14 days in Japan Itinerary
Created using Inspirock Japan travel route planner
Start: Los Angeles
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Tokyo
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Fuji
— 4 nights
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Osaka
— 3 nights
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Kumamoto
— 3 nights
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Tokyo
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End: Los Angeles
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Tokyo — 2 nights
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Tokyo holds the status of most populous metropolitan area in the world--a fact you'll find tangible as you walk the bustling streets and explore its diverse neighborhoods and cultures.On the 10th (Fri), get in on the family fun at Tokyo Disneyland.
To see maps, where to stay, traveler tips, and more tourist information, read our Tokyo itinerary builder website.
Los Angeles, USA to Tokyo is an approximately 15-hour flight. The time zone difference when traveling from Los Angeles to Tokyo is 17 hours. Plan for little chillier temperatures traveling from Los Angeles in November, with highs in Tokyo at 62°F and lows at 49°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 11th (Sat) early enough to take a train to Fuji.
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Fuji — 4 nights
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Fuji is a city in eastern Shizuoka Prefecture, Japan. Get out of town with these interesting Fuji side-trips: Shizuoka (Shizuoka castle, Kunozan Toshogu Shrine, &more), Mishima (Gempeigawa River, Mishima Taisha, &more) and Gotemba Premium Outlets (in Gotemba). The adventure continues: get impressive views of Mount Fuji, take your sightseeing to a higher altitude at Mt. Iwamoto, take some stellar pictures from Imamiya Tea Plantation, and visit Fujikawa Parking Downline.
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You can take a train from Tokyo to Fuji in 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. In November, daytime highs in Fuji are 60°F, while nighttime lows are 54°F. On the 15th (Wed), you'll have the morning to explore before heading off to Osaka.
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You can take a train from Tokyo to Fuji in 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. In November, daytime highs in Fuji are 60°F, while nighttime lows are 54°F. On the 15th (Wed), you'll have the morning to explore before heading off to Osaka.
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Osaka — 3 nights
Proud of their hometown's distinct culture and dialect, many natives of Osaka describe their city as "Japan's anti-capital." An antidote to Tokyo's hectic energy, Osaka marches to the beat of its own drum, serving as the country's longtime commercial and industrial hub.Venture out of the city with trips to Nara (Kofuku-ji Temple, Todaiji Temple Cultural Center, &more). There's much more to do: get in on the family fun at Universal Studios Japan, see the interesting displays at Namban Culture Center, meet the residents at Osaka Aquarium Kaiyukan, and step into the grandiose world of Osaka Castle.
To see other places to visit, reviews, and other tourist information, read our Osaka trip planner.
Traveling by car from Fuji to Osaka takes 5 hours. Traveling from Fuji in November, expect slightly colder with lows of 48°F in Osaka. Finish your sightseeing early on the 18th (Sat) to allow enough time to fly to Kumamoto.
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Kumamoto — 3 nights
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Centered around its castle, Kumamoto stands as a historic city with plenty of modern-day appeal to add to the mix.Change things up with these side-trips from Kumamoto: Aso (Kusasenrigahama & Daikanbo Overlook), Kikuchi Gorge (in Kikuchi) and Shirakawa Springs (in Minamiaso-mura). There's lots more to do: step into the grandiose world of Kumamoto Castle, browse the different shops at Shimotori Shotengai, get engrossed in the history at Sakuranobaba Johsaien, and make a trip to Kumamon Square.
To find maps, reviews, photos, and tourist information, you can read our Kumamoto online journey planner.
Fly from Osaka to Kumamoto in 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train; or drive. In November, daytime highs in Kumamoto are 62°F, while nighttime lows are 48°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 21st (Tue) so you can fly to Tokyo.
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For other places to visit, where to stay, photos, and more tourist information, you can read our Tokyo trip planner.
Traveling by flight from Kumamoto to Tokyo takes 3.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train; or drive. On the 21st (Tue), you'll travel back home.
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Traveling by flight from Kumamoto to Tokyo takes 3.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train; or drive. On the 21st (Tue), you'll travel back home.
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Japan travel guide
Land of the Rising Sun
Part of a volcanic archipelago that encompasses over 6,800 islands, Japan remains one of Asia's most fascinating tourist destinations, where a blend of modernity and tradition creates a look and feel completely different from any other place in the world. A tour of Japan lets you discover big cities filled with ancient temples and innovative skyscrapers, as well as quiet country landscapes dotted with castles, perfectly manicured gardens, cherry orchards, and primeval forests seemingly untouched by the hand of mass tourism. Many tourists on vacation in Japan devote lots of time to the country's unique cuisine, prepared with painstaking attention to detail and a genius for simple yet effective presentation.
