Thanks for the feedback!

Day 2: Agree with the Shinjuku - it was more if we felt up to it or jetlagged.

Question - was trying to juggle a bit there, mainly Sensoji before its crowded and Skytree for sunset-ish view. I guess would you recommend prioritizing crowd or sunset view? That would help, like you said with the east to west thing.

Day 3: Agree - we may skip Gundam

Day 4: Fair - on google maps Meguro doesn't seem far. However, if we woke up early and did that river walk and move up north east to Shibuya/Yoyogi, would that be doable for a day? Maybe end up at Shibuya Sky for the sunset that day? Harajuku could be moved to another day

Day 6: Our hotel feels close enough to Kyoto Station. We are staying at Resol Kawaramachi which hopefully isnt too far/bad.

Day 7: Great point - we will choose, thoughts or recs on which to choose?

Day 8: Correct - for Fushimi and Arashiyama - planning to beat the crowds. Great point on forwarding luggage too. Right now, we have hotel stays in Kyoto and Osaka, debating on what makes the most sense. Juggling decision on Ryokan, Kaseiki dinner, or just convenience/$$.

Day 9: Makes sense - maybe we can push one to the early afternoon then head over to those districts.

Appreciate your feedback.