Trip Dashboard · Japan 2026

English	Japanese	Romaji	Context / Tip
Hello	こんにちは	Konnichiwa	Standard daytime greeting
Good morning	おはようございます	Ohayou gozaimasu	Formal morning greeting
Good evening	こんばんは	Konbanwa	Evening greeting
Thank you	ありがとうございます	Arigatou gozaimasu	Polite, use this often
Excuse me / Sorry	すみません	Sumimasen	Get attention or apologize
Yes	はい	Hai	Universal affirmation
No	いいえ	Iie	Politely decline
How much?	いくらですか？	Ikura desu ka?	Shopping essential
Where is the restroom?	トイレはどこですか？	Toire wa doko desu ka?	Emergency use!
I don't understand	わかりません	Wakarimasen	Useful when lost in translation
Do you speak English?	英語を話せますか？	Eigo o hanasemasu ka?	Ask for help
Can I have the bill?	お勘定お願いします	Okanjou onegaishimasu	At restaurants
I would like this	これをください	Kore o kudasai	Point at menu items
Where is the station?	駅はどこですか？	Eki wa doko desu ka?	Find the train
Let's go	行きましょう	Ikimashou	Great for groups of 4!
Wait a moment	ちょっと待ってください	Chotto matte kudasai	Hold on, group check
Is there a vegetarian option?	ベジタリアンのメニューはありますか？	Bejitarian no menyuu wa arimasu ka?	Dietary needs
We are 4 people	4名です	Yon mei desu	Tell restaurants / taxis
Cheers!	乾杯！	Kampai!	Drinks with friends
It was delicious	美味しかったです	Oishikatta desu	Compliment the chef

Dish	What it is
Sushi	Vinegared rice paired with raw fish, vegetables, or egg, served with soy sauce and wasabi
Sashimi	Thinly sliced fresh raw fish or seafood served without rice, accompanied by soy sauce and daikon
Ramen	Wheat noodles in a savory broth (pork, chicken, or seafood) topped with chashu pork, egg, nori, and scallions
Udon	Thick, chewy wheat noodles served hot in a mild dashi-based soup or cold with dipping sauce
Soba	Thin buckwheat noodles served chilled with tsuyu dipping sauce or hot in broth
Tempura	Seafood and vegetables coated in light batter and deep-fried until crisp
Tonkatsu	Breaded, deep-fried pork cutlet served with shredded cabbage and tangy tonkatsu sauce
Yakitori	Skewered chicken pieces grilled over charcoal, seasoned with salt or tare glaze
Okonomiyaki	Hearty savory pancake with cabbage, meat, seafood, and bonito flakes, cooked on a griddle
Takoyaki	Round batter balls filled with octopus chunks, pickled ginger, and green onion, topped with sauce and bonito
Miso Soup	Classic soup of dashi stock and miso paste with tofu, wakame seaweed, and scallions
Onigiri	Rice balls shaped by hand, often filled with salmon, pickled plum, or tuna and wrapped in nori
Gyoza	Pan-fried dumplings filled with ground pork, cabbage, and garlic, with a crispy bottom
Kaiseki	Multi-course traditional Japanese dinner emphasizing seasonal ingredients and artistic presentation
Natto	Fermented soybeans with a strong aroma and sticky texture, commonly eaten at breakfast with rice
Wagyu	Premium beef from specific Japanese cattle breeds known for intense marbling and tenderness
Unagi	Grilled freshwater eel glazed with sweet soy-based sauce, served over rice or alone
Chawanmushi	Savory steamed egg custard with dashi, containing shrimp, chicken, mushrooms, or ginkgo nuts
Oden	Winter comfort food of ingredients like daikon, boiled eggs, konjac, and fishcakes simmered in light dashi
