I'm planning a 20-day Japan trip in autumn focused on nature, scenic villages, and easy walking. Avoiding intense hiking or city-heavy sightseeing. Here’s my rough plan:
Tokyo (3 days): Meiji Shrine, Shinjuku Gyoen, Yanaka
Hakone (3 days): Lake Ashi, Ropeway, Open-Air Museum
Fuji Five Lakes (3 days): Lakeside walks, Maple Corridor, Ropeway
Shirakawa-go & Takayama (3 days): Village walks, Old Town, Folk Village
Kiso Valley – Magome/Tsumago (3 days): Easy Nakasendo Trail, forest & river walks
Kyoto & Nara (3 days): Philosopher’s Path, Arashiyama, Tofuku-ji, Nara Park
Miyajima & Hiroshima (2 days): Momijidani Park, Itsukushima Shrine, ropeway optional
Tokyo + Day Trips (3 days): Nikkō and Kamakura
Travel: Mostly trains, buses for rural areas, ferry for Miyajima
Questions:
Does this make sense for slow, relaxed travel?
Any must-see autumn foliage or scenic spots missing?
Would you skip or add locations to maximize nature experiences?
Thanks in advance!
by marecampo