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Hi everyone! My wife and I are heading to Japan for a fast-paced, 9-day trip. We’d love your expert eyes on our itinerary to see if the pacing makes sense, and we have a few specific logistical questions at the bottom.

Here are our stay bases:

• Sep 24–27: Tokyo (Asakusa)
• Sep 28–29: Takayama (near the station)
• Sep 30–Oct 3: Osaka (Namba/Umeda area)

Sep 23–24: Transit

• Sep 23-24: Fly 11.30PM BLR -> DMK -> NRT. Land 7:45 PM. Transfer to Asakusa.

Sep 25 (Fri): Tokyo (East Side)

• Day: Senso-ji, Asakusa Info Center deck, Sumida River, Ueno Park, Ameyoko Market.
• Evening: Quick Akihabara stroll -> Ginza. Sunset at Ginza Six Rooftop.

Sep 26 (Sat): Kawaguchiko Day Trip + Odaiba

• Day: Early transit to Kawaguchiko. Chureito Pagoda, Lake Kawaguchiko, Oishi Park, Kachi Kachi Ropeway.
• Evening: Return Tokyo ~7:00 PM. Odaiba (Rainbow Bridge night view) -> Caretta Shiodome (46F night view).

Sep 27 (Sun): Tokyo (West Side)

• Day: Meiji Shrine, Yoyogi Park, Harajuku, Shibuya Scramble/shopping.
• Evening: Sunset at Shibuya Sky (~5:00 PM slot) -> Shinjuku (Omoide Yokocho & Kabukicho neon).

Sep 28 (Mon): Tokyo -> Takayama

• Day: Morning Shinkansen + Hida Express to Takayama (arrive ~1:30 PM). Hida Folk Village, Miyagawa River.
• Evening: Sanmachi Suji historic district (sake tasting & Hida beef dinner).

Sep 29 (Tue): Kamikochi Day Trip

• Day: 8:00 AM bus to Kamikochi. 3-hour Azusa River hike (Kappa Bridge, Myojin Pond). 4:00 PM bus back.
• Evening: Relaxed night stroll in Takayama old town.

Sep 30 (Wed): Takayama -> Shirakawa-go -> Osaka

• Day: 8:15 AM bus. Lock luggage. 3-hour Shirakawa-go tour (Shiroyama Viewpoint, Wada House). 1:15 PM bus to Kanazawa -> Trains to Osaka (arrive ~6:00 PM).
• Evening: Night walk and dinner in Dotonbori.

Oct 1 (Thu): Osaka (Castle, Temples & Views)

• Day: Osaka Castle/Nishinomaru Garden. Lunch in Tennoji -> Shitennoji Temple & Gokuraku-jodo Garden.
• Evening: Sunset/Night skyline at Umeda Sky Building -> South to Shinsekai/Tsutenkaku Tower (retro neon vibes & kushikatsu).

Oct 2 (Fri): Fully packed Kyoto Day Trip

• Day: Early start. East: Kiyomizu-dera, Sannenzaka, Yasaka Shrine. West: Arashiyama Bamboo Grove. North: Taxi to Kinkaku-ji.
• Evening: Night walk in Gion (Hanamikoji) & Pontocho Alley.

Oct 3 (Sat): Minoo Park Hike & Dotonbori Neon

• Day: Hankyu line to Minoo Station -> 2.7 km hike to Minoo Waterfall. Mid-day rest, Nakanoshima Park walk.
• Evening: Full neon night: Shinsaibashi-suji, Dotonbori (Glico sign), and lantern-lit Hozenji Yokocho.

Oct 4 (Sun): Departure

• 10:00 AM flight KIX -> BLR.

Specific questions we have:

1. Fuji Transit (26-Sep Saturday): I am planning to book the Fuji Excursion Train instead of the Highway Bus for Saturday morning to avoid getting stuck in weekend traffic. Do you agree this is the safest bet?
2. Train Bookings (Tokyo -> Takayama) 28-Sep Monday: For a Monday morning, do I need to book the Tokaido Shinkansen and the Limited Express Hida train in advance, or is it safe to buy tickets once I arrive in Japan?
3. Kamikochi Buses 29-Sep: Since I cannot pre-book the Nohi bus from Takayama to Kamikochi, how early should I line up at the Takayama bus station on a Tuesday morning in late September to ensure I get on the 8:00 AM bus?

Thanks in advance for the help!

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