Tempura Soba/Udon	Tempura shrimp or vegetables served alongside a bowl of soba or udon in hot broth
Katsudon	Rice bowl topped with tonkatsu (pork cutlet), egg, and onions simmered in sweet dashi
Gyudon	Rice bowl topped with thinly sliced beef and onions simmered in sweet soy-based sauce
Oyakodon	Rice bowl topped with chicken and egg cooked together in dashi ('parent and child')
Tekkadon	Rice bowl topped with raw tuna sashimi slices, often with soy sauce and wasabi
Sukiyaki	Hot pot dish with thinly sliced beef, tofu, vegetables, and glass noodles simmered in sweet soy broth
Shabu-shabu	Hot pot where thinly sliced beef is swished in boiling broth, then dipped in ponzu or sesame sauce
Nabemono	General term for Japanese hot pot dishes cooked and served at the table
Kushikatsu	Deep-fried skewered meat, seafood, and vegetables, dipped in tonkatsu-style sauce
Teppanyaki	Meat, seafood, and vegetables cooked on an iron griddle, often with theatrical flair
Yakiniku	Japanese-style BBQ where diners grill bite-sized meat and vegetables at the table
Mochi	Chewy rice cakes made from pounded glutinous rice, filled with sweet red bean paste or eaten plain
Wagashi	Traditional sweets made from rice, beans, and sugar, crafted seasonally, often served with tea
Dorayaki	Two small pancake-like patties sandwiched around sweet red bean paste
Taiyaki	Fish-shaped cake filled with sweet red bean paste, custard, or chocolate
Matcha Desserts	Sweets flavored with powdered green tea — ice cream, cheesecake, tiramisu, and more
Omurice	Omelet wrapped around fried rice, topped with ketchup, a yoshoku (Western-Japanese fusion) dish
Curry Rice	Japanese-style curry with a milder, sweeter profile, served over rice with meat and potatoes
Hayashi Rice	Beef and onions in a rich demi-glace sauce served over rice
Korokke	Japanese croquettes of mashed potato or meat mixtures, breaded and deep-fried
Menchi Katsu	Breaded and deep-fried minced meat cutlet, popular as a casual meal or in bento boxes
Yakisoba	Stir-fried wheat noodles with pork, cabbage, and yakisoba sauce
Yakisoba Pan	Yakisoba stuffed inside a hot dog bun, a popular street snack
Osechi Ryori	Special New Year's foods arranged in stacked lacquered boxes, each item symbolizing good fortune
Zoni	Mochi soup traditionally eaten on New Year's Day, with regional variations in broth and ingredients
Fugu	Carefully prepared pufferfish, served as sashimi or in hot pot, requiring a licensed chef
Chirashizushi	'Scattered sushi' — a bowl of vinegared rice topped with assorted sashimi, egg, and vegetables
Inarizushi	Sushi rice stuffed into sweet, deep-fried tofu pouches
Temaki	Hand-rolled cone-shaped sushi wraps of nori filled with rice and various ingredients
Hijiki	Braised hijiki seaweed with carrots, soybeans, and soy-dashi seasoning, served as a side dish
Nikujaga	Meat and potato stew simmered in sweet soy-dashi, a classic home-cooked comfort dish
Ohitashi	Blanched leafy greens (like spinach) dressed with dashi and soy, garnished with bonito flakes
Kinpira	Sautéed and simmered root vegetables (burdock, lotus root, carrots) with soy, mirin, and sesame

