Tokyo, Kyoto, Osaka, Hiroshima — the most fascinating country on earth.
✦ Plan My Japan TripJapan is unlike anywhere else. Tokyo is simultaneously the most futuristic and most traditional city on earth — a place where a 200-year-old ramen shop sits beneath a glass skyscraper. Kyoto preserves Japan's imperial past in over 2,000 temples and shrines. Osaka is the country's kitchen and its most irreverent city. The bullet train connects it all at 320km/h. Cherry blossom in spring and autumn foliage in November are among the world's great natural spectacles.
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March to May for cherry blossom — the most famous travel experience in Japan. October to November for autumn foliage. Both periods are busy and require advance booking. Summer is hot and humid.
Ten days is a solid minimum for the Tokyo–Kyoto–Osaka route. Two weeks adds Hiroshima, Nara and Hakone. Three weeks allows a deeper exploration including rural Japan and lesser-known regions.
Japan is best known for cherry blossom season, Mount Fuji, Tokyo's extraordinary contrasts, Kyoto's 2,000 temples and shrines, bullet trains, sushi, ramen, sake, sumo wrestling, anime, the tea ceremony and a culture of hospitality called omotenashi.
Japan is exceptional for couples. A ryokan stay with private onsen, cherry blossom in Maruyama Park, a kaiseki dinner in Kyoto, the deer park in Nara, a day trip to Hakone with views of Fuji. Japan consistently surprises couples.
Japan is more affordable than many expect. A mid-range daily budget is ¥15,000–¥25,000 (£75–£125) per person. Budget travellers can manage on ¥8,000–¥12,000. A Japan Rail Pass is essential and pays for itself quickly.
March to May for cherry blossom season — the most famous travel experience in Japan. October to November for autumn foliage — equally spectacular. Both periods are busy and require advance booking. Summer is hot and humid. Winter is cold but uncrowded, with excellent skiing in Hokkaido.
Ten days is a solid minimum — enough for Tokyo, Kyoto and Osaka on the classic route. Two weeks lets you add Hiroshima, Nara, Hakone and perhaps Hiroshima. Three weeks allows a deeper exploration including rural areas and lesser-known regions.
Japan is an exceptional couples destination. A ryokan stay with private onsen, cherry blossom in Maruyama Park, a kaiseki dinner in Kyoto, the deer park in Nara, a day trip to Hakone with views of Fuji. Japan consistently surprises couples who visit.
Japan is more affordable than many expect. A mid-range daily budget is ¥15,000–¥25,000 (£75–£125) per person. Budget travellers can manage on ¥8,000–¥12,000 with hostels and convenience store meals. A Japan Rail Pass is essential for multi-city travel and pays for itself quickly.