We are going on the Essence of Japan on Oct. 24, 2026. We are contemplating a stop in Taipei, Bangkok or Korea on our way for 2 days in addition to arriving in Tokyo a day early. Does anyone have any experience in any of those places? I would love to hear if anyone broke up the beginning of this trip with any interesting stops. Reading the forum, our time may best be used by adding time in Tokyo. Any help would be greatly appreciated.