Just came back from Japan earlier today.
Thoughts? It's easy to solo travel throughout Japan.
I flew into Osaka, stayed for 2 nights - from Osaka, I checked out Nara and the deers & surrounding temples. The Earthquake centre there was also neat. I sat in the chair to experience the varying levels of earthquakes experienced throughout the years in Japan.
I then flew into Kyoto for 3 nights, where I went to the popular place. Fushimi Inari, Arashayami Park - fed the monkeys - the Bridge.
From Kyoto, I went to Tokyo for 5 nights and did the typical districts. Man, tokyo is huge.....Best Ramen ever at Tsuta.
From Tokyo to Kyoto (I enjoyed Kyoto). I also did a day trip to Mayijima for the floating gates.
Overall, Japan is great. Pocket wifi is a life saver. I'm glad I listened to the advice from members here. All thee different trains/subways and routes.
I find it a bit stupid their transit sytem shuts down early, when Tokyo is bustling. If there was one thing, I also wish I had this trip planned in advance. Being able to speak more Japanese would have been nice.