Hi all, my girlfriend and I are going to Japan for the first time for 17 days next summer – very excited! I’ve done some research and come up with an itinerary, but would appreciate any tips or advice.
Days 1-4 – Tokyo, with day trip to Kawaguchi
Day 5 – Tokyo to Takayama
Day 6 – Takayama
Day 7 – Takayama to Kanazawa, via Shirakawa
Day 8 – Kanazawa
Day 9 – Kanazawa to Kyoto
Day 10-11 – Kyoto
Day 12 – Kyoto to Hiroshima
Day 13 – Hiroshima to Osaka, via Himeji castle
Day 14-15 – Osaka, with day trip to Nara
Day 16 – Osaka to Hakone for onsen
Day 17 – Hakone to Tokyo for departure
Specific questions:
– is this itinerary too rushed? Should we stick to fewer places for longer?
– should we stay over in Kawaguchi for Fuji views?
– we’ve heard good things about Koyasan, should we be staying there one night?
– is Hiroshima better as a day trip? There doesn’t seem much apart from the museum and Miyajima shrine.
But appreciate any thoughts or advice – thanks!
by PureRefrigerator2013