In need of your advice!

Hi there,

Nice plan you are making there, I think it makes for a good basis for the rest of your trip. I see you still have some question marks here and there, so I hope that I can help to figure them out.

To start with your visit to Nikko, it is no problem at all to do it as a day trip from Tokyo. Part to Nikko is traveled on the bullet train so you are there in no time at all.

As extra stop after Tokyo I would suggest dropping by [Yokohama] this does not add a lot of travel time but makes for a very good stop and has lots to offer, you can also take the Narita Express directly from Yokohama, making for smooth ride back to the Airport.

Here are some other options for you to consider:
On day 6.08 make a visit to Kobe. I have always felt that this city is overlooked by too many tourists, especially considering all the things it has to offer.

At the same time I wonder why you would stay 3 nights in Gifu , I don't think there is that much to do. Instead I would suggest going up north a little to either Kanazawa or Takayama.

Lastly if you are looking for a nice day trip from Kyoto consider visiting Hiroshima, I know it is quite a ride to get there but the peace museum is not to be missed.

I hope this helps,
Daniel

Thank you very much for your suggestions, i will definitely use some of them to make my itinerary better!