Hi everyone, my partner and I are planning on visiting Japan in late October-early November and I just wanted to get some opinions/suggestions for our planned itinerary. I have never been before so would like to see some of the major cities and my partner has visited before and wants to explore the countryside a bit (which I am keen to do as well). Would also love to hear suggestions on things that we should/need to book ASAP. Thanks in advance!
Day 1 – 23/10/2022
Fly from home to Osaka
Explore Osaka a little bit
Stay in Osaka
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Day 2 – 24/10/2022
Explore Osaka
Stay in Osaka
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Day 3 – 25/10/2022
Hiroshima day trip + stop at Himeji castle
Stay in Osaka
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Day 4 – 26/10/2022
Nara day trip and then travel to Kyoto
Stay in Kyoto
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Day 5 – 27/10/2022
Explore Kyoto temples
Stay in Kyoto
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Day 6 – 28/10/2022
Explore Kyoto further
Stay in Kyoto
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Day 7 – 29/10/2022
Travel to Kanazawa
Rent car in Kanazawa
Explore Kanazawa
Stay in Kanazawa
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Day 8 – 30/10/2022
Drive to Ainokura village (1 hr)
Explore Ainokura village
Stay in Ainokura village
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Day 9 – 31/10/2022
Drive to Shirawakawa-go (30 mins)
Explore Shirawakawa-go and surrounds
Stay in Shirawakawa-go
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Day 10 – 01/11/2022
Explore Shirawakawa-go
Drive to Kimikochi in afternoon (1 hour 20 mins)
Stay in Kimikochi
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Day 11 – 02/11/2022
Explore Kimikochi and nearby Chubusangaku national park (possible hike?)
Stay in Kimikochi
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Day 12 – 03/11/2022
Drive Kimikochi to Tokyo (4 hrs)
Explore Tokyo
Stay in Tokyo
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Day 13 – 04/11/2022
Explore Tokyo
Stay in Tokyo
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Day 14 – 05/11/2022
Return rental car
Fly Tokyo to home
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Overview
Fly Perth to Osaka
Stay Osaka 3 nights
Stay Kyoto 3 nights
Stay Kanazawa 1 night
Stay Ainokura village 1 night
Stay Shirawakawa-go 1 night
Stay Kimikochi 2 nights
Stay Tokyo 2 nights
1 comment
You would be able to do it all without renting a car, but if you do, return it as soon as you reach Tokyo.