I forgot to say, I am from Spain, so skip the very expensive things because I am not rich.

>>2858287
>Meeting people would be nice, I kinda wish locals could show me around the place.
Do you speak japanese? And tell me, why a random 田中さん should waste his time to show 京都 and 東京 to 外国人 number 250000000? Pay a guide if you want a local to show places.
What to see in 12 days? Well focus between tokyo and kyoto. Skip osaka. It's just little tokyo but dirty and full of chinese.

>>2858287
>Meeting people would be nice, I kinda wish locals could show me around the place.
Japan is the most touristy and traveled country in the world. Tokyo is a city of 10 million. Japan gets 40 million tourists, most of which go to Tokyo. The age of people taking time out of their day to show foreigners around is long gone.

You can still have a great trip in 2026, but basically any place you hit up will have foreigners outnumbering Japanese people. And yes, those groups of brown Asians are foreign tourists as well. And yes, those Asians with bowl cuts who you're pretty sure are Japanese are foreigners as well. They're Koreans. And yes, those smiling, noisy groups of grandmas you see are Chinese, not Japanese.

>>2858300
I don't speak Japanese.
>And tell me, why a random 田中さん should waste his time to show 京都 and 東京 to 外国人 number 250000000?
I try not to be so cynic, maybe there is some interested guy out there? I consider myself a dynamic person, I am in my early 20s, it's not the worst prospect in the world, right?
>>2858301
I could pay a tour guide but I usually don't like tours because they're on strict schedules.

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Go to the Shibuya Crossing and you will find plenty of guys like this who will be happy to show you around

>>2858304
Be serious

>>2858302
>I could pay a tour guide but I usually don't like tours because they're on strict schedules.
Eh but the average japanese in tokyo and kyoto is kinda tired tourists. Don't expect much help from them.Also you don't speak japanese, the average japanese can't speak english. Between you and the average jap there is a huge linguistic barrier.
You are a woman, if you are pretty, you can have a chance with some college students who want practice english or with a gaijin with some free time.

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>>2858304
why can't these tards stay in Thailand

>>2858312
Lel this dude didn't visit ueno park

>>2858302
Your best bet is probably meeting the long time foreigners who've been in Japan, enjoy living there, have just about all of the knowledge a native would, but sometimes get bored with talking to locals. There's loads of them, including here on /trv/. Though mentioning that you're a single woman does bring in men who are interested in women, which maybe you mentioned intentionally for that reason.

>>2858287
Asakusa and Meiji Temple, akihabara, Roppingi, Shibuya, Odaiba but in the afternoon, Ueno Park

>>2858426
Shibuya is overrated as fuck, can't even drink in public there.

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>>2858600
I love how people are crazy for a crossroad

>>2858600
Drinking is for faggots.

>>2858729
Maybe Saudi Arabia would be a better destination for you. Retard.

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Go to the old edo district and get yourself super authentic grill eel. it’s a little difficult to get out there. But it’s worth it, plus the train ride goes through the suburbs, soo you’ll get to see how the average person lives. It’s a great experience.

>>2858788
I miss unagi.

>>2858288
There's plenty of free/cheap things to do especially visiting shrines and parks. Since you're visiting in April, you should go and see the sakura. In particular Shinjuku Gyoen and Ueno Park are pretty, though very crowded.

Shibamata is nice for a traditional vibe. There's shops that old people run where you can get souvenirs such as tea cups.

If you're fluent/semi-fluent, then I recommend picking a random train station, doing some research, and exploring. I did this for Sawara and had a wonderful time.

Take the Yamanote Line loop and get off at some of the lesser known stations, wander the neighbourhood.
I used to look up "organic coffee cafe" as a random way to find a cafe within walking distance and explore