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Sorting out travel plans 2018/9/23 01:32
Dear All,
Thank you for giving me advice in my initial itinerary. Here I am again, trying to sort out my itinerary again. Shame to seek help as it sounds stupid. But I have to...
Please help me which option to choose. Thank you in advance.

Option A:
27.11.2018(Tuesday)
Landed in Osaka (Kansai Airport) at 6.20am.
Take JR Haruka express train to Kyoto
Visit Kiyomizu-dera Temple and Gion in the evening.

28.11.18 (Wed, Kyoto)
Cycling around Arashiyama Bamboo Forest (4 hours),Okochi-Sanso Villa,Golden Pavilion,Stroll along Pontacho Alley.

29.11.18 (Thurs, Kyoto)
Botanical Garden and Philosopherfs Walk. Visit Nishi Market.

30.11.18 (Fri, Kyoto)
Day trip to Nara .Night bus/train to Kanazawa

1.12, 18(Sat, Kanazawa)
reach early visit Omicho Market, Kenrokuen Garden, Kanazawa Castle

2.12.18 (Sun,Kanazawa)
Higashi Chaya (zoo, free), stroll along Nagamachi District,

3.12.18(Mon, Shirakawago)
Visit the villages, (Ogimachi Village for scenic viewpoint)

4.12.18(Tues, Takayama

5.12.18 (Wed) Kawaguchiko

6.12.18 (Thurs) Hakone
7.12.18 (Fri, Hakone)
8.12.18 (Sat,Tokyo)
Imperial Palace & Ueno Park and Asakusa(Nakamise Dori) if tim permits.

9.12.18(Sun,Tokyo)
Harajuku (Takeshita Dori, Jingu Gaien), Shibuya(Yoyogi Park, Icho Namiki), Shinjuku (Tokyo Metro Govt Bldg)

10.9.18(Monday) Home sweet home

Option B :
27.11.2018(Tuesday)
Landed in Osaka (Kansai Airport) at 6.20am.
Take JR Haruka express train to Kyoto
Visit Kiyomizu-dera Temple and Gion in the evening.

28.11.18 (Wed, Kyoto)
Cycling around Arashiyama Bamboo Forest (4 hours),Okochi-Sanso Villa,Golden Pavilion,Stroll along Pontacho Alley.

29.11.18 (Thurs, Kyoto)
Botanical Garden and Philosopherfs Walk. Visit Nishi Market.

30.11.18 (Fri, Kyoto)
Day trip to Nara .Night bus/train to Kanazawa

1.12, 18(Sat, Kanazawa)
reach early visit Omicho Market, Kenrokuen Garden, Kanazawa Castle

2.12.18 (Sun,Kanazawa)
Higashi Chaya (zoo, free), stroll along Nagamachi District,

3.12.18(Mon, Shirakawago)
Visit the villages, (Ogimachi Village for scenic viewpoint). Depart to Kanazawa to take train to TOkyo.

4.12.18(Tues, Tokyo)
5.12.18 (Wed) Kawaguchiko
6.12.18 (Thurs) Hakone
7.12.18 (Fri, Hakone)
8.12.18 (Sat,Tokyo)
Imperial Palace & Ueno Park and Asakusa(Nakamise Dori) if tim permits.

9.12.18(Sun,Tokyo)
Harajuku (Takeshita Dori, Jingu Gaien), Shibuya(Yoyogi Park, Icho Namiki), Shinjuku (Tokyo Metro Govt Bldg)
10.9.18(Monday) Home sweet home

Looking forward to hearing your comments..
by zhung  

Re: Sorting out travel plans 2018/9/23 16:40
What do you plan to do on your first day during daytime?
Normally hotels in Japan allow check in only from 15:00 and they are very strict about it. You can drop your bags earlier though.
If you want to rest after an all night flight I would suggest to look for an onsen in Kyoto where you can spend the day. The typical super sento has a relaxing room where you can essentially sleep.
If you want a nice onsen try out the one in Kurama:

http://www.kurama-onsen.co.jp/plan01/index.html

Between your option 1&2 is the difference only about Takayama or Tokyo on the day after Shirakawa?

Enjoy your trip to Japan!
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