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DAY 1 ยท SUN 6 DECHello, Tokyo!
Arrive in Japan and ease into your Shinjuku base.
๐ Tokyo ยท 5 itinerary stops
๐งญ Morning / afternoon / evening
MorningNarita + Shinjuku
AfternoonRest and settle in
EveningEasy neighbourhood dinner
โญ Donโt miss: Protect the first day: Narita arrival, transfer and a gentle start only.
๐ Flow & travel: Narita โ Shinjuku: train ~80โ100 min plus airport processing. (estimates)
~7:00 amTravel
Arrive at Narita Airport
Approximate arrival. Allow roughly 1โ2 hours for immigration, baggage, IC cards and getting oriented.
~9:00โ11:30 amTravel
Narita Express to Shinjuku
Allow roughly 80โ100 minutes on the train plus airport/station walking and waiting. Train choice not booked.
Late morningSuggested
Drop bags and find a relaxed lunch
Ask your Shinjuku accommodation about luggage drop; do not assume early room access.
AfternoonSuggested
Recharge / short Shinjuku wander
Long flight day. Keep the day clear of timed sightseeing.
After darkIf time
Explore neon Shinjuku
Short walk near the hotel: giant screens, illuminated streets, easy ramen or yakitori dinner.
๐ Open map โโจ Also worth considering
DAY 2 ยท MON 7 DECShrine, style & skyline
A full Tokyo day: calm forest shrine โ fashion streets โ giant city views.
๐ Tokyo ยท 7 itinerary stops
๐งญ Morning / afternoon / evening
MorningMeiji Jingu โ Harajuku
AfternoonOmotesando โ Shibuya
EveningShibuya Sky + dinner
โญ Donโt miss: Do not miss Meiji Jingu, Harajuku, Shibuya Crossing and a Shibuya Sky ticket if you choose it.
๐ Flow & travel: Mostly walking: Meiji Jingu โ Harajuku โ Omotesando โ Shibuya; allow breaks. (estimates)
8:45โ10:15 amSuggested
Meiji Jingu Shrine and forest walk
Start near Harajuku Station; pass giant torii gates to the peaceful Shinto shrine. Allow ~60โ90 minutes.
๐ Open map โ10:30โ11:45 amSuggested
Takeshita Street, Harajuku
Crepes, quirky clothes, youth fashion, fun snacks and photo opportunities. 10โ15 min walk from Meiji Jingu exit.
๐ Open map โ11:45 amโ1:15 pmSuggested
Omotesando lunch and shops
Stylish boulevard; browse Japanese brands and stop for lunch before the Shibuya afternoon. ~10โ15 min walk.
๐ Open map โ1:30โ2:30 pmIf time
Shibuya PARCO and teen shopping
Nintendo/Pokรฉmon stores and fashion if of interest. Allow time for shopping instead of racing to another district.
๐ Open map โ2:30โ3:15 pmSuggested
Hachikล and Shibuya Crossing
See the famous dog statue, scramble crossing and surrounding viewpoints.
๐ Open map โApprox. 3:15โ5:00 pmIf time
Shibuya Sky โ afternoon into sunset
Great skyline views. Timed admission NOT booked; check official release two weeks ahead. Shift the day around the ticket time.
๐ Open map โEveningIf time
Dinner in Shibuya; return to Shinjuku
Relaxed dinner then rail back to your Shinjuku base; allow ~20โ35 min depending on location.
โจ Also worth considering
DAY 3 ยท TUE 8 DECSeafood, Ginza & beauty
Tuna and scallops at Tsukiji, then Japanese favourites in Ginza.
๐ Tokyo ยท 7 itinerary stops
๐งญ Morning / afternoon / evening
MorningTsukiji seafood
AfternoonGinza + MUJI + beauty
EveningRoppongi illuminations
โญ Donโt miss: Tsukiji Outer Market seafood first; MUJI/UNIQLO/beauty afterwards; Roppongi lights after dark.
๐ Flow & travel: Tsukiji โ Ginza walk ~15โ25 min; Ginza โ Roppongi ~20โ35 min. (estimates)
8:30โ10:30 amSuggested
Tsukiji Outer Market seafood grazing
The plan we chose: wander stalls eating fresh tuna sashimi, oysters and scallops where available โ not Toyosu tuna auction.
๐ Open map โ10:30โ11:00 amTravel
Travel to Ginza
Approximately 15โ25 minutes on foot, depending on the shops you choose.
