Bonjour, j'ai beaucoup de question mais je vais commencer par la base.
Nous somme 3 (peut-être 4) jeunes de 17 ans qui souhaiterions partir en voyage en corée du sud pendant 3/4 semaines lors de la periode juillet/aout 2013.
Serions nous pénalisés vue notre age sachant que nous auriont l'approbation des parents/tuteurs ? Je parle surtout rendu sur le lieux. Pour les hotels par exemple.
Ensuite, concernant les coût, combien d'argent canadien devrions nous amasser pour la durée du voyage ? Et pour les prix de l'avion ?
Nous ne souhaitons pas le grand luxe.
Ensuite, nous aimerions se promenner ou bon nous semble sans hotels fixes. Les hotels low cost pour quelques nuit existent-elle en Corée du sud ?
Voilà la base. Je sais que c'est vague mais si vous avez des précisions à ajouter ne vous gênés pas !
Je suis partie un mois en Corée du Sud en mode bagpack. J'ai rencontré pas mal de jeunes voyageant en groupe. Donc pas de problème au niveau de votre âge pour les hôtels. Si vous comptez acheter des cigarettes, de l'alcool ou aller en boîte, on vous demandera bien entendu une carte d'identité.
Pour les hôtels low cost, il y en a plein en Corée du Sud qui sont accessibles et de qualité. Je vous suggère les guesthouses ou les auberges de jeunesse. Elles sont de bonne qualité et pas chères. Je vais sur agoda.com pour réserver mes logements. Il y a aussi le site hostelworld.com.
Concernant le budget, ce qui va coûter le plus sont les billets d'avion, les transports si vous comptez faire plusieurs villes (et encore prendre le bus ne coûte pas trop cher) et les logements selon ce que vous choisissez. La nourriture ne coûte rien. En un mois en Corée du Sud, je vous conseille 1500 à 2000€.
En espérant vous avoir aidé ! N'hésitez pas si vous avez des questions !
Merci beaucoup.
Le 2000 euros inclut-il le billet aller-retour ?
Et sinon avez-vous des conseil sur les lieux, spectacles, restaurants à voir ?
Et y a-t-il des objects que nous devons obligatoirement apporter ? Merci bien !
Les 2000€ n'inclut pas le billet d'avion, désolée de ne pas avoir précisé, c'est le coût pour le sur place.
Hum alors des conseils sur les lieux, je vous conseille d'aller au moins à Séoul, Busan et l'île de Jeju. C'est aussi les seules villes que j'ai visité :p
En ce qui concerne Séoul, il y a plusieurs quartiers qui valent le coup d'être visités : Insadong, la rue Samcheongdonggil, le village Hanok à Bukcheon, Dongdaemun, Myeong Dong, Sinchon.. Bref, il y en a trop :p Les parcs aussi sont intéressants. Tout est facilement accessible en transports en commun. Je vous conseille d'acheter une T-Money Card. Ce n'est pas un abonnement, c'est juste une carte que vous passez au tourniquet et vous pouvez mettre autant d'argent que vous voulez. Ca vous évitera d'acheter un ticket à chaque fois et donc de faire la queue.. Pour les restaurants, il y a un bon restaurant de Mandu (ravioli coréen) pas loin de la rue Samcheongdonggil mais je ne saurai pas comment y aller :s Sinon, dans le quartier de Hongik (l'université), il y a tout un tas de restaurants de barbecue coréen très bon ! Ou vous trouverez des restaurants coréens plus traditionnels à Insadong.
A Séoul, j'ai séjournée à l'hôtel et dans une guesthouse, l'hôtel sera plus confortable mais plus cher. Mais le guesthouse sera plus sympa pour rencontrer des gens. Ca dépend de ce que vous recherchez.
