Itinerary- what to wear?

Wherever i go, i wanna look good and blend into my surroundings. Any better suggestions on what to wear to the places below? I'm 13 btw.

Tokyo Tsukiji fish mkt:
Blowfish applique tank top, blue bubble skirt, blue flip flops

Yokohama sea paradise:
Shark T-shirt, blue check shorts, same blue flip flops as above

Some garden in Tokyo:
Dressy white shirt, long brown floral skirt

Tokyo imperial palace:
Same as above

Some shrines in Kyoto:
Grey Camo tank top, grey mini skirt

Osaka castle:
pink Princess crown tee, denim skirt

Mt Mitake in Tokyo:
green rainforest halter dress and the matching flip flops so i can match the trees and nature when hiking.

Are the above places interesting? Thanks!

When hiking, wear sneakers and socks or at least sports sandals. Flip flops can be dangerous on rough roads. Also, wear pants and carry something to cover your skin such as a long sleave shirt.

Here's a photo of celebrity Risa Stegmayer hiking Mt. Mitake with friends.
http://risa.blog.ocn.ne.jp/photos/uncategorized/2007/11...

I have nothing particular to say about the other clothes and occasions.

When hiking, wear sneakers and socks or at least sports sandals. Flip flops can be dangerous on rough roads. Also, wear pants and carry something to cover your skin such as a long sleave shirt.

I can't open the link. Do u wear the aforementioned when hiking? I would be really grateful if u can share your suggestions on how to look cool wearing long pants and l/s shirts. I look shapeless and unflattering wearing them.
Will take your suggestion on wearing sneakers... I don't want my feet to get scratched. Thx!

Matching the trees with your clothing is the least of your concerns when hiking- there are some times and places where it's best just to forget about fashion and looking cute and think along more practical lines.

I have hiked in the Mitake area and a halter neck dress and flipflops are about the most inappropriate clothing I can think of- it is quite steep and hard going in places. Wear sneakers and at least shorts and a T-shirt, not a dress. Long pants would be better, and don't worry about whether you look good or not, it really doesn't matter.

Wear what you like at the other places- you are the only one who cares very much about what you will be wearing!

In the link, Risa and friends wear caps, long sleave and high neck knit shirts, shorts over spats, gloves, sneakers and carry a small backpack. They look quite trendy and sporty, I must say.

To be fair, this was in autumn. In summer, you may see hikers in shorts and short sleaves walking with friends with long sleaves and long pants at the same time. But sneakers are pretty much a must, and I've never seen a hiker in a "dress".

Btw, I don't know if you'd call that dress "blend with the trees" like something out of a Vogue magazine, but you certainly wouldn't blend with the other hikers. You'd be the oddest thing walking around, and your dad is going to be blamed if you slip on the dirt or get covered with insect bites.

Thanks for sharing your 1st hand experience Sira. I want to blend in but don't wish to look silly doing so.

Thanks to you too Uco for cautioning me. I don't want to get scarred.

Your opinions mean a lot to me as I no longer have my mum.

Maybe this will do: leaf green camo roll-up pants, a matching boob top layered under a grass green long sleeve shrug. Shoes: camo sneakers, socks: camo print, Hat: camo bucket hat

Yep, that sounds like great hiking wear, and all very colour co-ordinated as well :-)

Great! Hope the weather is nice!

when going to Tsukujishijo, wear close-toe shoes. It's wet and dirty, flip flops are not practicle for this place.

When my other shoes were wet, I walked in my flip flops for 1/2 day, and my feet hurt for a long time. If you are going to walk a lot, even in the city, wear shoe that have good arch support. You will feel the difference.

Good point. Flip flops can be dangerously slippery on wet floors, and the vendors won't appreciate it if you fall over and get in their way.

If it rains while you are here (quite possible) flip flops can be dangerous when walking through stations and on a lot of tile surfaces even on the pavement (I know from my own experience), so make sure you have a back-up pair of non-slip shoes.

And stop worrying so much about fashion. Most of the places you have mentioned are sightseeing sites with a long history and tradition. I don't think you should concern about fashion while visiting them.

By the way, you didn't mention anything about Harajuku or Shibuya in your itinerary. Judging from your post, i presumed you are a fashion girl, so these places are worth visiting in order to get an idea about modern Japanese fashion.

Hey, you can't tell a 13 year old girl not to worry about fashion so much ;) I'm past 43 and I still worry about fashion when I'm sightseeing. And she's going to Harajuku and Shibuya, alright!
http://www.japan-guide.com/forum/quereadisplay.html?0+6...

Yes, I am planning to go to Harajuku and Shibuya.

Clothes are important; I will be showing my pics in Japan to friends so it's pertinent to look cool.

Even though we will be spending at least 2 weeks in Japan, my dad hasn't planned our itinerary thoroughly because what he really wants is spend as much time with his g/f from Yokohama. He is a great single dad so I wouldn't want to see him deprived of time behind closed doors and under covers.

So that they can be happy together, I am planning additional itinerary for us (me, my 12yr old sis, dad's g/f's 11 yr old Japanese daughter) mostly centered around shopping and playing. I am grateful to have a lil guide wherever we go.

Any suggestions on more fun places? Thanks a bunch in advance!

