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Classic Japan in two weeks with Hiroshima

The familiar Tokyo–Kyoto–Osaka corridor, improved with slower bases, Himeji and an overnight near Hiroshima or Miyajima.

14 days6 stops
Sensoji main hall in Asakusa
Sensoji main hall in AsakusaPhoto: Akonnchiroll, CC0 1.0 · Source

Best for

Travelers with two full weeks who want history, food and modern cities.

Transport reality

Intercity rail works well. Compare individual tickets with current regional or nationwide passes instead of assuming a pass always saves money.

Day-by-day route

  1. 1

    Days 1–4 · Tokyo

    Tokyo in neighborhood modules

    Build each day around adjacent neighborhoods and keep a weather-flexible museum option.

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  2. 2

    Day 5 · Yamanashi

    Mount Fuji views without promising the view

    Choose Kawaguchiko only with a generous transport plan and a cloudy-weather alternative; visibility is never guaranteed.

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  3. 3

    Days 6–9 · Kyoto

    Four nights in Kyoto

    Four nights allow an early temple morning, a quieter northern or southern day and time for Uji rather than only headline sights.

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  4. 4

    Day 10 · Hyogo

    Himeji Castle en route west

    Store luggage and allow time for the steep, shoe-free castle interior. Do not combine it with too many distant stops.

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  5. 5

    Days 11–12 · Hiroshima

    Hiroshima and Miyajima with one overnight

    Separate the Peace Memorial area from Miyajima so tide, ferry timing and museum entry do not compete in a rushed day.

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  6. 6

    Days 13–14 · Osaka

    Finish in Osaka

    Use one day for a focused city route and keep the final day aligned with the departure airport.

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Check before booking

Schedules, reservation rules, closures and weather conditions change. Confirm every operator and attraction on its official website for your exact travel date.