Service	Phone Number	Notes
🚔 Police	110	Emergency only
🚑 Ambulance / Fire	119	Emergency only
🚤 Coast Guard	118	Marine emergencies
🇯🇵 Japan Visitor Hotline (JNTO)	050-3816-2787	24/7 English support, travel info
📦 Lost & Found (Tokyo Metro)	03-3812-7831	Report lost items on trains
🇳🇱 Netherlands Embassy Tokyo	+81-3-5776-5400	Dutch citizens · ⚠️ verify number before travel
🇳🇱 Netherlands Worldwide 24/7	+31 247 247 247	24/7 helpline from NL government · ⚠️ verify before travel

Category	Item	Details	Where to find
🔪 Kitchen	Japanese knives	Master-crafted blades, try before buying, name engraving at Tower Knives	Kappabashi-Dori (Tokyo), Tower Knives (Osaka)
Chopsticks	Huge selection, great lightweight souvenir	Kappabashi-Dori, 100-yen shops, dept. stores
Ceramic tableware	Beautiful and practical bowls, plates	Kappabashi-Dori, dept. store basements
Food replicas (sampuru)	Uniquely Japanese — keychain-sized versions available	Kappabashi-Dori artisans
🍙 Snacks	Kit Kats	Dozens of unique flavors (matcha, sake, wasabi, hojicha, strawberry…)	Every conbini, supermarket, airport
Tokyo Banana	Classic fluffy banana cake souvenir	Tokyo Station, airports
Matcha products	Tea, sweets, Kit Kats, cookies; best Uji matcha in Kyoto	Kyoto (Uji), everywhere
Instant ramen	Overwhelming supermarket selection, compact to pack	Supermarkets, Don Quijote
Seasonings	Ponzu, yuzu dressing, furikake, miso paste, curry blocks	Supermarkets, depachika
Senbei (rice crackers)	Artisanal varieties at traditional streets	Nakamise-dōri, Yanaka Ginza
Konpeito	Colorful star-shaped sugar candies, traditional Kyoto souvenir	Kyoto temple gift shops
Dried seafood / nori	Compact, lightweight, authentic	Tsukiji Outer Market, supermarkets
💄 Cosmetics	Skincare & cosmetics	Excellent value, huge selection, tax-free	Matsumoto Kiyoshi (drugstore chain)
Sheet masks	Great for personal use or gifts	Drugstores, 100-yen shops
Sunscreen	Lightweight, effective (Biore UV Aqua Rich famous)	Matsumoto Kiyoshi, drugstores
🧳 Practical	Suitcase (cheap)	Extra luggage for return flight if souvenirs overflow	Akihabara Station area, Donki (fallback)
Coin purse	Excellent compact designs with clever compartments	100-yen shops, Muji, Hands, dept. stores
Foldable umbrella	Quality parasol/umbrella; cheap ones ~¥500 at conbini	Conbini, Hands, dept. stores
Shupatto bag	Ultra-compact reusable shopping bag, folds tiny	Hands, Yodobashi Camera
Tenugui (hand towel)	Traditional cotton towels, beautiful patterns	100-yen shops, traditional shops
Stamp book (goshuincho)	Collect temple seals (~¥300–500 each) and station stamps	Bookstores, Muji
⛩️ Traditional	Furoshiki	Fabric wrapping cloths, eco-friendly gift wrap	Traditional shops, dept. stores
Maneki-neko goods	Beckoning cat souvenirs; Gotoku-ji Temple is the birthplace	Yanaka "Cat Town", Gotoku-ji, temple shops
Vintage yukata	Used yukatas in good condition, fraction of new prices	Yanaka Ginza, Shimokitazawa vintage shops
Incense	High-quality (Shoyeido, Nippon Kodo), lightweight souvenir	Department stores, traditional shops
Goshuin (temple seals)	Red-stamped calligraphy collected at temples (~¥300–500 each)	Temples & shrines on the itinerary
👕 Uniqlo	AIRism t-shirts	Breathable, moisture-wicking — locals say essential for summer heat	Every city · ¥1,000–2,000
UV Protection Parka	Sun protection + sweat-wicking + ultra packable	Every city · ¥3,000
Steteco (loose shorts)	Traditional Japanese shorts modernized, ideal for humid hotel nights	Japan-exclusive · ¥1,500
UT Graphic t-shirts	Anime, movie, art collabs — many Japan-exclusive designs	Every city · ¥1,000–2,000
Ultra Light Down	Extremely packable, water-resilient — great gift for autumn/winter	Every city · ¥8,000
🎮 Electronics	Electronics & gadgets	Tax-free + coupon discounts, good for headphones, adapters, cameras	Bic Camera, Yodobashi Camera
Retro games & anime	Vintage games, collectibles, figures	Nakano Broadway, Akihabara
Stationery	Exceptional quality and design at unbeatable prices	Daiso, Seria, Itoya, Tokyu Hands
📍 Districts	Kappabashi-Dori	Kitchen town — knives, chopsticks, tableware, food replicas	Tokyo (near Asakusa)
Ginza	Luxury shopping, Uniqlo flagship, Ginza Six, Tsutaya Books	Tokyo · Chuo-dori closed to cars on weekends
Shibuya 109 & Center Gai	Fast fashion, independent boutiques, Cat Street vintage	Tokyo · Shibuya
Shinsaibashi-suji	Longest shopping arcade in Japan, covered	Osaka

Today Day 1 – Tokyo · Arrival at Narita + late transfer

2026-07-25 · Hotel: IKEBUKURO LoveSugamo

21:30 CEST (Jul 24) — ✈️ DEP Amsterdam (AMS) — Korean Air KE926, gate-to-gate 12h 10m Map

16:40 KST — Arrive Seoul Incheon (ICN) — 1h 55m layover Map

18:35 KST — ✈️ DEP Incheon (ICN) — Korean Air KE705, 2h 30m to NRT Map

21:05 — Flight scheduled to land at Narita (NRT) — Korean Air KE705, ref 7ENW54 Map

22:00–22:30 — Realistic terminal exit after immigration, customs, luggage Map

After exit — Use pre-booked private transfer or fixed-rate taxi to Sugamo hotel Map

Alt A — If landed earlier than planned — short Sugamo Jizo-dori stroll + local dinner (shops close ~19:00) Map

Alt B — Rest-first night — check in, nearest konbini snacks, no walking Map

Airport konbini

Hotel-area convenience store if still open

Korean Air flights AMS→ICN→NRT (ref 7ENW54)

Tokyo hotel

Late-night arrival. Wiki decision recommends pre-booked private transfer or taxi; public train options are risky after a 21:05 landing.

Passports

Hotel address in Japanese

Transfer booking

Payment card

Some yen if available

Do not plan sightseeing today.

