MenggunakanTube di Zona 1 sekali jalan ÂŁ1.50. Dan yang lebih asyik lagi ada sistem daily price cap, semacam batas maksimum, Zone1-2 ÂŁ6.30 untuk peak dan ÂŁ4.80 off-peak. Artinya Anda bebas naik bus dan tube berapa kali pun, selagi di zone 1 dan 2, dan maksimum tarif yang dipotong dari Oyster adalah ÂŁ6.30. Masih banyak price capping lain
Kyushu memiliki banyak wisata menarik sepanjang musim dingin, sehingga untuk Anda yang ingin mengunjungi objek wisata sebanyak mungkin di pulau ini sebaiknya memilih menyewa mobil atau menyetir sendiri selama perjalanan. Rencanakan itinerary lima hari di Kyushu winter itinerary yang dimulai dan berakhir di Fukuoka termasuk berbagai beberapa kota onsen dan aktivitas menarik sepanjang perjalanan! Tips untuk Perjalanan saat Winter di Kyushu Musim dingin memang tidak terlalu ekstrim di Kyushu. Namun, wisatawan tetap harus menyiapkan baju hangat anti air, dan sepatu yang cocok serta payung. Sepasang sarung tangan dan topi juga wajib dibawa! Temperatur saat winter di Kyushu tidak terlalu sering mencapai titik beku namun angin sejuk di sepanjang pantai sangatlah dingin. Wisatawan tidak semestinya menemukan salju disepanjang perjalanan ke Kyushu. Namun, pengemudi harus waspada ketika menemui tanjakan karena bisa jadi sangat licin. Sebaiknya selalu berhati-hati saat mengemudi. Hari ke 1 – Menjelajahi Fukouka City Untuk hari pertama itinerary Kyushu winter Anda, dimulai di Fukuoka, kota utama Fukuoka Prefecture dan berkunjung ke Taman Maizuru, yang menonjolkan Fukuoka Castle Ruins dari abad ke 17. Runtuhan ini ada sejak 1601 dan diklaim mirip dengan 50 tower observasi. Wisatawan dapat mengunjungi empat tower sebagai situs yang dilindungi dan melihat Wild Cyperus ohwi Kukenth, yang tumbuh liar disekitar kastil. Vegetasi atraktif ini dirancang sebagai Natural Treasure of Japan, dan tower observasi yang tersisa sebagai salah satu aset budaya yang dilindungi. Fukuoka Castle Ruins atau reruntuhan kastil Fukuoka tersambung ke Ohio Park, merupakan salah satu tempat paling populer di Fukuoka untuk dikunjungi. Taman ini, termasuk dalam daftar Place of Scenic Beauty, di mana terdapat jalur untuk berjalan mengelilingi danau yang dulunya merupakan bagian dari parit kastil. Wisatawan dapat menyewa perahu dan berkeliling di danau atau mengunjungi tiga pulau di danau untuk mengabadikan pesona pemandangan tempat ini melalui foto. Ohori Park dianggap sebagai salah satu taman air terbaik dan tercantik di Jepang, di mana wisatawan dapat menemukan Fukuoka Art Museum dan Ohio Park Japanese Garden. Taman ini memiliki tempat bermain anak-anak dan tempat untuk pertunjukan seni teater, tentunya cocok untuk para keluarga menghabiskan waktu di Fukuoka. Check In di Hakata Tokyu REI Hotel, Kunjungi Fukuoka Hari ke 2 – Mengunjungi Kokonoe & Nikmati aktivitas Outdoor Di hari kedua, wisatawan dapat mengemudi ke Kokonoe di Oita Prefecture, dua jam ke arah tenggara Fukuoka. Di Kokonoe, wisatawan petualang dapat menikmati aktivitas outdoor di Kujyu Forest Park Skiing Ground di mana mereka dapat menjajal serunya bermain ski, snowboard dan berselancar degan kereta di Kuju Montains. Taman ini buka hanya pada saat musim tertentu antara Desember dan Maret, dan jam operasional selama hari kerja adalah sekitar pukul 900 hingga 1700. Taman ini buka sejak 830 hingga 530 di akhir pekan. Untuk wisatawan yang tidak memiliki peralatan dapat menyewa alat untuk ski dan pakaian di dasar bukit. Menjelang sore hari, wisatawan harus mencoba bersantai di Sujiyo Hot Spring, yang juga dikenal sebagai Sujiyu Onsen, sebuah desa di mana wisatawan dapat menikmati onsen tradisional Jepang pemandian air panas di salah satu dari empat tempat pemandian umum. Terletak di dasar lembah Mt. Waita, sumber air panas ini sudah menarik banyak wisatawan