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Japan Trip — Live Itinerary

Sep 6–13, 2026 • Version 12 • Live operational plan
Fixed anchors: Sep 7 SHIBUYA SKY 17:00–17:19 • Sep 9 teamLab Borderless 16:00–16:30 • Sep 10 Tokyo→Kyoto 09:00–11:15 • Sep 12 Kyoto→Tokyo 17:30–19:45.
READY FOR TODAY — MONDAY, SEP 7: Slow morning, casual bakery, indoor-first fashion and merch, then Shibuya. Make the SHIBUYA SKY weather call at 15:30–16:00.

Live guide, not a checklist.

V12 changes with weather, energy, completed stops and what Abtin is enjoying. Fixed tickets/trains matter; everything else can flex.
FIXED — ticket/train/departure TARGET — recommended window FLEX — linger or shorten OPTIONAL — skip freely COMPLETED — trip history
FOOD STRATEGY

Eat broadly, not heavily

One strong meal per day when it adds real value, plus small shared tastes on the route. Wagyu gets one dedicated Tokyo night; seafood and fried foods are woven into Tsukiji, Kyoto tempura, Akihabara tonkatsu and Osaka kushikatsu.

Priority: taste + local character + route efficiency + visitor accessibility. Skip any restaurant if the queue costs more experience than the meal is worth.

NEAR HOTEL / EASY LOCAL OPTIONS

Kameya Okachimachi — quick local soba/udon. Maps ↗
CoCo Ichibanya near hotel — easy Japanese curry fallback. Maps ↗
Tap a day to expand/collapse it. Interactive maps use Leaflet; destination buttons open Google Maps.
1Sunday, Sep 6, 2026 — COMPLETED — Asakusa → Solamachi → Akihabara›
Actual route completed • tap any numbered marker for details.
TRIP HISTORY • SUNDAY, SEP 6

Rain-day Tokyo East — what actually happened

COMPLETED: Kaminarimon → Nakamise → Hozomon → Sensō-ji → pagoda/grounds → Asakusa Culture Center terrace → Solamachi + Pokémon Center → hotel reset → Akihabara → Radio Kaikan → Marugo → animate → GiGO Building 3.
PLAN EVOLUTION — tap for original plan and why it changed
ORIGINAL V11 PLAN: Asakusa → Skytree/Solamachi → Akihabara, with Ameyoko flexible.
V12 LIVE REVISION: Taxi to Kaminarimon; paid Skytree deck skipped; a hotel reset inserted before Akihabara.
WHY IT CHANGED: Heavy rain, low cloud and poor visibility made the observation deck poor value. Waterproof shoes and a reset protected the evening.
ACTUALLY COMPLETED: All stops below. Ameyoko remains FLEX for a later opening.
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Hotel → Kaminarimon / 雷門

COMPLETED GO Taxi
The taxi avoided the worst rain and started the day directly at Asakusa’s iconic gate.
Google Maps ↗
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Walk through AsakusaKaminarimon → Nakamise → Hozomon → Sensō-jiCovered pauses whenever the rain intensified
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Sensō-ji, pagoda & grounds / 浅草寺

COMPLETED
Temple approach, shopping street, Hozomon, main hall, five-story pagoda and grounds.
Google Maps ↗
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WalkSensō-ji → Asakusa Culture Tourist Information Center~8–10 min
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Asakusa Culture Center 8F terrace

COMPLETED
Free, weather-safe overview of Asakusa and the cloudy skyline.
Google Maps ↗
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GO TaxiAsakusa → Tokyo SolamachiRain-efficient transfer
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Tokyo Solamachi + Pokémon Center SKYTREE TOWN

COMPLETED • SKYTREE DECK SKIPPED
Indoor shopping and Pokémon merch. Waterproof shoes purchased. The observation deck was correctly skipped because visibility was poor.
Google Maps ↗
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Return to hotelUnload purchases → change → resetA deliberate energy-saving break
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Akihabara — Radio Kaikan / ラジオ会館

COMPLETED
Focused anime, figures, cards, collectibles and merch browsing.
Google Maps ↗
5

Tonkatsu Marugo / 丸五

COMPLETED • ~17:00
The planned high-value meal stayed on schedule.
Google Maps ↗
6

animate Akihabara / アニメイト秋葉原

COMPLETED
Anime, manga/comic goods and character merch.
Google Maps ↗
7

GiGO Akihabara Building 3

COMPLETED
Arcade finish after a full weather-adapted day.
Google Maps ↗
FLEX — LATER

Ameyoko / アメ横

Not completed. Keep it for a later evening, Sep 13, or a spare-time window near the hotel.

