Japan Destinations – Japan Travel

Use these destination hubs to plan Japan city by city without losing track of the overall route.

Tokyo

Best for big-city variety, neighborhoods, shopping, food and easy day trips.

Best for temples, traditional districts, gardens and slower cultural sightseeing.

Best for food, nightlife and a practical Kansai base.

Best as a focused cultural day trip from Kyoto or Osaka.

Best for a longer westbound itinerary combining the Peace Memorial area and Miyajima.

Best for onsen, mountain scenery and a slower break between Tokyo and Kyoto.

Best for travelers who want a less conventional western-Japan stop, especially the Tottori Sand Dunes and regional scenery.

Use Start Here or compare the Japan Itineraries by trip length.