sejak dulu karna keindahan alami dan tempat pemandian umum yang sempurna untuk menghabiskan malam setelah seharian bermain ski di Kuju Mountains. Check In di Suziyu Onsen Daikokuya, Kunjungi Kokonoe Hari ke 3 – Nikmati kunjungan ke Kunamoto City Mulailah perjalanan pagi di hari ketiga itinerary Kyushu winter dan menyetir dari Kokonoe ke Kumamoto. Perjalanan akan memakan waktu lebih dari dua jam, dan sebelum siang para wisatawan petualang akan dapat menuju ke lintasan ice skating di Aqua Dome Kumamoto. Spot ini populer untuk berkegiatan olahraga dan berenang ketika musim panas, namun akhir Desember hingga Maret, tempat ini berubah menjadi lintasan ice skating. Rasakan sendiri meluncur di lintasan besar atau untuk para pemula, mereka bisa memilih berlatih di lintasan atau rink kecil yang biasanya tidak terlalu ramai. Aqua Dome Kumamoto biasanya tutup setiap Rabu dan buka sejak pukul 1000 hingga 2100 di hari lainnya. Tiket masuk untuk masuk ke skating rink adalah JPY 1,400 untuk dewasa dan JPY 1,000 untuk siswa menegah, dan JPY 800 untuk siswa sekolah dasar. Aqua Dome Kumamoto juga menawarkan paket khusus untuk wisatawan yang ingin menggunakan fasilitas lain sepanjang tahun. Setelah skating, tujuan selanjutnya dari Kumamoto ke Aso, di mana Anda dapat menghabiskan malam di Uchinomaki Hot Spring. Desa unik ini memiliki lebih dari 30 hotel dengan kolam air panas dan ryokan, juga pemandangan mengagumkan dari Mount Aso di Aso-Kuju National Park. Uchinomaki berjarak sekitar satu setengah jam ke arah utara dari Aqua Dome Kumamoto, tempat sempurna untuk berendam saat sore hari di pemandian terbuka sebelum menutup hari ke empat dari itinerary Kyushu winter Anda. Check in di Yomeoi-so, Kunjungi Aso CARI & PESAN HOTEL DI ASO HARI INI Hari ke 4 – Kunjungi Aso Cuddly Dominion Sementara berada di Aso, wisatawan dapat menjelajahi Aso Cuddly Dominion. Taman ini mengajak pengunjung untuk berinteraksi dengan binatang yang tinggal di sana dengan memberi makan. Dengan pertunjukan harian dan ratusan hewan untuk ditemui, Aso Cuddly Dominion merupakan tempat yang cocok untuk para pecinta binatang. Aso Cuddly Dominion populer dengan atraksi Bear Valley yang menjadi rumah bagi 160 beruang, termasuk beruang grizzly, beruang coklat, dan beruang hitam Jepang. Bahkan tempat ini memiliki jembatan kaca agar wisatawan dapat menikmati pemandangan Bear Valley dari atas atau bisa juga memberi makan beruang yang memberikan pose “beckoning pose”. Terdapat lebih banyak beruang di Aso Cuddly Dominion dan taman ini juga memiliki banyak hiburan atraktif seperti Penguin Falls, Capybara Pond dan Chimpanzee Learning Forest. Anda dapat memilih pertunjukan binatang favorit Anda dan menghabiskan pagi untuk mengeksplore taman unik ini. Jam buka saat winter di Aso Cuddly Dominion adalah pukul 1000 pagi sampai 1630 dari Desember hingga Februari. Taman ini tutup pada hari Rabu keciali saat winter dan libur umum. Setelah mengunjungi berbagai binatang, wisatawan dapat memasuki Aso-Kuju National Park untuk menikmati pemandangan mengagumkan Mount Aso. Mount Aso Nakadake Crater adalah satu wisata paling populer di gunung. Kalderanya, seringkali dipenuhi dengan air hujan alami, sehingga ia disebut juga sebagai “Blue Lake” karna kecantikan warna alaminya. Wisatawan dapat berkemudi sampai puncak gunung atau menaiki kereta gantung dan mampir di titik wisata lain seperti Aso Volcano Museum dan Kusanseri, tempat yang terkenal dengan dua kawahnya serta pemandangan khas pedesaan di mana ternak dan kuda sibuk merumput. Wisatawan dapat mencari pemandangan lain di wilayah ini dari Kusanseri Observatoru. Setelah mengeksplorasi Mount Aso, wisatawan dapat kembali ke Fukuoka dan mampir di Hazaru Hot Spring saat malam hari untuk menyiapkan hari terakhir dari itinerari Kyushu