Odaiba comes to mind. There is a big Ferris Wheel and a arcade, plus lots of shopping. After Odaiba, you can take a Ferry/Water Taxi to Asakusa. It's not only famous for its temple, it's also great for shopping. It may not be your type of fashion shopping, but you can find a lot of inexpensive souvenirs and goodies. You can take the subway to Akihabara. Although it is famous for electronic goods, it has a lot of stuff geared towards your age, and lots of manga stores to boot.

Another fun place is Roppongi Hill. It is a super big mall with lots of see and do. Have fun.

While I have no objection to estimating itineraries for fun, or to going to those places all by yourselves, you can't really request those locals to take you to all these places. You are being hosted, and you don't want to put too much burden on the hosts.

If asked, you are free to suggest one or two places you are interested in, but basically, it's better to leave it to them to decide where to escort you.

Also, I always think that the greatest part of having locals show you around is that you get the chance to let them show you their neighborhood. In any country, neighborhoods aren't designed for foreign tourists, therefore there are very few signs in foreign languages and very few obvious attractions. But with a resident as your guide, you get to see a part of the local's everyday life the easy way.

Perhaps you can suggest that you want to see the places where this 11 year old goes to all the time. Typically, 11 years olds don't go to Shibuya alone. They hang out at neighborhood parks or supermarkets and go to school.

While I have no objection to estimating itineraries for fun, or to going to those places all by yourselves, you can't really request those locals to take you to all these places. You are being hosted, and you don't want to put too much burden on the hosts.

If asked, you are free to suggest one or two places you are interested in, but basically, it's better to leave it to them to decide where to escort you.

Also, I always think that the greatest part of having locals show you around is that you get the chance to let them show you their neighborhood. In any country, neighborhoods aren't designed for foreign tourists, therefore there are very few signs in foreign languages and very few obvious attractions. But with a resident as your guide, you get to see a part of the local's everyday life the easy way.

Perhaps you can suggest that you want to see the places where this 11 year old goes to all the time. Typically, 11 years olds don't go to Shibuya alone. They hang out at neighborhood parks or supermarkets and go to school.

This is the cutest and silliest--in a nice way-- post I have ever read.. reminds me of these "legally blonde" movies..
We all want to see your pictures after you come back from your trip.. by the way I don't think that you should wear a tank top and mini skirt in shrine..not respectful enough..a long white flowing dress with a red sash would be more appropriate.

Odaiba comes to mind. There is a big Ferris Wheel and a arcade, plus lots of shopping. After Odaiba, you can take a Ferry/Water Taxi to Asakusa. It's not only famous for its temple, it's also great for shopping. It may not be your type of fashion shopping, but you can find a lot of inexpensive souvenirs and goodies. You can take the subway to Akihabara. Although it is famous for electronic goods, it has a lot of stuff geared towards your age, and lots of manga stores to boot.

Sounds fun! Thanks for suggesting.


you can't really request those locals to take you to all these places. You are being hosted, and you don't want to put too much burden on the hosts.

I am being hosted in Yokohama. I would be really grateful with whatever they plan for us during our stay in Yokohama. Nevertheless, Tokyo, Kyoto and Osaka are not their hometown so I gotta explore without bothering them too much. This 11 yr old lil girl has visited us before and she sticks very closely to us. She likes to follow us wherever we go and adopt our habits. She usually sleeps at 10pm but when she visited us she slept around 1am (because we always do). Knowing her, I bet even if I want to go somewhere alone, she would want to join me. So might as well plan for her too right?

My dad lets me & my sis go to places all by ourselves as long as they are safe and I let him know where I am/we are going. As Japan has a good reputation of being safe, I am excited about exploring. It's even better w/o parents as I often feel I am on a tight leash. Therefore I see our incomplete itinerary and these 2 adults' wanting to spend time behind closed doors as a blessing in disguise.

Perhaps you can suggest that you want to see the places where this 11 year old goes to all the time. Typically, 11 years olds don't go to Shibuya alone. They hang out at neighborhood parks or supermarkets and go to school.

I will give her all the opportunity to enlighten us with her daily life in Yokohama. What am I missing about supermarkets being hang out places?
Don't they go to arcades? Tea/coffee cafes?

I also wondered about the tank top and mini-skirt at shrines- they are religious places after all. Would you wear a tank top and miniskirt to visit a church? In the end I decided not to say anything as it's not as if you will be banned entry or anything, but it's not the most respectful attire.

Surprizing that reliable regular members are questioning tank tops in shrines. I see no problem about them at all. They're absolutely normal in "ennichi (fairs)". Why not when touring?? As a native resident of more than 40 years, I've never bothered to think they're not acceptable unless you are going there for proper prayers you have booked with the priets. Hey, I just gave a simple prayer at a shrine yesterday in a bathing suit. Shrines are for the people.

Girlygurl, I understand the situation about the 11 year old now.

What am I missing about supermarkets being hang out places?
Don't they go to arcades? Tea/coffee cafes?

A lot of supermarkets are like tiny malls, selling cute stationaries and books and lots of other things you can window-shop for.

Shopping archades are popular, too, but they are scarece in the newer part of town. If you mean game archades, they're not really considered ideal places for those as young as 11. Kids as young as that are advised to be accompanied by adults, and those 16 and under will be quite strictly banned after 6 pm. Cafes cost too much money for 11 year olds. Even senior high school students stick to McDonalds. But all these depends on the individual, of course. Just throwing in some information.