PlanJapan — Japan Itinerary Planner

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Days

Typical first trip: 10–14 days

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~3 days per city · 10 total

Cities

Japan's vast capital — neon streets, world-class food, ancient temples to futuristic tech. Recommend 4–5 nights. Add Nikko, Hakone or Kamakura as day trips.

The cultural heart of Japan — 1,600+ temples, geisha districts, Fushimi Inari. Recommend 3–4 nights. Add Nara or Uji as easy day trips.

Japan's street food capital — takoyaki, Dotonbori nightlife, warm locals. Recommend 2–3 nights. Pairs perfectly with Kyoto (28 min by train).

A city of remarkable resilience — Peace Memorial Park and a thriving food scene. Recommend 1–2 nights. Add Miyajima as a half-day trip.

Often called 'Little Kyoto' — samurai districts, geisha lanes, Kenroku-en garden. Recommend 2 nights. Add Shirakawa or the Alpine Route as day trips.

A beautifully preserved Edo-period mountain town in the Japanese Alps — sake breweries, morning markets, thatched farmhouses. Recommend 2 nights. Gateway to Shirakawa and the Alpine Route.

Kyushu's buzzing gateway — birthplace of tonkotsu ramen, lively yatai food stalls. Recommend 2–3 nights. Easy day trips to Kumamoto, Nagasaki or Beppu.

Hokkaido's modern capital — miso ramen, Snow Festival, craft beer, ski resorts. Recommend 3–4 nights. Requires a short flight from Honshu. Add Otaru or Jozankei Onsen as day trips.

Day trips

Tokyo

Day trip (or overnight) from Tokyo. Mt Fuji views, volcanic Owakudani valley, a pirate ship on Lake Ashi, and relaxing hot spring onsen.

Day trip from Tokyo (2 hrs by train). Ornate UNESCO-listed shrine complex in the mountains, spectacular in autumn foliage season.

Day trip from Tokyo (55 min by train). Seaside former capital famous for its giant bronze Great Buddha and hilltop Zen temples.

Kyoto / Osaka

Day trip from Kyoto (45 min) or Osaka (35 min). Hundreds of freely roaming deer share the park with UNESCO World Heritage temples including Japan's largest bronze Buddha.

Day trip from Kyoto (20 min by train). Birthplace of Japanese matcha — try ceremonial-grade tea at century-old tea houses, visit the UNESCO-listed Byodo-in Temple (featured on the ¥10 coin), and stroll the riverside Omotesando Street packed with matcha sweets.

Day trip from Kyoto (35 min) or Osaka (50 min) by Shinkansen. Home to Ghibli Park (book months ahead), Nagoya Castle, and unique local food — hitsumabushi eel and miso katsu.

Day trip from Osaka (20 min by train) or Kyoto (55 min). Stylish port city renowned for its legendary wagyu beef, 19th-century foreign district, and hillside views.

Hiroshima

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Kanazawa / Takayama

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The Tateyama Kurobe Alpine Route — a spectacular 37km mountain crossing using 6 transport modes including cable cars, ropeways and tunnel buses. Open mid-Apr to mid-Nov only. Always crossed east→west: enter at Shinano-Omachi (near Nagano/Tokyo side), exit at Toyama. Works as a day trip from Tokyo or as a through-route Tokyo → Alpine Route → Toyama → Kanazawa. Select to see options.

Fukuoka

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Sapporo

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Interests

Budget Tier

¥8,000–12,000/night accommodation. Eating at convenience stores, ramen shops, and set-lunch deals. Perfectly comfortable — Japan's budget options are excellent.

¥15,000–25,000/night accommodation. Clean business hotels or simple ryokan. Sit-down restaurants and the occasional izakaya splurge. The sweet spot for most travellers.

¥35,000+/night accommodation. Traditional ryokan with kaiseki dinners, or 4–5 star city hotels. Fine dining, private onsen, and premium experiences throughout.

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