Tokyo (12/29-1/3)
We'll stay in Meguro-ku with Mika's family. Meguro is close to Shibuya, one of the largest transit centers in Tokyo.
Things to do in Tokyo:
- Kabuki-za (get tickets?)
- Jimbocho (book town)
- Osechi
- Roppongi Hills (view)
- Shibuya (easy) + Harajuku
- Meiji jingu or maybe a temple to ring the bell
- Asakusa
Train trip
Railpass Day 1 (1/4)
- Leave Tokyo early on first train possible (6AM or 7AM?)
- Arrive in Fukuoka about about 6-7 hours later around noon.
Possible detours stops include:
- Stop in Kyoto station to get vegetarian station Bento?
Place to stay in Fukuoka:
- Figure out more options
Things to do in Fukuoka:
- Meet up with Takara (mail her!)
- Figure out more options
Railpass Day 2 (1/5)
- Leave Fukuoka after lunch (Train time: 2-3 hours)
- Arrive and stay in Hiroshima early to mid-afternoon
Things to do:
- See atom bomb memorial
- Eat Hiroshima-yaki
Railpass Day 3 (1/6)
- Leave Hiroshima in morning.
- Lunch in Shikoku w/ stop for Udon?)
- Arrive in Kansai somewhere (talk to Kizu san)?.
Railpass Day 4 (1/7)
- Stay in Kansai.
Railpass Day 5 (1/8)
- Leave Kansai.
- Stay in Nikko(?) or somewhere else with hot springs on the way.
Railpass Day 6 (1/9)
- Leave Nikko. Arrive and stay in Aomori
Railpass Day 7 (1/10)
- Spend day in Aomori. Leave and get into Sapporo in the evening.