Pour Busan, il y a aussi plusieurs quartiers intéressants comme le marché au poisson et le quartier de Nampo-dong qui se trouve à côté, le quartier de Haeundae et sa plage qui est pas mal, les quartiers de Songdo et Taejongdae.. Je suis restée pas mal de temps à Haeundae et j'ai beaucoup aimé ce coin. Busan n'est pas une ville aussi grande que Séoul et tout est aussi accessible en transport en commun. J'ai aussi séjourné à l'hôtel et en guesthouse.
Et sinon, j'ai vraiment beaucoup aimé Jeju ! C'est vraiment très beau, très calme et très différent de Séoul ou Busan. On peut dire que c'est carrément la campagne. Si vous aimez les beaux paysages et le calme, c'est le bon endroit. C'est aussi un bel endroit pour faire de la randonnée ! Par contre, il n'y a pas le métro et les bus ne sont pas fréquent. Soit vous louez une voiture mais si vous n'êtes pas majeur, je doute que cela soit possible, soit vous prenez le taxi mais cher à la longue, soit vous vous baladez à vélo.
Je vous conseille de vous munir d'un guide, ça vous permettra de définir un itinéraire à suivre. Il y a tellement de choses à faire et à voir en Corée du Sud. Ca vous permettra de ne pas perdre de temps sur place et d'en profiter au maximum. Il y a aussi le site de l'office de tourisme de la Corée du Sud qui est très intéressant : http://french.visitkorea.or.kr/fre/index.kto.
Merci beaucoup ! Je continue de m'informer et d'apprendre le coréen (La base) mais une question m'est venue à l'esprit.
Les guesthouse ont-elle des chambre mixtes ? Car nous avions prévue de partager la chambre pour réduire les couts ... mais j'ai pensée à cela et si je dois prendre une chambre seul le voyage serat beaucoup plus chère ._.
Ca dépend des guesthouses. En général, elles proposent des chambres à dortoir mixtes ou non, et des chambres individuelles/à deux. Les salles de bain sont bien entendu séparés pour les hommes et les femmes, ainsi que les toilettes.
Je pense que c'est une bonne chose de faire des guesthouses. En Corée du Sud, elles sont vraiment bien (propre, bon service, accessible financièrement et généralement bien placé).
A Busan et Jeju, j'ai été en dortoir réservée aux femmes et à Séoul, j'ai pris une chambre individuelle car j'avais besoin d'intimité après 3 semaines de dortoir lol Ca ne m'a pas coûté bien cher.
Et bonne chance pour le coréen ;) Je trouve que c'est une très belle langue et pas trop difficile à apprendre :) Ca sera un plus pour votre voyage !
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Est ce que quelqu'un peut me dire comment ça ce passe pour aller étudier le violon à la Korea National University of Arts. Merci d'avance pour vos réponses!!
Bonjour,
Avec ma copine (23 ans et 24 ans) nous partons au Japon pour la première fois du 20 Octobre au 6 Novembre prochain. Notre itinéraire est le suivant :
6 nuits Tokyo
1 nuit Hakone (ryokan déjà réservé)
4 nuits Kyoto (hôtel déjà réservé)
2 nuits Osaka
4 nuits Tokyo
Je souhaite réserver l’hôtel pour Tokyo (enfin les deux hôtels) et Osaka, mais j’ai beaucoup de recommandations différentes.
J’ai lu que Shinjuku était là où il y avait le grand hub / accessibilité / choses à faire, mais on m’a aussi parlé de Shibuya, Asakusa, Ueno.
J’ai regardé les hôtels et premièrement je suis étonné du prix par rapport à ce que j’ai lu sur les forums (l’inflation est passé par là aussi j’imagine…, et peut-être que je suis en retard sur les réservations ?), et je me perds un peu dans les recherches avec toutes les propositions.
Pour le premier logement à Tokyo je souhaiterai être en hôtel (pas résidence ou AirBnB) car nous arriverons pendant la nuit et c’est notre première fois au Japon donc si on peut arriver dans un endroit avec un accueil, des gens qui parlent (même un minimum) anglais et qui nous guident, ce serait top. Pour le second logement on pourra faire autrement si c’est mieux.
