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This is the perfect 10 day Japan travel itinerary! In this video we give you ideas on how to plan your best trip in Japan, whether it’s your first time to Japan, or you have been to Japan before and would like to see a different side! We have included a day by day itinerary in Japan including, Japanese food to try, recommended accommodation (also linked in description below) and must do activities in Japan (also linked below). Places included in this itinerary are Tokyo, Mount Fuji (mt. Fuji), Kyoto, Osaka, Nagano, Matsumoto, Takayama and more! (including day trips from each place like Snow Monkey park and more)
If you’re new here, we’re James and Alex and we share our travels with you hoping it will help you to plan your own trips around the world! We hope this helps plan your perfect Japan trip for 2024. Let us know if the comments if you knew about all these places? See you on the next video! x
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00:00 Intro
00:50 DAY 1 – Tokyo
02:20 DAY 2 – Tokyo, Asakusa + accommodation
03:48 DAY 3 – Mount Fuji
04:26 DAY 4 – Nagano
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05:38 DAY 4 – Snow monkey park
06:30 DAY 5 – Matsumoto + accommodation
08:16 DAY 6 – Takayama Day trip option 1
09:14 – DAY 6 – Takayama Day trip option 2
09:42 DAY 7 – Kyoto + accommodation
11:43 DAY 9-10 – Osaka
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Welcome back to our Channel guys in this video we have put together an epic 10-day itinerary covering nine locations and six prefectures across Japan kickstarting in the capital Tokyo will’ll take you to Mount Fuji heading into the snowy Japanese Alps before going down to the historical Kyoto and
Ending our trip in the famous Osaka it’s going to be a mix of modern and nature a ton of delicious food lots of History snowy Landscapes and adorable animals this itinerary is perfect for a firsttimer or will give inspiration to those who have been to Japan before and
May want to see a slightly different side of the country now of course depending on what kind of traveler you are this has been designed for you to plus or minus days in each place so this is just a Rough Guide what we would recommend we’ll pop links to everywhere
We ate everywhere we stayed and anything else that we feel may be useful in the description below we’ve also made Vlogs on each place so for more detailed information check out our Japan playlist so let’s get right into it day one Tokyo catch the train to Harajuku the
Main street here is to Kisha Street where you’ll find wacky cafes serving you coffee with big bare hands as well as extra large desserts like this crazy cotton candy whilst it’s busy all the time try and avoid the weekend as it will get even busier I think we might
Have to bring her home with us and just across the way from Teisha street is ma Shrine where literally Japanese Emperors have been laid to rest so we’ve made it to Mei Jingo ichino Tori gate which is just beside haruk station so if you wanted to smash through a heap of stuff
In one day like Teisha then you can do that too field full of History across 170 Acres of Green Space bang in the middle of Tokyo do not miss this place around the corner is the heart of Shibuya on the way grab some guas there is a place walking distance called guoa
Not oo perfect to grab some dumplings with rice and of course some beer finish the day as sh Bo your cross in consider the busiest pedestrian Crossing in the world this iconic intersection really is Iconic we have finally made it to shoya crossing the busiest Crossing in the
World thanks crazy there’s so many people on average two 2.4 million people cross this every single day that number is just crazy now if you want a different perspective you can always head up to the shabuya sky it’s become somewhat of an instagrammable spot at Sunset though so we recommend booking
Months in advance for a sunset slot this is a lot of fun with 360° panoramic views of Tokyo and you can also see sh Bo your cross in day two Tokyo continued today is all about the aaxa neighborhood nakam Dory shopping street is a must stop lined with
Colorful shops for all your souvenirs and Japanese snacks even if you weren’t looking to buy anything we guarantee you will it’s mine and at the very end of the street is Tokyo’s oldest Buddhist temple senoi temple you would have seen this everywhere if you’ve done your Tokyo
Research this is probably one of the most famous temples in Tokyo you cannot miss the smell of burning incense and crowds of people coming to pay their respects and you know that world famous beer aahi well guess whose headquarters is walking distance away this next Hidden Gem is located on the 22nd floor
With amazing views over Tokyo it really doesn’t get more authentic than drinking an AI in the Asahi beer tower which is a building designed and constructed to emulate that of a glass of beer cheers if you’re looking for a unique hotel experience we recommend Ito ran is this
