Day 1 (4/2): Tokyo
Today, activity-wise, is a very simple day. It is a day that shows you both the ancient, and modern sides of Tokyo. Starting with the older side of Tokyo, the day will begin in Asakusa where you will visit Sensouji Temple with a guide who can give you the history of the site as it is one of the most important temples in Tokyo. On the temple grounds there is also a shrine. The word "temple" typically refers to a Buddhist structure in Japan, whereas the word "shrine" will typically refer to a Shinto structure. Your guide can further elaborate on the differences between the two while you travel through the area. Asakusa is also known for its food. I would like to craft a small food tour of the area after visiting the temple. We could put something together that sort of encapsulates some of Japan's more traditional street foods, with a few options that include more modern takes on traditional foods. Some of the options include:
- kibi-dango
- age-manju
- yakkitori
- maccha gelato (there is a place that is famous for its extremely strong maccha here)
- yaki-dango
- nikuman
- taiyaki
To get a view of Japan's 'modern' side, I think that there aren't many places better to visit than the massive SkyTree tower that lets you soak it all in. At 634m the tower itself if a modern marvel. I'd like to use this day to also let you guys get to know your guide for this region, so if it is alright, I'd like to include them in the dinner plans of the day.
Activities (partially guided):
- Visit to Sensouji Temple (guided)
- Tokyo Sky Tree visit
- Dinner reservation:
Planner's Notes: Based on flight arrival time. I thought that given the number of people in your group, you guys may want to take it slow on the first day that you arrive. Sky Tree is in my opinion the best way to fully understand just how massive Tokyo is, so if we were to limit the day's activities to a single thing, I'd choose this. If we are unable to complete some of the activities of this day, I'd like to move them to the last leg of the trip.
Day 2 (4/3): Tokyo
I would like to use this day to book the fish market tour and sushi making lesson. We typically combine these two activities together, so usually your guide of the fish market is a sushi chef, or the same person who will also be teaching you how to make sushi. The fish that you choose at the market is the fish that you will be using to make sushi with. Your guide/chef should tell you about how to choose a good fish, and what makes a good fish... good. Toyosu is the currently used area for the fisherman who sell fish wholesale, and is the biggest fish market in Japan. The market used to be housed in Tsukiji, but that area has been shut down, and the land was repurposed for the Olympics. The outer market area is still a very nice place to visit for food though. It is possible to see both places in a single day.
The etiquette lesson is nice to do towards the beginning of a trip so that you can get an understanding of the dos and don'ts before moving on to other locations in your trip. This particular experience is usually held at a restaurant that has been awarded two Michelin stars, and the course also teaches you about the basics of what makes up a kaiseki (a traditional Japanese course) meal.
Activities:
- Toyosu Fish Market Tour + Sushi making lesson
- Japanese culinary etiquette lesson
Planner's Notes: There is space on this day to add another activity should you wish, however please keep in mind that you guys will most likely have to wake up quite early for the fish market tour.
Day 3 (4/4): Tokyo
I wanted to start this day with a visit to a sumo stable. Sumo matches are an amazing thing to witness as it really gives you an understanding of how much strength is required to compete in that sport. As we discussed on the phone, visiting a stable is a chance to see them practice and hold private matches for their morning keiko sessions up close, and as there won't be an actual tournament at the time, it should be a good chance to see them. When rating this experience, it was kind of in the middle, so do please let me know if we should replace this with something else.
After that, a visit to Odaiba is something I think your children will enjoy (especially your daughter). Odaiba is a large man-made island in the center of Tokyo Bay. It houses all of Japan's concept technology, and high tech gadgetry. Even the train there is a technological feat as it is one of the only unmanned, fully-automated monorail systems in the country. The first "museum" visit here kind of follows that futuristic theme. MIRAIKAN is the unofficial name for the exhibition hall/high-tech learning center that I've planned for this day, and the name roughly translates to the "house of the future". It houses tons of concept technology, and there are lots of hands on activities for people to explore on their own. The full name of Miraikan is the National Museum of Emerging Science and Innovation. There are many places in Odaiba that house all sorts of high-tech gadgetry, but this particular place is more suited for children and is a great place to not just have fun, but learn as well.