Niveau budget nous pouvons nous permettre de mettre 150e-180e par nuit mais si on peut faire des économies pour mettre les sous ailleurs ce serait vraiment vraiment pas de refus!
Je suis preneur de toutes les recommandations, suggestions d’hôtels, ou autre, pour Tokyo 1, Osaka, et Tokyo 2.
Nous nous envolons pour la Chine dans quelques jours pour un voyage de quatre semaines, une première pour nous dans ce pays fascinant. 🇨🇳
Nous partagerons notre aventure en direct sur notre carnet de voyage, avec des photos et des récits écrits au jour le jour. Notre itinéraire, bien que classique, nous permettra de découvrir les merveilles de ce vaste pays :
I’m starting to look at neighborhoods in Seoul, and I’m leaning toward staying in a hotel in Insa-Dong—I’ve spotted one really close to Unhyeongung.
Is this a good area—nice and convenient for exploring the city?
Otherwise, I’ve also found another hotel in Yongsan-Gu, right near the station of the same name. Is that station useful for getting around Seoul?
Since I’ll be in South Korea for nearly two months, I plan to spend at least a week in Seoul to recover from jet lag (it takes me a while to adjust...). So, I’d love a neighborhood that’s pleasant and a hotel not too far from a subway station.
Hi there,
I’m getting ready for a classic tourist trip to China in May 2026.
The "Terres Lointaines" itinerary looks good to me, and the price is interesting.
Has anyone traveled with them before? Any feedback?
Is there a better option?
Thanks so much for sharing your experiences on this!
Michel
I just booked my hotel in Seoul—it’ll be near Unhyeongung, on Samil-Daero 30-Gil—and I’m wondering if there’s public transport from the airport to this address (bus or subway)? If not, what’s the taxi fare? I read it’s around 50 or 60 €.
I’m traveling to Japan with a young adult with autism (ASD) from July 28 to August 8, following a pretty classic route: Osaka, Hiroshima, Kyoto, and Tokyo. I’m looking for a schedule of the most spectacular fireworks displays during that time. So far, the dates for the major *hanabi* events aren’t available online yet. If anyone has them, I’d really appreciate it if you could share!
We’ll be doing a self-drive trip using public transport in May 2026.
On Day 6, we’ll arrive in Hakone by train from Tokyo in late morning. We’ll spend the night in Hakone before heading to Kyoto.
The main goal of this stop is clearly the view (no hiking) of Mount Fuji, not so much exploring Hakone, where the sights seem limited.
I’ve read on the forum that the view is great from Gotemba, but it also takes a good hour by bus to get there. And, apart from that view, there’s nothing else to see in Gotemba!
So, I’m not sure what to choose. Any thoughts? Or alternatives to suggest?
Maybe some spots in Hakone or Gotemba for a great view?
Hi everyone, I’m Julien!
This summer, from late June to late July, I’m planning a one-month solo trip to Japan—my first time!
I’d love to hear your thoughts and advice on the itinerary I’ve put together to explore this amazing country.