Google Maps ↗
2Monday, Sep 7, 2026 — LIVE TODAY — Fashion + Shibuya + weather decision›
LIVE TODAY: Indoor first during the worst rain. Outdoor stops only when the weather opens. SHIBUYA SKY gets a real decision at 15:30–16:00.
Live route • outdoor portions are weather-flex • use each Maps button for door-to-door navigation.
MONDAY, SEP 7 • CURRENT DAY

Relaxed bakery start → Harajuku fashion → Shibuya

PRIORITY ORDER: 1) bakery start, 2) Abtin’s fashion/streetwear + anime/game merch, 3) SHIBUYA SKY only if worthwhile, 4) Shibuya at night, 5) Harajuku, 6) Meiji only in enjoyable weather. This is not a checklist.
WEATHER: Heavy morning rain/thunder risk. Rest through the worst band; use indoor shopping first. Carry the waterproof shoes bought yesterday.
PLAN EVOLUTION — tap for V11 comparison
ORIGINAL V11 PLAN: Early Meiji Jingu → Takeshita → Cat Street → Omotesando → PARCO → fixed SHIBUYA SKY.
V12 LIVE REVISION: Slow morning, flexible bakery choice, indoor-first fashion block, short outdoor windows, and a formal SKY checkpoint.
WHY IT CHANGED: Long first day, jet lag, and rain/thunder make a rigid outdoor sequence low-value.
ACTUALLY COMPLETED: Update this section tonight; today is still live.
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Slow morning at Hotel MONday

MORNING • TARGET
No rush and no mandatory hotel breakfast. Get ready while the worst rain passes; leave when the route feels comfortable.
Hotel Maps ↗
BREAKFAST / BAKERY OPTIONS

Choose live — pastry counter, not formal brunch

BEST ROUTE FIT — The Little BAKERY Tokyo: playful Harajuku bakery with sweet and savory breads; good teen-friendly first browse.

BEST ROUTE FIT — Boul'Angerie Jean-François, Shibuya Mark City: useful if rain pushes you directly toward Shibuya; French-style pastries and coffee indoors.

BACKUP — breadworks Omotesando: a calmer bakery/café option if Omotesando fits the live route.

OPTIONAL — Andersen Atre Ueno: easiest start near the hotel/station if weather makes a west-Tokyo bakery detour silly.

Choose by live rain, queue, opening status, route and Abtin appeal • allow 20–45 min • verify hours in Maps before leaving
Little BAKERY Maps ↗ · Jean-François Maps ↗ · breadworks Maps ↗ · Andersen Maps ↗
AFTER BREAKFAST — WEATHER DECISION: Light/manageable rain → Meiji Jingu for 45–60 min, then Harajuku. Heavy rain or thunder → skip/defer Meiji and begin inside Laforet. Do not force a long wet forest walk.
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Meiji Jingu / 明治神宮

WEATHER FLEX • 45–60 min max
Forest and shrine only if the walk will be enjoyable. This is the first stop to skip in serious rain.
Google Maps ↗
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Walk only in manageable weatherMeiji / bakery area → HarajukuOtherwise use Metro or GO Taxi and stay dry
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Laforet Harajuku / ラフォーレ原宿

HIGH PRIORITY • 75–120 min
Real fashion browse for Abtin: Japanese youth labels, streetwear, accessories and subculture floors. Indoor and rain-safe; quality time matters more than store count.
Google Maps ↗
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Takeshita Street + Omotesando + Cat Street