TeamLab's Borderless exhibit, unfortunately, will most likely be closed by the time you guys arrive in Japan. However their Planets exhibit (which really doesn't actually have much to do with with solar system at all), currently has no plans for closure. I've included a picture in the gallery to give you an idea of what it's like. TeamLab has become really well-known in the last few years for their amazing art installations, and I personally prefer the Planets experience over the Borderless one. It includes more tactile experiences and the room that 'spins' still feels like sorcery.
The dinner reservation suggestion is Moonflower Sagaya. It is the only restaurant in the world where TeamLab has designed the interior. The food is very good, with a focus on wagyu beef from the Kyushu region. The projections and artwork in the room change based on which season you're visiting, and the room "senses" the food that is being served and projects different things on to your table based which course you are on. Sagaya usually does not accept children, however if this is something that you would like to experience with your family, please let us know. You can click on the name below to see their website.
Activities:
- Sumo stable visit
- MIRAIKAN visit
- TeamLab Planets exhibit hall
- Restaurant recommendation: Moonflower Sagaya
Planner's Notes: With this day the goal was to include things that I think your children will enjoy, however I didn't want to overdo it. Odaiba is an amazing place to visit with children of all ages. Planets, in my opinion, is a must-visit place for kids, but Odaiba also has one of the largest arcades in Tokyo, Joypolis which has a lot of different types of games, and is kind of an indoor amusement park. Essentially, I've tried to minimize the amount of planned activities so that you guys have some time to explore Odaiba / Toyosu, should you wish to. Also, there is a boat that can take you guys back to Tokyo proper at night, through Tokyo Bay. The Rainbow Bridge is a nice sight on the Hotaluna ferry. If you feel as though the addition of the restaurant is a bit overkill for the TeamLab experiences in a single day, we could move it to another day.
Day 4 (4/5): Nikko (day trip from Tokyo)
Today, as an almost complete turn from yesterday's activities, the theme and focus will be on parts of Japan's past. Nikko is just north of Tokyo, and the best way to get there is by train. There is a train that actually has a private cabin (which is pretty rare for Japan), and it's the most enjoyable way to watch the landscape change from modern, to countryside. Nikko is the resting place for the shogun who unified Japan. There is a shrine there in his honor, and it by far the most ornate of any shrine I've seen in the country. The first half of this day is best spent with a knowledgeable guide who can give you all of the history of Nikko, and the shrines so that you can best appreciate it. The shrine itself is planted right in the middle of a large cedar forest, which only adds to its majesty. After that, the next stop is more lighthearted. The Edo-era theme park isn't located too far from the shrine. I love visiting here, and they usually have to kick us out, because we typically stay until closing hours. There is so much to do, see and learn while visiting. There are impromptu sword fights, hidden ninjas in the streets, areas that teach you about the crafting process of katanas (it is insanely complex), and even stations where you can try your hand at creating your own daruma dolls. It is a lot of light-hearted fun, but I can definitely understand if it isn't exactly what you're looking for with this itinerary. Please let me know what you think about it, and we can replace this with something else (Nikko has some onsen spots nearby that we could put into this day).
As transportation in the area can be very complicated, we would like to arrange a private car for you and your guide on this day (to travel around Nikko after you have arrived by train, or even to pick you up directly from where you'll be staying in Tokyo).
Activities (guided):
- Visit to Toshogu Shrine (guided)
- Visit to Edo open-air museum/theme park (or onsen)
- Private compartment train (based on availability)
- Dinner Reservation:
Planner's Notes: Toshogu Shrine is indeed a shrine, but it isn't like any other shrine in Japan. I know that people can easily get tired of shrine/temple visits when visiting here (especially with kids), but if I could only plan a single shrine/temple visit, it would definitely be this one. In addition to that, we have Edo Wonderland planned, to kind of "counter-balance" the visit. Private car is an a must on this day.
Day 5 (4/6): Tokyo
For this itinerary, I wanted to plan at least one night where you and your husband could have a romantic date night by yourselves. My idea currently is to have everyone together for the daytime activities, and then you then separate after that for your date night.
I currently have two ideas for this day. The first idea is to stay in Tokyo and visit Meiji Jingu Shrine in the center of Tokyo. It's a shrine dedicated to the soul of the Meiji Emperor, but the grounds are massive and it is a shrine that kind of encapsulates what shrines are typically about. Very understated, positioned in an area that is surrounded by nature, and hardly any paint or superficiality. It is located right next to Tokyo's fashion mecca, and so I was contemplating a guided tour of this district. Something else that we could pair it with is a tour of Akihabara which is the anime/manga/games/electronics mecca of the city. Home to many types of otaku.