11:00 amโ12:15 pmSuggested
MUJI Ginza
Browse cotton pyjamas, stationery, skincare and useful Japanese basics.
๐ Open map โ12:15โ1:15 pmIf time
Lunch / Ginza cafรฉ
Keep room for snacks and spontaneous discoveries.
๐ Open map โ1:15โ3:00 pmSuggested
UNIQLO, Itoya and Japanese beauty shops
Good stop for clothing, SPF, cosmetics, gift shopping and stationery.
๐ Open map โ3:00โ5:00 pmIf time
Japanese facial or head spa
A possible pampering slot, not booked. It can instead move to Sunday 20 if you prefer shopping today.
๐ Open map โAfter darkIf time
Roppongi winter illuminations
See Keyakizaka/Roppongi Hills evening lights if operating; travel roughly 20โ35 min from Ginza.
๐ Open map โโจ Also worth considering
DAY 4 ยท WED 9 DECSacred bridge & cedar forests
Leave Tokyo for mountain shrines and a traditional ryokan.
๐ Nikko ยท 6 itinerary stops
๐งญ Morning / afternoon / evening
MorningTravel to Nikko
AfternoonBridge + Toshogu + shrines
EveningPrivate ryokan bath
โญ Donโt miss: Shinkyล Bridge, Tลshลgลซ and plenty of time for your private-bath ryokan.
๐ Flow & travel: Tokyo โ Nikko ~2โ2ยฝ h including changes; shrine sights mostly close together. (estimates)
~7:00 amTravel
Leave Tokyo for Nikko
Early departure is our preference. Allow ~2โ2ยฝ hours overall with station changes; reserve a suitable intercity train.
~10:00โ10:40 amSuggested
Shinkyล Bridge
Iconic vermilion sacred bridge; ideal first photo stop near the World Heritage shrine area.
๐ Open map โ10:45 amโ12:30 pmSuggested
Nikkล Tลshลgลซ Shrine
Explore ornate carvings and cedar-lined grounds. Allow roughly 90โ120 min.
๐ Open map โ12:30โ1:30 pmIf time
Lunch โ Nikko yuba dishes
Sample local tofu-skin dishes around the shrine district.
1:30โ3:00 pmIf time
Rinnล-ji or Futarasan shrine precinct
Pick one extra historic site depending on weather and winter closing times.
๐ Open map โLate afternoonSuggested
Transfer to ryokan and terrace bath
Check in with time to enjoy the private terrace bath and dinner arrangements.
โจ Also worth considering
DAY 5 ยท THU 10 DECOld Edo adventure
Dress-up streets, costumed performers and a step back in time.
๐ Nikko ยท 5 itinerary stops
๐งญ Morning / afternoon / evening
MorningEdo Wonderland
AfternoonEdo shows + experiences
EveningRelax at ryokan
โญ Donโt miss: Thursday 10 Dec is the Edo Wonderland option; confirm admission and return transport.
๐ Flow & travel: Edo Wonderland is outside central Nikko; confirm the winter shuttle timetable. (estimates)
~8:30โ9:30 amTravel
Breakfast and transfer toward Edo Wonderland
Aim near opening; the park is outside central Nikko. Confirm the winter bus/shuttle or arrange a taxi.
๐ Open map โ9:30 amโ12:30 pmSuggested
Edo Wonderland โ town and ninja/samurai experiences
Official calendar shows Thursday 10 Dec OPEN; winter season 9:30 amโ4 pm. Admission still to arrange.
๐ Open map โ12:30โ1:15 pmSuggested
Lunch inside the Edo village
Try Edo-style food and leave time for performances.
๐ Open map โ1:15โ3:30 pmSuggested
More Edo Wonderland shows and strolling
Choose the shows that appeal, then allow time to reach the last suitable shuttle/bus; confirm service on the day.
๐ Open map โEveningSuggested
Back to ryokan, bath and dinner
Relax before the long NikkoโKyoto train journey on Friday.
โจ Also worth considering
DAY 6 ยท FRI 11 DECKyoto by afternoon, Gion by night
A long travel morning, then your booked guided walk through old Kyoto.
๐ Kyoto ยท 7 itinerary stops
๐งญ Morning / afternoon / evening
MorningNikko โ Kyoto
AfternoonGion area / recover
EveningBOOKED Gion walk 5:45 pm
โญ Donโt miss: Arrival goal is Kyoto 1โ2 pm; the 5:45 pm Gion tour cannot slip.
