The Quintessential 14-day Japan Trip with a Southern Twist

14 days6 cities

Trip Overview

The trip starts in a typical manner, with Tokyo's neon-lit metropolitan vibes, then Kyoto's temple-filled calm and finally Osaka's vibrant food scene and energy. The southern twist is then a trip down south through Kyushu. Through Fukuoka's chic harbor vibe, Kumamoto's castle-ready history, and Kagoshima's volcanic scenery leads back toward a final night in Tokyo. The southern arc contrasts bustling streets with serene corners, a loop that feels like a complete variety of all the flavors Japan has to offer.

Trip To Japan

Stays from $841 per person

Itinerary

Day 1

Old Tokyo Vibes

Start with Tokyo’s most iconic “traditional” district, with lantern gates, temple streets, and riverside views. Then finish with a big-city skyline moment at Tokyo Skytree at dusk/night. This day is classic, photogenic, and a great way to ease into Tokyo.

Kaminarimon Gate

2-chōme-3-1 Asakusa, Taito City, Tokyo 111-0032, Japan

Kaminarimon Gate

Sensō-ji

2-chōme-3-1 Asakusa, Taito City, Tokyo 111-0032, Japan

Sensō-ji

Discover Asakusa on Wheels: Unforgettable Tokyo Rickshaw Tour

Tokyo30 minutes

Sumida River

Sumida River, Tokyo, Japan

Sumida River

Sumida Park

1 Chome-1 Hanakawado, Taito City, Tokyo 111-0033, Japan

Sumida Park

Tokyo Skytree

1-chōme-1-2 Oshiage, Sumida City, Tokyo 131-0045, Japan

Tokyo Skytree

Tokyo Skytree Combo Ticket (Tembo Galleria + Tembo Deck) + Keikyu Hatoku Ticket & Tokyo Subway 48-hour Ticket Set Plan

Tokyo2 days

End of Day 1

Day 2

Culture, Markets & Geeking out

Today is “Tokyo in layers”. The morning in museums/green spaces, a busy market street for lunch, then neon-lit Akihabara for electronics/anime/arcades. It’s one of the best days for variety without long transit times.

Ueno Park

4 Uenokoen, Taito City, Tokyo 110-0007, Japan

Ueno Park

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Ueno Zoological Gardens

9-83 Uenokōen, Taito City, Tokyo 110-8711, Japan

Ueno Zoological Gardens

Ameyoko market

6-chōme-10-7 Ueno, Taito City, Tokyo 110-0005, Japan

Ameyoko market

Akihabara Electric Town

Akihabara Electric Town, Tokyo, Japan

Akihabara Electric Town

Exploring Akihabara: A Photo and Culture Guide for Otaku

Tokyo3 hours

Akihabara Anime & Gaming Tour: Retro Games, Maid Cafe & Cosplay

Tokyo3 hours

End of Day 2

Day 3

Trendy Tokyo

This is Tokyo’s famous contrast day: you’ll walk through a huge forested shrine precinct, then straight into the city’s youth-fashion and shopping heart, ending with that “I’m really in Tokyo” moment at Shibuya Crossing and an observation deck view

Meiji Jingu

1-1 Yoyogikamizonochō, Shibuya, Tokyo 151-8557, Japan

Meiji Jingu

Yoyogi Park

2-1 Yoyogikamizonochō, Shibuya, Tokyo 151-0052, Japan

Yoyogi Park

Takeshita Street

1-chōme-16-6 Jingūmae, Shibuya, Tokyo 150-0001, Japan

Takeshita Street

Omote-Sando Avenue

Omote-Sando Ave, Tokyo, Japan

Omote-Sando Avenue

COMMUNE

3 Chome-13 Minamiaoyama, Minato City, Tokyo 107-0062, Japan

COMMUNE

Cat Street

Cat St, 3-chōme-18 Jingūmae, Shibuya, Tokyo, Japan

Cat Street

Shibuya Scramble Crossing

21 Udagawacho, Shibuya, Tokyo 150-0042, Japan

Shibuya Scramble Crossing

Hachiko Statue

2-chōme-1-1 Dōgenzaka, Shibuya, Tokyo 150-0043, Japan

Hachiko Statue

Shibuya Sky

Japan, 〒150-6145 Tokyo, Shibuya, 2-chōme−24−１２スクランブルスクエア 14階・45階 46階・屋上

Shibuya Sky

End of Day 3

Day 4

Skyscrapers Galore & Nightlife

Shinjuku is Tokyo at full intensity. Big towers, bright signs, and endless food options—balanced by a beautiful garden break. Finish with night views and a classic alleyway dinner scene