The Quintessential 14-day Japan Trip with a Southern Twist
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.
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1일차Old 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.
1. 센소지 가미나리몬
2-chōme-3-1 Asakusa, Taito City, Tokyo 111-0032 일본
2. 센소지
2-chōme-3-1 Asakusa, Taito City, Tokyo 111-0032 일본
3. 휠 위의 아사쿠사를 발견하다: 잊지 못할 도쿄 노면 전차 투어
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4. 스미다 강
일본 도쿄도 스미다 강
5. 스미다 공원
일본 〒111-0033 도쿄도 다이토구 하나카와도 1 조메−1
6. 도쿄 스카이트리
1-chōme-1-2 Oshiage, Sumida City, Tokyo 131-0045 일본
7. 도쿄 스카이트리 콤보 티켓(템보 갤러리아 + 템보 덱) + 게이큐 하토쿠 티켓 & 도쿄 지하철 48시간 티켓 세트 플랜
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2일차Culture, 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.
8. 우에노 공원
일본 〒110-0007 도쿄도 다이토구 우에노코엔 4
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11. 우에노 아메요코 상점가
6-chōme-10-7 Ueno, Taito City, Tokyo 110-0005 일본
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13. 아키하바라 탐방: 오타쿠를 위한 사진 및 문화 가이드
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14. 아키하바라 애니메이션 & 게이밍 어드벤처 투어
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3일차Trendy 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
15. 메이지 신궁
1-1 Yoyogikamizonochō, Shibuya, Tokyo 151-8557 일본
16. 요요기 공원
2-1 Yoyogikamizonochō, Shibuya, Tokyo 151-0052 일본
17. 하라주쿠 타케시타도리
1-chōme-16-6 Jingūmae, Shibuya, Tokyo 150-0001 일본
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20. Cat Street
Cat St, 3-chōme-18 Jingūmae, Shibuya, Tokyo, 일본
21. Shibuya Crossing
일본 〒150-0042 도쿄도 시부야구 우다가와초 21
22. 하치코 동상
2 Chome-1 Dogenzaka, Shibuya, Tokyo 150-0043 일본
23. 시부야 스카이
일본 〒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
4일차Skyscrapers 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
24. 신주쿠 교엔
11 Naitōmachi, Shinjuku City, Tokyo 160-0014 일본
25. 신주쿠구
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27. 도큐 가부키초 타워
1-chōme-29-1 Kabukichō, Shinjuku City, Tokyo 160-0021 일본
28. 오모이데요코초
1 Chome-2 Nishishinjuku, Shinjuku City, Tokyo 160-0023 일본
29. 신주쿠에서 현지 가이드와 함께하는 바 호핑 투어
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5일차History & a bit of Fun
A good mix of culture and fun. Start the day by visiting the half of the must see sights, The Golden Temple and the Stone Temple. Then move downtown, check out Nishiki Market and end with a night out.
1. 금각사
1 Kinkakujichō, Kita Ward, Kyoto, 603-8361 일본
2. 료안지
13 Ryōanji Goryōnoshitachō, Ukyo Ward, Kyoto, 616-8001 일본
3. 니시키 시장
일본 〒604-8055 교토부 교토시 나카교구 히가시우오야초
4. 교토의 밤문화를 발견하세요: 전문가 가이드와 함께하는 바 투어
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6일차Kyoto Essentials
Now for the rest of the must see sights in Kyoto, Fushimi-Inari Taisha and Kyomizu-dera. Open all day, so it's okay to sleep in a bit if you stayed out long the day before. End the day by walking from Kyomizu-dera to the legendary Gion district to get a taste of old Kyoto and pick up some souvenirs you can only get in Kyoto.
5. 후시미 이나리 신사
68 Fukakusa Yabunouchichō, Fushimi Ward, Kyoto, 612-0882 일본
6. 후시미 이나리 타이샤 반나절 프라이빗 가이드 투어
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7. 기요미즈데라
1-chōme-294 Kiyomizu, Higashiyama Ward, Kyoto, 605-0862 일본
8. Gion
Gion, Higashiyama Ward, Kyoto, 일본
7일차The Osaka Experience
Take the train from Kyoto to Osaka (only about an hour) and get a taste of all the things that make Osaka stand out. Start with a walk around Umeda station, see the sights and get a great view of our surroundings from the Hep Five ferris wheel, a ferris wheel on top of a building! Then head to the Time Out market which has a variety dizzying variety of amazing food. After that head to Osaka Castle and take a stroll around the castle grounds. In the afternoon check out "Ame-Mura" or the American village, Osaka's most hipster neighborhood. With numerous vintage clothing shops, bars and more. End the day in Dotonbori and taste all the unique food Osakans love.