๐ Flow & travel: Nikko โ Kyoto is long: allow ~5โ6+ h door to door; check early connections. (estimates)
~6:00โ7:00 amTravel
Depart Nikko for Kyoto
Early start needed for your preferred 1โ2 pm Kyoto arrival; ~5โ6+ hours door to door is a planning allowance, not a reserved service.
~1:00โ2:00 pmTravel
Kyoto arrival and bag drop
Your preferred arrival window, subject to the trains booked and connections.
2:00โ3:30 pmIf time
Easy lunch and first Kyoto stroll
Keep this block flexible after the long journey; cafรฉ, local streets, or rest.
3:30โ5:00 pmIf time
Explore Gion / Hanamikoji nearby
Traditional wooden townhouses and laneways, without overloading the day before your tour.
๐ Open map โ5:00โ5:30 pmTravel
Reach Gion tour meeting point
Exact meeting point is in your private booking; allow a margin so you are not rushed.
๐ Open map โ5:45โ8:15 pmBooked
Gion walk with a local guide
CONFIRMED Airbnb Kyoto Gion Walk with Local: Culture & Geisha World, 4 people.
๐ Open map โAfter 8:15 pmIf time
Easy supper / return
Your guide may have suggestions; no extra ticketed activity tonight.
โจ Also worth considering
DAY 7 ยท SAT 12 DECOrange gates, old lanes & art
A full Kyoto day finishing with your booked teamLab experience.
๐ Kyoto ยท 8 itinerary stops
๐งญ Morning / afternoon / evening
MorningFushimi Inari โ Higashiyama
AfternoonWagyu lunch + old streets
EveningBOOKED teamLab 5:30 pm
โญ Donโt miss: Fushimi Inari + Kiyomizu lanes; keep your 5:30 pm teamLab slot. Wagyu lunch remains unbooked.
๐ Flow & travel: Fushimi Inari โ Higashiyama ~35โ55 min; Gion โ teamLab ~30โ50 min. (estimates)
~7:30โ9:00 amSuggested
Fushimi Inari shrine โ the orange torii gates
Go early for quieter photos. The shrine is south of central Kyoto; allow travel plus ~60โ90 min visiting.
๐ Open map โ9:00โ10:00 amTravel
Travel to Higashiyama
Budget ~35โ55 minutes across Kyoto depending on rail/bus and walking.
10:00โ11:15 amSuggested
Kiyomizu-dera temple
Visit the timber terrace and panoramic outlooks.
๐ Open map โ11:15 amโ12:30 pmSuggested
Sannenzaka & Ninenzaka
Photogenic old lanes, teahouses and shops; include Yasaka Pagoda from nearby streets.
๐ Open map โ~12:45โ2:00 pmIf time
Wagyu cooked in front of you โ Kyoto lunch
Kobe Beef Steak Mouriya Gion is the leading option; NOT booked. Cheaper teppanyaki alternatives remain possible.
๐ Open map โ2:00โ3:30 pmIf time
Gion or a quick Nishiki Market visit
Choose one. Nishiki is a detour, and shopping may need to be shortened for teamLab.
๐ Open map โ3:30โ5:00 pmTravel
Cross Kyoto toward teamLab and allow a break
Build in ~30โ50 minutes to travel to the teamLab venue, plus check-in before the reserved time.
๐ Open map โ5:30 pmBooked
teamLab Biovortex Kyoto
CONFIRMED entry for four. Keep this time fixed.
๐ Open map โโจ Also worth considering
DAY 8 ยท SUN 13 DECGolden Pavilion โ Osaka flavours
Morning Kyoto highlight, then travel to your Airbnb and evening food tour.
๐ Kyoto โ Osaka ยท 6 itinerary stops
๐งญ Morning / afternoon / evening
MorningGolden Pavilion
AfternoonTravel / settle in Osaka
EveningBOOKED food tour 5:30 pm
โญ Donโt miss: Visit Kinkaku-ji early, then transfer to Osaka in plenty of time for the 5:30 pm booked food tour.
๐ Flow & travel: Kyoto โ Namba/Nipponbashi ~60โ100 min door to door; leave buffer for 5:30 pm tour. (estimates)
8:30โ10:00 amSuggested
Kinkaku-ji Golden Pavilion
Use Kyoto morning to see the golden temple and pond; it lies away from the centre, so budget ~30โ50 min each way.
๐ Open map โ10:00โ11:30 amSuggested
Return for bags / early Kyoto lunch
Avoid trying to squeeze a second major Kyoto temple in before the Osaka transfer.