WEATHER FLEX
Takeshita: short youth-culture/merch pass in a rain break. Omotesando: only worthwhile sections. Cat Street: fashion and sneakers, but no long outdoor walk in heavy rain.
Takeshita ↗ Cat Street ↗
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Metro / GO Taxi if rainingHarajuku → Shibuya~15–30 min with station/traffic friction; walk only if conditions are pleasant
4

Shibuya PARCO / 渋谷PARCO

HIGH PRIORITY • 90–120 min
Nintendo TOKYO, Pokémon Center SHIBUYA, Capcom Store, Jump Shop/comic-anime goods, character merch, concept stores, Japanese fashion and streetwear. Let Abtin browse; do not reduce it to two photo stops.
Google Maps ↗
5

RAYARD MIYASHITA PARK

TARGET / FLEX • 45–75 min
Streetwear, sneakers, youth brands, food and atmosphere. Use it as an indoor/covered extension if rain, time and energy all fit.
Google Maps ↗
15:30–16:00 — SHIBUYA SKY WEATHER DECISION
Check rooftop status, rain, lightning/thunder, wind, cloud base and visibility. A: rooftop open + reasonable visibility → go. B: rooftop closed but indoor 46F view worthwhile → decide together. C: rooftop closed + poor visibility like Sep 6 → before entry, pursue any eligible same-day cancellation/refund through the actual seller. Bad weather does not automatically guarantee every ticket a refund.
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Hachikō + Shibuya Scramble

WEATHER FLEX • 15–30 min combined
Use a rain break before SKY or after dark. Quick iconic atmosphere, not a long exposed stop.
Hachikō ↗
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SHIBUYA SKY

FIXED ENTRY 17:00–17:19 • WEATHER CONDITIONAL
Allow about 90 min if worthwhile. A good visit can cover daylight, sunset and night; the weather decision controls whether today earns that time.
Google Maps ↗
DINNER — WAGYU / YAKINIKU

Beef Kitchen Shibuya — strong candidate, not fixed

Use after SKY if the live wait/reservation works. If SKY is cancelled, eat earlier or use the recovered time for PARCO, Miyashita or another fashion block.

Google Maps ↗
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Shibuya night — neon, Center-gai, Scramble

TARGET • after SKY/dinner
Enjoy the night atmosphere in rain breaks. MEGA Don Quijote is OPTIONAL only; use it if there is a specific purchase, not as an obligation.
Google Maps ↗
3Tuesday, Sep 8, 2026 — WEATHER DECISION — Fuji/Naruto or full Tokyo backup›
Map shows the Fuji option • choose it only after the morning visibility and operations check.
TUESDAY, SEP 8 • TWO COMPLETE MODES

Mount Fuji only if the mountain earns the travel time

BEFORE DEPARTURE: Check Kawaguchiko forecast, Fuji visibility/cloud base, rain/thunder and Fuji-Q operating status. Do not spend several hours traveling simply because V11 listed Fuji.
PLAN EVOLUTION — tap for V11 comparison
ORIGINAL V11 PLAN: Fuji-Q, Naruto × Boruto Hidden Leaf Village, Chureito, Kawaguchiko and optional Oishi Park.
V12 LIVE REVISION: Preserve that complete plan, but promote it from automatic day to WEATHER DECISION. A coherent Tokyo rain day is ready—not a leftovers list.
WHY IT CHANGED: Low visibility can erase the main payoff while transport time stays high.

OPTION A — FUJI VISIBILITY IS WORTH IT

WEATHER DECISION Early departure → Fuji-Q / Naruto × Boruto Hidden Leaf Village → Fuji views → Chureito Pagoda → Lake Kawaguchiko → Oishi Park OPTIONAL → hoto dinner.

