THE OUTBOUND JAPAN GUIDE
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A practical guide to Japan's cities, culture, food and classic routes — without trying to cram the entire country into one trip.
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Japan
WHY THIS GUIDE EXISTS
YOU DON'T NEEDMORE INFORMATION.YOU NEED A PLAN.
There is no shortage of travel advice online. The problem is turning thousands of recommendations into one route that actually works.
OUTBOUND is built around the decisions that matter: where to go, how long to stay, what order to do it in, how to get between places and what is actually worth your limited time.
THE PROBLEM
STOPRESEARCHING.
If you've opened 20 tabs trying to work out where to stay, what to see and how to get between places, this is for you.
Trying to fit too many cities into one trip
Working out how long Tokyo actually needs
Choosing between Kyoto, Osaka and Hiroshima
Understanding when a day trip makes more sense
Planning transport between cities
Balancing cities with countryside and Mount Fuji
THE ROUTE
SEE HOW THEPIECES FIT TOGETHER.
01
Tokyo
Next stop ↓
02
Hakone
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03
Kyoto
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04
Osaka
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05
Hiroshima
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06
Nara
DESTINATION BREAKDOWN
KNOW WHATEACH STOP IS FOR.
01
Tokyo
How to structure the city's huge variety without spending your trip travelling between neighbourhoods.
02
Kyoto
Build time around temples, traditional streets, food and nearby Nara.
03
Osaka
A food-focused city that works naturally with Kyoto and the wider Kansai region.
04
Hiroshima
When the journey west is worthwhile and how to fit Hiroshima into a wider route.
05
Hakone
A useful break between Tokyo and Kyoto when you want hot springs, scenery and Mount Fuji opportunities.
06
Nara
How to use Nara as a day trip rather than unnecessarily changing hotels.
SAMPLE ROUTE
A BETTER IDEA OFWHAT'S INSIDE.
This gives you a feel for the level of thinking behind the guide. The full guide goes deeper into the decisions behind each stop, route and recommendation.
DAYS 1–4
TOKYO
Start with the big city
Give Tokyo enough time to experience several sides of the city without rushing.
DAYS 5–6
HAKONE
Slow the pace down
Use Hakone as a countryside break before continuing west.
DAYS 7–10
KYOTO
Japan's cultural core
Spend several days around Kyoto rather than treating it as a rushed stop.
DAYS 11–13
OSAKA
Food, nightlife & Kansai
Use Osaka as a base for food and the wider Kansai region.
DAYS 14–15
HIROSHIMA
Finish further west
Add Hiroshima if the history and wider western Japan experience justify the travel.
WHAT YOU GET
THE DETAILSBEHIND THE TRIP.
Classic route
Understand the natural order for Tokyo, Hakone, Kyoto and Osaka.
City breakdown
Know what each major city actually offers before deciding how long to stay.
Day-trip logic
Know when a day trip is better than another hotel change.
Transport
Understand how Japan's rail network fits into the route.
Accommodation areas
Choose useful bases rather than booking purely on hotel ratings.
Food planning
Build the trip around the food experiences worth prioritising.
Budget framework
Plan accommodation, transport, food and experience spending.
Route templates
Use practical 7-day, 14-day and longer-trip structures.
WHO IT'S FOR
IF THIS SOUNDSLIKE YOUR TRIP.
BEFORE YOU BUY
GOOD QUESTIONS.
How long do I need for Japan?
Two weeks is a strong starting point for the classic route, but the guide explains how to adapt it around shorter or longer trips.
Do I need the Japanese Alps?
Not necessarily. The guide focuses on building around your priorities rather than adding destinations simply because they're famous.
Can OUTBOUND plan my exact Japan trip?
Yes. The £39.99 Personalised Trip is designed around your exact dates, budget and interests.
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