Japan

Day-by-Day Travel Plan

14-Day Japan Itinerary

14 days
6 cities — Tokyo → Kyoto → Osaka → Hiroshima → Nara → Hakone
Best in Mar, Apr, May, Sep, Oct, Nov

The ultimate two-week journey through Japan. Japan is East Asia's crown jewel — home to 25 UNESCO World Heritage Sites, where ancient Buddhist temples and Shinto shrines coexist seamlessly with bullet trains and futuristic skyscrapers. This itinerary takes you through the highlights — from iconic landmarks to local experiences.

Day-by-Day Itinerary

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Day 1 — Arrive in Tokyo

Tokyo

  • ▸ Senso-ji Temple
  • ▸ Tokyo Skytree

Tokyo, Japan’s vast and vibrant capital, blends ultramodern skyscrapers, neon-lit entertainment districts, and ancient temples into one extraordinary city

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Day 2 — Explore Tokyo

Tokyo

  • ▸ Tokyo Tower
  • ▸ Shibuya Crossing
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Day 3 — Explore Tokyo

Tokyo

  • ▸ Tokyo Tower
  • ▸ Shibuya Crossing
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Day 4 — Arrive in Kyoto

Kyoto

  • ▸ Fushimi Inari Shrine
  • ▸ Kinkaku-ji (Golden Pavilion)

Kyoto, Japan’s ancient imperial capital for over 1,000 years, is home to more than 1,600 Buddhist temples, 400 Shinto shrines, and 17 UNESCO World Heritage Sites

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Day 5 — Explore Kyoto

Kyoto

  • ▸ Arashiyama Bamboo Grove
  • ▸ Kiyomizu-dera Temple
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Day 6 — Explore Kyoto

Kyoto

  • ▸ Arashiyama Bamboo Grove
  • ▸ Kiyomizu-dera Temple
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Day 7 — Arrive in Osaka

Osaka

  • ▸ Osaka Castle
  • ▸ Dotonbori

Osaka, Japan’s culinary capital and third-largest city, is celebrated for its warm locals, world-class street food, and non-stop entertainment

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Day 8 — Explore Osaka

Osaka

  • ▸ Kuromon Ichiba Market
  • ▸ Namba & Shinsaibashi
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Day 9 — Arrive in Hiroshima

Hiroshima

  • ▸ Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park
  • ▸ Hiroshima Peace Memorial Museum

Hiroshima, rebuilt from the ashes of the world’s first atomic bomb attack in August 1945, stands today as a powerful symbol of peace and resilience

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Day 10 — Explore Hiroshima

Hiroshima

  • ▸ Miyajima Island (Itsukushima)
  • ▸ Hiroshima Castle
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Day 11 — Arrive in Nara

Nara

  • ▸ Todai-ji Temple & Great Buddha
  • ▸ Nara Park

Nara, Japan’s first permanent capital (710–784 AD), is a compact city of extraordinary historical treasures set within beautiful parkland

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Day 12 — Explore Nara

Nara

  • ▸ Kasuga Taisha Shrine
  • ▸ Kofuku-ji Temple
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Day 13 — Arrive in Hakone

Hakone

  • ▸ Mt. Fuji Views from Lake Ashi
  • ▸ Owakudani Volcanic Valley

Hakone is Japan’s premier mountain resort, famous for dramatic views of Mount Fuji, traditional ryokan inns, steaming onsen hot springs, and the Fuji-Hakone-Izu National Park

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Day 14 — Explore Hakone

Hakone

  • ▸ Hakone Open-Air Museum
  • ▸ Traditional Ryokan & Onsen