Backup plan: If flight is badly delayed or transfer fails, use airport taxi stand or stay near Narita and go to Tokyo the next morning.

Upcoming Day 2 – Tokyo · Recovery day + Ikebukuro/Sugamo setup

2026-07-26 · Hotel: IKEBUKURO LoveSugamo

Morning — Sleep in, breakfast nearby, recover from flight Map

Midday — Set up IC cards, cash, offline maps, eSIM checks Map

Evening — Low-pressure Ikebukuro walk or Sunshine City Map

Alt A — Shinjuku Gyoen morning walk + Tokyo Metropolitan Government Building free observatory Map

Alt B — Rikugien gardens + Komagome quiet neighborhood (walking distance from hotel) Map

Konbini breakfast

Family restaurant

Ikebukuro ramen or department-store food

Kitchen ABC Nishiikebukuro ten — yoshoku lunch/dinner (5 min from Ikebukuro West Exit, cash only)

Sunshine City

Otome Road

Quiet local dinner near hotel

Use public transport with IC card; check live routing that morning.

IC card or phone wallet

Water

Cash

Passport copy/photo

Small trash bag

Good day to test copyable hotel address and all phones before the trip pace increases.

Backup plan: If jet lag is heavy, keep the whole day local and use convenience-store or family-restaurant food.

Upcoming Day 3 – Tokyo · 🎯 Shibuya day

2026-07-27 · Hotel: IKEBUKURO LoveSugamo

Morning — Meiji Shrine / Yoyogi Park before heat (or go direct to Shibuya) Map

Mid-morning — Shibuya Scramble Crossing + Center Gai + Shibuya 109 Map

Afternoon — Cat Street / Kamiyamacho / Oku-Shibuya Map

Evening — Mag's Park rooftop (free viewpoint over the crossing) Map

Shibuya department-store basement (Tokyu Food Show)

Chillmatic burgers (Kamiyamacho)

Ton Marii tonkatsu

Canana wagashi café (Oku-Shibuya)

Coco Ichibanya fallback

None — no advance bookings needed

Cat Street

Shibuya Crossing

Yoyogi Park

Shimokitazawa (6 min from Shibuya)

Omotesando architecture walk + Nezu Museum garden

Sugamo/Ikebukuro → Shibuya via Yamanote Line direct (~25–30 min). Shibuya ↔ Harajuku: 1 stop JR or 15 min walk.

IC card or phone wallet

Water

Cash

Moved from Day 4 to Day 3 on Jul 26 — family decided to do Shibuya tomorrow.

Upcoming Day 4 – Tokyo · teamLab/Odaiba day or Tokyo buffer

2026-07-28 · Hotel: IKEBUKURO LoveSugamo

Morning — teamLab Planets if booked (book at least 2 weeks ahead) Map

Afternoon — Odaiba: Unicorn Gundam / Rainbow Bridge / mall browsing Map

Evening — Odaiba dinner or return to Ikebukuro Map

Alt A — Asakusa + Sumida River promenade + Tokyo Skytree (if teamLab/Odaiba dropped) Map

Alt B — Ginza walk + Imperial Palace East Gardens + Marunouchi brick district Map

Odaiba mall food court

Konbini fallback

Ikebukuro ramen

teamLab Planets only if booked

Odaiba Unicorn Gundam

Rainbow Bridge views

Toyosu Market free 2F walkway (any open day, no reservation)

Hotel rest

From Sugamo/Ikebukuro to Odaiba about 45–60 min via Yamanote to Shimbashi then Yurikamome.

IC card or phone wallet

Water

Cash

Formerly Day 3; swapped with Shibuya (moved to Day 3). Backup plan: If teamLab not booked or jet lag persists, use as an easy Odaiba or local buffer day.

Upcoming Day 5 – Tokyo · Ueno museums + Yanaka old Tokyo

2026-07-29 · Hotel: IKEBUKURO LoveSugamo

Morning — Ueno Park museum block or National Museum candidate Map

Afternoon — Yanaka Ginza / Nezu Shrine slow walk Map

Evening — Ameyoko or return to hotel Map

Alt A — Tokyo National Museum deep-dive only + Ueno Park stroll (skip Yanaka if tired) Map

Alt B — Roppongi Hills + Mori Art Museum / Tokyo City View (art + skyline) Map

Ameyoko casual food

Ueno station food

Konbini balanced meal

Tokyo National Museum

Nezu Shrine

Yanaka Ginza

Kiyosumi Gardens (quiet traditional garden, Koto, less crowded)

Use public transport with IC card; check live routing that morning.

IC card or phone wallet

Water

Cash

Passport copy/photo

Small trash bag

Backup plan: If museum fatigue hits, choose either Ueno museum or Yanaka, not both.