Here are the routes I’m considering:
**Option 1: More mountain and nature-focused**
Tokyo: 8 nights, with day trips to Nikko and maybe the Izu Peninsula
Kawaguchiko (Lake Kawaguchi/Mt. Fuji): 1 night. The place looks stunning, but I’m worried Mt. Fuji might not be visible due to the weather
Kyoto: 6–7 nights (including a trip to Nara)
Osaka: 1–2 nights, where I’d like to drop off my things to make the Kumano Kodo easier
Kumano Kodo: 3 nights—an experience I haven’t seen much elsewhere, but I thought it sounded really interesting
Hiroshima: 2 nights
Miyajima: 1 night
Takayama: 3 days
Kanazawa: 3 days (From what I understand, the Osaka–Takayama–Kanazawa–Tokyo route is convenient for transport)
Tokyo: 1 night (return)
**Option 2: More varied but a bit vague in parts**
Tokyo: 8 nights
Kyoto: 7 nights (+ Nara)
Osaka: 2 nights
Kobe + Himeji: just passing through—I’m not sure if it’s worth a night
Naoshima: 1 night—still pretty unclear for me
Takamatsu: 2 nights. An interesting city, but I’m not sure how long to stay
Shimanami Kaido: biking from Imabari to Onomichi, then heading to Hiroshima
Hiroshima: 2 nights
Miyajima: 1 night
Kyushu road trip (Aso + onsens + Fukuoka): 5 nights (also pretty vague—I could fly from Fukuoka back to Tokyo)
Tokyo: 1 night
**Option 3: More balanced/simplified**
Tokyo: 8 nights
Kawaguchiko: 1 night
Kyoto: 7 nights (+ Nara)
Osaka: 2 nights
Koya-san: 1 night
Kumano Kodo: 3 nights
Takayama: 3 nights
Kanazawa: 3 nights
Tokyo: 1 night
A few key points:
I haven’t made any reservations yet, except for the flight tickets.
I know my plans are too packed and will need to be adjusted.
I’m specifically looking for advice on which stops to cut or shorten.
Hello everyone,
Like Cedric13600, I’ve booked a flight ticket for 30 days / 29 nights in September 2026, from Beijing to Shanghai. We’re a couple in our sixties who love independent road trips.
I’d like to draw inspiration from the following private itinerary suggested by a travel agency:
Day 1: Arrival in Beijing
Day 2 to 4: Beijing
Day 5: Datong
Day 6 & 7: Pingyao
Day 8 to 10: Xi'an
Day 11: Luoyang
Day 12: Dengfeng
flight
Day 13 & 14: Chongqing
flight
Day 15 & 16: Lijiang
Day 17: Dali
Day 18: Kunming
Day 19: Jianshui
Day 20 & 21: Yuanyang
Day 22: Travel via Guilin
Day 23 & 24: Yangshuo
Day 25: Guilin
Day 26 & 27: Zhangjiajie
flight
Day 28 & 29: Shanghai
Day 30: Departure from Shanghai
But to do this itinerary independently:
1. This schedule seems very ambitious to me—what do you think?
2. If it’s too packed, what would you remove as a priority?
Thanks so much in advance for your help.
I’m planning a 5-week trip between Yunnan and Sichuan from mid-October to the end of November 2026:
Arriving in Kunming, I’ll do a loop in the far south of Yunnan via Thonghai, Jhiansu, Zhemi, Yuanyang, Nafa, Jinping, Mengzi, and Shilin (visiting markets, villages, and hiking), then head to northern Yunnan/southern Sichuan on the same theme (passing through Kunming again) via Dongchuan, Huize, Qiaojia, Puge, Xichang, Lanba, Butuo, Huolie, Dimo, Riha, Niuniuba, Meigu, Mabian, and Leshan, before arriving in Chengdu (where I’ll take my return flight to Paris).
This would be a trip with a strong ethnic/rural focus. Since I’ve never traveled in China, I’d love to hear your thoughts on doing this solo. Are there public transport options in the region? What tips do you have for traveling through this area as smoothly and enjoyably as possible? I’ve done quite a bit of backpacking in the mountains of northern Vietnam and really enjoyed using local motorbike drivers. Is something like that available in this region (through local tourist agencies or hotels)?
What should I be cautious about? Are local tourist agencies (or hotels) offering tours and guides reliable? If you know of any specialized sites sharing tips or experiences, or names of local agencies, hotels, etc., please don’t hesitate to share them! :)
In short, all your advice (on any topic that comes to mind!) is very welcome.
Thanks so much!
While researching South Korea, I came across the term "templestay," which refers to a Korean program that lets you stay in a traditional temple to discover Buddhism and Korean culture by living like the temple residents and doing activities like making lanterns.
A templestay isn’t just for foreign tourists—on the booking site, I saw that some temples are more geared toward foreigners, with English-speaking monks.
