

• Peace Memorial Park - Hiroshima

  1 Nakajimachō, Naka Ward, Hiroshima, Japan

• Hiroshima Peace Memorial Museum

  1-2 Nakajimachō, Naka Ward, Hiroshima, Japan

  Open from 7:30-1900 last admission 1830. Can buy tickets on Klook. From Hiroshima station take tram line 2 or 6 to the Genbaku-Domu Mae stop. 15 mins 240yen. Alternatively Hiroshima Sightseeing Loop bus same price.

• APA Hotel〈Shin-Osaka Ekimae〉

  1 Chome-21-27 Higashinakajima, Higashiyodogawa Ward, Osaka, Japan

  Check in 1500Check out until 1000See about leaving bags when we go to Hiroshima

Day 9 — 2025-10-16T23:00:00.000Z

• Japan House Airbnb

  Sumida City, Tokyo, Japan

  4-chōme-17-9 Higashimukōjima Japan House , Sumida City, Tokyo Prefecture 131-0032, JapanCheck in after 1500 Check out before 1100

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Day 12 — 2025-10-19T23:00:00.000Z

• Sumo training camp

  Japan

  0830 at train station to meet tour guide

Day 13 — 2025-10-20T23:00:00.000Z

• Edo Wonderland

  Karakura, Nikko, Tochigi, Japan

  470-2 Karakura, Nikkō-shi, Tochigi-ken 321-2524Closed on Wednesdays. Open 0900-1700By bus: From Kinugawa Onsen Station, exit the station, turn right, then walk for about 30 meters. Look for Bus Stop Number 3 (it’s clearly marked "Edo Wonderland” in Japanese and English). Take the bus (see Schedule) to Edo Wonderland. It’s a 15-minute ride to the theme parkBy free shuttle bus: Take the free bus to Edo Wonderland from the free bus stop near Toshogu Shrine or JR Nikko Station. The Bus stop in front of Toshogu Shrine at 3-3 Yasukawacho, Nikko, in front Toshogu Shrine. If you’re coming from the JR Nikko Station, the free shuttle bus stop is located just outside the station exit. Just walk to the left for about 20 meters. You may refer to Google Maps for directionshttps://edowonderland.net/en/schedule/

Day 14 — 2025-10-21T23:00:00.000Z

Day 15 — 2025-10-22T23:00:00.000Z

• Haneda Airport (HND)

  Haneda Airport, Ota City, Tokyo, Japan

  Flight at 08:50 consider booking transfer from:4-chōme-17-9 Higashimukōjima Japan House , Sumida City, Tokyo Prefecture 131-0032, Japan