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Shinjuku → Fuji-Q / Kawaguchiko

EARLY DEPARTURE IF GO
Use the reserved/available transport only after the visibility and operations check.
Fuji-Q Maps ↗
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NARUTO × BORUTO FUJI Hidden Leaf Village

HIGH PRIORITY IF FUJI DAY
Anime attraction and merch remain the father-son anchor of the Fuji-Q portion.
Google Maps ↗
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Chureito Pagoda + Kawaguchiko

TARGET • weather dependent
Choose the best visibility windows. Oishi Park is OPTIONAL; protect the return trip and avoid chasing every viewpoint.
Chureito ↗ Kawaguchiko ↗
LOCAL DINNER

Hoto noodles

Warm Yamanashi specialty if timing and appetite fit before returning to Tokyo.

Google Maps ↗

OPTION B — TOKYO RAIN BACKUP

Complete route: late/comfortable start → Meiji only if weather improves → remaining Harajuku fashion → Shinjuku indoor anime/gaming/shopping → Tokyo Metropolitan Government deck only with visibility → Kabukicho/Godzilla → Omoide Yokocho.

A

Harajuku recovery block

TARGET IF MISSED SEP 7
Finish the high-value fashion/streetwear stores Abtin actually wanted. Meiji is included only if the weather improves; do not repeat low-value stops.
Google Maps ↗
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JR Yamanote LineHarajuku → Shinjuku~20–30 min including station friction
B

Shinjuku indoor: anime, gaming, camera + merch

RAIN-SAFE CORE • 2–3 hr
Choose a focused mix: Yodobashi/Bic Camera electronics and toys, animate Shinjuku, Kinokuniya manga/comics, arcades and department-store food halls.
animate ↗ Kinokuniya ↗
C

Tokyo Metropolitan Government Building deck

VISIBILITY ONLY
Free skyline backup, but skip if cloud makes it another blank observation deck.
Google Maps ↗
D

Kabukicho + Godzilla Head

WEATHER FLEX • evening
Short neon walk in a rain break, then dinner. Omoide Yokocho is atmospheric but compact and can be skipped if everyone is tired.
Godzilla ↗ Omoide Yokocho ↗
4Wednesday, Sep 9, 2026 — Tokyo Central/South — teamLab Borderless›
Interactive route map • tap a numbered marker for stop details • pinch/zoom and pan normally in Safari.
Wednesday, Sep 9, 2026

Tokyo Central/South — teamLab Borderless

PACE: Tsukiji 90–120 min, Ginza 45–75 min FLEX, Pokémon Center DX 60–75 min, then 60–75 min lunch/reset. TARGET 15:20–15:30 arrival protects the FIXED 16:00–16:30 admission window; that window is entry time, not an end time—allow a generous visit inside. Azabudai/Roppongi/Tokyo Tower afterward is FLEX; skip redundant paid observation decks.
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Hotel MONday Premium Ueno Okachimachi

08:00
Start
Open in Google Maps ↗
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MetroHotel → Tsukiji~25–30 min
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Tsukiji Outer Market

08:30–10:15
Food / market
Open in Google Maps ↗
TASTE / SHARE

Tsukiji seafood grazing

Do not make this one giant breakfast. Share 2–3 excellent small items and save room for a proper meal later.

Try: tuna sashimi, grilled scallop, tamagoyaki, or one fried-seafood item

Small portions • some cash-only • choose by quality/queue on the day
Google Maps ↗Tabelog ↗
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Metro or taxiTsukiji → Ginza~5–10 min; walking is also possible
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Ginza

10:25–11:15
Walk / shops
Open in Google Maps ↗
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Tokyo MetroGinza → Nihombashi / Pokémon Center Tokyo DX~10–15 min
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Pokémon Center Tokyo DX

12:00–13:00
Store; Pokémon Café not booked
Open in Google Maps ↗
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WalkPokémon Center Tokyo DX → lunch in Nihombashi~2–8 min
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Nihombashi

13:00–14:00
Lunch area
Open in Google Maps ↗
LUNCH — PREMIUM OPTION

Yakiuo Ishikawa

A distinctive seafood experience: fish grilled yakiniku-style. Choose this only if the morning runs on time and the teamLab buffer stays safe.

