Planning to visit Japan March 19-30, this is what we planned so far but not sure how hectic it will be and if its worth checking out everything in...
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Planning to visit Japan March 19-30, this is what we planned so far but not sure how hectic it will be and if its worth checking out everything in this timespan, or just adjusting the days in each city. Would love to hear some input and suggestions for things to do/remove. This will be our first time traveling to Japan. Landing in Haneda.

Day 1 (March 19): Arrival in Tokyo

  • Land at Haneda Airport at 2 PM.
  • Explore Shinjuku for shopping, nightlife, and unique stores.
  • Optional: Visit Sky Lounge Stellar Garden.

Day 2 (March 20): Tokyo - DisneySea

  • Full day at DisneySea.
  • Evening: Relax and rest at the hotel.

Day 3 (March 21): Tokyo to Mt. Fuji

  • Morning: Travel to Mt. Fuji. Stay at onsen.
  • Activities: Explore the area, enjoy the onsen, rent pedal boat on lake ashinoko, hakone shrine.

Day 4 (March 22): Mt. Fuji to Kyoto

  • Travel to Kyoto. Would love to hear recs.

Day 5 (March 23): Kyoto - Temples and Culture

  • Morning: Visit Hokan-ji Temple and Fushimi Inari-Taisha (hike the Tori gates).
  • Afternoon: Explore Arashiyama Bamboo Forest and Kinkaku-ji.
  • Evening: Visit the Gion District and Nishiki Market.

Day 6 (March 24): Day Trip to Nara and Uji

  • Morning: Feed deer at Nara Park and visit Todai-ji Temple.
  • Afternoon: Visit Byodo-in Temple in Uji, reserve matcha testing.
  • Evening: Return to Kyoto.

Day 7 (March 25): Kyoto to Osaka

  • Morning: Travel to Osaka.
  • Afternoon: Explore Dotonbori for food and nightlife.
  • Evening: Visit Osaka Castle.

Day 8 (March 26): Day Trip to Kobe

  • Morning: Travel to Kobe. Visit Kobe Harborland.
  • Afternoon: Enjoy vegetarian-friendly delicacies in Kobe.
  • Evening: Return to Osaka.

Day 9 (March 27): Osaka to Hiroshima

  • Morning: Travel to Hiroshima. Check into local hotel.
  • Afternoon: Visit Peace Memorial Park.
  • Evening: Explore Itsukushima Shrine (Miyajima).

Day 10 (March 28): Hiroshima to Tokyo

  • Morning: Travel back to Tokyo.
  • Afternoon: Shopping at GU and exploring Shibuya Sky
  • Evening: Leisure

Day 11 (March 29): Tokyo - Last Day

  • Ginza: Tsukji Outer Market, shop around at GU, Uniqlo.
  • Evening: Prepare for departure.

Day 12 (March 30): Departure at 4:30 pm from haneda