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7 destination guides and 2 ready itineraries for Japan, all in one place.

Destination guides

Where to go in Japan, with what to book once you get there.

Hiroshima

Hiroshima

Genbaku Dome, Peace Memorial Museum, Itsukushima Shrine, Mount Misen

Japan

Japan

Fushimi Inari gates, bullet trains, cherry blossoms, onsen, Osaka arcades

Kyoto

Kyoto

Fushimi Inari, Kinkaku-ji, Arashiyama Bamboo Grove, Gion District

Nara

Nara

Todai-ji, Kasuga-taisha, Nara Park, Isuien Garden

Osaka

Osaka

Osaka Castle, Dotonbori, Umeda Sky Building, Shinsekai

Sapporo

Sapporo

Odori Park, Sapporo Beer Museum, Susukino, Mount Moiwa, Nijo Market

Tokyo

Tokyo

Shibuya crossing, Meiji Shrine, Michelin sushi, cherry blossoms and ginkgo

Ready itineraries

Day-by-day plans you can open right now, no account needed.

Beyond the Golden Route
10 days

Beyond the Golden Route

Deep Japan by Rail

10 Days in Japan
10 days

10 Days in Japan

Tokyo, Kyoto & Osaka

Our own Japan trips

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When to go, and for how long

The best months come from measured weather data, not estimates. The suggested length is the sweet spot we found for each place — long enough to see it properly, short enough not to repeat yourself.

DestinationBest monthsHow longSuitsTypical cost
HiroshimaApril–May, October–November4 daysfirst-timers, solo, friendsMid-range
JapanMarch–May, October–November14 dayscouples, solo, first-timersHigher-end
KyotoMarch–May, October–November4 dayscouples, families, soloMid-range
NaraApril–May, October–November3 daysfamilies, solo, first-timersMid-range
OsakaMarch–May, October–November4 daysfirst-timers, friends, soloMid-range
SapporoJanuary–February, June–July, September–October4 daysfirst-timers, friends, soloMid-range
TokyoMarch–April, September–November4 dayssolo, couples, first-timersMid-range

What each place is known for

Every row links to a full guide with what to see, where to stay and what to book. Or tell Tony your dates and let him build the whole trip: plan your Japan trip.

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