Try: grilled fish / seafood-yakiniku lunch set

~¥2,000–3,000+ lunch • cards accepted • reservations available
Google Maps ↗Tabelog ↗
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Tokyo Metro + walkNihombashi → Azabudai Hills~25–35 min
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Azabudai Hills

15:20
Arrive with buffer
Open in Google Maps ↗
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WalkAzabudai Hills → teamLab BorderlessOn-site / a few minutes
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teamLab Borderless

TARGET arrive 15:20–15:30 • FIXED entry 16:00–16:30
CONFIRMED — Adult 1 + Student 1
Open in Google Maps ↗
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WalkteamLab Borderless → Tokyo Tower~15–20 min
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Tokyo Tower

FLEX after a generous teamLab visit
Night view / exterior
Open in Google Maps ↗
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Walk or taxiTokyo Tower → Roppongi~15–20 min walk
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Roppongi

Dinner
Dinner area
Open in Google Maps ↗
DINNER — KEEP LIGHT

Roppongi post-teamLab dinner

Because Sep 7 is the wagyu night and Tsukiji is seafood-heavy, keep this flexible and close to the route.

Try: sushi, yakitori, grilled fish, or izakaya sharing plates

Stay near Roppongi/Azabudai • avoid a long detour
Google Maps ↗Tabelog ↗
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MetroRoppongi → hotel~30–40 min
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Hotel MONday Premium Ueno Okachimachi

Later
Return
Open in Google Maps ↗
5Thursday, Sep 10, 2026 — Kyoto Arrival — Fushimi Inari → Higashiyama → Gion›
Interactive route map • tap a numbered marker for stop details • pinch/zoom and pan normally in Safari.
Thursday, Sep 10, 2026

Kyoto Arrival — Fushimi Inari → Higashiyama → Gion

FIXED 09:00–11:15 SHINKANSEN Do not rush luggage, lunch or reset. Fushimi Inari partial climb 75–105 min. Treat Kiyomizu, Higashiyama lanes and Gion as one broad afternoon/evening rather than appointments; Pontocho/dinner is FLEX.
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Hotel Vischio Kyoto by GRANVIA

~11:30
After 09:00–11:15 Shinkansen
Open in Google Maps ↗
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JR Nara LineKyoto Station → Inari Station~5 min + short walk
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Fushimi Inari Taisha

13:00–14:30
Torii gates; partial hike
Open in Google Maps ↗
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JR + bus/taxiFushimi Inari → Kiyomizu-dera area~30–40 min
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Kiyomizu-dera

15:15–16:30
Temple
Open in Google Maps ↗
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WalkKiyomizu-dera → Sannenzaka~5 min
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Sannenzaka

16:30–17:30
Historic lanes
Open in Google Maps ↗
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WalkSannenzaka → Yasaka Shrine through Higashiyama~20–30 min scenic walk
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Yasaka Shrine

17:45–18:30
Gion edge
Open in Google Maps ↗
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WalkYasaka Shrine → Pontocho~15–20 min
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Pontocho Alley

19:00–20:30
Dinner area
Open in Google Maps ↗
DINNER — PRACTICAL BACKUP

Komefuku Kyoto Kiyamachi

Much more casual than Yoshikawa and better if you want tempura/seafood without turning dinner into a formal multi-hour event.

Try: tempura, seafood, izakaya-style sharing

~¥4,000–5,000 pp • cards accepted • children welcome • near Pontocho/Kiyamachi
Google Maps ↗Tabelog ↗
SPECIAL EXPERIENCE — PREMIUM

Kyo Tominokoji Tempura Yoshikawa

A genuine Kyoto special-occasion tempura experience in a traditional setting. Strong fit for your love of fried seafood, but it is expensive.

Try: seasonal tempura course; prioritize shrimp and seafood pieces

Tabelog ~3.65 • dinner ~¥20,000–30,000 pp • cards accepted • multilingual support • reserve ahead
Google Maps ↗Tabelog ↗
BACKUP — SEAFOOD

Live Shellfish Center Kyoto Gion Main Store

Route-friendly seafood alternative in Gion; use it only if it fits appetite, live hours and availability.