The other idea for this day was to visit the seaside suburbs of Tokyo, Kamakura and Enoshima. The area is quite famous through various films from the 1950's and 60's.
Activities (partially guided):
- Meiji Jingu Shrine visit
- Fashion district tour (guided) (TBD)
- Akihabara anime district tour (guided) (TBD)
- Kamakura / Enoshima tour (guided) (TBD)
- Tokyo National Museum (TBD)
- Sake taste testing (date night activity)
- Helicopter tour (date night activity - time permitting)
- Jazz club, or similar lowkey good music spot (date night activity)
- Date night restaurant recommendation:
- Locale (first choice)
- Locale is a relatively new restaurant in the Meguro ward of Tokyo. Not super-famous, but extremely unique. It was started by a Californian chef, with a strong focus on farm-to-table fresh ingredients and working closely with farmers in Japan. Very small, and intimate.
- https://www.locale.tokyo/
- Locale (first choice)
Planner's Notes: [more information on the activities in the Shonan area needs to be added]. Please let me know if the date night idea is unwanted, and we can make other arrangements. When I initially planned this day, I actually wanted to send you guys to Mie Prefecture to go pearl diving with the lady Ama-san divers there, however I think that maybe this would be too much (?). Please do let me know if I'm overthinking this though. It would be very easy to add this to the Nagoya leg of your trip if you think that it is something that your family would enjoy. It would require being on a boat, but not actually diving.
I've put the Tokyo National Museum on here as an art-stop option as well. This would be a much more relaxed activity, and it would definitely be easy to do both the Meiji Shrine and the museum together in the same day, if you wanted to take that route. This suggestion is so that the itinerary can include more stops to appreciate art while traveling, as I remember that being something that you mentioned to me during the call.
Day 6 (4/7): Kyoto (travel/rest day)
Rest day. Total travel time is around 2 hours and 15 minutes. As discussed on the phone, we are leaving the travel days open, and unplanned, barring a restaurant reservation, or smaller activity. These days can later be used to add activities that did not fit into the other days due to time constraints, or other reasons.
Activities (partially guided):
- Dinner reservation: TBD
Planner's Notes: Departing in the morning from Tokyo.
Day 7 (4/8): Himeiji
Today will be all about visiting Himeiji Castle in Himeiji. This is another day where the guide you have is very important, as they can make the day a much more special one, by imparting knowledge the history of the castle. The area is surrounded by decent food options for lunch, so spending the day here will good.
Himeiji is special in that it is one of the only castles that is mostly original, and has survived wars, fires, and earthquakes. It is also a UNESCO World Heritage site, and is by far the most beautiful castle in all of Japan (in my opinion, it isn't even a close competition).
Activities:
- Himeiji Castle (via bullet train, short journey ~40 minutes)
- Dinner reservation: TBD
Day 8 (4/9): Kibune / Kurama
A quick hike day for Ilana, her husband and the au pair. After they've finished the hike, the private car will pick them up and take the entire family to Kurama Onsen (assuming it's open at the time), and then to lunch at Hiroya.
Activities (partially guided):
- Small hike of the Kurama area around Kurama Onsen
- Lunch over the river at Kibune Hiroya
Planner's Notes: I think that adding the Fushimi Inari visit from Day 10 to this day, after you visit the Kurama area may be nice. I often take guests here during sunset, or even at night to avoid the massive crowds of people that come here during the day. Fushimi Inari is going to be a bit tough for your MIL as there are a lot of steps. However the major shrines are all at the base of Mt. Inari, and so she will still be able to take in the major sites. Putting Fushimi Inari on this day may also help with breaking up the monotony of Day 10, as it is a lot of shrines back-to-back.
Day 9 (4/10): Kyoto
For each region that you visit, I would like to plan a culinary experience. For Tokyo there was the etiquette lesson, paired with the kaiseki lunch. For Kyoto, I'd like to pair you with a chef who will teach you all of the basics of washoku (Japanese cuisine). They'll start with the selection of ingredients at Kyoto's largest market, Nishiki and possibly a visit to one of the local farms to pick vegetables from. From there they will teach you how to prepare the ingredients, and prepare a meal. The Japanese chef that we have in mind is from a family of chefs. His father started a Michelin-starred restaurant, and he continued his father's legacy by starting one in New York City. It is absolutely a rare opportunity, but you guys would end up spending most of the day with him.
