Routes with room
for discovery.

Days 1–2 · Tokyo east: Tsukiji outer market, Asakusa, Kappabashi and an evening in Ueno.

Day 3 · Tokyo west: Meiji Jingu early, Harajuku design stores, Shibuya and a quiet Daikanyama finish.

Day 4 · Morning Tokaido Shinkansen to Kyoto; Nishiki Market, Gion lanes and Pontocho after check-in.

Day 5 · Fushimi Inari before 8am, tea in Uji, then an evening around Kyoto Station or downtown.

Days 6–7 · Send luggage to Osaka; explore Nakanoshima and Nakazakicho, then Kuromon, Namba and Shinsekai.

Days 1–2 · Tokyo: Nihonbashi craft stores, Kappabashi tools and one museum or neighborhood, not both.

Days 3–5 · Kanazawa: Omicho Market, Kenrokuen, Higashi Chaya, a gold-leaf workshop and a day in Kaga Onsen.

Days 6–7 · Fukui: Eiheiji, the prefectural dinosaur museum, then Echizen knife or washi workshops by advance booking.

Days 8–10 · Kyoto: Uji tea, Nishijin textiles, incense and lacquer shops; reserve the final afternoon for packing purchases.

Days 1–3 · Sapporo: Nijo Market, Moerenuma Park, a soup-curry dinner and an Otaru half-day.

Days 4–6 · Furano and Biei: flower farms, Blue Pond and farm cafés; use a rental car for an efficient loop.

Days 7–8 · Asahikawa: local ramen, the design-focused furniture scene and Daisetsuzan if conditions are suitable.

Days 9–12 · Shiretoko: base in Utoro, join a guided nature walk, take a wildlife cruise and keep one weather buffer day.

Days 1–3 · Fukuoka: Yanagibashi market, Dazaifu, Itoshima and one yatai evening after 7pm.

Days 4–5 · Nagasaki: Peace Park, Dejima, hillside streets and the night view from Mount Inasa.

Days 6–7 · Kumamoto: castle district, Suizenji and an Aso day trip with an early check of volcanic and bus information.

Days 8–9 · Beppu: hot-spring steam cooking, a neighborhood bath and a slow Yufuin stop before departure.

Days 1–2 · Okayama: Korakuen at opening, Kurashiki’s canal quarter and Bizen pottery if schedules align.

Days 3–4 · Naoshima: book timed museum entry, rent a bicycle or e-bike and stay overnight after day-trippers leave.

Days 5–6 · Takamatsu: Ritsurin Garden, Sanuki udon and a Teshima or Shodoshima ferry day.

Days 7–8 · Onomichi: hillside temples, small galleries and a short Shimanami ride; finish with local ramen.

Days 1–3 · Sendai: city food, Matsushima and a Zao or Yamadera excursion depending on weather.

Days 4–6 · Morioka: three noodle styles, Hiraizumi’s temples and a Nambu ironware visit.

Days 7–9 · Aomori: Nebuta Museum, Hirosaki and Oirase Gorge; use an early bus for the gorge.

Days 10–11 · Akita: Kakunodate’s samurai district and a reserved Nyuto Onsen night.

Days 12–14 · Yamagata: Yamadera, Yonezawa food and Ginzan Onsen or a Dewa Sanzan day according to season.