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meggyeggy55

First time 1.5 bagger, 2 weeks in Japan

Lighten My Load

Hi everyone! As the title implies, I am planning to 1.5 bag my two-week trip to Japan in early October. I'm a chronic over packer so I normally would check a bag and not worry about it, but my friends and I are going to three different cities (Kyoto, Hiroshima, Tokyo) and I don't want to be the tourist with a huge bag on the train. Also, I've been lurking on the sub for a bit and have been inspired!

We are planning on doing laundry once or twice on the trip so I probably only need enough for about 5 outfits. We may do a light day hike at some point but will otherwise be engaging in typical sightseeing activities (e.g. museums, temples/shrines).

I'd like advice on:

  • If there are any weather-appropriate swaps I should make
  • I'm packing similar shirts/pants on purpose so I can easily mix and match items for outfits, but could I leave out a pair of pants/shorts or any of the tshirts?
  • Right now I only have room for one flannel, which I plan on using for layering on my day trips. Should I bring a second one? If so, what can I eliminate to make room?
  • Should I leave out the Crocs and just wear my Hokas on the plane?

Plane outfit:

  • Cargo pants
  • Plain black tshirt
  • Crocs
  • Compression socks
  • Sweatshirt
  • Baseball cap

Personal Item - Swissgear Getaway 18" Weekend Laptop Backpack:

  • Hokas
  • iPad
  • Sony XM5 headphones
  • Passport
  • Wallet
  • Stuffed animal
  • Hand fan
  • 2 portable chargers
  • 2 small notebooks (for temple/shrine stamps and train stamps)
  • Mini "emergency" kit (bandaids, chapstick, gum, painkillers, etc.)
  • Sling bag for day trips

Carry On - Samsonite Blackstone 20" spinner:

  • Toiletry bag
  • Makeup bag
  • Tech bag with chargers/adapters
  • 2 padded bras
  • 4 sports bras
  • 7 pairs of socks
  • 7 pairs of underwear
  • PJs (shorts, tshirt, fuzzy socks - I run cold year round lol)
  • 5 tank top undershirts
  • 2 pairs of shorts
  • 2 pairs of cargo pants
  • 2 additional black tshirts
  • 2 cropped tees
  • 1 flannel for layering

Thanks in advance for any guidance y'all might have, and happy to answer questions of course!

Posted Aug 23, 2025, 11:56 PM UTC

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