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Best for: First-Time
The Classic Japan: 2 Weeks in Tokyo, Kyoto & Osaka
The perfect first-timer route through Japan's greatest cities
Tokyo · Hakone · Kyoto · Osaka
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Tokyo
Neon-lit streets, ancient temples, and world-class food, all in one city.
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Kyoto
1,600 temples, 400 shrines, and Japan's most iconic geisha district.
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Osaka
Legendary street food and the nonstop energy of Dotonbori's neon nightlife.
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Sapporo
World-class skiing at Niseko, lavender fields, and the famous Snow Festival.
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Hiroshima
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Nara
1,200 wild deer roam freely around some of Japan's oldest temples.
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Hakone
Iconic Mt Fuji views, outdoor onsen, and a world-class sculpture museum.
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Okinawa
Tropical beaches, coral reefs, and a laid-back culture all its own.
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10 Days
Best for: Couple
Cherry Blossom Japan: 10 Days in Spring
A spring route timed to peak sakura season through Tokyo, Nikko, Kyoto & Osaka
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From$2,800/person
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14 Days
Best for: Backpacker
Japan on a Budget: 14 Days
Two weeks through Tokyo, Kyoto & Osaka without sacrificing the highlights
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10 Days
Best for: Foodie
Foodie Japan Tour: 10 Days
A 10-day culinary route through Tokyo, Osaka, Fukuoka & Kyoto
Tokyo · Osaka · Fukuoka · Kyoto
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From$2,600/person
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7 Days
Best for: First-Time
Japan in One Week: The 7-Day Essentials Route
Tokyo, Kyoto, and Osaka in a single tight loop
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10 Days
Best for: First-Time
Japan in 10 Days: The First-Timer Route
Tokyo, Kyoto, Nara, and Osaka, the complete introduction
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From$2,600/person
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~$100–$150/day
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~$200–$300/day
Business hotels, sit-down restaurants, guided day tours
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~$400+/day
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JR Pass prices rose sharply after 2023. We crunch the numbers on the most common traveler routes to see if the pass still makes financial sense.
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