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14-day deep Japan — Tokyo to Hiroshima and beyond
Two weeks to go beyond the golden route. Tokyo, Nikko, Fuji area, Kyoto, Nara, Osaka, Hiroshima, Miyajima — with enough rest days built in to avoid burnout.
Best for: Travellers with two weeks who want depth, not just highlights
Day-by-day plan
Arrive & settle in
- Land at Narita/Haneda, transfer to Asakusa or Ueno
- Activate eSIM, get IC card
- Evening: Senso-ji lit up at night (fewer crowds)
East Tokyo deep dive
- Morning: Tsukiji outer market for breakfast
- Afternoon: TeamLab Planets → Odaiba
- Evening: Tokyo Tower or Roppongi
West Tokyo & Shinjuku
- Morning: Meiji Shrine → Harajuku → Omotesando
- Afternoon: Shinjuku Gyoen gardens
- Evening: Golden Gai or Omoide Yokocho
Mountain shrines & waterfalls
- Tobu train from Asakusa to Nikko (2h)
- Toshogu Shrine — elaborate carvings, see-no-evil monkeys
- Kegon Falls or Lake Chuzenji if time allows
Mt. Fuji lakeside
- Highway bus from Shinjuku to Kawaguchiko (2h)
- Chureito Pagoda for the postcard Fuji view
- Onsen with Fuji view — peak of the trip
Morning by the lake + return
- Morning: Cycling around Lake Kawaguchiko or Oshino Hakkai
- Afternoon: Return to Tokyo
- Evening: Akihabara or Shimokitazawa — your pick
Shinkansen day — see Fuji from the train
- Tokaido Shinkansen Tokyo → Kyoto (2h15m)
- Right side E seat for Mt. Fuji — use fujiseat checker
- Afternoon: Fushimi Inari torii gates
- Evening: Gion walk + dinner on Pontocho
North Kyoto temples
- Morning: Kinkaku-ji (Golden Pavilion)
- Afternoon: Ryoan-ji → Ninna-ji
- Evening: Nishiki Market → kaiseki dinner
Arashiyama + south Kyoto
- Morning: Arashiyama bamboo grove + monkey park
- Afternoon: Tofuku-ji or Sanjusangendo (1,001 statues)
- Evening: Free evening — rest or explore
Deer park & giant Buddha
- JR or Kintetsu to Nara (45 min)
- Todai-ji — world's largest wooden building
- Walk through deer park + Kasuga Taisha shrine
Hiroshima — history & peace
- Shinkansen Kyoto → Hiroshima (1h40m)
- Peace Memorial Park + Museum
- Evening: Hiroshima-style okonomiyaki
Floating torii gate island
- Ferry to Miyajima island (10 min from mainland)
- Itsukushima Shrine — floating torii at high tide
- Try momiji manju (maple leaf cake) + grilled oysters
Osaka street food finale
- Shinkansen Hiroshima → Osaka (1h20m)
- Afternoon: Osaka Castle or Shinsekai
- Evening: Dotonbori — the ultimate street food strip
Last morning + fly home
- Morning: Kuromon Market or Amerikamura shopping
- Head to KIX for departure
- Or Shinkansen back to Tokyo for Narita/Haneda
The 14-day JR Pass is usually worth comparing for this route because it includes several long-distance legs: Tokyo→Kyoto, Kyoto→Hiroshima, Hiroshima→Osaka, and potentially Osaka→Tokyo. Activate it around Day 7 so it covers the dense train section, then confirm current prices before buying.
Next steps
Keep planning — don't lose momentum.
Kawaguchiko hotels
Fuji-view onsen hotels by the lake.
See hotelsHiroshima activities
Peace park, Miyajima, and local food.
See activitiesCompare JR Pass vs single tickets
Usually worth it only for multiple long-distance rides.
Compare JR PassGet Japan eSIM
Set up data before landing — maps, translate, transit apps.
Get eSIMAirport transfer
Plan your Narita/Haneda to city route.
Compare optionsWhere to stay in Tokyo
Compare Shinjuku, Ueno, Asakusa for your base.
Compare areasPartner links shown where they match the planning step.