Upcoming Day 6 – Tokyo · 🎯 Toyosu tuna auction + Asakusa evening

2026-07-30 · Hotel: IKEBUKURO LoveSugamo

~4:15 a.m. — Depart hotel — Yurikamome Line to Shijo-mae Station (verify first-train time) Map

5:00–5:15 a.m. — Arrive Toyosu Market, Block 7, 3F — Promotional Corner Map

5:30 a.m. — ✅ TUNA AUCTION OBSERVATION DECK — Ref #49056, 4 tickets. Bring all 4 passports! Map

After auction — Toyosu breakfast (kaisendon) / Uogashi Yokocho (4F) / Green Roof Plaza Map

Midday — Rest at hotel — sleep, recharge after early start Map

Late afternoon — Kappabashi kitchenware street if energy allows (shops close ~5–6 p.m.) Map

Evening — Senso-ji after sunset when crowds ease Map

Toyosu kaisendon (seafood rice bowl)

Toyosu market restaurants (close before 2 p.m.)

Asakusa casual dinner

Konbini fallback

🎯 Toyosu tuna auction observation deck — WON! July 30, 5:30 a.m., 4 tickets, Ref #49056. Promotional Corner, Block 7, 3F.

Uogashi Yokocho (4F market goods)

Green Roof Plaza (Tokyo Tower/Fuji views)

Kappabashi

Sumida River promenade

Skytree same-day if ambitious

Sugamo → Shijo-mae via JR Yamanote to Shimbashi then Yurikamome Line (~45–60 min). Verify first-train departure time to ensure 5:00 a.m. arrival. If trains don't run early enough, book a taxi.

🎯 ALL 4 PASSPORTS — mandatory for ID check

Toyosu lottery confirmation printout/phone screenshot

IC card or phone wallet

Water

Cash

Small trash bag

⚠️ NO CHANGES ALLOWED — date and ticket count are locked. No rebooking possible.

⚠️ Rest well the night before (July 29). Set multiple alarms. Prepare everything (clothes, transit, passports) the night before.

⚠️ No drunk observation (official rule).

Meeting time is 5:30 a.m. — arrive earlier (5:00–5:15) to find the Promotional Corner.

Public transport only — no parking available.

Backup plan: If the auction visit is cancelled or missed, there is no second chance — fall back to the free 2F walkway any morning and shift to a normal Asakusa day.

Upcoming Day 7 – Tokyo · Jinbōchō book town morning + Kichijoji

2026-07-31 · Hotel: IKEBUKURO LoveSugamo

09:00 — Toei Mita Line: Sugamo → Jimbocho, direct ~15 min Map

09:30–11:30 — Jinbōchō book town: ~180–200 second-hand bookshops (Isseido — centuries-old manuscripts, Kitazawa — foreign-language / English). ⚠️ Many shops cash-only Map

11:30–12:30 — Curry lunch in Jinbōchō (Tokyo's curry quarter) Map

Afternoon — Chuo Line: Ochanomizu → Kichijoji (~25 min). Inokashira Park + Harmonica Yokocho (❌ Ghibli Museum — both sales failed, park still worth it) Map

Backup — Roppongi Art Triangle + Tokyo City View candidate Map

Alt A — Akihabara electronics & anime district (short ride from Jinbōchō) Map

Alt B — Nakano Broadway vintage shopping + Koenji second-hand strip Map

Jinbōchō curry lunch

Kichijoji: Harmonica Yokocho snacks, tsukemen/cafe

Ikebukuro dinner

Konbini fallback

Akihabara (short ride from Jinbōchō)

Roppongi museums

Hotel rest

Toei Mita Line: Sugamo → Jimbocho direct ~15 min; Chuo Line: Ochanomizu → Kichijoji ~25 min. IC card or phone wallet; check live routing that morning.

IC card or phone wallet

Water

Cash (bookshops often cash-only)

Passport copy/photo

Small trash bag

Friday visit = weekday-morning browsing, the recommended time for Jinbōchō. Bring cash.

Backup plan: skip the afternoon and rest at the hotel; Roppongi art/view remains an option. Ghibli Museum not visitable (both sales failed).