~12:00โ2:00 pmTravel
Kyoto to Osaka / Namba
Train plus station changes; ~60โ100 minutes door to door is a reasonable planning buffer.
๐ Open map โ~2:00โ3:45 pmIf time
Drop bags and enjoy Nipponbashi / Dลtonbori
Get bearings around Namba. Save your appetite โ a very generous Osaka food tour is booked.
๐ Open map โ~4:45โ5:15 pmTravel
Head to your food-tour meeting point
The exact meeting point is in the booking; plan to be early.
5:30โ8:30 pmBooked
Taste 15 Osaka Dishes & 3 Drinks
CONFIRMED guided Osaka food tour for four.
โจ Also worth considering
DAY 9 ยท MON 14 DECUniversal Studios Japan!
Your huge theme-park day with entry and Express Passes already purchased.
๐ Osaka ยท 5 itinerary stops
๐งญ Morning / afternoon / evening
MorningUniversal Studios Japan
AfternoonUSJ timed attractions
EveningDinner + rest
โญ Donโt miss: Make every booked USJ Express Pass time; use the actual ticket, not a generic ride list.
๐ Flow & travel: Osaka Nipponbashi โ USJ ~45โ70 min including changes, queues and walking. (estimates)
~7:00 am / park openingTravel
Travel from Nipponbashi to Universal Studios Japan
Allow roughly 45โ70 minutes including local rail and entry queues; check the official park opening time.
๐ Open map โAll morningBooked
Universal Studios Japan
CONFIRMED Studio Pass and Express Pass. Follow your actual timed attraction windows.
๐ Open map โLunchSuggested
Eat inside USJ
Choose according to ride times and queues; avoid crossing the park unnecessarily.
๐ Open map โAll afternoonBooked
Harry Potter and Super Nintendo World / other rides
Actual ticket details take priority. Forbidden Journey access confirmed. JAWS versus Jurassic Park option depends on your specific pass.
๐ Open map โEveningIf time
Return to Namba / recovery dinner
A long day on your feet; keep tomorrow gentle.
โจ Also worth considering
DAY 10 ยท TUE 15 DECLuggage, local sights & sumo
Send big suitcases ahead, then get ready for your 3 pm sumo booking.
๐ Osaka ยท 7 itinerary stops
๐งญ Morning / afternoon / evening
MorningYamato large-bag drop
AfternoonKuromon + BOOKED sumo 3 pm
EveningNamba nightlife
โญ Donโt miss: Forward main luggage BEFORE 3 pm sumo; Hiroshima travel is with four carry-ons.
๐ Flow & travel: Stay local in Namba; sumo meeting location to be checked against your confirmation. (estimates)
9:00โ10:30 amSuggested
Yamato luggage forwarding โ large suitcases
Planned: use a staffed Yamato near your Osaka base; send big bags to Tokyo hotel for Fri 18 Dec. Confirm exact office, acceptance and delivery date; not yet booked.
10:30 amโ12:00 pmIf time
Kuromon Ichiba Market
Seafood snacks and local market exploring near Nipponbashi.
๐ Open map โ12:00โ1:00 pmIf time
Lunch + optional Namba Yasaka Shrine
See giant lion-head shrine if time allows. Watch transfer time to sumo meeting point.
๐ Open map โ1:00โ2:30 pmTravel
Buffer / head to booked sumo venue
Avoid cramming another faraway attraction into the pre-show window.
3:00โ4:30 pmBooked
Sumo Experience & Audience Challenge
CONFIRMED Airbnb sumo for four.
EveningIf time
Dลtonbori neon or Shinsekai
Choose one easy night wander and dinner after sumo.
๐ Open map โBefore bedSuggested
Pack four carry-ons for Hiroshima
Large cases go ahead to Tokyo; keep essential clothes and items for two nights.
โจ Also worth considering
DAY 11 ยท WED 16 DECHistory & reflection
Get to Hiroshima in time for your booked 10:30 am peace walk.
๐ Hiroshima ยท 7 itinerary stops
๐งญ Morning / afternoon / evening
MorningEarly Osaka โ Hiroshima
AfternoonBOOKED tour 10:30 am + museum
EveningHiroshima okonomiyaki
โญ Donโt miss: Be in Hiroshima before the 10:30 am walking tour; avoid unnecessarily repeating the guideโs stops.
๐ Flow & travel: Osaka โ Hiroshima rail/transfer/storage ~2โ3 h before a fixed 10:30 am tour. (estimates)
~6:30โ7:00 amTravel
Leave Osaka for Hiroshima
Allow about 2โ3 hours overall including station transfers, bag storage and reaching the meeting point. Book rail around 10:30 am tour.
