Japan Travel Itinerary: What to Do on a 2-3 Week Trip
See suggestions for a 2-3 week Japan itinerary, as well as how long to stay in each place, getting around, highlights and more.
Japan is an island nation in the Pacific Ocean that’s known for its distinct culture, stunning nature, and ancient shrines. The variety of sights and landscapes in Japan is enormous, from snow-covered peaks and forests to subtropical islands. The country has excellent transportation, which makes it easy to travel fast and make the most of your journey.
It’s hard to pick the top destinations if you have limited time, but we’ll try to guide you on your way to plan a couple of weeks trip to this fascinating destination. Here is a Japan travel itinerary for a 2-3 week trip.
Destinations Included: Hokkaido, Tokyo, Kyoto, Kyushu, Okinawa
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- When to start
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- Hokkaido
- Tokyo
- Kyoto
- Kyushu
- Okinawa
Where to Start?
The majority of travellers enter Japan through Tokyo’s airports. From Tokyo, the train network, buses, and domestic flights allow you to explore destinations outside the capital. The airports in Sapporo, Osaka, and Fukuoka are popular arrival points as well. We recommend starting in either the north or south of Japan for the smoothest trip. When travelling from South Korea, travellers can also opt to take the ferry from Busan to Fukuoka.
TIP
When travelling around much of Japan you may find the JR Pass a good option as it’ll provide unlimited travel across the network. You can also use the trains for a duration of choice (7 days, 14 days, or 21 days).
