{"id":29772,"date":"2016-03-29T07:41:03","date_gmt":"2016-03-28T20:41:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.worldofwanderlust.com\/?p=29772"},"modified":"2021-11-01T10:22:35","modified_gmt":"2021-10-31T23:22:35","slug":"trip-japan-complete-japan-itinerary","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.worldofwanderlust.com\/trip-japan-complete-japan-itinerary\/","title":{"rendered":"A complete 7 day itinerary for Japan"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Japan is a country I have long wanted to visit, with incredible mountain scenery, one of the world’s most chaotic & quirky cities (Tokyo), a long history of culture & tradition, and of course incredible cuisine with authentic sushi on offer everywhere you turn.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

I have been asked many times over the past few years of blogging why I have not yet been to Japan, with the answer being that I was just waiting for a time that was right. This is a country I wanted to see as a whole over at least 2 weeks, instead of just flying in for a quick city trip to Tokyo or a ski trip in one of Japan’s famous ski resorts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

When I came across the Splendours of Japan Tour<\/em> with Trafalgar (who I have travelled with previously in Peru<\/a>), it seemed like a great opportunity to take one of my parents overseas to visit Japan, as I knew either of them would appreciate the culture and history unlike anyone else I knew – so I booked my dad a plane ticket, told him to pack his bags, and we were off!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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My Trip to Japan: Tokyo<\/strong><\/h1>\n\n\n\n

Japan’s capital Tokyo<\/a><\/strong> is weird, wonderful, and at time completely whacky – but that is precisely what makes it such a sought after city for international visitors.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Our trip started in Tokyo as it is the main gateway to Japan and a great city to spend a few days discovering its many pockets – from the hustle and bustle of Shibuya & Shinjuku, over to the quiet peace and serenity of Japan’s public parks, and all the way through to Tokyo’s gaming district; Akihabara.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Be sure to allow yourself at least 3-5 days in this city as there is much to see and do – including tourist hot spots like the Mieji Shrine; Sens\u014d-ji temple; Ueno Park for remarkable cherry blossom viewing in Spring; Harajuku for young fashion, nearby Omotesando for grown-up fashion, Tokyo Tower for impressive views at sunset, and if you have more time, day trips to Tokyo Disneyland, Disney Sea, or nearby Mt. Fuji.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Stay:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

For our Tokyo hotel we stayed at New Hotel Otani<\/strong> and I would highly recommend it, though for location I would have preferred to be position in Shibuya or Shinjuku.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Further reading:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

A Quick Guide to Tokyo<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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