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2. 헵파이브 관람차
일본 〒530-0017 Osaka, Kita Ward, Kakudachō, 5−１５ HEP FIVE 7F
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4. 오사카 성
1-1 Ōsakajō, Chuo Ward, Osaka, 540-0002 일본
5. 아메리카무라
일본 〒542-0086 오사카부 오사카시 주오구 히가시신사이바시 1 조메 아메리카무라
6. 도톤보리
일본 〒542-0071 오사카부 오사카시 주오구 도톤보리
7. 도톤보리와 신세카이에서 즐기는 오사카 현지 미식 도보 투어
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8일차Discover Fukuoka
1. 캐널시티
1-chōme-2-2 Sumiyoshi, Hakata Ward, Fukuoka, 812-0018 일본
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3. 후쿠오카 성터
1-1 Jōnai, Chuo Ward, Fukuoka, 810-0043 일본
4. 오호리 공원
일본 〒810-0051 Fukuoka, Chuo Ward, Ōhorikōen, 1 公園管理事務所
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9일차Kujukushima - The 99+ Islands
Kujukushima translates to The 99 Islands. The breathtaking azure bay is covered in little green islands that is a must see in person to fully grasp its beauty. Once, there, take a old pirate ship for a cruise around the bay. Follow that by visiting the Umikirara aquarium and then a visit to Tenkaiho Observatory for a spectacular view of the area.
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10일차Temples & Canals
Back to Fukuoka it's time to explore the outskirts a bit more. Start with Fukuoka's oldest and most famous temple, Dazaifu and then move to Yanagawa and take a river cruise along it's beautiful canals
11. 다자이후 텐만구
4-chōme-7-1 Saifu, Dazaifu, Fukuoka 818-0117 일본
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11일차Mt. Aso & Kumamoto
On the way to Kumamoto stop by the legendary Mt. Aso. With a Stop at the Daikanbo viewpoint for great views of the mountain and the beautiful Kusasenrigahama plains. Once in Kumamoto, visit Kumamoto Castle, the cities most iconic landmark. Engulf yourself in the history of one of Japan's last standing historical castles. End the day with a stroll around Kumamoto's cozy downtown area.
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2. 아소 산
일본 〒869-2223 구마모토현 아소시 다카와라 아소 산
3. 구사센리(구사센리가하마)
일본 〒869-1505 熊本県阿蘇郡阿蘇市草千里ヶ浜
4. 구마모토성
1-1 Honmaru, Chuo Ward, Kumamoto, 860-0002 일본
5. 쿠마몬 스퀘어
일본 〒860-0808 Kumamoto, Chuo Ward, Tetorihonchō, 8−２ テトリアくまもとビル 1階
12일차Sakurajima & Kagoshima
Start the day by taking the ferry over to Sakurajima and bask in it's nature. After exploring the island, spend the rest of the day in Kagoshima by visiting the enchanting Sengan-en garden, going to an onsen or just strolling around the city.
1. Rainbow Beach
Rainbow Beach, Sakurajimayokoyamacho, Kagoshima, 891-1419 일본
2. 사쿠라지마 섬
일본 〒891-1420 가고시마현 가고시마시 사쿠라지마아카미즈초 사쿠라지마 섬
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4. 센간엔
9700-1 Yoshinochō, Kagoshima, 892-0871 일본
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13일차Food & Elegance
This is your “Tokyo greatest hits” finale: breakfast at a legendary food district, a classy stroll through Ginza, a history-and-gardens pause at the Imperial Palace area, then a modern immersive-art blowout—capped with Tokyo Tower glowing at night
1. 쓰키지 장외시장
일본 〒104-0045 Tokyo, Chuo City, Tsukiji, 4-chōme−16 および６丁目一部
2. 긴자
일본 〒104-0061 도쿄도 주오구 긴자
3. 긴자 식스
6-chōme-10-1 Ginza, Chuo City, Tokyo 104-0061 일본
4. 고쿄
1-1 Chiyoda, Chiyoda City, Tokyo 100-8111 일본
5. 고쿄 히가시 교엔
1-1 Chiyoda, Chiyoda City, Tokyo 100-8111 일본
6. teamLab Borderless: MORI Building DIGITAL ART MUSEUM
일본 〒106-0041 Tokyo, Minato City, Toranomon, 5-chōme−9−９ Azabudai Hills Garden Plaza B, B1
7. 무한 탐험: teamLab Borderless를 통한 여정
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14일차a bit of R&R
Your last day in Japan. That probably went by way to quick, right? Use this day if there's anything you missed, to shop for anything you haven't bought yet, or just to relax and eat good food. One activity that's always relaxing, a Japanese bath.
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