5 Best Itineraries for Exploring Japan

5 top Japan itineraries for an unforgettable experience, covering diverse attractions from cities to temples and food. Options include:

1. Golden Route (10 days): Tokyo, Kyoto, Nara, Osaka, Hiroshima, Miyajima.
2. Nagano & Japanese Alps (10 days): Tokyo, Nagano, Matsumoto, Kamikōchi, Takayama, Shirakawa-gō, Kanazawa.
3. Shikoku Road Trip (10 days): Naoshima, Takamatsu, Konpira-san, Iya Valley, Kōchi City, Matsuyama.
4. Kyūshū & Yakushima (10 days): Fukuoka, Nagasaki, Kurokawa Onsen, Kumamoto, Kagoshima, Yakushima.
5. Hokkaidō Adventure (14 days): Hakodate, Shikotsu-Tōya National Park, Sapporo, Furano, Daisetsuzan National Park, Shiretoko National Park, Akan Mashū National Park.

Each itinerary utilizes Japan's efficient transport and highlights unique cultural experiences.

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