Upcoming Day 8 – Tokyo · Day trip / last Tokyo picks

2026-08-01 · Hotel: IKEBUKURO LoveSugamo

Morning — Day trip or last Tokyo picks (Ghibli Museum ❌ not available) Map

Afternoon — Continue day trip, or Akihabara / hotel rest Map

Alternative — Day trip: Kawagoe, Yokohama, or Kamakura/Enoshima Map

Evening — Pack for Tokyo → Kyoto Shinkansen Map

Alt A — Yokohama day trip — Chinatown, Minato Mirai waterfront, Cup Noodles Museum Map

Alt B — Kamakura + Enoshima day trip — Great Buddha, temples, beach (longer day) Map

Ekiben research for tomorrow

Ikebukuro dinner

Konbini fallback

Kitchen ABC Nishiikebukuro ten — yoshoku lunch/dinner near Ikebukuro Station (cash only)

Kawagoe from Ikebukuro

Yokohama

Kamakura/Enoshima

Akihabara

Edo-Tokyo Museum (Ryogoku) — Tokyo history museum, pairs with Akihabara on the Sobu line. Open 9:30–17:30; special exhibition "Western-style Architecture in Japan" through Aug 23. Covers the "one good Japan-history museum" trip goal. Map

Mount Takao (nature day trip, ~1h by train, cable car/chairlift)

Hotel rest

Use public transport with IC card; check live routing that morning.

IC card or phone wallet

Water

Cash

Passport copy/photo

Small trash bag

Last full Tokyo day — open buffer for a day trip or last picks. Ghibli Museum not visitable (both sales failed).

Backup plan: If the group is tired, skip the day trip and use Ikebukuro/Sugamo, laundry, packing, and an easy dinner.

Upcoming Day 9 – Kyoto · Tokyo → Kyoto transfer

2026-08-02 · Hotel: Kyohotel Kishotei Goshominami

Morning — Check out Tokyo hotel; go to Tokyo Station Map

Before train — Buy station breakfast/ekiben; board reserved Shinkansen if booked Map

Afternoon — Arrive Kyoto, get to accommodation, keep evening light Map

Evening — Optional: Higashi Hongan-ji — near Kyoto Station, free, one of the largest wooden structures in the world Map

Tokyo Station bakery/ekiben

Kyoto Station food

Nearby konbini

Tokyo → Kyoto Shinkansen

Kyoto accommodation

Book reserved family seats up to one month ahead. Verify exact train and platform in Smart EX/JR systems.

Shinkansen tickets/QR

All luggage

Kyoto hotel address

IC cards

Backup plan: If delayed, drop sightseeing and focus on check-in, food, and sleep.

Upcoming Day 10 – Kyoto · Eastern Kyoto early start

2026-08-03 · Hotel: Kyohotel Kishotei Goshominami

Early — Kiyomizu-dera / Higashiyama before crowds if the group is willing Map

Midday — Rest, cafe, or covered shopping around Kawaramachi Map

Evening — Gion/Pontocho atmosphere walk Map

Kyoto bakery

Soba

Department-store basement food

Kiyomizu-dera

Ninenzaka/Sannenzaka

Gion/Pontocho

Use public transport with IC card; check live routing that morning.

IC card or phone wallet

Water

Cash

Passport copy/photo

Small trash bag

Backup plan: If early start fails, go late afternoon/evening and reduce the temple list.

Upcoming Day 11 – Kyoto · Fushimi Inari + central Kyoto

2026-08-04 · Hotel: Kyohotel Kishotei Goshominami

Early or evening — Fushimi Inari when cooler and less crowded Map

Midday — Kawaramachi quick walk or rest (⚠️ Nishiki Market on avoid list) Map

Later — Flexible Kyoto neighborhoods Map

Warabimochi

Gyukatsu

With Green or other light meal

Fushimi Inari

Kawaramachi shopping

Higashi Hongan-ji (near Kyoto Station, free, impressive scale)

Use public transport with IC card; check live routing that morning.

IC card or phone wallet

Water

Cash

Passport copy/photo

Small trash bag

Backup plan: If Fushimi Inari is crowded/hot, walk only the first section or move it to evening.

Upcoming Day 12 – Kyoto · Nara day trip candidate or Kyoto museum day

2026-08-05 · Hotel: Kyohotel Kishotei Goshominami

Morning — Nara day trip if energy is good Map

Alternative — Stay in Kyoto for museums/cafes/rest Map

Evening — Simple dinner near accommodation Map

Nara casual food

Kyoto teishoku

Konbini balanced meal

Nara Park

Todai-ji

Kyoto museum/cafe

Nara is a common no-reservation day trip from Kyoto; verify route and heat before committing.

IC card or phone wallet

Water

Cash

Passport copy/photo

Small trash bag

Backup plan: If tired, skip Nara and preserve energy for Hiroshima and Osaka.

Upcoming Day 13 – Kyoto · Arashiyama or quiet Kyoto buffer

2026-08-06 · Hotel: Kyohotel Kishotei Goshominami

Early — Arashiyama only if starting early; crowds are expected Map

Midday — Rest and laundry/packing Map

Evening — Final Kyoto dinner Map

Kyoto soba

Bakery/cafe

Teishoku

Arashiyama

Adashino Nenbutsuji quiet alternative

Central Kyoto shopping

Use public transport with IC card; check live routing that morning.