I was wondering if it’s still worth it, especially in temples where the monks don’t speak English?
I'm 69 years old and heading to China, where most tourist sites are free or discounted for me. However, trip.com either refuses to let me book because the sites are free or doesn’t apply the discount. Does WeChat apply this discount if I book through them? How can I just reserve without paying and pay on-site? Is that possible?
I’d love to get some feedback on our 30-day / 29-night itinerary in China. We’ll be there in September as a family with two kids (6 and 10 years old).
Do you think I should cut a few nights between Wulingyuan (Avatar Mountain) and Yangshuo? I’ve planned 15 nights total there.
We’ll be on a round-the-world trip starting May 2026 and will need to do schoolwork with the kids. Hoping to fit it in during train rides!!
Ever since I started planning this China itinerary, I’ve been discovering completely mind-blowing places I’d never heard of before—30 days feels way too short for China!!!
Here’s our itinerary:
Beijing - 4 nights
Forbidden City
Great Wall of China
Temple of Heaven
Xi’an - 3 nights
Terracotta Army
Muslim Quarter & Great Mosque
Chengdu - 3 nights
Zoo - Research Base of Giant Panda Breeding
Wenshu Yuan Temple
Hi there,
We just got back from a 2-week trip to China as a couple, and before we left, the budget was the hardest thing to picture concretely. We found plenty of info on visas, apps, transport, and itineraries, but way fewer detailed breakdowns of what you *actually* spend on the ground.
So, we took the time to share our real budget for 14 days. In our case, we spent around 1,800 € per person, with a big chunk of that going toward round-trip flights at about 600 € per person. We were also pretty surprised by how affordable China can be once you’re there—transport is often cheap, and a lot of everyday expenses stay reasonable.
The trickiest part, in the end, was figuring out how to pay while you’re there, since it’s not always obvious if you’re not prepared. But once everything’s set up and you get the hang of it, it’s really smooth.
If this can help other travelers get a better idea before they go, we’ve broken it all down here:
https://aventures-sans-mesaventure.com/budget-2-semaines-de-voyage-en-chine/
Hi everyone,
I’ve been planning several itineraries for a trip to Japan with my wife but would love your insights before we start booking!
In short, we want to go during Golden Week, see late-blooming cherry trees, and have the freedom to get around with a rental car.
Here’s the plan:
18-day itinerary in Japan (April 25 → May 12)
Goal: freedom, late cherry blossoms, culture & nature
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Days 1–3: Tokyo (April 25–27)
Arrival and adjustment (no car needed yet).
Neighborhoods to visit: Shinjuku, Asakusa, Meiji Jingu, Shibuya, Odaiba.
Suggested activities: Ghibli Museum, Sumida River cruise, izakaya meals.
Late cherry blossoms (yaezakura) possible at Shinjuku Gyoen.
Pick up the rental car on the morning of April 27.
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Days 4–5: Mount Fuji & Hakone (April 27–28)
Route: Tokyo → Kawaguchiko/Hakone (~2 h).
Activities:
Lake Kawaguchi, Chureito Pagoda (Fuji views + late cherry blossoms)
Onsen baths, Hakone Open-Air Museum.
Stay: ryokan with onsen and views of Mount Fuji.
Activities:
Preserved old town, sake breweries, UNESCO village of Shirakawa-go.
Stay: traditional minshuku (thatched-roof house).
Cherry blossoms are finishing at this altitude — beautiful mountain/nature contrasts.
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Days 8–10: Kyoto & Nara (May 1–3)
Route: Takayama → Kyoto (~4 h 30).
Activities in Kyoto:
Fushimi Inari (red torii gates), Golden Pavilion, Arashiyama, Gion (geisha district).
Day trip to Nara:
Free-roaming deer in Nara Park, Todai-ji Temple, Kasuga Taisha Shrine.
Stay: Kyoto (3 nights).
