Japan - Not Your First Time Itinerary

Japan - Not Your First Time Itinerary

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This will be our 3rd time to Japan, and will be traveling without kids! We plan to splurge on this luxury 7-day itinerary that includes hotel stays with Mt. Fuji and Tokyo Tower views, Michelin Star dining, and spending most of our days eating out in Tokyo (no trips to Kyoto or Osaka here)!
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Day 1 - Tokyo

Check in Hotel (late arrival)

The Okura Tokyo
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This hotel is part of the Amex Fine Hotels and Resorts Collection. If you utilize your Amex Platinum card and book via the Amex portal, you get perks such as: potential room upgrade, $100 experience credit at the hotel, and free daily breakfast!
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Dinner Options

Butagumi Shokudo
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For Pork Tonkotsu
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Gyukatsu Motomura (Nishi-Shinjuku Branch)
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Cook meat on a hot stone!
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Tonkatsu Narikura
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Bib Gourmand Requires reservations: https://omakase.in/en/r/qw473765
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Day 2 - Mt Fuji

Drive out to Mt Fuji in the morning. We booked with Nihon Horizon Tour:

This is a customizable tour and our tentative schedule is:

Chureito Pagoda
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Kawaguchi Asama Shrine
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Oishi Park
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BRAND NEW DAY
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Fuji Flower Child
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Shimoyoshida Honcho Street
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Lunch Options:

Makigari
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Cook meat on hot stone
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Hotou Fudo Kawaguchiko Station
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Udon/Soup
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Kitaguchi Hongu Fuji Sengen Shrine
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Oshino Hakkai
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Yamanakako Hananomiyako Park
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Arayayama Shrine
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Drop off at Hotel

Fujisan Onsen Hotel Kaneyamaen 富士山温泉 ホテル鐘山苑
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A hotel with Mt. Fuji views
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Day 3 - Lake Motosku

Drive or Bus out to Lake Motosku (Best during mid-April through mid-May)

Fuji Shiba-sakura Festival Observation Deck
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NOTE: The Fuji Shibazakura Festival in Kawaguchiko is only during Mid April to Mid May.
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Saiko Iyashi-no-Sato Nenba (Traditional Japanese Village)
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Day 4 - Tokyo

Train back to Tokyo and check-in hotel

The Prince Park Tower Tokyo
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Azabudai Hills Mori JPTower
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Notable things to eat: -%Arabica coffee (4F) -Tonkatsu Kawamura -Le Satiné / Le Salon - pastry -Pizza 4P's Tokyo* (Asia's best 50 restaurants) -Saawaan bistro (Thai food, Michelin Star in Bangkok) -OGAWA COFFEE LABORATORY AZABUDAI* beans -Mr. Cheesecake (best cheesecake in Tokyo) -Sushi Saito
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teamLab Borderless: MORI Building DIGITAL ART MUSEUM
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Shibuya Sky
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Sushi Dinner:

Hakkoku
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MUST make reservations here: https://omakase.in/en/r/hk067071
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Day 5 - Nikko

Train 2 hours away to explore Nikko

Shinkyō Bridge
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HONGŪ CAFE
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Rin’nōji Houmotsuden treasure house
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Nikkō Tōshogū
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Futaarasan Shrine
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Train back to Tokyo for Dinner

Florilège
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2 Michelin Star - Worlds 50 Best Restaurants
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Bar Benfiddich
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Day 6 - Tokyo

KYUEI MELON PAN
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Narisawa
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2 Michelin Star - Asia's 50 Best Restaurants
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HEAD SPA Kuu - 空 - 表参道店
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Yakiniku Jumbo Shirokane
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Sky Lounge Stellar Garden
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Day 7 - Morning in Tokyo / Airport

Path
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Famous Dutch Pancakes
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Hie Shrine
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Azabudai Hills Mori JPTower
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Notable things to eat: -%Arabica coffee (4F) -Tonkatsu Kawamura -Le Satiné / Le Salon - pastry -Pizza 4P's Tokyo* (Asia's best 50 restaurants) -Saawaan bistro (Thai food, Michelin Star in Bangkok) -OGAWA COFFEE LABORATORY AZABUDAI* beans -Mr. Cheesecake (best cheesecake in Tokyo) -Sushi Saito
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Additional Food List

I'm donut ?
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The Pizza Bar On 38th
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Ginza Kagari (Main Store)
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L’Effervescence
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Asakusa Imahan
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Asakusa Kagetsudō
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Melon Pan
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Tonkatsu Narikura
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ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Dang Family
Hi! My name is Rachelle from Dang Family FI. My husband and I started our travel journey right after completing pharmacy school in 2014, and we haven't slowed down since, even after starting our family. Together, we've explored 22 countries, and we're excited to share our itineraries, reviews, and travel tips from our adventures! Our travel style is all about packing our itineraries with a mix of history, good eats, luxury, and unique adventures, all perfect for capturing those instagram-worthy moments!
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