IC card or phone wallet

Water

Cash

Passport copy/photo

Small trash bag

Backup plan: If Arashiyama seems too crowded or hot, choose a quiet temple/cafe day and pack early.

Upcoming Day 14 – Hiroshima · Kyoto → Hiroshima transfer

2026-08-07 · Hotel: Hotel Granvia Hiroshima

Morning — Kyoto Station breakfast and Shinkansen Map

Afternoon — Arrive Hotel Granvia Hiroshima directly at station Map

Evening — Light Peace Park orientation or station-area dinner Map

Kyoto Station bakery/ekiben

Hiroshima Station food

Okonomiyaki

Kyoto → Hiroshima Shinkansen

Hotel Granvia Hiroshima

Book reserved seats up to one month ahead. Hotel is directly connected to JR Hiroshima Station per wiki.

Shinkansen tickets/QR

All luggage

Hiroshima hotel address

Backup plan: If arrival is late, skip Peace Park and eat near Hiroshima Station.

Upcoming Day 15 – Hiroshima · Peace Memorial Museum + Park

2026-08-08 · Hotel: Hotel Granvia Hiroshima

Morning — Peace Memorial Museum / memorial area Map

Afternoon — Peace Park, A-Bomb Dome, quiet decompression Map

Evening — Okonomiyaki dinner Map

Hiroshima-style okonomiyaki

Station food

Cafe morning service

Peace Memorial Museum ticket if advance booking is available/needed

Use public transport with IC card; check live routing that morning.

IC card or phone wallet

Water

Cash

Passport copy/photo

Small trash bag

Verify whether Peace Memorial Museum requires or benefits from advance tickets.

Backup plan: If the museum is emotionally heavy, cancel optional plans and keep the evening quiet.

Upcoming Day 16 – Hiroshima · Miyajima day trip candidate

2026-08-09 · Hotel: Hotel Granvia Hiroshima

Morning — Train/ferry to Miyajima if weather and energy are good Map

Afternoon — Floating torii / island walk; avoid over-scheduling Map

Evening — Return to Hiroshima and pack Map

Momiji manju

Oysters if desired

Station dinner fallback

Miyajima

Hiroshima local day

Hotel rest

Use public transport with IC card; check live routing that morning.

IC card or phone wallet

Water

Cash

Passport copy/photo

Small trash bag

Backup plan: If it is too hot, rainy, or the group is tired, stay in Hiroshima and keep the day light.

Upcoming Day 17 – Osaka · Hiroshima → Osaka transfer + Namba

2026-08-10 · Hotel: Regale Namba

Morning — Hiroshima Station breakfast and Shinkansen to Shin-Osaka Map

Afternoon — Transfer from Shin-Osaka to Namba accommodation Map

Evening — Dotonbori/Namba first walk if energy allows Map

Station ekiben

Takoyaki

Okonomiyaki

Coco Ichibanya fallback

Hiroshima → Osaka Shinkansen

Osaka accommodation

Shinkansen arrives at Shin-Osaka, not Namba. Transfer by Osaka Metro Midosuji line or taxi depending on luggage.

Shinkansen tickets/QR

All luggage

Osaka hotel address

Backup plan: If transfer is tiring, eat near Namba and delay Dotonbori until another evening.

Upcoming Day 18 – Osaka · Osaka Castle + Umeda/Nakanoshima

2026-08-11 · Hotel: Regale Namba

Morning — Osaka Castle grounds or museum candidate Map

Afternoon — Nakanoshima / Kitahama cafes or Umeda Map

Evening — Umeda food halls or return to Namba Map

Umeda basement food

Department-store basement

Saizeriya/Matsuya fallback

Osaka Castle

Children's Book Forest

Umeda Sky Building if verified

Tower Knives Osaka (Naniwa-ku) — try Japanese knives, duty-free with passport Map

Use public transport with IC card; check live routing that morning.

IC card or phone wallet

Water

Cash

Passport copy/photo

Small trash bag

Backup plan: If weather is bad, prioritize covered Umeda/department-store areas over castle grounds.

Upcoming Day 19 – Osaka · Shopping streets + Shinsekai food

2026-08-12 · Hotel: Regale Namba

Morning — Nakazakicho coffee or Shinsaibashi/Amerika-mura browsing Map

Afternoon — Rest in Namba or covered arcades Map

Evening — Shinsekai kushikatsu / Tsutenkaku area Map

Kushikatsu

Takoyaki

Family restaurant fallback

Nakazakicho

Amerika-mura

Namba Yasaka Jinja

Shinsekai

Tower Knives Osaka (Naniwa-ku) — try Japanese knives, duty-free with passport Map

Use public transport with IC card; check live routing that morning.