~9:30โ10:10 amTravel
Arrive, store carry-ons and reach tour
Aim at Hiroshima early enough to manage luggage; no specific locker or storage site is yet confirmed.
10:30 amโ12:30 pmBooked
Hiroshima History & Peace Walking Tour
CONFIRMED Airbnb tour for four. Expect the guide to discuss Peace Memorial Park and the A-Bomb Dome; do not duplicate blindly.
๐ Open map โ12:30โ1:30 pmSuggested
Lunch near Peace Memorial Park
Take a breather after the historical walk.
1:30โ3:30 pmSuggested
Hiroshima Peace Memorial Museum
Museum may be emotionally demanding and sometimes busy; allow ~1ยฝโ2 hours, adjust if included in your tour.
๐ Open map โAfter 3:30 pmIf time
Free time around the memorial district
Return to the dome only if the tour did not cover the experience you wanted.
๐ Open map โEveningIf time
Hiroshima-style okonomiyaki
Try an okonomiyaki restaurant, perhaps around Okonomimura.
๐ Open map โโจ Also worth considering
DAY 12 ยท THU 17 DECMiyajima island day
A famous sea gate, relaxed island lanes and sacred scenery.
๐ Hiroshima ยท 7 itinerary stops
๐งญ Morning / afternoon / evening
MorningMiyajima ferry + torii
AfternoonShrine, food + island stroll
EveningReturn to Hiroshima
โญ Donโt miss: Miyajima sea torii, shrine, market snacks and time for tide-aware views.
๐ Flow & travel: Hiroshima โ Miyajima train + ferry ~60โ90 min each way. (estimates)
~8:00โ9:30 amTravel
Train and ferry to Miyajima
Allow roughly 60โ90 minutes from central Hiroshima, depending on starting point.
9:30โ11:00 amSuggested
Itsukushima Shrine and the great sea torii
Explore the shrine and look for the iconic red gate. Check tide predictions closer to your visit.
๐ Open map โ11:00 amโ12:30 pmSuggested
Miyajima Omotesandล shopping street
Browse souvenir stalls, momiji manjลซ cakes and fresh grilled oysters when offered.
๐ Open map โ12:30โ1:30 pmSuggested
Lunch on Miyajima
Seafood or local set meal; leave time to linger.
1:30โ3:30 pmIf time
Daishล-in Temple or Mt Misen ropeway
Choose one depending on energy, daylight and ropeway operation.
๐ Open map โ~4:00โ5:30 pmTravel
Ferry and train back to Hiroshima
Allow winter daylight and transport buffer.
EveningSuggested
Dinner / early rest before Shinkansen
Sort bags for Fridayโs long Tokyo trip.
โจ Also worth considering
DAY 13 ยท FRI 18 DECBullet train to Akihabara
Return to Tokyo and settle into your final base.
๐ Tokyo ยท 5 itinerary stops
๐งญ Morning / afternoon / evening
MorningShinkansen Hiroshima โ Tokyo
AfternoonAkihabara / luggage
EveningPrepare for parkrun
โญ Donโt miss: Aim for a ~10 am train (unbooked); allow 4+ hours and check large bags have arrived in Tokyo.
๐ Flow & travel: Hiroshima โ Tokyo Shinkansen ~4โ4ยฝ h plus Akihabara transfer. (estimates)
~9:00โ10:00 amTravel
Check out and go to Hiroshima station
Allow time for bags and breakfast; target around 10 am Shinkansen departure, not yet booked.
~10:00 amโ2:30 pmTravel
Hiroshima โ Tokyo by Shinkansen
Approx. 4โ4ยฝ hours rail plus connections. Book seats and check Fuji-view side on appropriate train section; visibility depends on weather.
~3:00โ4:00 pmSuggested
Reach Akihabara base / collect forwarded luggage
Confirm the hotel's acceptance of Yamato delivery and that your cases have arrived.
4:00โ6:00 pmSuggested
Akihabara Electric Town
Anime shops, tech stores, games and gacha machines.
๐ Open map โEveningSuggested
Easy dinner and prepare parkrun kit
Lay out running shoes and parkrun barcode for Saturdayโs 8 am start.
โจ Also worth considering
DAY 14 ยท SAT 19 DECParkrun, Asakusa & old Tokyo
An early 5 km Tokyo parkrun followed by temples, shopping lanes and street food.
