Spring and autumn offer pleasant weather for cities, temples and train travel, avoiding extremes of heat and cold.
JAPAN · CULTURE + HISTORY
JAPAN — ECLECTIC JAPAN
Go beyond essential Japan: from Hiroshima to Fukuoka, discover new layers of the country.
DURATION16 days
BEST TIMEMar–May / Oct–Nov
EXPERIENCECulture + History
COUNTRYJapan
THE JOURNEY
Route map
Tokyo → Kyoto → Osaka → Hiroshima → Fukuoka
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FEATURED
Key highlights
1Contemporary Tokyo
2Kyoto temples
3Osaka Castle
4Peace Memorial
5Miyajima
6Fukuoka gastronomy
Going beyond the classic axis to Hiroshima and Kyushu reveals a more diverse Japan, with historical memory, sacred islands and regional cuisines.
SEASONALITY
When to go
A STARTING POINT
Suggested base itinerary
DAY 1
Arrival in Tokyo
Arrival in Tokyo and first contact with contemporary neighborhoods, lights and the scale of the metropolis.
DAY 2
Contemporary Tokyo
Contemporary Tokyo between Shibuya, Harajuku, architecture, shops and urban experiences chosen according to the traveler's profile.
DAY 3
Traditional Tokyo
Another day in Tokyo for markets, gastronomy, museums or neighborhoods like Asakusa, balancing tradition and current city.
DAY 4
Tokyo at a free pace
Bullet train to Kyoto and first walk through historic streets and temples of the ancient capital.
DAY 5
Tokyo → Kyoto
Kyoto between Fushimi Inari, temples, gardens and traditional neighborhoods.
DAY 6
Kyoto: temples and heritage
Second day in Kyoto to delve deeper into the city, with leisurely cultural experiences, markets and shrines.
DAY 7
Kyoto: culture and traditions
Kyoto → Osaka, arriving in a city marked by gastronomy and nightlife.
DAY 8
Kyoto → Osaka
Osaka Castle, shopping districts and Dotonbori show another urban face of Japan.
DAY 9
Osaka: urban energy
Train to Hiroshima and visit the Peace Memorial Park and the museum dedicated to the city's history.
DAY 10
Osaka at a free pace
Miyajima tour for Itsukushima shrine and bay views.
DAY 11
Osaka → Hiroshima
Hiroshima → Fukuoka, entering Kyushu and a new regional culture.
DAY 12
Hiroshima: memory and city
Fukuoka between markets, yatai and local specialties like Hakata ramen.
DAY 13
Hiroshima → Fukuoka
Free day in Fukuoka for gastronomy, coastal neighborhoods or a short tour of the region.
DAY 14
Fukuoka: culture and gastronomy
Return towards the exit axis, depending on the chosen air logistics.
DAY 15
Fukuoka at a free pace
Last day for final experiences and purchases.
DAY 16
Closing
Departure from Japan.
THE EXPERIENCE
The spirit of the journey
A second reading of Japan, moving from Tokyo and Kyoto to Hiroshima, Miyajima and the food scene of Fukuoka.
YOUR WAY
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