winter. Check In di Harazuru Onsen Taisenkaku, Kunjungi Fukuoka Prefecture Hari ke 5 – Mengelilingi Harazuru Hot Spring Harazuru Hot Spring, dikenal juga sebagai Harazuru Onsen, adalah salah satu sumber mata air panas terbesar di wilayah ini. Terletak di pusat Chikogu River, sumber mata air panas di desa ini sangat populer karna airnya dipercaya dapat mempercantik kulit. Dengan lebih dari 14 kolam air panas yang bersumber dari 34 sumber mata air di wilayah ini, terdapat banyak tempat untuk menikmati pemandian terbuka. Harga untuk satu hari menggunakan kolam air panas ini biasanya mulai dari JPY 500. Mayoritas onsen akan buka sejak pagi hari dan tidak tutup hingga pukul 2200 atau 2300. Setelah menikmati Harazuru Onsen, wisatawan dapat menyelesaikan itinerary Kyushu winter dengan kembali Fukuoka, yang berjarak hanya satu jam ke arah barat laut dengan mobil. Jika waktunya tepat, wisatawan akan memiliki cukup waktu untuk berkunjung di sore hari di Fukuoka City Museum dan Canal City Hakata. Shopping mall ini menjadi pilihan utama karena toko berstandart internasional juga restauran yang tertata apik di sepanjang kanal. Akhirnya, perjalanan sore hari ke Fukuoka Tower adalah penutup itinerary Kyushu winter. Titik pemandangan terbaik ada di Hakata Bay dan Momochi Seaside Park sembari mampir membeli beberapa souvenir sebelum mengakhiri kunjungan di Fukuoka. Fukuoka Tower buka dari pukul 930 pagi hingga 1000 malam setiap hari dengan waktu masuk terakhir pukul 0930 malam. Tiket masuk untuk dewasa yakni JPY 800; pelajar sebesar JPY 500; dan anak-anak JPY 200. Check In di Agora Fukuoka Hilltop Hotel & Spa, Kunjungi Fukuoka Tower CARI & PESAN HOTEL DI KOTA FUKUOKA HARI INI
Itinerary: Kuala Lumpur - short term 3D2N or 2D1N. November 12, 2012. Cukup sering orang Indonesia saya temui di KL sedang jalan-jalan di seputaran bukit bintang. Eh sorenya, saya ketemu mreka lagi di Suria KLCC. Rombongan yang sama. Suatu hari saya iseng negur anggota rombongan tipe ini. Eh ternyata mereka ada training di KL, tapi trainingnya
“Travel. It leaves you speechless then turns you into a storyteller.” ~ Ibn Battua. How to create a unique 2 weeks in Japan itinerary These days, it seems like most 2 weeks in Japan itineraries speed through the same few spots along Japan’s famous old Golden Route – Tokyo, Kyoto, Osaka and maybe Hiroshima with rushed day trips. While these destinations are deserving of prized positions for a first-time Japan itinerary, there are a few things no one tells you. Racing around this well-trodden path has created overtourism issues in Japan, resulting in visitors taking the same old photos; standing for hours in the same lengthy queues; experiencing the same touristy things as everyone else. While this may be the preferred option for some, it’s not the only way to see the country – especially if you’re planning a honeymoon in Japan. Would you rather take advice from someone who’s been obsessed with this nation for over a decade and created an efficient blueprint for planning a rip to Japan based on multiple visits in different seasons to help transform your visit into a unique, highly personalised experience instead? Welcome to my Japan travel blog! For a country that melds their preserved past and futuristic present so seamlessly, the best way to experience Japan is by blending in. While still covering the popular cities in a relaxed way, my tried-and-tested itinerary below takes travel times into account. I’ve shared my useful insider advice and options for how to visit these places without crowds, as well as enjoying lesser-known locations in each. TIP Curious to see where an extra week can take you? My Japan 3 week itinerary combines the Old and New Golden Routes so take a look once you’re done here. If you’re hoping to curate a more authentic 14 day Japan itinerary beyond the main tourist crowds, be left in awe by stunning landscapes, enjoy unique culinary experiences, all while being immersed in fascinating history and culture, read on for more! This post contains affiliate links, at no extra cost to you. I may receive a small commission if you click through and make a purchase. Pin me to Pinterest for reference later! 