Hey everyone!
My friends and I (group of 3) will be visiting Japan in January 2025, we’ll have approx 16 full days to visit.
We spent time researching and reviewing others reddit posts & online review, but with this being being our first time in Japan, we’d love to get some feedback & additional suggestions on what we have planned so far!
What do you think, does this itinerary look feasible ? You may notice we have a lot of day trips from Fukuoka as base, worried if it might be too much or if it’s okay to do ? Also we’re thinking of getting the national JR pass as we’re travelling across Japan, is this still a good idea after the cost increases ?
Any recommendations from locals & seasoned travelers are very welcome 🙂
PS: [Here’s a link to a clearer google sheet](https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1iwZ9wR4e-8K01haoRtoirWG6KoaGXN0q/edit?usp=sharing&ouid=113731627586361398124&rtpof=true&sd=true)
Thank you so much for reading!
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|DAY 1: Jan 17 (Friday) |Landing in Tokyo at night |
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|DAY 2: Jan 18 (Saturday) **BASE: OSAKA**|Day in Tokyo, travel to Osaka at night|
|DAY 3: Jan 19 (Sunday) **BASE: OSAKA**|Full day in Osaka: Misc activities & visits|
|DAY 4: Jan 20 (Monday) **BASE: OSAKA**|Full day in Osaka: Universal Studio|
|DAY 5: Jan 21 (Tuesday) **BASE: KYOTO**|Full day in Kyoto: Misc activities & visits|
|DAY 6: Jan 22 (Wednesday) **BASE: FUKUOKA**|Half day in Kyoto, then go to Fukuoka |
|DAY 7: Jan 23 (Thursday) **BASE: FUKUOKA**|Full day in Fukuoka/Daifuku|
|DAY 8: Jan 24 (Friday) **BASE: FUKUOKA**|Day trip to Nagasaki|
|DAY 9: Jan 25 (Saturday) **BASE: FUKUOKA**|Day trip to Huis Ten Bosch|
|DAY 10: Jan 26 (Sunday) **BASE: FUKUOKA**|Day trip to Kumamoto & Mt. Aso|
|DAY 11: Jan 27 (Monday) **BASE: FUKUOKA**|Day trip to Beppu|
|DAY 12: Jan 28 (Tuesday) **BASE: TOKYO**|Back to Tokyo in the morning, Misc activities & visits, full day in Tokyo|
|DAY 13: Jan 29 (Wednesday) **BASE: TOKYO**|Day trip to Enoshima Island (Back to Tokyo at night after the light show)|
|DAY 14: Jan 30 (Thursday) **BASE: TOKYO**|Day trip to Nagano|
|DAY 15: Jan 31 (Friday) **BASE: TOKYO**|Half day for mt Fuji & surroundings (Back to Tokyo in the afternoon)|
|DAY 16: Feb 1 (Saturday) **BASE: TOKYO**|Full day in Tokyo: Misc activities & visits|
|DAY 17: Feb 2 (Sunday) **BASE: TOKYO**|Half day in Tokyo: Misc activities & visits, leave to the airport in the afternoon|
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by D4rkness_
2 comments
Daifuku? Do you mean Dazaifu? Nanzoin is also nearby and very impressive.
That’s a lot of travel time from Fukuoka. Think about a staying in Beppu or take a ryokan in Yufuin.
You are a fan of amusement parks or why Huis Ten Bosch?
Check out the rail pass calculator to see if it’s cheaper:
https://www.japan-guide.com/railpass/
This really depends on whether or not you are focused on historical culture vs modern culture. Loads of things to do in Tokyo and Osaka. Some temples. Some historical elements. Mostly current pieces. Kyoto is all about the Shinto elements and history. You could easily spend all of your time right there whenever your focus is more candle light than bright urban vibes. Fukuoka is the San Diego of Japan; beautiful and fun, albeit not mentally challenging. It is the easiest place on your list. Nagasaki/Beppu/Kumamoto are east day trips. Easy launching point for a quick jaunt to Korea.