How many days do you need in Tokyo, Kyoto, Kanazawa, Takayama, Hiroshima & Hakone?
- Most travelers spend 15 days in Tokyo, Kyoto, Kanazawa, Takayama, Hiroshima, and Hakone combined
- With 16 or more days, most travelers choose to add more stops to their trip
How Many Days to Spend in Japan
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Recommended Itineraries for Tokyo, Kyoto, Kanazawa, Takayama, Hiroshima & Hakone
Recommended Itinerary for 15 Days
| Day | Highlights | Overnight |
|---|---|---|
| Day 1 | Arrive in Tokyo, Free Afternoon | Tokyo |
| Day 2 | Tokyo City Tour From Traditional to Modern | Tokyo |
| Day 3 | Tokyo to Hiroshima, Sake Trail in Saijo | Hiroshima |
| Day 4 | Visit the Floating Shrine of Miyajima, Free Time | Hiroshima |
| Day 5 | Hiroshima to Kyoto, Explore | Kyoto |
| Day 6 | Hiking at Fushimi Inari Shrine | Kyoto |
| Day 7 | Arashiyama & Kyoto Landscape Views | Kyoto |
| Day 8 | Day Trip to Nara & Uji, Dinner at Hiiragiya Ryokan | Kyoto |
| Day 9 | Kyoto to Takayama, Visit Takayama's Temples | Takayama |
| Day 10 | Takayama to Kanazawa, Explore Kanazawa's Art & Culture | Kanazawa |
| Day 11 | Visit the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Shirakawa-gō | Kanazawa |
| Day 12 | Kanazawa to Hakone, Explore | Hakone |
| Day 13 | Hakone to Tokyo, Explore the Akihabara District | Tokyo |
| Day 14 | Explore Tokyo's Bright Lights | Tokyo |
| Day 15 | Depart Tokyo |
Cover the highlights of Japan as you travel in a wide loop across the country's south. Explore Tokyo's most exciting neighborhoods, learn about the important World War II history of Hiroshima, experience tradition with a tea ceremony and geisha photoshoot in Kyoto, and wander the quaint streets of Takayama and Kanazawa. You'll also visit the UNESCO-listed mountain village of Shirakawa-go and take a dip in Hakone's hot springs before returning to Tokyo for more sightseeing. Read more
How to travel between Tokyo, Kyoto, Kanazawa, Takayama, Hiroshima & Hakone
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. While history is an important part of a trip to Hiroshima, there are also many stunning sights and culinary experiences to look forward to. Depending on what city you're arriving from, it may be best to fly or take the train. 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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