📌 How to explore Japan on your own with confidence If you’re unsure about the best places to visit in Japan depending on your interests, you may be overwhelmed on where to start and wondering how you’ll get around isn’t there a language barrier?! Just consider me your Japan trip planner! Down the page I reveal options to help you curate your own personalised trip based on my own first time in Japan itinerary, and multiple trips thereafter. Overall, my advice for exploring with confidence is to Be organised and aware of what to expect before travelling this itinerary is a great pace to start! Use these Japan travel books for extra inspiration. Make use of pocket wifi more below to navigate around in Japan. Download the Google Translate app and use the real-time camera function if you’re in a pinch. Overcome the language barrier in Japan with my FREE PDF Cheat Sheet of useful Japanese phrases you’ll need on a daily basis. It’s that simple! Here are some highlights of what you can expect to experience during your 2 weeks in Japan 2 WEEKS IN JAPAN ITINERARY HIGHLIGHTS by a serial visitor ~ 1 Akihabara Electric Town, Tokyo ~ 2 Atomic Bomb Dome, Hiroshima ~ 3 Arashiyama Bamboo Groves, Kyoto ~ 4 Nara ~ 5 Osaka Castle & Museum ~ 6 Itsukushima Shrine, Miyajima ~ 7 Wagyu beef ~ 8 Fushimi Inari Taisha, Kyoto. This is a lengthy article so grab yourself a cuppa and get comfortable ☕ Are you ready to plan your Japan trip itinerary? Let’s do this! Complete 2 Weeks in Japan Travel Itinerary 14 Day Guide for First-Time Visitors DAY 0 TRANSIT Fly to Tokyo overnight if possible and get excited about where you’ll be waking up tomorrow! But if you’re using the JR Pass, I suggest NOT picking it up immediately once you clear customs and immigration at your arrival airport in Japan. In April 2023, the influx of springtime visitors was so high that tourists were reporting waiting times of up to 4 hours to clear the airport. And once they did, they had another one hour wait on top to exchange their JR Pass vouchers for the physical pass at major stations. TIP My advice is to check the wait time and prepare to pick up your JR Pass from a smaller JR station in Tokyo the day after you arrive. That way you’re not doubling up on waiting time on arrival! How to get to Tokyo from Haneda Airport Getting there Haneda Airport to Tokyo Hamamatsuchƍ via Tokyo Monorail, 15 minutes. Cost Adult JPY 500 ea TIP Your IC/Suica Card will cover the cost of the monorail, too! How to get to Tokyo from Narita Airport Getting there Narita Airport to Tokyo via Narita Express, approx. 1 hour. Cost Adult Narita Express Ticket JPY 3,250 ea A popular option is also the Narita Airport Limousine Bus. At almost half the cost of Narita Express, you’re able to book tickets in advance! For more information and prices, click here to book your Narita Airport Limousine tickets. TOKYO HIGHLIGHTS 1 Senso-ji in Asakusa ~ 2 View from Tokyo SkyTree ~3 Shinjuku Gyoen ~4 Shinjuku no Nekomae 3D TV ~ 5 Nakamise-dori, Asakusa ~ 6 Shibuya Crossing ~ 7 High-end shopping streets of Ginza ~ 8 Moon Pine of Ueno Park, Ueno. DAYS 1 – 5 TOKYO Let’s begin my sample Japan itinerary with a little word of advice Don’t underestimate the sheer size of Tokyo. It will be one of the largest cities you ever visit, with many attractions spaced out in different neighbourhoods. It’s wise to know what you want to see beforehand and plan accordingly, while allowing time for spontaneity. This will help you to not feel rushed during your visit and you’ll enjoy every minute! Where to eat in Tokyo My personal favourite places to eat in Tokyo are in Shibuya and include Han No Daidokoro incredible wagyu beef BBQ, Kirin City izakaya, and random little eateries around Shibuya’s Dƍgenzaka area. I’ve also taken this Shibuya ramen tour where I was able to try 6 mini bowls with a local ramen expert, and highly recommend it! TIP Wondering what local food tours are right for you? I’ve personally undertaken multiple in Japan’s capital and reviewed them in my guide to the best food tours in Tokyo to help you choose. You also can try crĂšpes in Shimokitazawa, have brunch in Azabujuban, Korean food in Shin-Obuko, traditional foods in Yanaza Ginza, Maidreamin’ maid cafĂ© in Akihabara, and in Shinjuku the Golden Gai/Kabukicho area and Omoide Yokocho although this is now very touristy. Most food stores don’t open until 10am. If you’re after a quick bite, I love and recommend Japanese konbini convenience stores or street food. My guide to Japanese snacks details the popular and traditional morsels to try, plus exactly where to find them! Ideas for things to do in Tokyo Planning a trip to Tokyo can be overwhelming. Where to go?? It’s easy to spend a day exploring each neighbourhood, there is so much to see – so I’ll help you choose your own adventure! Select areas based on your interests, add them to a map and group together the things you’d like to experience. It’s also possible to combine two areas in one day that neighbour each other. NOTE My in-depth Tokyo itinerary covers all the following spots I’ve visited in more detail! Shibuya æž‹è°· Spend your first day discovering Shibuya by crossing “The Scramble,” world’s busiest street crossing – some 3,000 people use it at any one time. Wander through the Centre-Gai and explore the stores and eateries of Miyashita Park. Then, head up to the brand new Shibuya Sky for a bird’s eye view of the city. Don’t forget to say hello to the Hachiko Statue, a beloved icon! TIP Read my comprehensive guide to things to do in Shibuya during the day and night for more detailed info! Harajuku 掟漿 Wander the peaceful grounds of Meiji Jingu, Tokyo’s major Shinto shrine. If rainbow snacks interest you, wander through the quirky shops on Takeshita-dori. It is a bit of a tourist trap these days though, so I recommend Shimokitazawa and Sangenjaya as fun alternatives. Shinjuku æ–°ćźż Explore Shinjuku Station busiest station in the world, its new mischievous cat Shinjuku no Nekomae peering down from a 3D TV. Spot Godzilla high above Kabuchiko’s bustling streets, including the new Kabukicho Tower opened in April 2023 with trendy eateries and bars. The 2D CafĂ© is an interesting spot for refreshments, then escape to Shinjuku Gyoen for some tranquility. Start your night off at the crazy new 18+ Robot Restaurant ロボットレă‚čトラン reopening in late May 2023. Asakusa 攅草 Discover the city’s founding temple, Senso-ji. Make your way up Nakamise-dori and don’t forget to look under the giant lantern to see a fascinating dragon wood carving. The 8th floor of the Tourist Information Centre has a free observatory with views over Senso-ji and the SkyTree. Akihabara ç§‹è‘‰ćŽŸ Visit Electric Town for anime and electronics, Super Potato for retro games and consoles. A gaming adventure tour will suit anime lovers! Don’t miss Kanda Shrine if you’re into anime, or perhaps learn some traditional arts by meeting a geisha. Take the trip up Tokyo Skytree 東äșŹă‚čă‚«ă‚€ăƒ„ăƒȘăƒŒ for views over the city. Odaiba お揰栮 & Toyosu 豊æŽČ Start your morning by either spending a few hours at teamLab Planets book in advance here, or at the Tsukiji Outer Market for fresh seafood. Check out Odaiba’s Statue of Liberty and Rainbow Bridge along Tokyo Bay. Minato æžŻćŒș Hamarikyu Gardens are stunning to visit whilst enjoying a traditional cup of matcha in the lakeside teahouse. There are multiple photo opportunities with Tokyo Tower as a backdrop near Zojo-ji and Shiba Park, or visit the Tokyo Tower Observation Deck! Ginza 銀ćș§ Enjoy hip cafĂ©s and admiring funky architecture of designer boutiques. Department stores are a great insight into omotenashi exceptional Japanese hospitality. Yanaka Ginza è°·äž­ Not to be confused with Ginza above, this old-world area escaped the firebombing of Tokyo during WWII. It features traditional stores, eateries, snacks, and unique boutiques with handcrafted items. My guide to Yanaka Ginza details more. Shimokitazawa, Koenji & Nakano Shimokitazawa now replaces Harajuku as the trendiest Tokyo neighbourhood. “Shimokita” and Koenji are great for thrift stores, especially pre-loved designer goods. Nakano is great for anime fans and quirky finds. Ueno 侊野 Check out the Moon Pine, stunning Toshogu Shrine and Benten-do in Ueno Park. For a torii gate tunnel experience without heading to Kyoto, Nezu Shrine is gorgeous at any time of year. Later, shop for souvenirs and snacks along Ameya Yokocho, an outdoor market adored by locals. Setagaya äž–ç”°è°·ćŒș Head to Shirohige’s Cream Puff Factory first thing to enjoy delicious custard-filled Totoro sweets. Visit Gotoku-ji, the “lucky cat” temple mentioned in my guide to Tokyo hidden gems, and enjoy plum blossoms of Hanegi Park in February to early March. TIP For even more ideas than listed here, check my detailed guide of places to go in Tokyo. It includes fun activities and cultural experiences you can enjoy in each neighbourhood. You can also check out my guide to iconic streets in Tokyo to include during your trip. 1 Shibuya Sky views ~2 Nezu Shrine, Ueno ~ 3 Zojo-ji, Minato ~ 4 SkyTree from Asakusa 1 Incredible teamLab Borderless reopening in autumn 2023 ~ 2 View over Tokyo from the new Shibuya Sky ~ 3 Sensory overload at the Robot Restaurant, Shinjuku. OPTIONAL Day Trip from Tokyo to Hakone or Mt Fuji Hakone is a popular adventure, however I believe the Fuji Five Lakes offer better views of Mt Fuji. Be sure to read my full guide to underrated day trips from Tokyo, some of them I’m sure you haven’t heard of! But getting back to Hakone, it is a fun day out even if your chances of seeing Fujisan are low due to cloud cover. The easiest way to see all the sights is to do the Hakone Round Course with the Hakone Free Pass. It includes a combination of train, cable car, ropeway, boat and bus to see lakes, hot springs, active volcanoes, art galleries and gardens. My highlights were the Picasso Museum, Owakudani black hard-boiled eggs and the Open Air Museum. Getting there Tokyo Shinjuku to Hakone-Yumoto stations via Odakyu Express, approx 75mins. Cost Adult JPY 6,100 ea return trip including Limited Express surcharge or free with the Hakone Free Pass. TIP Sit on the right side of the Odakyu Express from Tokyo to get the best view of Mount Fuji as you speed past. HAKONE HIGHLIGHTS 1 Lake Ashi ~ 2 Hakone Cable Car ~ 3 Sulphur mines, Owakudani ~ 4 Sailing Lake Ashi ~ 5 Cedarwood Forest ~ 6 Botanic Gardens ~ 7 Picasso Museum ~ 8 Open Air Museum DAYS 6 – 10 KYOTO Days 4-10 of my sample itinerary for Japan is beautiful Kyoto. As Japan’s ancient capital for over 1,000 years and dotted with over 2,000 temples and shrines, this dear old city deserves more than just one day of your time! There is so much more to see here than the ever-popular Fushimi Inari Taisha, Arashiyama Bamboo Grove, Kinkaku-ji Golden Pavilion and Kiyomizu-Dera, which I call the Big 4. My Kyoto 4 day itinerary below