Japan · 14-day trip

2 Weeks in Japan

  • Japan
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Day 1

  1. Arrive at Haneda or Narita and keep the first evening easy in Shinjuku.

Day 2

  1. Traditional Tokyo.

Day 3

  1. Modern Tokyo.

Day 4

  1. Food and art. (Kamakura or Nikko make a good day trip instead — see the 5 Days in Tokyo itinerary.)

  2. Restaurant08:00

    Tsukiji Outer Market

    Japanese market food

    Try: Tamagoyaki (sweet rolled omelette), Grilled seafood skewers, Fresh sushi

    Tsukiji Outer Market, Tokyo

  5. Before you leave Tokyo, arrange luggage forwarding: send your big case ahead to Kyoto and travel to Hakone with just an overnight bag.

Day 5

  1. Hakone: Odakyu Romancecar from Shinjuku, or shinkansen to Odawara. The classic loop combines a mountain railway, a cable car, a ropeway over Owakudani and a sightseeing boat across Lake Ashi.

  5. Accommodation

    Ryokan night with kaiseki dinner & onsen

    Hakone

  6. Onsen etiquette: wash thoroughly before entering, keep your small towel out of the water and check the inn's tattoo policy in advance.

Day 6

  1. Shinkansen Odawara → Kyoto.

  3. Climb past the first viewpoint on Mount Inari to escape the crowds.

  6. In Gion, respect local rules: some private lanes are closed to tourists, and never photograph geiko or maiko without permission.

Day 7

Day 8

Day 9

  1. Nara is under an hour from Kyoto by JR or Kintetsu train; it was Japan's capital in the 8th century.

Day 10

  1. Sanyo shinkansen from Kyoto; stop at Himeji (castle is a short walk from the station) and leave your bags in a station locker.

  4. Continue to Hiroshima in the afternoon.

Day 11

  4. The Peace Memorial Museum tells the story of 6 August 1945 and its aftermath. It's a moving, sobering visit; allow plenty of time.

  5. Restaurant19:00

    Hiroshima-style okonomiyaki

    Japanese

    Try: Hiroshima-style okonomiyaki (layered with noodles)

    Hiroshima

Day 12

  1. Train to Miyajimaguchi and the short ferry to Itsukushima (the JR ferry is covered by the JR Pass). The island charges a small visitor tax. Check the tide table: at low tide you can walk out to the torii.

Day 13

  1. Shinkansen to Shin-Osaka, then head into the city.

  2. Restaurant19:00

    Dotonbori street food

    Osaka street food

    Try: Takoyaki, Kushikatsu

    Dotonbori, Osaka

Day 14

  2. Visit Osaka Castle or graze through Kuromon Market.

  4. Take the JR Haruka or Nankai Rapi:t train to Kansai International Airport (KIX), allowing plenty of time.

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