Planning your Japan Itinerary
While planning my Japan trip, I had asked around and surf online for information which are useful to navigate you around Japan. Thought it would be best to share it!
- Tokyo Metro Map
- Tokyo Train Fare & Transfer Planner Tokyo Metro or Hyperdia (Recommended)
- Disneysea (Check local tour agencies which might have offer advance tickets at cheaper prices)
- Tsukiji Market: All about the tours, opening and closing hours
- Japan Bullet Trains: Durations, Cost and Frequency
- E- Voucher for Kyoto Day Trip
Information on places to go in various parts of Japan, and what is recommended, go to Japan-Guide.com. You can even participate in the forums like I did to ask locals questions on hotel and itinerary recommendations!
My Itinerary for the 5D4N in Japan
Day 1 – Shinjuku
Day 2 – Asakusa , Ueno, Roppongi Hills, Ropping Cityview to see the night view
Day 3 - Shibuya, Salt & Pepper Museum, Harajuku, Meiji Jingu Shrine, Akihabara (Maid Cafe), Golden Gai
Day 4 - DisneySea (Full Day Trip)
Day 5 - Tsukiji Market (Full Morning)
Tip #1
Leave at least half a day to explore Asakusa which is brimming with many local delights and sights! It is my top recommended place to go as there are many famous ramen stalls and a famous silk pudding which my travel buddy found and rave about it like mad! (http://www.testarossacafe.net/silkpurin/index.html)
Tip #2
Instead of going to Tokyo Tower for the cityview, head over to Roppongi City View which offers a much much better view where you can see Tokyo Tower in its full glowing glory at night!
Tip #3
Although Shibuya and Harajuka are near, my travel buddy and I chose to walk between stations as we were visiting the Salt & Tabacco Museum. I would suggest taking the train cause there is LOADS of walking you have to do in Japan and you dont want to tire yourself out like we did.
Tip #4
Unless you understand Japanese, and like seeing ok-looking girls in anime maid costumes; talking to you in high pitch kiddish voices, and willing to pay 100 dollars for omelette rice meal. I would advice against stepping into a Maid Cafe.
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Best of luck in exploring Japan!
