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Plan Japan with japanguide.se

Build a considered Japan trip through curated routes, seasonal choices, and city-specific recommendations. When the plan is right, a Japan specialist has useful context.

How the planner works

Choose a route, adjust pace and themes, watch the map update, and send planning context with the real decisions.

Choose a season

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Choose a pace

CompactBalancedSlow

Curated routes

Classic first trip

Tokyo, Hakone, Kyoto, and Osaka in a dependable first-time route.

First-time travelers who want cities, onsen, and the classic stops in one route.

Cities: Tokyo · Hakone · Kyoto · Osaka

Day plan

  1. Day 1 — Arrive in Tokyo
    Land, settle in, and keep the first evening local.
  2. Day 2 — Tokyo in contrast
    Move between high-energy districts and quieter neighborhoods.
  3. Day 3 — Hakone and onsen
    Shift into ryokan tempo with mountain air and a slower day.
  4. Day 4 — First Kyoto day
    Temple lanes, tea houses, and an early evening.
  5. Day 5 — Kyoto with rhythm
    Go deeper into a few neighborhoods instead of chasing a checklist.
  6. Day 6 — Osaka after dark
    Move south and let food and evening energy lead the day.
  7. Day 7 — Final full day
    Final shopping, one last meal, and easy logistics home.
  8. Day 8 — Departure
    Depart via Kansai or return to Tokyo depending on flights.

Slow culture & craft

Tokyo, Kanazawa, Kyoto, and Nara with a slower rhythm and a craft-driven lens.

Travelers who prioritize craft, urban texture, and reflective cultural stops.

Cities: Tokyo · Kanazawa · Kyoto · Nara

Day plan

  1. Day 1 — Tokyo: start
    A short introduction through a few clear districts.
  2. Day 2 — Tokyo: design and tempo
    Keep focus on a few neighborhoods with the right tone.
  3. Day 3 — Kanazawa: craft day
    Shift to a more compact city with a strong identity.
  4. Day 4 — Kanazawa: tea and old districts
    Let the day be led by walking and craft-related stops.
  5. Day 5 — Kyoto: historic rhythm
    Kyoto extends the calm established in Kanazawa.
  6. Day 6 — Kyoto: deeper dive
    Temples, gardens, and carefully chosen cultural addresses.
  7. Day 7 — Nara: stillness
    End with a quieter final stage.
  8. Day 8 — Departure
    Return toward the airport with minimal friction.

Food & city pulse

Tokyo, Osaka, and Kyoto with food, energy, and evening life at the center.

Travelers who want every day to build toward a strong evening.

Cities: Tokyo · Osaka · Kyoto

Day plan

  1. Day 1 — Tokyo: first evening
    Keep the first night local and set the culinary tone.
  2. Day 2 — Tokyo: markets and neighborhoods
    Let the day be shaped by several smaller stops.
  3. Day 3 — Tokyo: night focus
    Save energy for the day's main evening meal.
  4. Day 4 — Osaka: straight into it
    Move south and let meals dictate the map.
  5. Day 5 — Osaka: street food and late hours
    Expect more pace and more spontaneity.
  6. Day 6 — Kyoto: contrast
    Shift into a quieter, still food-led rhythm.
  7. Day 7 — Kyoto: final dinner
    End with one final destination dinner.
  8. Day 8 — Departure
    Depart via Kansai.

Calm onsen & city contrast

Tokyo, Yokohama, Hakone, and Kyoto with recovery and contrast built in.

Couples or small groups who want cities without staying in high gear the whole time.

Cities: Tokyo · Yokohama · Hakone · Kyoto

Day plan

  1. Day 1 — Tokyo: arrival
    Short first evening and easy logistics.
  2. Day 2 — Tokyo: calmer districts
    Start with a softer urban focus.
  3. Day 3 — Yokohama: harbor walk
    A shorter side-step with more air and less friction.
  4. Day 4 — Hakone: check-in
    Switch into onsen mode and keep the day simple.
  5. Day 5 — Hakone: full day
    Views, baths, and a calmer main thread.
  6. Day 6 — Kyoto: quiet arrival
    Kyoto takes over without raising the tempo.
  7. Day 7 — Kyoto: final full day
    Walks, culture, and a calm ending.
  8. Day 8 — Departure
    Depart via Kansai or back through Tokyo.

Curated stops in each city

The planner reuses the site's existing hotels, restaurants, sights, and guides so the experience stays consistent.

Tokyo

Hakone

Kyoto

Osaka

Kanazawa

Nara

Planning checks

Current notes are used as decision support when dates, transport, tickets, closures, or hotel areas may be affected.

21/09/2026

Choose help by the decision that feels hardest

Planning starts with the intake. A Japan specialist can then help where the risk is highest.

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