Japan
9 days in Japan
9-day itineraryCreated by Milo
Day 1
Tokyo, Japan — arrival and Shibuya exploration
14:00
Arrival at Narita or Haneda
Land at Tokyo's major airports and clear immigration. From Haneda, the Narita Express or Keisei Skyliner will take you into central Tokyo in 60-90 minutes. Book flights →
17:00
Check in to ryokan in Shibuya area
Settle into a small family-run ryokan near Shibuya Station, where you'll experience tatami rooms and kaiseki dinners. These intimate properties offer authentic Japanese hospitality without the crowds of larger chains. Search hotels →
19:00
Dinner at ryokan and evening stroll
Enjoy your first kaiseki dinner at the ryokan, then walk through Shibuya's neon-lit streets to soak in the energy of Tokyo at night. Stop at a standing ramen bar on Meiji Dori for an optional nightcap of hot broth and noodles.
Day 2
Tokyo, Japan — temples, markets, and onsen
Day 3
Hakone, Japan — mountain scenery and traditional ryokan
Day 4
Hakone, Japan — volcanic trails and Piazza views
Day 5
Kawaguchiko, Japan — Mt. Fuji and rural onsen village
Day 6
Kawaguchiko, Japan — hiking and rural exploration
Day 7
Nagano, Japan — mountain town and temple heritage
Day 8
Nagano, Japan — sake brewery and mountain temples
Day 9
Tokyo, Japan — departure and market reflection
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