IC card or phone wallet

Water

Cash

Passport copy/photo

Small trash bag

Backup plan: If Shinsekai feels too intense or oily, leave after a short walk and eat in Namba.

Upcoming Day 20 – Osaka · Godzilla day candidate or Osaka buffer

2026-08-13 · Hotel: Regale Namba

Morning — Awaji Island Godzilla attraction only if transport and tickets are verified Map

Alternative — Osaka local buffer: Namba, Nagai Park, or shopping Map

Evening — Pack for KIX departure Map

Dotonbori

Station/konbini fallback

Awaji Island Godzilla tickets only if chosen and booked

Awaji Island Godzilla attraction

Nagai Park/teamLab Botanical Gardens if verified

Final shopping

Tower Knives Osaka (Naniwa-ku) — try Japanese knives, duty-free with passport Map

Awaji Island is the preferred one-Godzilla option but needs verification for family-friendly routing from Osaka.

IC card or phone wallet

Water

Cash

Passport copy/photo

Small trash bag

Backup plan: If Awaji logistics are too hard, do not add another Godzilla stop unless the family explicitly chooses it; use Osaka buffer instead.

Upcoming Day 21 – Osaka · Departure — KIX→ICN→AMS (Korean Air)

2026-08-14 · Hotel: Regale Namba

05:30–06:00 — Check out of Regale Namba; allow luggage and station buffer Map

~06:00 — Namba → KIX via Nankai Airport Express (~40–45 min) Map

07:00–07:30 — Arrive KIX: check-in, bag drop, security, immigration Map

09:05 — ✈️ DEP KIX — Korean Air KE722 → ICN (1h 50m). Seats 43B/C/D/E. Map

10:55 KST — Arrive Seoul Incheon (ICN) — 1h 00m layover Map

11:55 KST — ✈️ DEP ICN — Korean Air KE925 → AMS (14h 00m). Seats 37E/F/G/H. Map

18:55 CEST — Arrive Amsterdam (AMS) — welcome home! Map

KIX food court

Konbini

Airport restaurants

In-flight meals

Korean Air KE722 KIX 09:05 + KE925 ICN→AMS (ref 7ENW54)

Airport train Nankai Airport Express

⚠️ Early departure! Flight at 09:05 JST. Leave hotel ~05:30–06:00. Nankai Airport Express Namba→KIX ~40–45 min. Verify first-train time.

Passports

Flight details (ref 7ENW54)

IC cards

All luggage

Hotel receipt/check-out confirmation

Backup plan: If Nankai trains are disrupted, use limousine bus or fixed-rate taxi. Ask hotel reception night before. ICN layover is only 1h — if KE722 is delayed, Korean Air rebooks (single ticket).

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Today Day 1 – Tokyo · Arrival at Narita + late transfer

Upcoming Day 2 – Tokyo · Recovery day + Ikebukuro/Sugamo setup

Upcoming Day 3 – Tokyo · 🎯 Shibuya day

Upcoming Day 4 – Tokyo · teamLab/Odaiba day or Tokyo buffer

Upcoming Day 5 – Tokyo · Ueno museums + Yanaka old Tokyo

Upcoming Day 6 – Tokyo · 🎯 Toyosu tuna auction + Asakusa evening

Upcoming Day 7 – Tokyo · Jinbōchō book town morning + Kichijoji

Upcoming Day 8 – Tokyo · Day trip / last Tokyo picks

Upcoming Day 9 – Kyoto · Tokyo → Kyoto transfer

Upcoming Day 10 – Kyoto · Eastern Kyoto early start

Upcoming Day 11 – Kyoto · Fushimi Inari + central Kyoto

Upcoming Day 12 – Kyoto · Nara day trip candidate or Kyoto museum day

Upcoming Day 13 – Kyoto · Arashiyama or quiet Kyoto buffer

Upcoming Day 14 – Hiroshima · Kyoto → Hiroshima transfer

Upcoming Day 15 – Hiroshima · Peace Memorial Museum + Park

Upcoming Day 16 – Hiroshima · Miyajima day trip candidate

Upcoming Day 17 – Osaka · Hiroshima → Osaka transfer + Namba

Upcoming Day 18 – Osaka · Osaka Castle + Umeda/Nakanoshima

Upcoming Day 19 – Osaka · Shopping streets + Shinsekai food

Upcoming Day 20 – Osaka · Godzilla day candidate or Osaka buffer

Upcoming Day 21 – Osaka · Departure — KIX→ICN→AMS (Korean Air)