Try: shellfish and seasonal seafood

Optional, not mandatory • verify live hours and reservation availability
Google Maps ↗Tabelog ↗
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Subway / bus / taxiPontocho → Kyoto Station / hotel~15–25 min
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Hotel Vischio Kyoto by GRANVIA

~21:00
Return
Open in Google Maps ↗
6Friday, Sep 11, 2026 — West Kyoto → Osaka evening›
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Friday, Sep 11, 2026

West Kyoto → Osaka evening

TARGET BAMBOO 07:45–08:15 before crowd buildup. Bamboo 30–45 min, Tenryu-ji about 60 min, riverside 30–45 min; Kinkaku-ji 45–60 min if route-feasible. Take lunch/reset before Osaka. Kuromon is a short OPTIONAL browse. Prioritize Dotonbori/Namba neon, arcades and food: share takoyaki → choose one okonomiyaki main → only a few kushikatsu if appetite remains. Keep a safe return margin.
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Hotel Vischio Kyoto by GRANVIA

07:30
Start
Open in Google Maps ↗
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JR Sagano LineKyoto Station → Saga-Arashiyama + walk~25–35 min
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Arashiyama Bamboo Forest

TARGET 07:45–08:15 • 30–45 min FLEX
Early visit
Open in Google Maps ↗
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WalkBamboo Forest → Tenryu-ji~5–10 min
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Tenryu-ji

08:45–09:45
Temple + garden
Open in Google Maps ↗
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WalkTenryu-ji → Togetsukyo Bridge~10 min
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Togetsukyo Bridge

09:50–10:30
Riverside
Open in Google Maps ↗
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Bus / taxiArashiyama → Kinkaku-ji~30–45 min
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Kinkaku-ji

11:20–12:10
Golden Pavilion
Open in Google Maps ↗
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Bus / taxi + JR/subwayKinkaku-ji → Kyoto Station~35–50 min
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Kyoto Station

~16:00
Reset / Osaka departure
Open in Google Maps ↗
OPTIONAL EARLY MEAL

Tempura Tokoro Kyorynsen

If Nishiki lunch was light and you want one final Kyoto food experience before the train, this is directly connected to Kyoto Station and avoids detour risk.

Try: seasonal tempura / Kyoto vegetable tempura

Tabelog ~3.66 • lunch ~¥4,000–5,000 • cards accepted • children welcome
Google Maps ↗Tabelog ↗
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JR Special RapidKyoto Station → Osaka Station, then Metro to Namba~45–60 min total
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Dotonbori

17:15–21:00
Osaka food + neon + arcades
Open in Google Maps ↗
OSAKA FOOD CRAWL — STOP 3

Kushikatsu Daruma

Finish with a few deep-fried skewers rather than another full meal. Good match for your fried seafood preference.

Try: shrimp kushikatsu, beef, vegetables — a few skewers each

Classic Dotonbori option • easy tourist access • reservations limited in busy periods
Google Maps ↗Tabelog ↗
TRUSTED PERSONAL PICK — CHOOSE ONE MAIN

Teppan Okonomiyaki Mitsuki

Coworker favorite with reservations available, about a six-minute walk from Nihombashi. Choose this instead of Mizuno—not as another full meal.

Try: one okonomiyaki main to share; add only what appetite allows

Approx. ¥2,000–3,000 pp • currently listed around 11:00–14:30 and 17:00–22:30; Wednesday evening may be shorter • verify live hours/reservation
Google Maps ↗Tabelog ↗
PRIMARY — REPUTATION PICK

Mizuno

The serious okonomiyaki target: long-established and Tabelog 100 Best. The trade-off is queue risk, so skip if it steals too much of the evening.

Try: Mizuno-yaki / okonomiyaki to share

Tabelog ~3.56 • ~¥2,000–3,000 pp • famous and queue-prone
Google Maps ↗Tabelog ↗
OSAKA FOOD CRAWL — STOP 1

Takoyaki

Start small: one order to share. The point is tasting Osaka, not filling up immediately.

