Itineraries
Routes built from places on this site. Tap a place to see fees and directions.
Tokyo東京
Tokyo highlights in 4 days
A first-timer's route that splits old and new Tokyo across the days.
- Asakusa & Skytree
- Harajuku, Shibuya & Shinjuku
- Toyosu, Ginza & Odaiba
- Tokyo Station & Ueno
Tokyo, Yokohama & Kamakura in 5 days
Stay in Tokyo and spend a day each in seaside Kamakura and port city Yokohama.
- Asakusa & Ueno
- Shibuya & Shinjuku
- Kamakura & Enoshima
- Yokohama
- Tokyo Station & Ginza
Hakone hot springs, 2 days
Spend a night at a ryokan and loop through an art museum, a volcanic valley and a lake cruise.
- Hakone-Yumoto & Open-Air Museum
- Owakudani & Lake Ashi
Osaka大阪
Osaka, Kyoto & Nara in 5 days
The classic Kansai route: stay in Osaka, two days in Kyoto and one in Nara.
- Osaka Castle & Dotonbori
- Eastern Kyoto
- Western Kyoto & Arashiyama
- Nara
- Umeda
Osaka in 3 days
One day at Universal Studios Japan, plus Osaka's food and city views.
- Osaka Castle & Umeda
- Universal Studios Japan
- Shinsekai & Namba
Kobe & Arima Onsen, 2 days
Kobe's exotic streets and harbor night view, then the mountain onsen town of Arima.
- Kitano, Nankinmachi & Harborland
- Arima Onsen
Fukuoka福岡
Fukuoka in 3 days
A close, compact city that's great for short trips, with half a day in Dazaifu and an evening at the yatai.
- Hakata & Nakasu
- Dazaifu & Tenjin
- Ohori Park & Momochi
Fukuoka, Yufuin & Beppu in 4 days
City sightseeing plus Kyushu's two most famous onsen towns, with a night in Yufuin or Beppu.
- Hakata & Tenjin
- Yufuin
- Beppu
- Dazaifu
Itoshima coastal drive, day trip
40 minutes by car from Fukuoka: a day along the coast past a torii in the sea and seaside cafés.
- Itoshima coast
Hokkaido北海道
Sapporo & Otaru in 4 days
A first Hokkaido trip combining Sapporo with the canal town of Otaru.
- Odori & Susukino
- Otaru
- Sweets factory, beer & night view
- Around Sapporo Station
Hakodate, 2 days
A port-city trip for one of Japan's top three night views and a seafood breakfast at the Morning Market.
- Goryokaku, Motomachi & night view
- Morning Market, convent & onsen
Asahikawa, Biei & Furano in 3 days
Start in the city of the zoo and ramen, then drive through the rolling hills and flower fields of Biei and Furano. July's lavender season is the most popular.
- Asahikawa
- Biei
- Furano
Okinawa沖縄
Okinawa main island in 4 days (by car)
Loop the island by car: Naha's history and markets, the northern sea and aquarium, and sacred sites in the south.
- Naha
- North
- The south
- Central
Ishigaki & Taketomi in 3 days
An island-hopping trip from emerald Kabira Bay to Taketomi's water-buffalo carts and the jungle of Iriomote.
- Around Ishigaki
- Taketomi Island
- Iriomote Island
Miyako Island in 3 days
Drive across bridges between islands and soak up the famous 'Miyako blue' sea.
- Irabu & Maehama
- East cape & Kurima
- Coral reef tour
Nagoya名古屋
Nagoya & Inuyama in 3 days
Two days in castle-and-museum-rich Nagoya, plus a trip to Inuyama's National Treasure castle.
- Nagoya Castle & Sakae
- Toyota museum, Atsuta & Osu
- Inuyama
Takayama & Shirakawa-go in 3 days
Take the Hida express from Nagoya to the mountain town of Takayama and the thatched village of Shirakawa-go.
- Takayama old town
- Morning market & Shirakawa-go
- Okuhida mountains
Hiroshima広島
Hiroshima & Miyajima in 2 days
Reflect on history at the Peace Park on day one, then head to Miyajima and its torii in the sea.
- Peace Memorial Park
- Miyajima
Hiroshima, Onomichi & Kurashiki in 4 days
After Hiroshima and Miyajima, head east to hillside Onomichi and canal-side Kurashiki.
- Central Hiroshima
- Miyajima
- Onomichi
- Kurashiki
Shikoku四国
Matsuyama & Dogo Onsen in 2 days
A relaxed trip: the hilltop castle, then a night at historic Dogo Onsen.
- Matsuyama Castle and Dogo Onsen
- Ishite-ji & a Dogo stroll
Takamatsu, Naoshima & Kotohira in 3 days
Based in Takamatsu: a garden day, an art-island day on Naoshima, and a day climbing Konpira's steps.
- Central Takamatsu
- Naoshima
- Kotohira