How to Spend Two Weeks in Japan: An Itinerary for First-Time Visitors
Two weeks is the perfect amount of time for your first trip to Japan. You’ll be able to explore from the mountains to the sea, wandering through chaotic neon-lined streets and serene Zen temples, soaking in onsens and filling yourself with more ramen and sushi than you thought possible. For my first time in Japan, I kicked things off in Tokyo (4 nights) before heading to Hakone (1 night), Yudanaka (1 night), Kanazawa (2 nights), Takayama (1 night), Kyoto (3 nights), Hiroshima (1 night), and Osaka (2 nights). It was the perfect blend of cities and nature, and I left craving a return visit to do it all over again. Here’s how my destinations look on the map: Table of Contents How I Planned My Japan Itinerary How I Decided Where to Stay, What to Do, and How to Get There Day One: Arrive in Tokyo and Get Your Bearings Day Two: Explore Harajuku and Shinjuku on Foot Day Three: Head Over to Central Tokyo Day Four: Get Your Geek On in Akihabara Day Five: Check Out Mount F...