Kitano Tenmangu

🌸 My itinerary, thoughtfully crafted from my own experiences living in and exploring Japan, span 15 to 20 days of immersive travel. You're not just visiting; you're experiencing Japan's heart through my eyes. Here's what you can expect: 🗼 Kanto Region day by day itinerary : Explore Tokyo and the surrounding areas, including Kamakura, Mount Fuji 🗻, and Nikko. 🏯 Kansai Itinerary: Delve into the heart of Kansai with day-to-day plans for Osaka, Kyoto, Kobe, Nara, and more. Plus, gain insights into less-explored areas that promise unique experiences. ☮️ Bonus Day in Hiroshima : As an added bonus, how to spend a day in Hiroshima. 📅 Each section is packed with additional ideas for exploring nearby locales. 🎍 Map to accompanies this guide, pinpointing all mentioned locations for your convenience. ✈️ Travel Tips : Benefit from practical advice on navigating Japan, including transportation tips , how and where to eat Kobe beef, managing SIM cards and currency exchange, and more. 🎭 Cultural Experiences : how to attend a sumo match , watch a geisha show and Anime Pilgrimage for anime fans, I've included a map and tips for embarking on an unforgettable anime pilgrimage. 🏩 How to find the perfect accommodation, and choose the best area to stay in. This itinerary is designed for those who really don't want to spend time on travel planning and prefer a nearly ready-to-go trip. If you're not a planning or itinerary person and desire more freedom in your planning, then my "map & tips" option is better suited for you. It's just the map with all the locations, allowing you to freely choose what you want to do.

Osaka Bay views, extensive Chinatown snacks, and a world class standard of beef. Kobe can be easily reached within 1 hour on train routes from Kyoto and Osaka, making it the ultimate day trip destination on your Japan travels. This guide features a locally-curated list for your day trip to Kobe, from morning to evening. You can find essential restaurants, cafés, sightseeing locales, Instagram spots, and shopping destinations - perfect for your one-day excursion. For more Kobe and Japan-based travel inspiration, follow me here on Thatch and on Pinterest @afternaomi. Enjoy, and bon voyage!

🌸 This itinerary, thoughtfully crafted from my own experiences living in and exploring Japan, span 3 to 7 days in Kyoto. You're not just visiting; you're experiencing Japan's heart through my eyes. Here's what you can expect: 🗼 Kyoto day by day itinerary : Explore Kyoto and the surrounding area. 🎍 Map to accompanies this guide, pinpointing all mentioned locations for your convenience. ✈️ Travel Tips : Benefit from practical advice on navigating Japan, including transportation tips , how and where to eat Kobe beef, managing SIM cards and currency exchange, and more. 🎭 Cultural Experiences : how to attend a sumo match , watch a geisha show and Anime Pilgrimage for anime fans, I've included a map and tips for embarking on an unforgettable anime pilgrimage. 🏩 How to find the perfect accommodation, and choose the best area to stay in. This itinerary is designed for those who really don't want to spend time on travel planning and prefer a nearly ready-to-go trip. If you're not a planning or itinerary person and desire more freedom in your planning, then my "map & tips" option is better suited for you. It's just the map with all the locations, allowing you to freely choose what you want to do.