# Itinerary for Japan Trip

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### Day 0: Saitama - Wakoshi
* Go to Jitesh's Home in Wakoshi directly from the Airport. Rest there.

### Day 1: Tokyo
* Spend the day exploring the city. Visit famous sights such as the Tokyo Tower, Meiji Shrine, and Shibuya Crossing.
* Sample the local cuisine, such as sushi, ramen, and tempura.
* Go back to Jitesh's Home.

### Day 2: Tokyo
* Explore more of Tokyo. Visit the Imperial Palace and its surrounding gardens.
* Explore the traditional neighborhoods of Asakusa and Yanaka.
* Experience Japanese pop culture in the Akihabara district.
* Visit the TeamLab Planets digital art museum in Toyosu.
* Go back to Jitesh's Home.

### Day 3: Hakone
* Take a train or bus to the Hakone region.
* Check into your hotel in the Hakone region. Popular options include Hakone Yumoto, Gora, or Miyanoshita.
* Take a day trip around the Hakone region, visiting famous sights such as Lake Ashi and the Hakone Open Air Museum.
* Relax in a traditional Japanese onsen (hot spring) and enjoy local food.

### Day 4: Kyoto
* Check out of your Hakone hotel and take a bullet train from Tokyo to Kyoto.
* Check into your hotel in Kyoto. Popular areas include downtown Kyoto, Gion, and Higashiyama.
* Visit the famous Kiyomizu-Dera temple and enjoy the city's traditional architecture and beautiful views.
* Stroll through the charming streets of the Higashiyama district and try local food.
* Return to your hotel in Kyoto for the night.

### Day 5: Kyoto
* Visit the Fushimi Inari Shrine, famous for its thousands of torii gates.
* Explore the Arashiyama district, known for its bamboo groves and scenic views.
* Visit the impressive Nijo Castle, a UNESCO World Heritage site.
* Return to your hotel in Kyoto for the night.

### Day 6: Hiroshima/Miyajima
* Check out of your Kyoto hotel and take a bullet train from Kyoto to Hiroshima.
* Take a ferry to the nearby island of Miyajima and see the famous Itsukushima Shrine and its iconic "floating" torii gate.
* Visit the Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park and Museum to learn about the atomic bombing and its aftermath.
* Check into your hotel in Hiroshima or on Miyajima Island.

### Day 7: Osaka
* Check out of your Hiroshima or Miyajima hotel and take a bullet train from Hiroshima to Osaka.
* Check into your hotel in Osaka, ideally in the Namba or Umeda area.
* Visit Osaka Castle and its surrounding park.
* Explore the vibrant Dotonbori district and sample the local street food.
* Return to your hotel in Osaka for the night.

### Day 8: Tokyo
* Check out of your Osaka hotel and take a bullet train back to Tokyo.
* Spend the day shopping and exploring the city's trendy neighborhoods, such as Harajuku and Omotesando.
* Take in the stunning views of the city from the top of the Tokyo Skytree or the Tokyo Metropolitan Government Building.
* Return to Jitesh's home for the night.

### Day 9: Tokyo
* Visit Disney Land or Disney Sea Tokyo.
* Return to Jitesh's home for the night.

### Day 10: Tokyo
* Prepare for your return flight. Pack your bags.
* If you have time, visit any last-minute sights in Tokyo or do some souvenir shopping.
* Head to the Airport and catch your flight home.