The best Ryan in Tokyo this place is booked months in advance and we were lucky to get just one night it literally feels like you are stepping back in time the entire room is covered with timy floors minimalistic furniture and you even get these awesome new catches you
Can wear around the hotel you’re rocking that yeah it’s like a Cherry Blossom Japanese jell this is so warm ready for our meal ready for some food that ends our time in Tokyo check out our top things to do Vlog packed full of cool activities restaurants and sites that you may wish
To consider for your time here what an experience this is crazy day three is Mount Fuji this place is really worth all the hype it gets the tallest point in the whole of Japan that can be seen for miles and miles away this will be
One of the best day trips you can do while you’re in Tokyo you can reach here by bus all train in just under 2 hours there are a few different viewpoints to se Mount Fuji like tetto Pagoda but our favorite was from Lake cucho we got
Super lucky with a very clear day and it was just absolutely magnificent look at that we finally got to see Mount fi later that day make the 4-Hour trip up north to Nagano via the shinkansen which will Mark the very first stock in the Japanese Alps ready for a very special
Day tomorrow day four Nagano Nagano is the country’s fourth largest prefecture known for mountains natural landscapes and of course it’s many ski resorts but we were here for one thing the famous Japanese snow monkeys now before we continue we wanted to say a huge thank you to today’s sponsor on this video
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To book those activities and check out the full tnc’s Below in the description back to the video okay now back to our 10-day itinerary famous snow monkey Park was definitely one of our highlights whil in Japan this time around it takes around 45 minutes by bus to reach the
Park entrance from Nagano station these monkeys have called this place home for some time and the locals have somewhat adopted them by making a perfect onon nestled in the mountains and it is just the most incredible site when you see them I think it might be the cutest
Thing I’ve ever seen if you’re lucky it will be snowing like it did for us and the whole scene just becomes a fairy tale truly a once- in a laugh time experience this has officially become my favorite part of Japan ever in terms of accommodation in Nago we stuck with a
Traditional Japanese in theme similar to the one we stayed in Tokyo we stayed at shimizua rakan this one had its very own private on for men and one for women and this Japanese Inn is just down the road from zenkoi Temple a temple that dates back to the 7th century and happens to
Store the first ever Buddhist statue ever to be brought into Japan pretty cool day five we will be making our way from Nagano to matoto today start the day off with a strong coffee and head to the station where we will be jumping on a direct train that takes us 45 minutes
The main tourist attraction here is mato castle and it’s probably our favorite now the reason that this particular Castle is so special is because it is one of five castles designated as a National Treasure of Japan it also happens to be the oldest five- tiered six-story Castle remaining in the whole
Of Japan and dates back to the 1500s it’s starting to feel like it looks like on the outside where it gets smaller and smaller and smaller this this is probably the smallest room so far this is so cool and look you can see all them amazing mountain ranges as well oh wow
Didn’t even realize if you can jump on a free guarded tour we’re actually gutted we missed this as we only saw it after we were leaving I don’t know why we didn’t see that but if we came back again we would 100% be using that free
Guide if you don’t wish to stay the night then catch a direct bus in the afternoon all the way to takama it takes around 2 and 1/2 hours and costs 3,500 Yen if you have a Jr pass you can also hop on the train to takayama but it will
Take twice as long at 4 hours we made it to takiyama takiyama is quite small which makes it very easy to get around drop off your bags and head straight to the Oldtown for a Wonder there is a really cool sake vending machine place called funasaka sake experience you
Can’t come to Japan and not taste sake oh that was a nice one oh that’s a good one highly recommend this place the Oldtown is also where you can try hi beef a highly esteemed brand of wagy beef from the guu area it’s considered the topmost quality for marbling color
Texture and Aroma but if you’re like us and you need some r to warm you up inside then eat at kikua Ramen Shop a family run Ramen House cheap and good quality the perfect loky dinner to end a busy day so good I love these kind of
Resturants where you can sit on tatami floor super Japanese watch them make the food Japan day six shirakawago now you’re in the heart of the Japanese Alps a must day trip visit from takiyama is to shirao a do not miss experience a 250y old ancient Village which has now