Activities (partially guided):
- Farm-to-table Japanese culinary experience
Planner's Notes: This would be an all-day experience. I am thus, for now, leaving the rest of this day open. I also think that this is a day where we could split the group up if you think that it would be best to do so.
Day 10 (4/11): Kyoto
Today is mostly about exploring the Arashiyama district. The day will start with a boat ride down the Hozugawa river. This ride however is a traditional 3-manned wooden boat, and is a portion of the route that used to be used in the past to transport cargo between Osaka and Kyoto. The ride is beautiful, and a lovely way to take in the natural surroundings of Kyoto and the beautiful cherry blossom trees that line the river. It ends in the Arashiyama district, where you will have the chance to visit one of Japan's most beautiful zen gardens (a UNESCO World Heritage Site). The garden is somehow beautiful and different in every season. It was masterfully designed, and kind of 'ticks' every box on what you would expect from a beautiful zen garden. There is a path behind Tenryuji that is famous for being lined with extremely tall bamboo. I'm going to include a picture of it in the small gallery below.
The Arashiyama area also has a small mountain called Iwata that also serves as a sanctuary for monkeys. It is a really nice hike (albeit, very short), and the top of the mountain gives you a view of the entire city of Kyoto. Kids typically really like this park, and the view is unbeatable.
There is an open air steam-engine train that is an excellent way to get to the meeting spot for taking the boat down the river. It is a beautiful way to get to the boat, however it will add a small amount of time to your overall journey. I do believe that it is worth it though! I'd also like to use this day to arrange a tea ceremony for your family as it is something that you ranked quite highly on our phone call. I haven't added it to the list of activities below, however there is a really nice temple in Arashiyama that is rarely visited. It has hundreds of statues, and each of them was made by a completely different person. One of the former head monks decided that he would teach sculpting to anyone that visited the temple and wanted to learn (this was in the 80's, I believe). All of the sculptures are spread around the temple grounds, and because he gave his students carte blanche with their designs, you'll see some of the ojizou statues wearing headphones, and holding a walkman or other contemporary paraphernalia. It is a site that is unlike thing else in Japan.
Activities:
- Hozugawa traditional riverboat ride
- Short hike of Iwatayama Monkey park
- Tenryuji zen garden visit
- Torokko Steam Train (pending feedback)
- Tea ceremony at tea master's residence in Daitokuji Complex
- Dinner reservation: TBD
- Kiyomizudera Temple (time permitting)
Planner's Notes: The hike up to the top of Mt. Iwata is very, very short. I think that it would be a nice stop for your kids who can see the wild (but friendly) monkeys as you make your way up. It is absolutely impossible to get lost as there is only one path up and down, so perhaps your FIL and MIL could wait at a cafe and have tea or snacks with your guide, while the rest of you go up. Total, it may take 30 - 45 minutes, if that. I think that Matt should depart on this day (after the activities) for the Kumano Kodo shukubo, so that he can get at least one full day there as it is a lot of hiking.
Day 11 (4/12): Kyoto
For Matt and his friend from Tokyo: This day will be completely dedicated to the Kumano Kodo. The 'pilgrimage' includes a lot of different temples along the route, and one day definitely wouldn't be enough to do all of the temples for this area. I would like to base you in Eko-in Temple as this spot is close to a lot of the highlights of the route. If you wish, we could reserve Eko-in for Day 10, and another one for this day based on how far you'd like to hike the path for this day.
For Ilana and the rest of the party: I was thinking of adding a trip to Nara, but I think it may be too many temples back-to-back for everyone. Will leave this added day open for the time being.
Day 12 (4/13): Nagoya
Rest day. However, please keep in mind that the train journey from Kyoto to Nagoya is only about half an hour. We could use this day to put activities that don't perfectly fit into other days here, and possibly aadd a dinner reservation.
Activities (partially guided):
- n/a
Planner's Notes: As this is a rest day we could plan to bring Matt and his friend to Nagoya in the evening on this day to ensure that they get as much time in as possible on the Kumano Kodo route.
