This is a surprise for my SO after our wedding next year! He will be officially out of the navy just a few days prior, and has ALWAYS wanted to go to japan. I’m hoping to go for 18 days roughly. I’m still in the beginning of planning but I have picked 4 places to stay that seem fun! I’ve attached my plans ***so far*** has anyone travelled here that has any fun spots to go to? Does my timeline so far seem feasible?? I don’t want to rush but I don’t want the days to feel empty! And help or advice is VERY appreciated!!

Places to stay:

Wired hotel asakusa - This is in Tokyo, will be going to the Asakusa theater and the Senso-ji Temple at 3pm - night

Sakaeya Shibu Onsen Traditional Ryokan

Shojoshin- In Koya-San Buddhism

Ishigaki seaside hotel Yaeyama islands snorkling and scuba diving

Activities to go to:

Snow monkey (stay in sakaeya ryokan for this)

Zakuro show?

Kurashiki bikan historical quarter

momotaro Karakuri Museum

Cycle the Kibi Plains?

Sacred deer feeding at nara or Miyajima

Daimonya daruma doll and takasaki temple

Travel? Train?

links for trip:

https://www.theinvisibletourist.com/planning-a-trip-to-japan-travel-tips/

Day 1

Land in Tokyo

Stay at the Wired Hotel Asakusa

Day 2

Next morning go to the Asakusa theater

Evening go to the senso Ji temple 3pm to night fall for temple lighting and vendor stuff

Go back to the Wired Hotel

Day 3 part A

Travel to the takasaki temple

Go to Daimonya for a Daruma doll class

Go see the big statue and go to the top

Day 3 part B

Take train to Sakaeya Shibu Onsen

Have a relaxing evening

Day 4

Go see snow monkeys

Come back and rest

Day 5

Travel to Nakatsugawa

https://www.goatsontheroad.com/travel-guide-nakatsugawa/