Japan Trip Planning

Status: Completed!
Dates: April 5-19, 2024 (Cherry blossom season!)
Budget: 40,000 SEK (saved!)

Itinerary Overview

Days	Location	Highlights
1-4	Tokyo	Shibuya, Shinjuku, Akihabara, museums
5-6	Hakone	Onsen, Mt. Fuji views
7-9	Kyoto	Temples, Arashiyama, Fushimi Inari
10-11	Osaka	Food tour, Dotonbori
12-14	Tokyo	Day trips, shopping, departure

Bookings

Flights

• Stockholm -> Tokyo Narita (April 5, SAS)
• Tokyo Narita -> Stockholm (April 19, SAS)
• Cost: 12,000 SEK round trip

Accommodation

• Tokyo: Shinjuku hotel (nights 1-4, 13-14)
• Hakone: Traditional ryokan (nights 5-6)
• Kyoto: Guesthouse near Gion (nights 7-9)
• Osaka: Hotel near Namba (nights 10-12)

Transportation

• JR Pass 14-day (purchased)
• Suica card (buy at airport)

Trip Highlights

The trip was amazing! Some favorite moments:

• Cherry blossoms at Philosopher's Path in Kyoto
• Fresh sushi at Tsukiji outer market
• Hiking in Hakone with Mt. Fuji views
• The deer in Nara were hilarious

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