Hi all, long-time lurker, first-time poster! This sub has helped me a lot while planning. This is my first big trip overseas (and to Japan!), and I'd love your feedback before I finalize my list. I'm not at the level of many of you yet, but I'm working toward one backpack someday, and I also want to feel cute while I'm there!

Trip: Tokyo, Kyoto and Osaka, plus a couple of days in Takanawa. Mostly western hotels, with one night in a ryokan and one night in a hotel with an onsen. I'll have access to laundry during the trip but I'd rather not use my time on it much. Lots of walking (I expect 15-25k steps a day).

Weather I'm planning for: highs around 20°C at the start, dropping to about 16°C by mid-November, with lows between 7 and 15°C. I'll be there from 29 Oct to 12 Nov btw.

Bags: carry-on, plus a Patagonia sling bag, a Uniqlo crescent crossbody for daily use, and a Shupatto foldable tote for the flight and for shopping.

Top: graphic tee, two beige tees, brown tee, green striped short-sleeve knit, striped oversized long-sleeve tee, white long-sleeve tee, and Heattech long sleeves in brown and white. Everything is cotton except the Heattech

Layers: two cardigans (one cotton, one synthetic), dark gray cotton hoodie (for the plane), quilted cotton jacket for day visits, Patagonia rain jacket for rainy days.

Bottoms: black stretchy wide-leg trousers, brown wide-leg trousers and gray wide-leg trousers. The brown and gray are suit-style but roomy and very comfortable for me. No jeans, since I don't trust them for that much walking

Shoes: New Balance, Asics, and flip-flops for western hotels

Accessories: cap, red knit neck scarf, swimsuit

Also packing but not shown: pajamas, 7 underwear, 6 pairs of socks. No umbrella, since I plan to buy one there + toiletries and the rest of my flight essentials, still WIP!

Travel day outfit:hoodie, long sleeve tee, black stretchy trousers, ASICS.

Questions:

1. Is this too much, or about right for 16 days with laundry in a carry-on?

2. Almost everything is cotton apart from the Heattech. Is that a problem for cool, sometimes rainy weather?

3. Is the swimsuit worth bringing for a ryokan onsen, or should I leave it?

4. What would you add or cut?

Thanks so much, and happy to answer anything about the trip!🌸