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
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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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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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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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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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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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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.
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.