๐ Tokyo ยท 8 itinerary stops
๐งญ Morning / afternoon / evening
Morning8 am parkrun
AfternoonAsakusa + optional Kappabashi
EveningEasy dinner / early night
โญ Donโt miss: Shingashigawa Ukima parkrun at 8 am is explicitly back in the plan; then Asakusa.
๐ Flow & travel: Akihabara โ Kita-Akabane ~40โ60 min incl. walking; parkrun โ Asakusa ~45โ70 min. (estimates)
~6:50โ7:00 amTravel
Leave Akihabara for Kita-Akabane
Budget approximately 40โ60 minutes for train plus walking; check the exact route the previous night. Arrive early.
๐ Open map โ8:00โ~9:00 amSuggested
Shingashigawa Ukima parkrun โ 5 km
OUR PLANNED TOKYO PARKRUN (restored). Usually Saturdays 8 am near Kita-Akabane/Shingashi River Terrace. Bring barcode; verify the 19 Dec event and course before travel.
๐ Open map โ~9:00โ10:30 amTravel
Post-run coffee / travel to Asakusa
Allow time to finish, recover and travel across town (~45โ70 min planning allowance). Non-runners can meet the group at Asakusa.
~10:30 amโ12:00 pmSuggested
Sensล-ji Temple and Kaminarimon gate
Famous giant red lantern, incense and temple precinct.
๐ Open map โ12:00โ1:00 pmSuggested
Nakamise shopping street and lunch
Browse Japanese souvenirs and snacks on the approach to the temple.
๐ Open map โ1:00โ3:00 pmIf time
Kappabashi kitchenware street
Look for Japanese knives, bowls and remarkable plastic food models; optional if you are tired after the run.
๐ Open map โ3:00โ5:00 pmIf time
Ueno/Ameyoko or return to Akihabara
Only do the extra market if everyone has energy. Tokyo Skytree is a nearby alternative from Asakusa.
๐ Open map โEveningSuggested
Flexible dinner and early night
Keep this relaxed after a full day that began before 7 am.
โจ Also worth considering
DAY 15 ยท SUN 20 DECTokyo favourites & final treats
Last full day for whichever sights and shopping matter most.
๐ Tokyo ยท 5 itinerary stops
๐งญ Morning / afternoon / evening
MorningOne Tokyo main attraction
AfternoonShopping / head spa
EveningFarewell dinner
โญ Donโt miss: Only one substantial attraction plus shopping/pampering โ donโt try to do everything.
๐ Flow & travel: Skytree is near Asakusa; Harry Potter Studio Tour is a separate half-day choice. (estimates)
9:00โ11:30 amIf time
Tokyo Skytree & Solamachi OR Harry Potter Studio Tour
Pick ONE major attraction; Harry Potter Studio requires substantially longer and advance tickets, so it replaces much of the day.
๐ Open map โ11:30 amโ1:00 pmSuggested
Lunch and Japanese shopping
Japanese stationery, gifts, clothes or anything you missed in Tokyo.
1:00โ3:30 pmIf time
Japanese head spa / facial appointment
Optional Japanese-product beauty experience; reserve only if chosen. Others can shop around the area.
๐ Open map โ3:30โ5:30 pmIf time
Last favourites or Akihabara shopping
Flexible buffer for anything missed: MUJI, cosmetics, gacha, or another neighbourhood.
๐ Open map โEveningSuggested
Family farewell dinner
An unrushed final evening in Tokyo; restaurant not yet booked.
โจ Also worth considering
DAY 16 ยท MON 21 DECSayonara, Japan
A little final exploring before travelling to Narita.
๐ Tokyo ยท 4 itinerary stops
๐งญ Morning / afternoon / evening
MorningPack / breakfast
AfternoonNarita airport transfer
EveningFly home ~7 pm
โญ Donโt miss: Monday 21 Dec departure; leave a generous Narita airport buffer.
๐ Flow & travel: Narita airport transfer: allow ample buffer; check final flight time. (estimates)
MorningSuggested
Breakfast and final packing
Departure day is Monday 21 Dec 2026. Check room checkout and keep passports and essentials accessible.
Late morningIf time
Small nearby shopping stop (only if convenient)
Do not commit to a distant ticketed attraction.
Early afternoonTravel
Travel from Akihabara area to Narita Airport
For the ~7 pm flight, choose a conservative airport transfer leaving substantial time for check-in, security and possible disruption.
~7:00 pmTravel
Depart Japan from Narita
Approximate flight time from previous itinerary; verify on airline confirmation.