Try: classic takoyaki

Share one portion • expect queues at famous counters
Google Maps ↗Tabelog ↗
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Osaka Metro + JRDotonbori/Namba → Osaka Station → Kyoto Station~50–65 min + walk to hotel
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Hotel Vischio Kyoto by GRANVIA

~22:00+
Return
Open in Google Maps ↗
7Saturday, Sep 12, 2026 — Central Kyoto → Tokyo›
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Saturday, Sep 12, 2026

Central Kyoto → Tokyo

PACE: Checkout/luggage first. Nishiki is a tasting window; nearby Teramachi Shopping Street is FLEX/OPTIONAL. Return early for luggage and the FIXED 17:30–19:45 SHINKANSEN; no large meal that could risk it. Late Tokyo food depends on appetite and live hours.
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Hotel Vischio Kyoto by GRANVIA

09:30
Check out; luggage hold
Open in Google Maps ↗
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SubwayKyoto Station → Karasuma Oike + walk~15–20 min
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Kyoto International Manga Museum

10:00–11:30
Manga / anime
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Walk / subwayManga Museum → Nishiki Market~15–20 min
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Nishiki Market

11:45–13:15
FLEX tasting window
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TASTE / SHARE

Nishiki Market grazing

Treat Nishiki as a curated tasting session: choose a few standout items and skip repetitive photogenic snacks.

Try: tamagoyaki, grilled seafood, Kyoto pickles, soy-milk donut, matcha sweet

Small portions • mostly on route • mix of cash/card
Google Maps ↗Tabelog ↗
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WalkNishiki Market → Shinkyogoku~2–5 min
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Shinkyogoku Shopping Street

13:15–14:15
Teramachi + Shinkyogoku FLEX/OPTIONAL
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Walk / busShinkyogoku → Gion~15–25 min
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Gion

14:30–15:20
Flex stroll
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Bus / taxiGion → hotel~15–25 min
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Hotel Vischio Kyoto by GRANVIA

15:45–16:15
Pick up luggage
Open in Google Maps ↗
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WalkHotel → Kyoto Station~2–5 min
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Kyoto Station

16:20
Train buffer
Open in Google Maps ↗
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Shinkansen NozomiKyoto 17:30 → Tokyo 19:45CONFIRMED
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Tokyo Station

19:45
17:30–19:45 Nozomi
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JRTokyo Station → Okachimachi + walk~15–20 min
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Hotel MONday Premium Ueno Okachimachi

~20:30
Check in
Open in Google Maps ↗
8Sunday, Sep 13, 2026 — Final Tokyo → Narita›
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Sunday, Sep 13, 2026

Final Tokyo → Narita

LIGHT FLIGHT DAY: After luggage, choose Ueno/Ameyoko or an Akihabara encore based on your son's interest; enjoy one last good lunch and souvenirs. FIXED FLIGHT 19:35 Keep the conservative Narita departure—do not turn today into a race.
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Hotel MONday Premium Ueno Okachimachi

09:30–10:00
Check out; luggage hold
Open in Google Maps ↗
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WalkHotel → Ameyoko~8–12 min
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Ameyoko Shopping District

10:15–12:15
Choose this OR an Akihabara encore
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FINAL SWEET — OPTIONAL

Usagiya dorayaki

A traditional sweet worth taking home as a final Tokyo memory, very close to Ueno/Okachimachi.

Try: dorayaki

Under ¥1,000 • cash-only • famous local wagashi shop
Google Maps ↗Tabelog ↗
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WalkAmeyoko → Okachimachi lunch/errands~5–10 min
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Okachimachi

12:15–14:15
Lunch + errands
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WalkOkachimachi → hotel~5–10 min
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Hotel MONday Premium Ueno Okachimachi

14:20–14:45
Pick up luggage
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WalkHotel → Keisei Ueno Station~12–15 min
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Keisei Ueno Station

~15:00
Skyliner
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Keisei SkylinerKeisei Ueno → Narita Airport Terminal 1~45–50 min
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Narita Airport Terminal 1

~16:00–16:30
Airport for 19:35 flight
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