Best Japan Travel Tips for April: Tested & Proven Itinerary & Cherry Blossom Guide

Attention all travel lovers heading to Japan! Here’s my firsthand experience to help you explore Japan with ease!

🏨 **Accommodation & Transportation**
📍 **Destinations**: Popular areas include Kansai, Kanto, Hokkaido, and Kyushu. For first-timers visiting Tokyo and Osaka, opt for the “Fly into Tokyo, depart from Osaka” itinerary.
🏨 **Accommodation**: Akasaka in Tokyo offers great value—close to Ginza, safe, and well-equipped.
🚇 **Transportation**: Use Google Maps to navigate Tokyo—it’s perfect for shopping and dining.

💕 **Must-Visit Tokyo Spots**
🌃 **Tokyo Skytree**: Stunning night views from above.
🌆 **Shibuya**: Trendy hotspot for cutting-edge street culture.
🏙 **Shinjuku**: A mix of izakayas and fashion streets—don’t miss Shinjuku Gyoen.
🛍 **Ginza**: Luxury shopping paradise.
🏫 **Kamakura High School**: Filming location of *Slam Dunk*, full of nostalgic vibes.
🌊 **Shonan Beach**: The scenic route “Rukawa took to school,” with a refreshing sea breeze.

💕 **Kansai City Highlights**
🛍 **Osaka**: Great for shopping, Universal Studios, and delicious food.
🏯 **Kyoto**: Ancient capital with shrines and kimono culture.
🦌 **Nara**: Adorable deer at Nara Park.
🥩 **Kobe**: Indulge in Kobe beef and hot springs.
🍵 **Uji**: A paradise for matcha lovers.
🦐 **Shirahama**: Historic hot springs and seafood feasts.

🌈 **Recommended Itinerary**
🌟 **7-8 Days**: Choose an in-depth Kanto or Kansai trip, leaving some free time.
✅ **Day 1**: Arrive in Osaka.
✅ **Day 2**: Osaka → Kyoto → Nara → Osaka (try on a kimono, visit Kiyomizu-dera, Fushimi Inari Shrine, Nara Park, Shinsaibashi, Dotonbori).
✅ **Day 3**: Free day in Osaka (optional: Universal Studios).

✅ **Day 4**: Osaka → Tokyo via Shinkansen.
✅ **Day 5**: Instagrammable spots at Mt. Fuji—explore Lake Yamanaka, Oshino Hakkai, etc.
✅ **Day 6**: Free day in Tokyo (optional: Disneyland).
✅ **Day 7**: Return home from Tokyo.