Finding your bearings
Asia · 🇯🇵
Ancient rhythms, future cities.
Quiet temples, precise trains and deeply regional food across a country of striking contrasts.
Planning a trip to Japan? Our trip planner builds a day-by-day Japan route around your dates. Detailed guides to each place are on the way.
Plan this tripCapital
Tokyo
Currency
Japanese yen
Languages
Japanese
Ideal trip
10–16 days
Why go
Japan rewards attention: the care in a neighbourhood meal, the ease of a long rail journey and the quiet shift from dense city to cedar-covered mountain.
Four good reasons to linger
01 · Top pick
2–3 days
02 · Don't miss
2–3 days
03 · Worth your time
1–2 days
04 · Worth the detour
1–2 days
Live local discovery
Find nearby places around the featured city, then estimate a route from its centre.
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Plan around the calendar
Loading holiday dates
Public holidays can affect transport, opening hours and local services. Confirm regional observance before travelling.
When to go
Mar–May · Oct–Nov, depending on the region and kind of trip you want.
Check current weather, seasonal transport and local guidance before fixing outdoor days.
Practical compass
Getting around
Build the route region by region and check official transport advice before travel. Connections and seasonal services can change.
Where to base
Start with Tokyo or Kyoto, then add one contrasting region rather than changing base every night.
Good to know
The most comfortable months are generally Mar–May · Oct–Nov. Always verify local conditions and entry guidance before departure.