Most travelers will find that 13 to 14 days is perfect for a well-paced Japan trip with stops in Tokyo, Kyoto, Hiroshima, and Mount Fuji. Or, you can extend your trip and explore more of the country. Keep reading for more inspiring Tokyo, Kyoto, Hiroshima, and Mount Fuji itineraries.

How many days do you need Tokyo, Kyoto, Hiroshima & Mount Fuji?

  • Most travelers spend 13-14 days in Tokyo, Kyoto, Hiroshima, and Mount Fuji combined
  • With 15 or more days, most travelers choose to add more stops to their trip

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Recommended Itineraries for Tokyo, Kyoto, Hiroshima & Mount Fuji

Recommended Itinerary for 13 Days

Visit Tokyo's best fish markets on the first morning of your trip
Day Highlights Overnight
Day 1 Arrive in Tokyo, Free Time Tokyo
Day 2 Explore Tokyo's Fish Markets & Fashion Districts Tokyo
Day 3 Futuristic Odaiba Tour Tokyo
Day 4 Sumo & Sake Tour Tokyo
Day 5 Day Trip to Nikko Tokyo
Day 6 Tokyo to Mount Fuji, Free Time Fujikawaguchiko
Day 7 Explore Mount Fuji Fujikawaguchiko
Day 8 Memoirs of a Geisha Tour in Kyoto Kyoto
Day 9 Bamboo Groves & Temples at Arashiyama Kyoto
Day 10 Day Trip to Nara Kyoto
Day 11 Reborn Hiroshima Tour Hiroshima
Day 12 Day Trip to Miyajima Island Hiroshima
Day 13 Depart Hiroshima  


This trip will take you to all the places you shouldn't miss on your first trip to Japan. Discover Japan's traditional and modern sides at shrines and temples, witness technological innovation at a digital art exhibition and a crazy robot cabaret, and get involved in hands-on cooking and craft classes. Read more

How to travel between Tokyo, Kyoto, Hiroshima & Mount Fuji

How to get to Hiroshima
Known as "The Reborn City," Hiroshima rose from the ashes of atomic destruction and rebuilt itself into a beautiful place to visit with a powerful message of peace. Destroyed monuments such as Hiroshima Castle and Shukkeien Garden were reconstructed, and the Peace Memorial Park was built in the city's center. While history is an integral part of a trip to Hiroshima, there are many stunning sights and culinary experiences to look forward to. It may be best to fly or take the train depending on which city you're arriving from. Read more

How to get from Tokyo to Kyoto
Kyoto is 283 miles (445 km) from Tokyo, but you can get from Tokyo to Kyoto in just over two hours if you travel on a high-speed Shinkansen (bullet train). By air, the journey will take about three hours, including ground transportation. Read more

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