Become famous for its as style houses you can jump on the shirao express bus it takes only 45 minutes and there are three top things we would suggest ticking off here number one is walking up to the Viewpoint that overlooks the entire Village just look at those views
Number two is going inside one of the gash style houses you can see how people lived back in the day and still do to this day wow on Bob I could the cover right now and number three is making sure you stop by one of the cafes for a
Beautiful Japanese experience where you can pick your own cup and sauca from hundreds on show and we cannot speak more highly of the curry that’s such a cool concept I love that you can also stay over in a local Guest House we’ve linked a few popular places in the
Description below and no doubt a great experience to wake up here and if shirao isn’t for you then you can do another day trip to shinhotaka radway instead we’ made it to shinhotaka radway and we are 2,100 56 m in the sky and it’s – 8° this is amazing this ropeway will scale
Japan’s thirdd highest mountain and will offer views over Central Japan for hundreds of miles this is one of the most beautiful places in out I would say it’s 100% worth the trip from takama day seven Kyoto today we say goodbye to the Japanese Alps and make the trip from
Takayama to one of our all-time favorite places in Japan Kyoto and back to to now we’re not in Toyo back too back to Koto as Kyoto once was the capital of Japan it is full to the brim with Rich history and culture and it’s the perfect place to visit if
You want to see some of the oldest and the most beautiful buildings in Japan top of the list is gon the most famous gisha District although the gisha you see are most likely not the real deal and just tourists dressed up the place itself is worth getting lost and
Admiring all of the beautiful wooden buildings and temples and for dinner meca fire aren should be on the list this isn’t just any Ramen Shop wa tasty is ramen and Kyoto in our opinion we highly recommend staying in a capsule Hotel before you leave Japan and
If you aren’t sure what a capsule hotel is it’s essentially a bedsize pod that you can close either with a door a blind or a curtain we stayed in what would be considered a luxury pot and it was just so comfortable and so much fun oh my God
This is the coolest thing ever that is freaking awesome now we’re ready for party time day eight today is an early start and we have two options for you to visit at Sunrise why two options well both places we’re about to say are the top visited locations in Kyoto So to avoid
The crowds you’ll want to visit early doors but of course if you’re here for a few days or crowds don’t bother you then you have time to do both option one the Fushimi Inari Shrine a temple known for its flowing rows of red Tory Gates this
Is a highlight for anyone who visits and you can easily spend 2 hours here and for option two is arashiyama bamboo forest again we recommend arriving here just Before Sunrise now of course if you haven’t learned by now Japan is a total foodie heaven and in Kyoto there is
Nishiki Market known as Kyoto’s kitchen there are more than 100 shops in a single line where you can try all types of food like Japanese sweets pickles seafood and Sushi arrive hungry because you will leave fall I actually forgot how big how long this place is Time to
Say Goodbye and head to aaka Day N take a 30-minute bullet train to the Final Destination Osaka you cannot come to Osaka and not visit the castle like matoto it is a must when you visit this city and afterwards Doon B this area is a hot spot for tourists and for good
Reason too expect neon signs shops dog cafes bars and restaurants all serving up local food there are a few standout Foods we recommend trying for the first time first is takayaki which is fried octopus tentacles cooked in a batter shaped into a bowl then garnished with a
Range of tasty toppings of your choice it is a very popular stack in Japan and don’t be surprised to be standing in line for a while Kura Sushi is a Fab Sushi Train found across Japan and it is great for quick and cheap delicious sushi and if you’ve never been to a
Sushi train experience before then you’re in for some fun I was not expecting it to come on the conveyor Bel and for dessert try melon pan a sweet bun covered in a crispy outer layer and sometimes stuffed with ice cream who doesn’t love an ice cream
Sandwich look at that so fresh in our opinion it’s best to come to doten bore around late afternoon and stay until it gets dark where the vibe totally changes and the city lights and signs come alive a comes to life in the night time day 10
It’s sadly Time to Say Goodbye to Japan and fly back home but also depending on your flight time you can shift any of the the prior 9 days around to suit your schedule we really hope you enjoyed this 10day itinery and it helps you with planning your upcoming Japan travels we
Have a whole Japan playlist that’s full of detailed Vlogs if you want to check them out let us know in the comments your favorite place and we hope you stick around so we can see you on the next video