Classic Japan Itinerary | Two Wandering Soles

Classic 2-Week Japan Itinerary

With so much to see and do, it can be overwhelming to figure out how to plan for a trip to Japan.

Lucky for you, we put together the perfect 2-week Japan itinerary based on our extensive experience traveling throughout the country.

This itinerary takes you to the iconic sights and unforgettable experiences in Tokyo, Mount Fuji, Osaka, Hiroshima and Kyoto in 14 easy-to-follow days.

In this 2-week customizable itinerary, we took our knowledge and experience from traveling to Japan 3 times (and counting!) and condensed it down to what we think is the perfect introduction to Japan itinerary.

We’ve added suggestions for where to spend extra time and where to skip if you are pressed for time so this itinerary can easily be adjusted to fit anyone’s travel preferences.

This route brings you to some of the most iconic sights in Japan as well as some lesser-known alternatives. This is truly a bucket list trip!

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Highlights of this itinerary:

Sample the freshest sushi on earth at Tokyo’s world-famous fish market
Experience izakaya culture in hidden alleyways
Observe sumo wrestlers at their morning practice
Soak in a beautiful open-air onsen
See Mount Fuji in all her glory
Experience a traditional tea ceremony
Walk through the magical orange gates of Fushimi Inari
Enjoy Japanese foods you’ve never heard of on an exciting food tour
Meet the friendly, bowing deer of Nara
Learn how to make Japanese ramen from scratch
& so, SO much more!

What you’ll get: A downloadable PDF of the full customizable 14-day itinerary for offline access.

Tokyo – Hakone – Mount Fuji – Osaka – Nara – Hiroshima – Miyajima Island – Kyoto

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Don’t just take our word for it…

We’ve created done-for-you itineraries for a number of countries around the world (but only places we truly feel like experts in).

We’ve sold hundreds of these itineraries, getting feedback like this:

“I found you guys while I was searching for advice online to help plan my absolutely KILLER New Zealand trip. I’m here now and I wanted to say thanks for some very valuable tips along the way… Especially your tip to fight off the annoying sandfly issue. It works! (When I remember to put it on.)” – Chuck P.

“I’m a very seasoned traveler and find more blogs to be lacking in enough detail and actual practical tips. [Yours was] so well done!! We actually met a few other couples [on our trip] who were also following your itinerary :)” – A. M.

Here’s exactly what you’ll find inside…

✓ Full 14-day itinerary overview with suggestions for additional days or cuts depending on your time

Classic Japan Itinerary city guide preview

✓ City guides with recommended places to stay in eat in each place

Japan itinerary transportation directions preview

✓ Specific directions for how to navigate the trains and public transportation in Japan

✓ Discounted access to our interactive Japan map in Google Maps.

✓ Insider tips and Japan travel resources

✓ Our complete Japan packing guide

✓ Our Japan trip booking checklist with all recommended tours and reservations in one place

✓ Our Japan trip booking timeline so you know exactly what to book and when

A 14-day customized itinerary based on all of our research and experience traveling in Japan would cost upwards of $1000.

We know that is not feasible for everyone, so we decided to take our experience and turn it into a totally affordable and customizable downloadable PDF guide!

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Before you go…

We created the ultimate Japan hidden gems itinerary based on our personal travels around the country and it is available now! In this 3-week itinerary, we get off-the-beaten-path where there are fewer crowds and more unique things to see and do. Click below to check out the hidden gems itinerary!