2 Weeks in Japan Itinerary for first time visitors

For first time visitors, 2 weeks in Japan is enough time to explore the main highlights including Tokyo, Kyoto, and Osaka as well as take some exceptional day trips to see more off the beaten path location. During this 2 week Japan itinerary, I highly recommend that see Tokyo’s neon lit street, marvel at Kyoto’s ancient temples and eat the best street food in Osaka.

Japan is one of the most incredible countries in the world, with so many beautiful places to visit and exciting things to do. It’s fair to say that Japan is my favourite country in the world, and one I continue to visit with my husband every year.

I visited Japan many times over the last decade, and together with my husband, I lived in Japan for several months. Not only that, but we continue to visit Japan regularly because we love everything about the Japanese culture. After all this time, I’m confident that my itinerary is the perfect introduction to the country. Can you tell I’m excited about Japan?I’m certain that after your first visit to Japan, you’re going to fall in love with this nation and want to come back over and over again.

2 weeks in Japan itinerary

For your first visit, this is my recommended 2 weeks in Japan itinerary:

• Tokyo, 4 days
• Mount Fuji, 1 day (day trip from Tokyo)
• Nikko, 1 day (day trip from Tokyo)
• Kyoto, 4 days
• Nara, 1 day (day trip from Kyoto)
• Osaka, 2 days
• Hiroshima & Miyajima, 1day (day trip from Osaka)

My two weeks in Japan itinerary focuses on the very best places of Japan, combining time spent exploring cities and mixed with the countryside and mountains of Japan. You will experience modern cities, unbelievable nature with landscaped gardens, you will learn about Japanese history and immerse yourself in the most authentic cultural activities. I’m so excited to share this with you!

2 weeks in Japan itinerary highlights: 1) Neon lights in Shinjuku Tokyo; 2) View of Mount Fuji during cherry blossom; 3) Views of Tōshō-gū temple in Nikko; 4) Well preserved narrow lane in Kyoto; 5) Koyo leaves in Nara Park; 6) Tenroku Shopping Street in Osaka; 7) Hiroshima Atomic Dome during the cherry blossom; 8) The floating Shinto Gate on Miyajima Island

Check out this interactive map to see where this itinerary will take you.

Day 1 in Japan – Tokyo: Feel the vibe in Shinjuku…