A running overview of our trip to Japan. 

24 Days in Japan (Carol)

Trip Overview

Tokyo

Tokyo, the capital of Japan and one of the largest cities in the world, is a super metropolis that never seems to sleep. It is great for shopping, dining, and nightlife.

  • Day 0, June 11:
    • Flight: Atlanta to Tokyo 
  • Day 1, June 12:
    • Flight: Landed in Tokyo (Haneda)
    • Checked into Sunlite Shinjuku Hotel
  • Day 2, June 13: Harajuku
    • Redeemed JR Rail Pass
    • Harajuku
      • Meiji Shrine
      • Taka.. Street
  • Day 3, June 14: Shinjuku
    • Shinjuku Gyoen National Garden
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  • Day 4, June 15:
    • Checkout: Sunlite Shinjuku Hotel
  • Day 5, June 16:
  • Day 6, June 17:
  • Day 7, June 18:
  • Day 8, June 19:
  • Day 9, June 20:
  • Day 10, June 21:
  • Day 11, June 22: Karl Arrives

Takayama?

  • Day 12, June 23:
  • Day 13, June 24:

Nagoya

  • Day 14, June 25:
  • Day 15, June 26:
  • Day 16, June 27:
  • Day 17, June 28:

Hiroshima

Visiting our friends Taiki and Yuki.

  • Day 18, June 29:
  • Day 19, June 30:
  • Day 20, July 1:

Tokyo, Akihabara

  • Day 21, July 2: Return to Tokyo
    • Hotel Checkin: JR East Mets Akihabara
  • Day 22, July 3: Showing Karl some of my favorite discoveries.
    • Ueno: Shrine & Park
    • Shinjuku: Cat Billboard & Shopping
    • Harajuku: Tokyo Plaza & Souvenior Shopping
  • Day 23, July 4: Kamakura
    • Day trip to Kamakura to see a Giant Buddha
    • Dancing by the Sea
  • Day 24, July 5: Farewell Japan
    • Final Fantasy Pop-Up Cafe
    • Exploring Akihabara
    • Flight: Tokyo to Atlanta

Japan Travel Blogs

Day 1, June 12: