Itinerary Check: Updated Itinerary for 70 Days Solo in Most of Japan


**Original post:** [https://www.reddit.com/r/JapanTravel/comments/11ug4e4/itinerary\_check\_70\_days\_solo\_in\_most\_of\_japan/](https://www.reddit.com/r/JapanTravel/comments/11ug4e4/itinerary_check_70_days_solo_in_most_of_japan/) *(please see for relevant context)*

Hi everyone!

I’ve been doing some work to incorporate your comments and feedback into my itinerary, as I am now posting here with relevant changes since I cannot edit my original post for the length is too long and it remains unchangeable after posting.

The plan as a whole remains structurally the same – but I have added dates, days scheduled to be off, extra location mentions, removed some areas, allocated more days to other parts, etc.

One of the main things people suggested was to take more days off. I agree with this – but I’ve left it up to me to decide on the day. Basically, I have the opportunity to rest or do something. Probably rest, but just in case I did want to do something, I have the option for it. Honestly, it probably won’t matter because I’ll probably change things up a lot regardless.

Additionally, most of the activities listed are the top things to do in said area – not trying to do all of them, just giving myself the most options possible of what to do when I’m there.

I’m looking to start booking accommodation soon, and I am working on the rail passes. However, I am unsure whether I need to book these tickets in advance:

* Alpine Route ticket
* High speed ferry/Toppy to Yakushima ticket (need return trip)
* Kurobe Gorge ticket (need return trip)
* Studio Ghibli (10th of June)
* **Any other tickets that might need advance booking? Please let me know!**

See my updated itinerary below. Now featuring dates! *(I hope they’re right..)*

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***Departing for Japan 15/5***

# Osaka – 7 days (2 day trips) – (16/5 to 22/5)

**Accommodation:** [Namba Guesthouse HIVE](https://www.booking.com/hotel/jp/qoo-ebisucho.en-gb.html?aid=304142&label=gen173nr-1FCAEoggI46AdIM1gEaA-IAQGYAQm4ARfIAQzYAQHoAQH4AQyIAgGoAgO4ArbgpKAGwAIB0gIkMWJlNjY2OTItNzQ3OC00MjdjLThlZjMtOWJhYmU0NWI0MDQz2AIG4AIB&sid=573d1d22a123cb68a78184366e6d2008&all_sr_blocks=280277502_132300825_0_0_0;checkin=2023-06-01;checkout=2023-06-02;dest_id=-240905;dest_type=city;dist=0;group_adults=1;group_children=0;hapos=21;highlighted_blocks=280277502_132300825_0_0_0;hpos=21;matching_block_id=280277502_132300825_0_0_0;no_rooms=1;req_adults=1;req_children=0;room1=A;sb_price_type=total;sr_order=price;sr_pri_blocks=280277502_132300825_0_0_0__247860;srepoch=1678324660;srpvid=766b090528a800a1;type=total;ucfs=1&#hotelTmpl) or [Backpackers Hotel Toyo Osaka](https://www.hostelworld.com/pwa/hosteldetails.php/Backpackers-Hotel-Toyo-Osaka/Osaka/14926?from=2023-06-01&to=2023-06-02&guests=1)

**Day 1 – (16/5)**

* Leisure time. Arrive and rest up at youth hostel. Spend the rest of the day walking around the nearby area to get familiar with it and get any necessary supplies.

**Day 2 – (17/5)**

* Follow [Suggested Osaka Full Day Walk](https://www.japan-guide.com/e/e4028_osaka_deep.html)

**Day 3 – (18/5)**

* [Universal Studios Japan](https://www.japan-guide.com/e/e4021.html)

**Day 4 – (19/5)**

* Follow [Suggested Osaka History Walk](https://www.japan-guide.com/e/e4028_osaka_history.html)

**Day 5 – (20/5)**

Leisure time. Feel free to take this day off. Otherwise, have a look here for some stuff to do:

* [Abeno Harukas](https://www.japan-guide.com/e/e4026.html)
* [Osaka Science Museum](https://www.japan-guide.com/e/e4015.html)
* [National Museum of Art, Osaka](https://www.japan-guide.com/e/e4016.html)
* [Osaka Expo ‘70 Park](https://www.japan-guide.com/e/e4029.html)
* [Minoo Park](https://www.japan-guide.com/e/e4019.html)
* [*Osaka Aquarium Kaiyukan*](https://www.japan-guide.com/e/e4004.html) *(May not be animal friendly)*

**Kobe** **– Day trip**

**Day 6 (Day trip) – (21/5)**

* [Arima Onsen](https://www.japan-guide.com/e/e3558.html)
* [**Shin-Kobe Ropeway**](https://www.japan-guide.com/e/e3563.html) *(highlight of the location)*
* [Sorakuen Garden](https://www.japan-guide.com/e/e3560.html)

**Koyasan (Mount Koya)** **– Day trip**

**Day 7 (Day trip) – (22/5)**

* [Okunoin Temple](https://www.japan-guide.com/e/e4901.html)
* [Kongobuji Temple](https://www.japan-guide.com/e/e4903.html)
* [Garan](https://www.japan-guide.com/e/e4902.html)
* [Reihokan Museum](https://www.japan-guide.com/e/e4906.html)

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# Nara – 4 days (2 day trips) – (23/5 to 26/5)

**Accommodation:** [Guesthouse Tamura](https://www.hostelworld.com/pwa/hosteldetails.php/Guesthouse-Tamura/Nara/57465?from=2023-06-01&to=2023-06-02&guests=1) or [HARUYA Naramachi](https://www.hostelworld.com/pwa/hosteldetails.php/HARUYA-Naramachi/Nara/278296?from=2023-06-01&to=2023-06-02&guests=1)

**Day 1 – (23/5)**

* Follow [Suggested Nara Full Day Walk](https://www.japan-guide.com/e/e4119_nara_full.html)

**Day 2 – (24/5)**

* Leisure time. Feel free to take this day off. Otherwise, have a look here for some stuff to do:
* [Todaiji Temple](https://www.japan-guide.com/e/e4100.html)
* [Horyuji Temple](https://www.japan-guide.com/e/e4104.html)
* [Isuien Garden](https://www.japan-guide.com/e/e4114.html)
* [Heijo Palace](https://www.japan-guide.com/e/e4111.html)

**Uji** **– Day trip**

**Day 3 (Day trip) – (25/5)**

* [Byodoin Temple](https://www.japan-guide.com/e/e3923.html)
* [Uji Tea](https://www.japan-guide.com/e/e3977.html)
* [Mampukuji Temple](https://www.japan-guide.com/e/e3924.html)
* [Ujigami Shrine](https://www.japan-guide.com/e/e3978.html)

**Iga-Ueno** **– Day trip**

**Day 4 (Day trip) – (26/5)**

* [Iga Ninja Museum](https://www.japan-guide.com/e/e4351.html)
* [Ueno Castle](https://www.japan-guide.com/e/e4352.html)
* [Danjiri Museum](https://www.japan-guide.com/e/e4355.html)

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# Kyoto – 11 days (3 day trips) – (27/5 to 6/6)

**Accommodation:** [Backpackers Hostel K’s House Kyoto](https://www.hostelworld.com/pwa/hosteldetails.php/Backpackers-Hostel-K-s-House-Kyoto/Kyoto/5536?from=2023-06-01&to=2023-06-02&guests=1) or [Kyoto Hana Hostel](https://www.hostelworld.com/pwa/hosteldetails.php/Kyoto-Hana-Hostel/Kyoto/41311?from=2023-06-01&to=2023-06-02&guests=1)

**Day 1 – (27/5)**

* Leisure time. Arrive and rest up at youth hostel. Spend the rest of the day walking around the nearby area to get familiar with it and get any necessary supplies.

**Day 2 – (28/5)**

* Follow [Eastern Kyoto Full Day walk](https://www.japan-guide.com/e/e3950_eastern_kyoto_full.html)

**Day 3 – (29/5)**

* [Nijo Castle (Nijojo)](https://www.japan-guide.com/e/e3918.html)
* [Sento Imperial Palace](https://www.japan-guide.com/e/e3935.html)
* [Kyoto Manga Museum](https://www.japan-guide.com/e/e3946.html)
* [*Kyoto Aquarium*](https://www.japan-guide.com/e/e3971.html) *(May not be animal friendly)*
* [Nishiki Market](https://www.japan-guide.com/e/e3931.html)
* [Pontocho](https://www.japan-guide.com/e/e3921.html)

**Day 4 – (30/5)**

* Follow [Arashiyama Full Day walk and bicycle ride](https://www.japan-guide.com/e/e3950_arashiyama_full.html)

**Day 5 – (31/5)**

* [Kyoto National Museum](https://www.japan-guide.com/e/e3962_kyoto.html)
* [Nanzenji Temple](https://www.japan-guide.com/e/e3905.html)
* [Gion](https://www.japan-guide.com/e/e3902.html)
* [Kyoto Museum Guide](https://www.japan-guide.com/e/e3962.html)

**Day 6 – (1/6)**

* Leisure time. Feel free to take this day off. Otherwise, have a look at any of the other activities listed in the Kyoto leg of the trip for more stuff to do.

**Day 7 – (2/6)**

* [Fushimi Inari Shrine](https://www.japan-guide.com/e/e3915.html)
* [Daigoji Temple](https://www.japan-guide.com/e/e3916.html)
* [Tofukuji Temple](https://www.japan-guide.com/e/e3930.html)

**Day 8 – (3/6)**

* [Kinkakuji (Golden Pavilion)](https://www.japan-guide.com/e/e3908.html)
* [Shugakuin Imperial Villa](https://www.japan-guide.com/e/e3936.html)
* [Ninnaji Temple](https://www.japan-guide.com/e/e3929.html)
* [Enryakuji Temple (Hieizan)](https://www.japan-guide.com/e/e3911.html)

[**Omi Hachiman**](https://www.japan-guide.com/e/e7075.html) **– Day trip**

**Day 9 (Day trip) – (4/6)**

* Hachiman-bori Canal Boat Cruises
* Kawara Museum
* Hakuunkan
* Nishikawa Residence
* NO-MA
* Hachimanyama Ropeway
* Zuiryuji Temple
* Himure Hachimangu Shrine

**Hikone** **– Day trip**

**Day 10 (Day trip) – (5/6)**

* [Hikone Castle](https://www.japan-guide.com/e/e7001.html)
* [Genkyuen Garden](https://www.japan-guide.com/e/e7004.html)
* [Castle Road](https://www.japan-guide.com/e/e7002.html)

**Amanohashidate** **– Day trip**

**Day 11 (Day trip) – (6/6)**

* [Amanohashidate Sandbar](https://www.japan-guide.com/e/e3992.html)
* [Ine](https://www.japan-guide.com/e/e3996.html)
* [Nariaiji Temple](https://www.japan-guide.com/e/e3995.html)

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# Starting 21-day rail pass trip – (7/6 to 27/6)

**Depart from Kyoto**

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**Himeji** **– 1 day**

**Accommodation:** [Himeji 588 Guesthouse](https://www.hostelworld.com/pwa/hosteldetails.php/Himeji-588-Guesthouse/Himeji/58882?from=2023-06-01&to=2023-06-02&guests=1)

**Day 1 – (7/6)**

* [Himeji Castle](https://www.japan-guide.com/e/e3501.html) and [Kokoen Garden](https://www.japan-guide.com/e/e3502.html)
* [Mount Shosha](https://www.japan-guide.com/e/e3503.html)

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**Okayama** **– 4 days (3 day trips)**

**Accommodation:** [Lazy House](https://www.booking.com/hotel/jp/lazy-house-okayama-shi.en-gb.html?aid=304142&label=gen173nr-1FCAEoggI46AdIM1gEaA-IAQGYAQm4ARfIAQzYAQHoAQH4AQyIAgGoAgO4ArytvZ8GwAIB0gIkMzQ4NGJlNDItNzc4MS00MGUwLWIzZmMtZjkyYTVmNGViYmI12AIG4AIB&sid=51d2c95541b1dbfaecc835b75005512e&all_sr_blocks=314940528_242111196_1_2_0;checkin=2023-06-01;checkout=2023-06-02;dest_id=-240213;dest_type=city;dist=0;group_adults=1;group_children=0;hapos=1;highlighted_blocks=314940528_242111196_1_2_0;hpos=1;matching_block_id=314940528_242111196_1_2_0;no_rooms=1;req_adults=1;req_children=0;room1=A;sb_price_type=total;sr_order=price;sr_pri_blocks=314940528_242111196_1_2_0__270000;srepoch=1678932245;srpvid=b8bc0e84c8a4007f;type=total;ucfs=1&#hotelTmpl)

**Day 1 – (8/6)**

* Leisure time. Otherwise, have a look around Okayama and see below for some things to do here:
* [Bitchu-Matsuyama Castle](https://www.japan-guide.com/e/e5777.html)
* [Korakuen Garden](https://www.japan-guide.com/e/e5701.html)
* [Kibi Plain](https://www.japan-guide.com/e/e5705.html)
* [Okayama Castle](https://www.japan-guide.com/e/e5702.html)

**Naoshima Island** **– Day trip**

**Day 2 (Day trip) – (9/6)**

* [Chichu Art Museum](https://www.japan-guide.com/e/e5477.html)
* [Art House Project](https://www.japan-guide.com/e/e5479.html)
* [Benesse House](https://www.japan-guide.com/e/e5478.html)
* [Lee Ufan Museum](https://www.japan-guide.com/e/e5482.html)

**Takamatsu** **– Day trip**

**Day 3 (Day trip) – (10/6)**

* [Kotohira](https://www.japan-guide.com/e/e5450.html)
* [Ritsurin Koen](https://www.japan-guide.com/e/e5401.html)
* [Ogijima Island](https://www.japan-guide.com/e/e5413.html)
* [Shikoku Mura](https://www.japan-guide.com/e/e5402.html)

**Kurashiki** **– Day trip**

**Day 4 (Day trip) – (11/6)**

* [Canal Area](https://www.japan-guide.com/e/e5751.html)
* [Ohara Museum](https://www.japan-guide.com/e/e5754.html)
* [Ohashi House](https://www.japan-guide.com/e/e5752.html)
* [Ivy Square](https://www.japan-guide.com/e/e5755.html)

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**Fukuyama** **– 1 day**

**Accommodation:** [Rider & Guest House Kazeyoubi](https://www.booking.com/hotel/jp/raidahausufeng-yao-ri.en-gb.html?aid=304142&label=gen173nr-1FCAEoggI46AdIM1gEaA-IAQGYAQm4ARfIAQzYAQHoAQH4AQyIAgGoAgO4ArytvZ8GwAIB0gIkMzQ4NGJlNDItNzc4MS00MGUwLWIzZmMtZjkyYTVmNGViYmI12AIG4AIB&sid=51d2c95541b1dbfaecc835b75005512e&all_sr_blocks=446072002_145656544_0_0_0;checkin=2023-06-01;checkout=2023-06-02;dist=0;group_adults=1;group_children=0;hapos=1;highlighted_blocks=446072002_145656544_0_0_0;hpos=1;matching_block_id=446072002_145656544_0_0_0;no_rooms=1;req_adults=1;req_children=0;room1=A;sb_price_type=total;sr_order=price;sr_pri_blocks=446072002_145656544_0_0_0__300000;srepoch=1678932326;srpvid=af400ead1c6201f4;type=total;ucfs=1&#hotelTmpl)

**Day 1 – (12/6)**

* [Tomonoura](https://www.japan-guide.com/e/e3432.html)
* [Shinshoji Temple](https://www.japan-guide.com/e/e3434.html)
* [Fukuyama Castle](https://www.japan-guide.com/e/e3433.html)

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**Onomichi** **– 1 day**

**Accommodation:** [Guesthouse Yadocurly](https://www.booking.com/hotel/jp/guesthouse-yadocurly.en-gb.html?aid=304142&label=gen173nr-1FCAEoggI46AdIM1gEaA-IAQGYAQm4ARfIAQzYAQHoAQH4AQyIAgGoAgO4ArytvZ8GwAIB0gIkMzQ4NGJlNDItNzc4MS00MGUwLWIzZmMtZjkyYTVmNGViYmI12AIG4AIB&sid=ecf338f34bb66f58b600e9af28152bf4&all_sr_blocks=126507901_198482164_0_0_0;checkin=2023-06-01;checkout=2023-06-02;dest_id=-240791;dest_type=city;dist=0;group_adults=1;group_children=0;hapos=1;highlighted_blocks=126507901_198482164_0_0_0;hpos=1;matching_block_id=126507901_198482164_0_0_0;no_rooms=1;req_adults=1;req_children=0;room1=A;sb_price_type=total;sr_order=popularity;sr_pri_blocks=126507901_198482164_0_0_0__300000;srepoch=1680354289;srpvid=aec85bf7845a00d6;type=total;ucfs=1&#hotelTmpl)

**Day 1 – (13/6)**

* [Shimanami Kaido](https://www.japan-guide.com/e/e3478.html)
* [Temple Walk](https://www.japan-guide.com/e/e3477.html)
* [Kosanji Temple](https://www.japan-guide.com/e/e3480.html)
* [Hirayama Ikuo Museum](https://www.japan-guide.com/e/e3479.html)

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**Hiroshima** **– 4 days (2 day trips)**

**Accommodation:** [J-Hoppers Hiroshima Guesthouse](https://www.hostelworld.com/pwa/hosteldetails.php/J-Hoppers-Hiroshima-Guesthouse/Hiroshima/18498?from=2023-06-01&to=2023-06-02&guests=1)

**Day 1 – (14/6)**

* Leisure time. Maybe take some of the day to rest. Otherwise, you can look at:
* [Downtown Hiroshima](https://www.japan-guide.com/e/e3406.html)

**Day 2 – (15/6)**

* Do [Suggested Hiroshima Half Day Walk](https://www.japan-guide.com/e/e3409_hiroshima_half.html)
* [Sandankyou Gorge Hike](https://japancheapo.com/entertainment/hiking-hiroshima-sandankyo-gorge/)

**Miyajima (Itsukushima)** **– Day trip**

**Day 3 (Day trip) – (16/6)**

* [Itsukushima Shrine](https://www.japan-guide.com/e/e3450.html)
* [Mount Misen](https://www.japan-guide.com/e/e3451.html)
* [Daisho-in Temple](https://www.japan-guide.com/e/e3453.html)
* [Senjokaku Hall](https://www.japan-guide.com/e/e3452.html)
* [*Miyajima Aquarium*](https://www.japan-guide.com/e/e3457.html) *(May not be animal friendly)*

**Iwakuni** **– Day trip**

**Day 4 (Day trip) – (17/6)**

* [Kintaikyo Bridge](https://www.japan-guide.com/e/e6177.html)
* [Iwakuni Castle](https://www.japan-guide.com/e/e6178.html)
* [Kikko Park](https://www.japan-guide.com/e/e6179.html)

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**Yamaguchi** **– Separate day trip**

**Day 1 (Day trip) – (18/6)**

* [Rurikoji Temple](https://www.japan-guide.com/e/e6101.html)
* [Joeiji Temple](https://www.japan-guide.com/e/e6103.html)
* [Yamaguchi Daijingu](https://www.japan-guide.com/e/e6104.html)

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**Fukuoka** **– 2 days**

**Accommodation:** [Hostel TOKI](https://www.hostelworld.com/pwa/hosteldetails.php/Hostel-TOKI/Fukuoka/286150?from=2023-06-01&to=2023-06-02&guests=1)

**Day 1 – (18/6)**

* Leisure time. Take the day to rest or check out anything else in Fukuoka.

**Day 2 – (19/6)**

* [Food Stalls (Yatai)](https://www.japan-guide.com/e/e4803.html)
* [Uminonakamichi Seaside Park](https://www.japan-guide.com/e/e4810.html)
* [Canal City Hakata](https://www.japan-guide.com/e/e4800.html)
* [Fukuoka Castle Ruins](https://www.japan-guide.com/e/e4806.html)

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**Nagasaki** **– 2 days**

**Accommodation:** [Hostel Casa Noda](https://www.booking.com/hotel/jp/hostel-casa-noda.en-gb.html?aid=304142&label=gen173nr-1FCAEoggI46AdIM1gEaA-IAQGYAQm4ARfIAQzYAQHoAQH4AQyIAgGoAgO4ArytvZ8GwAIB0gIkMzQ4NGJlNDItNzc4MS00MGUwLWIzZmMtZjkyYTVmNGViYmI12AIG4AIB&sid=51d2c95541b1dbfaecc835b75005512e&all_sr_blocks=40438702_335381547_1_0_0;checkin=2023-06-01;checkout=2023-06-02;dest_id=-237732;dest_type=city;dist=0;group_adults=1;group_children=0;hapos=1;highlighted_blocks=40438702_335381547_1_0_0;hpos=1;matching_block_id=40438702_335381547_1_0_0;no_rooms=1;req_adults=1;req_children=0;room1=A;sb_price_type=total;sr_order=price;sr_pri_blocks=40438702_335381547_1_0_0__291200;srepoch=1678933877;srpvid=15c511b4f1800166;type=total;ucfs=1&#hotelTmpl)

**Day 1 – (20/6)**

* Follow [Nagasaki Suggested History Walk](https://www.japan-guide.com/e/e4421_full_day.html)

**Day 2 – (21/6)**

* [Gunkanjima](https://www.japan-guide.com/e/e4414.html)
* [Nagasaki Peace Park](https://www.japan-guide.com/e/e4400.html)
* [Mount Inasayama](https://www.japan-guide.com/e/e4412.html)

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**Kagoshima** **– 1 day**

**Accommodation:** [Green Guest House](https://www.hostelworld.com/pwa/hosteldetails.php/Green-Guest-House/Kagoshima/46135?from=2023-06-01&to=2023-06-02&guests=1)

**Day 1 – (22/6)**

* [Sakurajima](https://www.japan-guide.com/e/e4601.html)
* [Senganen Garden](https://www.japan-guide.com/e/e4602.html)
* [*Kagoshima Aquarium*](https://www.japan-guide.com/e/e4608.html) *(May not be animal friendly)*

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**Yakushima** **– 2 days**

**Accommodation:** [Yukaina Nakamatachi](https://www.booking.com/hotel/jp/yukaina-nakamatachi.en-gb.html?aid=304142&label=gen173nr-1FCAEoggI46AdIM1gEaA-IAQGYAQm4ARfIAQzYAQHoAQH4AQyIAgGoAgO4ArytvZ8GwAIB0gIkMzQ4NGJlNDItNzc4MS00MGUwLWIzZmMtZjkyYTVmNGViYmI12AIG4AIB&sid=51d2c95541b1dbfaecc835b75005512e&all_sr_blocks=115858602_357354132_0_0_0;checkin=2023-06-01;checkout=2023-06-02;dest_id=900050358;dest_type=city;dist=0;group_adults=1;group_children=0;hapos=1;highlighted_blocks=115858602_357354132_0_0_0;hpos=1;matching_block_id=115858602_357354132_0_0_0;no_rooms=1;req_adults=1;req_children=0;room1=A;sb_price_type=total;sr_order=price;sr_pri_blocks=115858602_357354132_0_0_0__300000;srepoch=1679275963;srpvid=c0280ad625aa0163;type=total;ucfs=1&#map_closed)

**Day 1 – (23/6)**

* Leave from Kagoshima in the morning to get on the ferry to Yakushima. From Kagoshima Port to Yakushima: Miyanoura or Anbo Port. From that, you can figure what to do next, see below:
* [Shiratani Unsuikyo](https://www.japan-guide.com/e/e4654.html)
* [Yakusugi Land](https://www.japan-guide.com/e/e4655.html)

**Day 2 – (24/6)**

* [Jomonsugi](https://www.japan-guide.com/e/e4653.html)
* [*Around the Island*](https://www.japan-guide.com/e/e4656.html)
* Continue exploring the island and doing stuff listed on day 1, then catch the ferry back to Kagoshima tomorrow morning.

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*(Bit of a long trip in-between here, but should give me some time to rest)*

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**Matsue** **– 3 days (2 day trips)**

**Accommodation:** [Kitatono Guest House](https://www.booking.com/hotel/jp/kitatonogh.en-gb.html?aid=304142&label=gen173nr-1FCAEoggI46AdIM1gEaA-IAQGYAQm4ARfIAQzYAQHoAQH4AQyIAgGoAgO4ArytvZ8GwAIB0gIkMzQ4NGJlNDItNzc4MS00MGUwLWIzZmMtZjkyYTVmNGViYmI12AIG4AIB&sid=51d2c95541b1dbfaecc835b75005512e&all_sr_blocks=375082523_122907557_1_0_0;checkin=2023-06-01;checkout=2023-06-02;dest_id=-235892;dest_type=city;dist=0;group_adults=1;group_children=0;hapos=2;highlighted_blocks=375082523_122907557_1_0_0;hpos=2;matching_block_id=375082523_122907557_1_0_0;no_rooms=1;req_adults=1;req_children=0;room1=A;sb_price_type=total;sr_order=price;sr_pri_blocks=375082523_122907557_1_0_0__300000;srepoch=1678934367;srpvid=219412a8b36d00dc;type=total;ucfs=1&#hotelTmpl)

**Day 1 – (25/6)**

* Leisure time. Otherwise, you can have a look around in Matsue. See below:
* [Adachi Museum of Art](https://www.japan-guide.com/e/e5806.html)
* [Yushien Garden](https://www.japan-guide.com/e/e5807.html)
* [Matsue Castle](https://www.japan-guide.com/e/e5801.html)

**Izumo** **– Day trip**

**Day 2 (Day trip) – (26/6)**

* [Izumo Taisha](https://www.japan-guide.com/e/e5804.html)
* [Shimane Museum of Ancient Izumo](https://www.japan-guide.com/e/e5833.html)
* [Former Taisha Station](https://www.japan-guide.com/e/e5832.html)

[**Mount Daisen**](https://www.japan-guide.com/e/e8150.html) **– Day trip**

**Day 3 (Day trip) – (27/6)**

* Spend the day hiking the mountain, then take the train back to Kyoto.

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**Return to Kyoto**

# Ending 21-day rail pass trip

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# Kyoto – 2 days – (28/6 to 29/6)

**Accommodation:** [Backpackers Hostel K’s House Kyoto](https://www.hostelworld.com/pwa/hosteldetails.php/Backpackers-Hostel-K-s-House-Kyoto/Kyoto/5536?from=2023-06-01&to=2023-06-02&guests=1) or [Kyoto Hana Hostel](https://www.hostelworld.com/pwa/hosteldetails.php/Kyoto-Hana-Hostel/Kyoto/41311?from=2023-06-01&to=2023-06-02&guests=1)

**Day 1 – (28/6)**

* Leisure time. Arrive and rest up at youth hostel. Spend the rest of the day walking around the nearby area to get familiar with it and get any necessary supplies.

**Day 2 – (29/6)**

Go see anything else I haven’t in Kyoto, or take a break from the 21 days of rail pass travel. Here are some suggestions:

* [Arashiyama and Sagano](https://www.japan-guide.com/e/e3912.html)
* [Kokedera (Moss Temple)](https://www.japan-guide.com/e/e3937.html)
* [Katsura Imperial Villa](https://www.japan-guide.com/e/e3914.html)
* [Kurama](https://www.japan-guide.com/e/e3933.html) to [Kibune](https://www.japan-guide.com/e/e3967.html)
* [Ryoanji Temple](https://www.japan-guide.com/e/e3909.html)

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# Starting 14-day rail pass trip – (30/6 to 13/7)

**Depart from Kyoto (again)**

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**Fukui** **– 1 day**

**Accommodation:** [古民家ゲストハウス ナマケモノ](https://www.booking.com/hotel/jp/cafe-amp-guest-house-name-came-ono.en-gb.html?aid=304142&label=gen173nr-1FCAEoggI46AdIM1gEaA-IAQGYAQm4ARfIAQzYAQHoAQH4AQyIAgGoAgO4ArytvZ8GwAIB0gIkMzQ4NGJlNDItNzc4MS00MGUwLWIzZmMtZjkyYTVmNGViYmI12AIG4AIB&sid=ecf338f34bb66f58b600e9af28152bf4&all_sr_blocks=376962905_359059246_0_10_0;checkin=2023-06-01;checkout=2023-06-02;dist=0;group_adults=1;group_children=0;hapos=2;highlighted_blocks=376962905_359059246_0_10_0;hpos=2;matching_block_id=376962905_359059246_0_10_0;no_rooms=1;req_adults=1;req_children=0;room1=A;sb_price_type=total;sr_order=price;sr_pri_blocks=376962905_359059246_0_10_0__450000;srepoch=1680357118;srpvid=7f946179b75c0375;type=total;ucfs=1&#hotelTmpl)

**Day 1 – (30/6)**

* [Eiheiji Temple](https://www.japan-guide.com/e/e6601.html)
* [Dinosaur Museum](https://www.japan-guide.com/e/e6602.html)

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**Kaga Onsen** **– Separate day trip**

**Day 1 (Day trip) – (1/7)**

* [Natadera Temple](https://www.japan-guide.com/e/e4281.html)
* [Yamashiro Onsen](https://www.japan-guide.com/e/e4277.html)
* [Yamanaka Onsen](https://www.japan-guide.com/e/e4278.html)

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**Kanazawa** **– 3 days (1 day trip)**

**Accommodation:** [K’s House Kanazawa – Travelers Hostel](https://www.hostelworld.com/pwa/hosteldetails.php/K-s-House-Kanazawa-Travelers-Hostel/Kanazawa/275485?from=2023-06-01&to=2023-06-02&guests=1)

**Day 1 – (1/7)**

* Leisure time. If you still have more time in the day, you could do some stuff on day 2 instead.

**Day 2 – (2/7)**

* Follow [Suggested Kanazawa Full Day Walk](https://www.japan-guide.com/e/e4213_kanazawa_full.html)
* [Ninjadera (Ninja Temple)](https://www.japan-guide.com/e/e4205.html)
* [Higashi Chaya District](https://www.japan-guide.com/e/e4206.html)

**Shirakawa-go and Gokayama** **– Day trip**

**Day 3 (Day trip) – (3/7)**

* [Ogimachi Village](https://www.japan-guide.com/e/e5951.html)
* [Ainokura Village](https://www.japan-guide.com/e/e5955.html)
* [Suganuma Village](https://www.japan-guide.com/e/e5954.html)

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**Toyama** **– 4 days (3 day trips)**

**Accommodation:** [Guesthouse Iwase](https://www.booking.com/hotel/jp/gesutohausuyan-lai.en-gb.html?aid=304142&label=gen173nr-1FCAEoggI46AdIM1gEaA-IAQGYAQm4ARfIAQzYAQHoAQH4AQyIAgGoAgO4ArytvZ8GwAIB0gIkMzQ4NGJlNDItNzc4MS00MGUwLWIzZmMtZjkyYTVmNGViYmI12AIG4AIB&sid=51d2c95541b1dbfaecc835b75005512e&all_sr_blocks=566386502_216263386_1_2_0;checkin=2023-06-01;checkout=2023-06-02;dest_id=-246605;dest_type=city;dist=0;group_adults=1;group_children=0;hapos=1;highlighted_blocks=566386502_216263386_1_2_0;hpos=1;matching_block_id=566386502_216263386_1_2_0;no_rooms=1;req_adults=1;req_children=0;room1=A;sb_price_type=total;sr_order=price;sr_pri_blocks=566386502_216263386_1_2_0__350000;srepoch=1679115643;srpvid=fac12337dac80249;type=total;ucfs=1&#hotelTmpl)

**Day 1 – (4/7)**

* Leisure time. Otherwise, have a look around in Toyama. See below:
* [Toyama Glass Art Museum](https://www.japan-guide.com/e/e7503.html)
* [Toyama Castle Park](https://www.japan-guide.com/e/e7502.html)
* [Toyama Folkcraft Village](https://www.japan-guide.com/e/e7505.html)

**Takayama** **– Day trip**

**Day 2 (Day trip) – (5/7)**

* Follow [Suggested Takayama Full Day Walk](https://www.japan-guide.com/e/e5912_takayama_full.html)
* [Morning Markets (Asaichi)](https://www.japan-guide.com/e/e5907.html)
* [Matsuri no Mori](https://www.japan-guide.com/e/e5910.html)
* [Shinhotaka Ropeway](https://www.japan-guide.com/e/e5943.html)

**Hida Furukawa**

**Day 3 (Day trip) – (6/7)**

* [Canal Area](https://www.japan-guide.com/e/e5977.html)
* [Furukawa Festival Hall](https://www.japan-guide.com/e/e5978.html)
* [Mishima Candle Shop](https://www.japan-guide.com/e/e5980.html)
* [Takumikan Craft Museum](https://www.japan-guide.com/e/e5979.html)
* [Kamioka Railway Cycling](https://www.japan-guide.com/e/e5981.html)

[**Kurobe Gorge**](https://www.japan-guide.com/e/e7575.html) **– Day trip**

**Day 4 (Day trip) – (7/7)**

* Take the train to Unazuki and then redeem round trip tickets for Kurobe Gorge.
* [https://www.kurotetu.co.jp/en/](https://www.kurotetu.co.jp/en/)

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[**Tateyama Kurobe Alpine Route**](https://www.japan-guide.com/e/e7550.html) **– Day trip**

**Day 1 (Day trip) – (8/7)**

* Take the train from Toyama to Tateyama and redeem trip tickets. Ride ends at Ogizawa, then head to Matsumoto.
* [https://www.alpen-route.com/en/](https://www.alpen-route.com/en/)

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**Matsumoto** **– 2 days (1 day trip)**

**Accommodation:** [Couch Potato Hostel](https://www.hostelworld.com/pwa/hosteldetails.php/Couch-Potato-Hostel/Matsumoto/306753?from=2023-06-01&to=2023-06-02&guests=1)

**Day 1 – (9/7)**

* [Matsumoto Castle](https://www.japan-guide.com/e/e6051.html)
* [Matsumoto City Museum of Art](https://www.japan-guide.com/e/e6052.html)
* [Nakamachi District](https://www.japan-guide.com/e/e6052.html)
* Mt Norikura (1.5 hours from Matsumoto)

[**Kamikochi**](https://www.japan-guide.com/e/e6040.html) **– Day trip**

**Day 2 (Day trip) – (10/7)**

* Get the bus from Matsumoto to start from Taisho Pond. Then 1.5 hour hike to Kappabashi Bridge. From Kappabashi, go to Tokusawa, past Myojin Pond, 2 hours for one way. Then hike for 1 hour to Yosoo. After this, likely head back for the day. *This path was suggested to me and sounds good, so I’ve put it here.*
* Kamikochi Visitor Center – Might be helpful?
* Tashiro Pond
* Yakedake

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**Nagano** **– 2 days (1 day trip)**

**Accommodation:** [Mash Café & Bed NAGANO](https://www.hostelworld.com/pwa/hosteldetails.php/Mash-Caf-Bed-NAGANO/Nagano/302447?from=2023-06-01&to=2023-06-02&guests=1)

**Day 1 – (11/7)**

* [Togakushi Shrine](https://www.japan-guide.com/e/e6005.html)
* [Zenkoji Temple](https://www.japan-guide.com/e/e6001.html)
* [Togakure Ninpo Museum](https://www.japan-guide.com/e/e6006.html#section_get_there)
* [Shinano Art Museum](https://www.japan-guide.com/e/e6004.html)

**Obuse and Yamanouchi** **– Day trip**

**Day 2 (Day trip) – (12/7)**

**Obuse**

* [Hokusai Museum](https://www.japan-guide.com/e/e6022.html)
* [Obuse Town](https://www.japan-guide.com/e/e6023.html)

**Yamanouchi**

* [Jigokudani Monkey Park](https://www.japan-guide.com/e/e6028.html) (I am aware the monkeys will not be in the hot springs, but I assume the place is still nice enough to visit and the monkeys will still be present regardless?)
* [Shibu Onsen](https://www.japan-guide.com/e/e6029.html)

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**Karuizawa** **– Separate day trip**

