OUTBOUND. TRAVEL GUIDE
JAPANDONE PROPERLY.
A practical Japan travel guide covering Tokyo, Kyoto, Osaka, Fuji, the Alps and how to make the country's transport system work for you.
DIGITAL TRAVEL GUIDE
Practical route planning, destination advice, transport guidance, itinerary examples and the decisions that make the trip work.
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OUTBOUND.
Japan
THE GUIDE
MORE INFORMATION.BETTER DECISIONS.
Japan is one of the easiest countries in the world to travel around once your route is organised. The challenge is deciding where to go. Tokyo, Kyoto and Osaka could fill a trip on their own, while Fuji, the Japanese Alps, Hiroshima and countless smaller destinations compete for your time.
THE PROBLEM
MOST TRIPSGO WRONGBEFORE THEY START.
Trying to see too much of Japan in one trip.
Assuming every train journey is equally convenient.
Moving hotels unnecessarily.
Spending the entire trip in the biggest cities.
Buying rail passes without calculating whether they actually save money.
BUILD YOUR ROUTE
START WITHTHE ROUTE.
Before choosing hotels, restaurants or individual activities, work out how the trip should flow. The best itinerary is one where the route makes sense and each destination earns its place.
Start with Tokyo for your first major city experience.
Move west towards Kyoto and Osaka.
Add Fuji or Hakone if you want mountain scenery.
Use Hiroshima as an optional western extension.
Consider the Japanese Alps if you have enough time.
WHERE TO GO
THE PLACESTHAT MATTER.
01
Tokyo
Tokyo is enormous and rewards planning by neighbourhood rather than trying to see the whole city in one day. Give yourself several days and build each day around nearby areas.
02
Kyoto & Nara
Kyoto provides Japan's classic temples, gardens and traditional streets, while Nara makes an easy addition for travellers interested in history and culture.
03
Osaka & Hiroshima
Osaka is excellent for food and nightlife, while Hiroshima provides a more reflective historical experience and works well as part of a western Japan route.
04
Fuji, Hakone & the Alps
Mountain destinations can add a completely different side to a Japan trip. Choose one based on your available time rather than trying to add all of them.
EXAMPLE ROUTE
WHAT A GOODTRIP CAN LOOK LIKE.
Days 1–4 — Tokyo
Days 5–7 — Kyoto & Nara
Days 8–9 — Osaka
Days 10–11 — Hiroshima
Days 12–14 — Fuji / Hakone or the Japanese Alps
WHAT'S INSIDE
EVERYTHING YOUNEED TO PLAN IT.
Japan route planning
Tokyo planning
Kyoto and Nara
Osaka and Hiroshima
Fuji, Hakone and Alps planning
Transport guidance
Route examples
Final checklist
WHO IT'S FOR
BUILT FORINDEPENDENT TRAVELLERS.
First-time Japan travellers
Travellers planning 10–21 days
Food and culture travellers
Anyone confused by Japan's transport options
FAQ
BEFORE YOUBUY.
How long should I spend in Japan?
Two weeks is a strong first-trip length. It gives you enough time for Tokyo, Kyoto and Osaka while allowing room for one or two additional destinations.
Do I need a Japan Rail Pass?
Not automatically. Whether a pass makes financial sense depends on your exact route, so calculate the individual journeys before buying one.
Should I visit Tokyo and Kyoto?
For a first trip, they make an excellent combination. Tokyo gives you modern Japan while Kyoto provides a very different cultural experience.
THE JAPAN GUIDE
PLAN THETRIP PROPERLY.
Stop collecting travel recommendations and start turning them into a route that actually works.
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