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Going this November over Thanksgiving Holiday. My original dates were March 2020, right before the shutdown. Had the opportunity to go, but S/O asked me to cancel, not wanting to risk it.
Booked this about 340 days out in late November 2022, going mid November 2023
Feel like I’m spending too much time in Japan, but these are the only dates that worked and it helps that I have the holidays off. I plan to explore surrounding areas around Tokyo/Kyoto on days there.
| Day 1 | NY -> Tokyo | Flight |
|---|---|---|
| Day 2 | Tokyo | FUUNJI/ Kabukicho / Shinjuku |
| Day 3 | Tokyo | Open day/ Yokohoma |
| Day 4 | Tokyo | Meiji Jingu/ Harajuku Omotesando/ Shibuya/ Gyukatsu Motomura |
| Day 5 | Tokyo | Tsukiji Fish Market/ Tokyo Imperial Palace/ Tokyo Station/ Ichiran Roppongi/ Tokyo Tower |
| Day 6 | Tokyo | Disneyland & Sea/ Dinner |
| Day 7 | Tokyo > Fuji | Asakusa/ Akibahara/ Pikachu Cafe/ Tokyo Skytree |
| Day 8 | Fuji | eBike Rental/ Spa/ Onsen Oyama Robata |
| Day 9 | Fuji | Circuit Experience Auto Paradise Gotemba Kart Experience/ Owakudani |
| Day 10 | Fuji -> Kyoto | Nishiki Market/ Gion District/ Southern Higashiyama/ Issen Yoshoku |
| Day 11 | Kyoto | Nara Day |
| Day 12 | Kyoto | Northern Higashiyama/ Fushimi Inari Shrine/ Kyoyamato |
| Day 13 | Kyoto | Osaka Day/ Kobe Dinner |
| Day 14 | Kyoto | Universal Studios Japan Day |
| Day 15 | Kyoto | Hiroshima/Miyajima Day Trip |
| Day 16 | Kyoto | Kyoto Golden Pavilion/ Arashiyama Area/ Jiki Miyazawa |
| Day 17 | Tokyo | Open Day/Revisit favorite places |
| Day 18 | Tokyo | Open Day |
| Day 19 | Tokyo -> NY | Flight |
Since flight/stay is all on points, the budget for dining/activity will be more. Any Recs on this would be great as I am still planning the day to day itinerary, I don’t really want to feel rushed and want to spend time immersing myself.
Got JR Rail Pass before price hike, considering shipping luggage from PH Tokyo to PH Kyoto and traveling to Fuji light.
Tips for 2 DIS Parks in 1 day, USJ, and Kyoto to Hiroshima Day Trip, and any other areas is appreciated.
Point Redemption Chart
| Item | Nights | Category | Points | Cash Equiv. | CPP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JAL RT | Business | 300,000 | $22,234 | ¢7.34 | |
| Park Hyatt Tokyo | 6 | Park Suite | 180,000 | $8,548 | ¢4.75 |
| Fuji Speedway | 2 | Park Suite | 46,000 | $2,262 | ¢4.92 |
| Park Hyatt Kyoto | 5 | Fuji Corner Suite | 205,000 | $15,672 | ¢7.64 |
| Park Hyatt Kyoto (Originally Osaka Regency) - Free Move | 2 | Park Suite | 32,000 | $6,269 | ¢19.59 |
| Park Hyatt Tokyo | 2 | Park Suite | 60,000 | $2,849 | ¢4.75 |
| Sum | 823,000 | $57,934 | ¢7.04 |