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Day 11: Osaka or Himeji (May 4)
Route: Kyoto → Osaka (~1 h) or Himeji (~1 h 30).
Option 1: Osaka → modern vibe, street food, castle.
Option 2: Himeji → stunning UNESCO-listed castle.
Stay: Osaka.
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Days 12–13: Kanazawa (May 5–6)
Route: Osaka → Kanazawa (~4 h 30).
hi! Is it easy to use for paying for all the small purchases at the markets? INSTALLATION AND USE WITHOUT ISSUES—do you also need a VPN for China?
Secondly, for using phone and internet, I have Orange—is it reliable, or should I go with Airalo instead?
The info I found on the forum is a bit outdated, so I’m asking again!
1) What budget should I plan for 15 days, given that hotels with breakfast, transfers, and transport are already paid for? I know it depends on the person, but I’d love a rough idea. For meals, we’re thinking simple street food or small local restaurants.
2) I’ve heard that credit cards (we each have a Revolut + 1 Visa Premier) aren’t widely used and that it’s better to have cash. Can you confirm?
3) Are foreign credit cards still not accepted at bank ATMs? Still 7-Eleven or the Post Office? And what about American Express?
I'm planning a 19-day itinerary in Japan this summer.
For a first trip, Kyoto seems like a must. For the rest, I'm torn between:
- Matsumoto, Takayama, Kanazawa for 5 to 6 days
- Kyoto 4 days
- Nara 2 days
- Koyasan 1 day
- Hakone/Mount Fuji 2 to 3 days
- Tokyo 3 days
Or dedicating the first 6 days to Kyushu.
Maybe there’s less traditional Japan in Kyushu compared to the Japanese Alps?
Maybe Kyushu is less crowded?
Thanks for your thoughts!
We’re planning a 17-day trip to South Korea in October 2026 with my husband and our daughters, who’ll be 9 years old.
I’d love to get your thoughts on our draft itinerary.
First, some key details:
1/ Jeju Island is a must for us. I’ve personally dreamed of going there for years after reading a novel about it.
2/ Our girls are used to road-trip style travel since they were born, so this kind of trip won’t be an issue for them.
3/ We plan to travel by train, except on Jeju where we’ll rent a car (we already have an international driver’s permit).
Itinerary:
Seoul: 1 arrival day at 10 AM + 4 full days
Gyeongju: 2 days
Busan: 3 days
Jeju: 4 days
Seoul: 2 days
I’ll be in Hong Kong from December 31 to January 3, 2027.
Any recommendations for things to see or do?
I’ll be staying in the Kowloon district.
I’d love to visit Lantau Island—what’s the best way to get there? And would you recommend buying a skip-the-line ticket for the cable car? Also, is there an entry fee for the Big Buddha?
I’m heading to Taiwan soon and would love some up-to-date info on Wi-Fi.
From what I’ve gathered, Taiwan offers it for free, but I’ve heard it’s not secure since it’s not protected by a "password." Since I’ve been traveling outside the EU for years without a local SIM card, I only use Wi-Fi in hotels, restaurants, and cafés. For me, that’s more than enough. So, my question is: Do these places secure their Wi-Fi with a "password"? If not, does buying a SIM card or eSIM seem like the only alternative?
Also, if any of you have recommendations for budget-friendly hotels in the main "cities," I’d love to hear them!
We’re planning a trip to China for two at the beginning of April and want to spend 2 nights in the Longji Rice Terraces—either in Dazhai, Tiantouzhaï, or Ping'an. I’ve seen that most of the hotels are made of bamboo, and you can hear every little noise. Since my husband is a very light sleeper, he’d really like to be sure he’ll get a good night’s rest. Can you recommend any quiet, well-soundproofed hotels in the area?
I’m reaching out to you because I’m planning our next big trip (Japan is really tempting us for the autumn!) and I have to admit, I’m feeling a bit overwhelmed.