Day 13 (4/14): Takayama
The Takayama Matsuri is registered as a UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity asset. It is widely considered to be one of the most beautiful matsuri festivals in all of Japan. The matsuri is two days long, however the night of the first day is amazing as all of the floats will be lit up with beautiful chochin lanterns. Takayama is known historically for its amazing craftsmen, and the yatai floats and ornate wood carvings give you an idea of why the artisans in this region were so highly regarded. You can also expect for the traditional food stalls to be out on the streets at night during that portion of the festival (pending any local ordinances). This is kind of a cheesy video, but this guy's footage of the nighttime activities is really good and gives you an idea of what the festival looks like. You can skip to 0:40 if you don't want to hear him talk.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4L_iZ7RyHw0&ab_channel=Japanesquest
Today, a good guide is definitely recommended. I think that one day is enough, however if it is something that you wish to experience more of, we could plan for two days instead of one.
My suggestion for the morning of this day is a beautiful village that is called Hida no Sato. Shirakawa-go is very famous for preserving its traditional thatch-roof style houses, and for the most part the traditions of that period in Japan. Hiida no Sato is similar, however every house in this village has a different traditional Japanese craft that everyone can participate in. I've included a picture of the village in the gallery so that you can get an idea of what it looks like. The website for the village is here:
https://www.hidanosato-tpo.jp/english12.htm
The English site doesn't really do it justice (it also looks like it was built in the early 90's), however it is a very nice place to visit. Not only are their activities and crafts to experience, but the village itself serves as an open-air museum, and is really beautiful. I think that this is the perfect activity before heading to the festival.
Activities (partially guided):
- Takayama Matsuri
- Hiida Folk Village tour (time permitting)
Planner's Notes: Visiting the village before the festival would require an earlier waking time, as the festivities for the matsuri will begin around 1-2PM (although I think it would be OK to miss some of the earlier festivities). A car would be the best way to get around today (including the trip from Nagoya to Takayama). The journey by car is about two hours, one-way. Meaning that fitting the folk village in would require an early wake up time for this day.
Day 14 (4/15): Nagoya area (Nagakute)
This day will be completely dedicated to visiting the Ghibli Theme park. Please click on the name below to visit the website for more information.
Activities:
- Studio Ghibli Theme Park
- Dinner reservation: TBD
Planner's Notes: The park just recently opened in November last year. It is a nice visit for those who are fans of Hayao Miyazaki's works. It would be a nice way to recover from all of the travel on the previous day as well as it would be the only activity on this day, and you could just rest for the rest of the day.
Day 15 (4/16): Nagoya
Today will be completely dedicated to the Nakasendo Trail.
Activities:
Diving with lady pearl divers- Nakasendo Trail
- Dinner reservation: TBD
Planner's Notes: Further notes will be added based on the length and amount of time that you wish to hike the trail on this day.
Day 16 (4/17): Hiroshima (Onomichi)
Rest day. Total train time for this journey is about two and a half hours or so, depending on which train you take to get there.
Activities (partially guided):
- Dinner reservation: TBD
Planner's Notes: n/a
Day 17 (4/18): Hiroshima area
In Japan, all school students are required to visit the Peace Memorial Park, and the A-Bomb dome in Hiroshima or the Peace Park in Nagasaki. It is part of their education. So when you do visit, don't be surprised if you see herds of school children visiting with you. The Peace Memorial Park is definitely a more somber day for the itinerary, but one that is perhaps an important visit for your young ones.
Today is definitely best experienced with a guide, who can either be with you while you're in the museum, and walking to the A-Bomb Dome, or just with you after you leave the museum to walk the grounds of the park. Many of the guides here are people who have been directly affected by what happened here. Either they have lost family members or they themselves were alive during that time, so the stories that they can impart to visitors is first-hand, or second-hand accounts of what happened that day.
Hiroshima is sadly not a widely recognized city for its food. It has some of the best food in the country in my mind. Especially its seafood. This area is of Japan is often called the Mediterranean of Japan because of the similar climate and lifestyle. I definitely recommend trying okonomiyaki while there. Also, Hiroshima is not a part of Kyushu, but its proximity has had an influence on its culinary culture. If you guys are adventurous eaters, you can find things like motsu nabe, which is like a pot dish that uses the innards of different animals. I do believe you can also find gyutan (cows tongue) at some restaurants here as well. So this region presents an opportunity to try some more adventurous items, should you guys be up for it.
The other activity I'd like to plan for this day is a visit to Shukkeien Garden. I'm trying my best to include things that I think your MIL and FIL will enjoy, and also be able to fully participate in. This is one of those things, but I genuinely do believe that everyone will also enjoy it as well. This is not a zen garden like the one that you'd visit on Day 10. It is much, much larger than the one in Kyoto. Whilst walking around the garden, your kids can feed turtles and fish to keep them occupied.
