First trip to Japan: how much will Golden Week affect my itinerary?
Hello everyone!
I planned my first trip to Japan from April 27, 2027, to May 12, 2027. I’ve already booked my hotels and was about to book the plane tickets when I found out about Golden Week, which takes place during this period.
Based on my itinerary, do you think I might run into any problems during Golden Week, such as overcrowded places or difficulties getting around?
This is my itinerary:
Thursday, April 29, 2027 - Tokyo
- Akihabara
- Arcades (Taito Hey, Tokyo Leisure Land)
- Super Potato
Friday, April 30, 2027 - Tokyo
- Shinjuku Gyoen
- Godzilla Store
- Kabukicho
- Godzilla’s head
- Omoide Yokocho
- Tokyo Metropolitan Government Building
Saturday, May 1, 2027- Tokyo
- Meiji Sanctuary
- Harajuku
- Shibuya Crossing
- Tokyo Tower
Sunday, May 2, 2027- Tokyo
- teamLab Planets
- Diver City Tokyo Plaza
Monday, May 3, 2027- Osaka
- Train to get to Osaka
- To-ji Temple
- Tofuku-ji Temple
- Nishiki Market
Tuesday, May 4, 2027- Osaka
- Fushimi Inari-taisha
- Yasaka Jinja
- Hanamikoji
- Pontocho
Wednesday, May 5, 2027 – Osaka
- Arashiyama Bamboo Forest
- Togetsukyo, Sagatenryūji Tsukurimichichō
- Iwatayama Monkey Park
Thank you very much for your advice and opinions!