My husband and I have always loved traveling, and at 75, we have no intention of stopping... But I find that everything’s getting so complicated. I try to be "modern" by booking online, but as soon as there’s a problem, we hit a wall.
A friend nearly missed her departure last year because of a visa issue that wasn’t explained properly on a website... and no one to call for help, just automated messages.
It makes me a little nervous to be alone in front of a screen so far away, especially since at our age, we like knowing there’s real support if our health takes a turn while we’re there.
Anyway, I’m tired of seeing my file passed from one person to another without ever having the same contact... Do you know of any small, trustworthy agencies or people who still work the "old-fashioned" way and really look after their clients? I love my independence, but I need a real face behind my project.
Thanks in advance for your advice, and I look forward to reading your replies,
Catherine
I’m planning our trip to Japan from March 21 to April 11, 2026. We’re planning to travel by plane for long distances (Okinawa) and by train for the rest. I’d like to know if renting a car is easy and, most importantly, if driving with road signs written in Japanese isn’t too complicated. For trains, are there any tips to save money?
hi everyone, and first of all, I wish you all a happy new year and good health!
This coming October or November, we’re planning our first trip to Japan. The only downside is we’ll only have two weeks off.
For this first visit, I’m thinking of sticking to the Kyoto and Osaka area… saving Tokyo for another trip. Do you think that’s a good choice for a first-time visit?
I’ve put together a little itinerary below to get some feedback from those in the know. I’m only counting the days we’re actually there, not travel days.
Day 1: Kyoto
Ginkaku-ji – Philosopher’s Path with stops at a few shrines
temples Eikan-dō and Nanzen-ji
visit to the Samurai Ninja Museum in the late afternoon
Day 2: Kyoto
Fushimi Inari (allow 4 hours for the hike through the park)
visit to Sanjūsangen-dō temple
Shōseien garden
participate in a tea ceremony
Day 3: Kyoto
Kiyomizu-dera temple
stroll through the historic district up to Kennin-ji temple
visit Kennin-ji temple
Yasaka-jinja shrine and Gion district in the late afternoon
return to the hotel via Pontochō Street
Day 4: Kyoto
visit Kinkaku-ji and Nijō Castle
visit the Imperial Palace gardens
end the day in the shopping streets (Shibkyogoku and Teramachi, among others)
Day 5: Kyoto
Arashiyama area
Togetsukyo Bridge, walk along the river, visit the Bamboo Forest
explore the area up to Otagi Nenbutsu-ji temple
Day 6: Kyoto
hike from Kibune to Kurama
Day 7: Kyoto
day trip to Nara (full day)
Day 8:
stroll around Kyoto before heading to Osaka
Day 9: Osaka
Katsuo-ji temple, then head to Minoh Falls and hike back via the Minoh Trail
end the day in the Osaka Castle area
Day 10: Osaka
Himeji Castle and an afternoon in Osaka
Day 11: Osaka
Osaka and return to the airport in the late afternoon for the flight home
Do you think this itinerary is doable? Are some days too relaxed or too packed?
I was thinking of adding a trip to Lake Biwa and Uji, but in that case, I’d have to cut some things. Are those places worth dropping some of the planned spots? And if so, which ones would you recommend cutting or shortening?
Thanks in advance—I’m all ears for both positive and negative feedback!
stephane
Hi there,
I’m planning a trip to Japan in April/May.
I’ll start my journey in Tokyo for 3 to 4 days.
I’d love your advice on accommodation, transportation, an itinerary, and whether a guide would be useful.
I’m traveling solo and could use a little reassurance.
Before I forget... how do payments work?
Hi there,
I’m looking for someone who could help me organize a trip to Japan for my niece and her son. I’ve seen that French-speaking guides are expensive, and the same goes for going through a tour operator.
Airline, local transportation, hotels, etc.
Thanks for your replies!
Betsyl
Hi there, I’m going on an organized trip to Japan in April and will have two free days in Tokyo. I’d love some tips on what to do during those two days.
Thanks
