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Tokyo/Kyoto with 19-year-old son
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2018/4/11 22:09
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Please comment on my itinerary. We would like a medium-paced trip, and I'm not certain where I may have over or under-scheduled. My son is interested in seeing "cool things", especially technology, so we're flexible with our scheduled. Your time and suggestions are much appreciated. Thank you!
Day 1: Arrive in Tokyo from US in late afternoon and check into lodging in Shibuya. May need a short nap, explore streets of Shibuya, Spain Slope, Shibuya Crossing, Hachiko Statue. Day 2: Meiji Shrine Yoyogi Park Harajuku Omotesando + Omotesando Hills Day 3: Ueno Park Senso-Ji Temple
Day 4: Tsukiji Fish Market Ginza Akihabara Tokyo Skytree
Day 5: Metropolitan Government Building Omoide Yokocho Samurai Museum Shinjuku Gyoen Garden Day 6: Arrive in Kyoto and drop off luggage by 12:00 afternoonT Nishiki Market Fushimi Inari Shrine Gion Neighborhood
Day 7: Eastern Kyoto Ginkakuji Temple Philosopherfs Path Nanzen-ji Temple Heian Shrine, Yasaka Shrine - optional Kodaiji Higashiyama Streets Kiyomizu-dera Temple
Day 8: Northern Kyoto in morning Kinkaku-ji Temple Ryoan-ji Temple Ninna-ji Temple (optional) Arashiyama in the afternoon Tenryu-ji temple + Bamboo grove Togetsukyo Bridge Arashiyama Monkey Park
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by bcm64
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Re: Tokyo/Kyoto with 19-year-old son
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2018/4/12 15:53
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You Tokyo days are quite slow for some while your Kyoto days are all quite rushed. I'd take a day off Tokyo and add it to Kyoto.
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by hakata14
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Re: Tokyo/Kyoto with 19-year-old son
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2018/4/12 16:28
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Your Kyoto days are filled with numerous temples that will all blur together in your mind, while there's an incredible amount of interesting and varied sightseeing to do for a young person in Tokyo. I'd say take a day off Kyoto and add it to Tokyo.
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by Umami Dearest
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Re: Tokyo/Kyoto with 19-year-old son
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2018/4/12 23:59
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I agree with PP, that Kyoto days might be a bit too rushed. The Tokyo days sound fine. What I would try is to leave in the evening of your last Tokyo day to Kyoto. This will give you an other half day in Kyoto. The last train from Tokyo to Kyoto leaves around 21:00. So you can have sightseeing all day and then catch the Shinkansen (if you go for the last train, I suggest reserving seats).
Then you can check in that evening and next morning you are already in Kyoto and can start with your touristic visit.
Enjoy your trip to Japan!
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by LikeBike
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Re: Tokyo/Kyoto with 19-year-old son
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2018/4/13 01:02
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I don't know if Panasonic still has a technology center in Odaiba, but it seems Odaiba isn't on your itinerary as it is....
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by John B digs Japan
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Re: Tokyo/Kyoto with 19-year-old son
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2018/4/13 01:11
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At 19, I would probably leave your son wander around alone in Tokyo for a day or two and he can go to all the "cool" place, like Akihabara, Harajuku ... and get lost there. And you can go to Meiji shrine, museums and the like in the meantime.
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by LikeBike
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Re: Tokyo/Kyoto with 19-year-old son
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2018/4/13 09:25
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All of your suggestions are very helpful, and I will keep them all in mind and tweak my itinerary accordingly. Thank you so much everyone!
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by bcm64
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Re: Tokyo/Kyoto with 19-year-old son
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2018/4/13 09:57
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Hello again!
Would it make sense to get a JR pass for this itinerary? I'll be doing a little more research about include more sights in Tokyo, and determining if adding a day in Tokyo would be necessary. Thank you!
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by bcm64
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Re: Tokyo/Kyoto with 19-year-old son
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2018/4/13 21:37
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19 yr old son, and hefs lucky enough to have you take him to Japan... If hefs not doing his own research then tough on him if he doesnft like the places youfve planned to go. Therefs a Peter Carey book about him travelling to Japan with (IIRC) his 15 yr old son whofs interested in manga anime and tech- might be a good read for your adult child?
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by Winter Visitor
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Re: Tokyo/Kyoto with 19-year-old son
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2018/4/13 21:46
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I've got to agree that there is not too much in the current schedule to do with tech and the like. There is also a strong possibility that your son (and yourself) will probably get templed out after a couple of days in Kyoto with the number you are visiting.
I do not know you and your son, but from my personal experience traveling with my parents/family having one day independently of each other towards the end of a trip can work wonders. Strangely both my sister and parents most magical days were just strolling around getting lost in either Tokyo or Kyoto...
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by mfedley
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Re: Tokyo/Kyoto with 19-year-old son
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2018/4/17 20:16
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Thank you again very much for your input and time everyone! My son is now being proactive in the planning, and doing his own research.
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by bcm64
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Re: Tokyo/Kyoto with 19-year-old son
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2018/4/21 15:19
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Are you flying home from Kansai airport, or returning to Tokyo for your departure? If you must return to Tokyo, the pass might be worthwhile (or close - especially if you want seat reservations).
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by rkoo
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