Japan Anime Adventure
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Free to useDay 1
Jan 9
- Evening: arrive in Japan around 11:00 PM, transfer to the hotel if possible, check in, and rest.
Day 2
Jan 10
- Morning: start with Sensō-ji for a traditional first impression of Tokyo, then browse the Asakusa area slowly.
- Afternoon: head to Tokyo Skytree for skyline views and an unhurried winter break indoors.
- Evening: keep dinner simple nearby and return to the hotel early.
Day 3
Jan 11
- Morning: dive into anime and hobby browsing at Nakano Broadway with plenty of time for window-shopping.
- Afternoon: continue to Sunshine 60 for more character goods, casual browsing, and a warm indoor reset.
- Evening: grab an easy solo meal in the area and keep the pace light.
Day 4
Jan 12
- Morning: begin at Meiji Jingu for a calm, winter-friendly shrine visit before the city gets busy.
- Afternoon: shift into pop-culture mode at Shibuya Crossing and nearby shopping streets.
- Evening: stay flexible for food hall browsing or an easy solo dinner before heading back.
Day 5
Jan 13
- Morning: focus on anime and gaming at Akihabara Electric Town, starting with themed shops.
- Afternoon: work in arcade time and more electronics browsing without rushing between spots.
- Evening: keep it solo-friendly with quick bites or a themed café if energy is still high.
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Day 6
Jan 14
- Morning: head to Ghibli Museum for the main winter outing, then keep the pace calm and unhurried.
- Afternoon: stay around Kichijoji for lunch, wandering, and a warm indoor break between stops.
- Evening: head into Shinjuku for Omoide Yokocho Memory Lane and keep dinner simple, solo-friendly, and compact.
Day 7
Jan 15
- Morning: travel from Tokyo to Kyoto and settle in without overpacking the transfer day.
- Afternoon: arrive in Gion/Higashiyama, check in, and keep sightseeing light.
- Evening: take a gentle stroll around Hanamikoji-dori and Gion, then find an easy solo dinner nearby.
Day 8
Jan 16
- Morning: ease into eastern Kyoto at Kiyomizu-dera, then walk downhill through Ninenzaka at a calm winter pace.
- Afternoon: continue to Yasaka Shrine and keep the day light with nearby wandering and café breaks.
- Evening: finish early and save energy for the next day’s longer outing.
Day 9
Jan 17
- Morning: head to Arashiyama Bamboo Forest early before it gets busy, then continue to Tenryu-ji.
- Afternoon: shift across town to Kinkaku-ji for a classic Kyoto stop without overloading the day.
- Evening: keep dinner easy and head back after a full but manageable sightseeing day.
Day 10
Jan 18
- Morning: start in Osaka at Dotonbori and keep the first hours focused on food and canal-side wandering.
- Afternoon: browse Kuromon Market for snacks and casual lunch, then spend unhurried time at Nipponbashi Denden Town for anime and gaming.
- Evening: stay flexible for one more bite or a quick arcade stop before returning to Kyoto.
Day 11
Jan 19
- Morning: do the Nara side first with Tōdai-ji and Nara Park, keeping the pace relaxed in the winter air.
- Afternoon: head back to Kyoto for Fushimi Inari Taisha when it is cooler and quieter.
- Evening: keep the rest of the day low-key with an easy solo dinner near the hotel.
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Day 12
Jan 20
- Morning: travel to Kanazawa and begin gently at Omicho Market for lunch and a local-market feel.
- Afternoon: settle into Higashi Chaya District with slow walking and warm indoor stops between sights.
- Evening: keep it short and close to the hotel so the transfer day stays comfortable.
Day 13
Jan 21
- Morning: start at Kenroku-en while the light is good and the winter atmosphere is calm.
- Afternoon: continue to Nagamachi Samurai District for streets, walls, and a slower Kanazawa loop.
- Evening: leave time for a simple dinner and an early night after a full sightseeing day.
Day 14
Jan 22
- Morning: take the day trip out to Ogimachi early so the Shirakawa-go scenery feels unhurried.
- Afternoon: keep the village loop simple, with time for photos, warming breaks, and a steady return trip.
- Evening: head back without stacking on extra stops so the last day stays realistic.
Day 15
Jan 23
- Morning: travel from Kanazawa to Hakone at an easy pace and check in without planning much beyond the transfer.
- Afternoon: keep the arrival window open for settling in, a short walk, or a quiet tea break.
- Evening: make it a ryokan-style night with onsen time, a calm dinner, and an early finish.
Day 16
Jan 24
- Morning: focus on The Hakone Open-Air Museum as the main outing.
- Afternoon: if the weather is clear, add Hakone Ropeway and Lake Ashi for a simple Hakone loop.
- Evening: keep the ryokan time quiet with onsen and an early finish.
Day 17
Jan 25
- Morning: travel back to Tokyo airport with plenty of buffer time for the international departure.
- Afternoon: stay in transit and keep the day strictly focused on getting to the flight.
- Evening: fly out, with no sightseeing or extra stops.
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