Activities (guided):
- Visit to Peace Memorial Park
- A-Bomb Dome
- Peace Memorial Museum
- Shukkeien Garden visit
- Okonomimura 5-story okonomiyaki restaurant
Planner's Notes: Okonomimura, literally means "the Okonomiyaki village". There are 30+ restaurants all in this building that do their own take on the dish. Okonomiyaki in Hiroshima is completely different than okonomiyaki in other parts of the country. The ingredients are all cooked separately and then put together to enjoy, whereas all of the ingredients are mixed in the batter everywhere else. As it is cooked on a teppan, it kind of becomes a show as well. There are other places in the city that may be better options for trying the dish (they have more side dishes that you guys can try), however Okonomimura is positioned in the center of Hiroshima's entertainment district, so if you guys wanted to stay out to explore the city at night, this would be a great option for walking to other nearby places.
Day 17 (4/18): Miyajima
After visiting the Peace Memorial Park on Day 12, I would like to take you guys to Itsukushima. Itsukushima is sometimes called Miyajima which roughly translates to "shrine island", not because there are a bunch of shrines on the island, but because the island itself was seen and treated as a god in the Shinto spiritual system. Today it is mostly known for the massive "floating" torii gate outside of the island's shrine, but in a bygone era there were many strict rules concerning visiting or living on the island. This is actually one of the reasons the torii gate is not on the island itself. Another really cool thing about visiting is that deer roam the island freely. Deer are seen as messengers of the gods, and so they are left to their own devices, and will approach you as you roam the island.
There will be several extremely interesting shrines and temples to visit here, and although Miyajima shrine is typically the first thing that people think about when they think of the island, I personally think that Daisho-in temple is one of the most beautiful and interesting places in this region. I will grab a picture of it from Google and add it to your gallery below (it's going to be a picture with a ton of lanterns on the ceiling).
Activities (partially guided):
- Visit to Miyajima
- Itsukushima Shrine
- Daishoin Temple
- Hike of Mt. Misen (relatively short hike)
- Miyajima Ropeway
- Calligraphy Lesson (time permitting)
Planner's Notes: I imagined that this day may need two guides. You guys will visit Itsukushima all together as a group, and then from there I would like one guide to take you up to hike Mt. Misen, and the other to take your MIL and anyone else that doesn't want to hike around the base for a while to explore the shops and other smaller temples before taking the ropeway up to the top where they will meet you guys, and then you can all take the ropeway back down together. Miyajima is stunning. I know that this doesn't really pertain to your trip since you'll be visiting in Spring, but I once visited in autumn, and I thought that they had to have painted the leaves on the trees red. I actually imagined a guy going around painting each leaf... they were so brilliantly red that I was actually shocked and questioned whether it was real or not. The foliage and trees are beautiful in all seasons though!
Day 18 (4/19): Seto Inland Sea
[Seto Inland Sea Art Triennale Guided tour, full details to be added later]
Activities (partially guided):
- Tour of the Art Islands in the Seto Inland Sea
Planner's Notes: As mentioned on the phone, I think this would be a great way (the best way) to get an idea of what the Japanese contemporary art scene is looking like, and how it is evolving. This day would require a special guide. My goal is to get an active artist to take you guys around the major islands / installations on this day. I would like to collaborate with that artist to customize the itinerary for this day. Along with culinary experiences, I wanted to make sure that there were some art experiences in the itinerary as well, as you mentioned that your daughter would especially be interested in visiting art museums, and seeing that side of the culture while here.
Day 19 (4/20): Hiroshima
Extra day added for cycling the islands. Itinerary for Ilana and everyone else TBD.
Activities:
- -
Planner's Notes:
Day 20 (4/21): Tokyo
Travel back to Tokyo.
Activities:
- n/a
Planner's Notes:It is very possible to leave Hiroshima and arrive in Tokyo in time for your plane on this day. You mentioned that your flight leaves in the evening on this day. If you're going to Narita Airport, there is a NEX express train from Tokyo that will get you there faster than aa private car. If you're going to Haneda there are also trains there that could get you there quickly, however a private car taking you there from the train station is also an option. Departure from Hiroshima will be somewhere around 8:00AM, which will get you to Tokyo station around noon. We can adjust depending on your flight schedule.