**Day 1 (Day trip) – (13/7)**

* [Usui Pass Observation Platform](https://www.japan-guide.com/e/e6035.html)
* [Kyu-Karuizawa](https://www.japan-guide.com/e/e6032.html)
* [Naka-Karuizawa](https://www.japan-guide.com/e/e6033.html)
* [Onioshidashi Park](https://www.japan-guide.com/e/e6036.html)
* [Shiraito Waterfall](https://www.japan-guide.com/e/e6034.html)

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**Omiya** **– Separate day trip**

**Day 1 (Day trip) – (13/7)**

* [Omiya Bonsai Village](https://www.japan-guide.com/e/e6528.html)

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**Arrive at Tokyo**

# Ending 14-day rail pass trip

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# Tokyo – 13 days (3 day trips, 5 if Nikko included) – (14/7 to 26/7)

**Accommodation:** [Hostel bedgasm](https://www.hostelworld.com/pwa/hosteldetails.php/Hostel-bedgasm/Tokyo/272463?from=2023-06-01&to=2023-06-02&guests=1)

**Day 1 – (14/7)**

* Arrive and rest up at youth hostel. Spend the rest of the day walking around the nearby area to get familiar with it and get any necessary supplies.

**Day 2 – (15/7)**

* Follow [Western Tokyo Full Day walk](https://www.japan-guide.com/e/e3051_west_tokyo_full.html)

**Day 3 – (16/7)**

* [Tsukiji Outer Market](https://www.japan-guide.com/e/e3021.html)
* [Akihabara](https://www.japan-guide.com/e/e3003.html) *(Definitely sounds like a highlight and a must do)*
* [Koishikawa Korakuen](https://www.japan-guide.com/e/e3034_003.html)
* [Hama Rikyu](https://www.japan-guide.com/e/e3025.html)
* [Imperial Palace East Gardens](https://www.japan-guide.com/e/e3018.html)
* [Tokyo Imperial Palace](https://www.japan-guide.com/e/e3017.html)
* [Tokyo National Museum](https://www.japan-guide.com/e/e3054_tokyo.html)
* [Tokyo Skytree](https://www.japan-guide.com/e/e3064.html)
* [Edo-Tokyo Museum](https://www.japan-guide.com/e/e3070.html)
* [Rikugien Garden](https://www.japan-guide.com/e/e3026.html)
* [Tokyo Disneyland](https://www.japan-guide.com/e/e3016_land.html)
* [Tokyo DisneySea](https://www.japan-guide.com/e/e3016_sea.html)
* [Ghibli Museum](https://www.japan-guide.com/e/e3041.html)
* [Visit Yokohama](https://www.japan-guide.com/e/e2156.html)
* [Teamlab](https://www.japan-guide.com/ad/teamlab/)
* Obviously not doing ALL of these, so just pick a few you want to do most.

**Day 4 – (17/7)**

* Follow [Asakusa and Odaiba Full Day walk](https://www.japan-guide.com/e/e3051_odaiba_asakusa_full.html)

**Day 5 – (18/7)**

* Follow [Imperial Palace and Ginza Half Day walk](https://www.reddit.com/r/JapanTravel/Imperial%20Palace%20and%20Ginza%20Half%20Day)

**Kamakura** **– Day trip**

**Day 6 (Day trip) – (19/7)**

* Follow [Suggested Kamakura Full Day Walk](https://www.japan-guide.com/e/e3121_kamakura_full.html)

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**Nikko** **– 3 days (1 day trip)** *(Side trip from Tokyo)*

**Accommodation:** [Nikko Park Lodge (Tobu Nikko Station)](https://www.hostelworld.com/pwa/hosteldetails.php/Nikko-Park-Lodge-Tobu-Nikko-Station-/Nikko/42720?from=2023-06-01&to=2023-06-02&guests=1)

**Day 7 – (20/7)**

· Leisure time. Otherwise, you could go see:

· [Iemitsu Mausoleum (Taiyuin)](https://www.japan-guide.com/e/e3802.html)

· [Kanmangafuchi Abyss](https://www.japan-guide.com/e/e3810.html)

**Day 8 – (21/7)**

* Follow [Suggested Nikko Full Day Walk](https://www.japan-guide.com/e/e3822_nikko_town_full.html)

**Okunikko** **– Day trip**

**Day 9 (Day trip) – (22/7)**

* Follow [Suggested Okunikko Full Day Hike](https://www.japan-guide.com/e/e3822_okunikko_full.html)

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**Day 10 – (23/7)**

· Leisure time. Spend the day doing anything I haven’t yet done or seen and take the day to relax overall. Have a look at day 3 if you still want stuff to do.

**Mt Fuji** **– Day trip**

**Day 11 (Day trip) – (24/7)**

* Not exactly sure what I can get done in the day, but I will most likely will head up to the main station: [Fuji Subaru Line 5th Station](https://www.japan-guide.com/e/e6922.html)
* [Climbing Mount Fuji](https://www.japan-guide.com/e/e6901.html)
* [*Fuji Five Lakes (Fujigoko)*](https://www.japan-guide.com/e/e6900.html) *(If I spend the whole day hiking, I’m not going to have time to see the lakes also, most likely)*

**Day 12 – (25/7)**

* More time to do anything else you want.

**Departure day (Day 13) – (26/7)**

* Leave early for Narita airport and depart from Japan…

***Arriving home 27/7***

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Thanks for reading – Really wanting to get my locations and schedule nailed down for accommodation at the moment, so any wrong dates or days that might not be possible for example, let me know!

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