Packing + offline

Layered, light,
ready for rain.

Hakone is cooler and more weather-sensitive; cities can still feel warm by day. Leave shopping space.

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43 things to pack

Wear

0/9

October runs warm in the cities and noticeably cooler in Hakone. Layers beat any single heavy coat.

Carry

0/8

The day bag matters more than the suitcase; several days run past 15,000 steps.

Overnight bag, three nights

0/8

The four main pieces are forwarded twice, so this bag has to stand alone from Sep 30 to Oct 3 and again from Oct 7 to Oct 10.

Private

0/6

Never stored in this app or its repository.

Offline, before airplane mode

0/7

Do this on hotel Wi-Fi the night before each long move.

Leave room for

0/5

Weight, not volume, is the real limit: two checked bags at 23 kg each per traveller, and nothing spare. Kappabashi, Kyoto artisan goods and Shinsaibashi all land mid-trip.

Dress labels

Casual sightseeing, smart casual, fine dining, temple respectful, tea ceremony, ryokan, onsen, theme park, rain-ready, nightlife, photography.

Fine dining: avoid strong fragrance, wear clean closed shoes, default to smart casual and check the venue’s official policy.

Temples and shrines: covered shoulders and knees, plus shoes that come off easily at Daisho-in, Todai-ji and any ryokan.