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Planning a 7-day trip to Japan. Split your time between Tokyo, Mount Fuji, and Osaka. Day 1: Tokyo • Morning: Arrive in Tokyo, check into your hotel, and start with a visit to the Senso-ji Temple in Asakusa. • Afternoon: Explore Akihabara, known for electronics, anime, and manga. • Evening: Enjoy dinner in Shibuya and see the famous Shibuya Crossing. Day 2: Tokyo • Morning: Visit the Imperial Palace and the East Gardens. • Afternoon: Head to Ginza for shopping and lunch. • Evening: Experience the nightlife in Roppongi. Day 3: Tokyo to Mount Fuji • Morning: Travel to Mount Fuji (consider a bus or train). • Afternoon: Visit the Fuji Five Lakes (Fujigoko) area. Enjoy the natural scenery and cultural sites. • Evening: Stay overnight in a ryokan (traditional Japanese inn) near Mount Fuji. Day 4: Mount Fuji to Osaka • Morning: More exploration around Mount Fuji. • Afternoon: Travel to Osaka (Shinkansen or bullet train is recommended). • Evening: Explore Dotonbori, famous for its bright lights and street food. Day 5: Osaka • Morning: Visit Osaka Castle and the surrounding park. • Afternoon: Explore the Umeda district, including the Umeda Sky Building for panoramic city views. • Evening: Try Okonomiyaki, a local specialty. Day 6: Day Trip from Osaka • Option 1: Day trip to Nara to see the Todai-ji Temple and Nara Park with its friendly deer. • Option 2: Day trip to Kyoto, visiting Kinkaku-ji (the Golden Pavilion) and Fushimi Inari Shrine. Day 7: Osaka to Tokyo • Morning: Last-minute shopping or sightseeing in Osaka. • Afternoon: Travel back to Tokyo. • Evening: Enjoy a farewell dinner in Tokyo, perhaps in the Odaiba area for a seaside atmosphere. Tips: • Use a JR Rail Pass for convenience and savings on trains. • Check local events and festivals happening during your visit. • Be mindful of cultural etiquette, such as removing shoes indoors and proper behavior in temples and shrines.