Japan Destinations

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. Open the Tokyo hub.

Kyoto

Best for temples, traditional districts, gardens and slower cultural sightseeing. Open the Kyoto hub.

Osaka

Best for food, nightlife and a practical Kansai base. Open the Osaka hub.

Nara

Best as a focused cultural day trip from Kyoto or Osaka. Open the Nara hub.

Hiroshima

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

Hakone

Best for onsen, mountain scenery and a slower break between Tokyo and Kyoto. Open the Hakone hub.

Tottori

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

Not sure where to start?

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