will help you experience a different side of this timeless city by incorporating some hidden gems in Kyoto during your time here to enrich your experience. Getting from Tokyo to Kyoto Getting there 2 hours 20 minutes from Tokyo Shinagawa station on Nozomi shinkansen Cost Adult Nozomi ticket JPY 14,170 ea, or free on included trains with the Japan Rail Pass. KYOTO HIGHLIGHTS 1 Arashiyama Bamboo Grove ~ 2 View from Sanjo Ohashi Bridge ~ 3 Daigo-ji Temple ~ 4 Kinkaku-ji Temple ~ 5 Fushimi Inari Shrine ~ 6 Backstreets of Gion ~ 7 Gio-ji Moss Gardens ~ 8 Kiyomizu-Dera View from my room at the Kyoto Granbell Hotel, Gion during my Japan winter trip Where to eat in Kyoto Again, I love the random small eateries in Gion’s alleyways, but can recommend Manzara-Tei in Pontocho. I’ve taken this Kyoto night tour and was able to enjoy hidden bars in the Pontocho area. On the tour, I even got to sample a special “rose sake” that I wouldn’t have been able to find by myself, read about it here! Nishiki Market is popular with locals and tourists. It’s also possible to do a cooking class, read my ramen-making experience here, while others combine traditional Kyoto cooking classes and tea ceremonies. Some allow guests to dress up in kimono. Ideas for things to do in Kyoto TIP By grouping nearby attractions together, you can visit the following locations in a day each. My full Kyoto itinerary has all the details. Downtown Kyoto As you’ll likely arrive in the early afternoon from Tokyo, explore the downtown area with its many shotengai undercover shopping arcades, see Kyoto Tower and walk along the Sanjo Ohashi Bridge äž‰æĄć€§æ©‹. Maruyama Park ć††ć±±ć…Źćœ’ and popular Yasaka Shrine are much more peaceful in the late afternoon after day-tripping crowds have left. Northern Kyoto You could start at the crack of dawn at Arashiyama Bamboo Grove to avoid crowds I personally enjoyed the lesser-known and quiet bamboo groves of Kodai-ji instead. Enjoy often overlooked spots in Arashiyama such as Gio-ji Temple & Moss Gardens 焇王ćŻș, Adashino Nembutsu-ji ćŒ–é‡Žćż”ä»ćŻș, then finish the day at famous Kinkaku-ji Temple 金閣ćŻș Golden Pavilion, one of Japan’s many UNESCO World Heritage sites. It is perhaps Kyoto’s biggest drawcard, but I think the interior of Nijo Castle 慃雱漼äșŒæĄćŸŽ is more impressive! Eastern Kyoto Begin the day at stunning Daigo-ji 醍醐ćŻș temple & gardens followed by Nanzen-ji 捗穅ćŻș with its huge 19th century working aqueduct, or pop by Tofuku-ji 東犏ćŻș with its exquisite Japanese maple gardens. Spend the afternoon strolling the Philosopher’s Path north to Ginkaku-ji 銀閣ćŻș Silver Pavilion. The Silver Pavilion is said to be the little brother of Kinkaku-ji Golden Pavilion and in my opinion had the more exquisite gardens. Hop on over to Okazaki-jinja ćČĄïš‘ç„žç€Ÿ if you love rabbits, as this gorgeous little shrine is dedicated to these furry friends! Central Kyoto Begin early at iconic streets Sannenzaka and Ninenzaka to spot Yasaka Pagoda without crowds. Don’t walk past colourful Yasaka Koshindo. From here, Kiyomizu-dera 東犏ćŻș is best explored either early morning or late afternoon at sunset. Pick up some meaningful souvenirs along Shijo-dori, visit Kennin-ji ć»ș仁ćŻș with its stunning dragon-painted ceiling, then spend late afternoon at Fushimi Inari Taisha Shrine 䌏芋çšČè·ć€§ç€Ÿ, a UNESCO World Heritage site you’re sure to recognise. TIP Fushimi Inari literally sits on the side of a mountain. Be prepared for loads of walking because the sign at the start is NOT to scale! If you want to avoid the crowds but don’t want to get up at the crack of dawn, this Fushimi Inari hidden hike with a Kyoto local guide might be up your alley. DAYS 10 – 12 HIROSHIMA In my opinion, everyone should visit Hiroshima at least once if given the chance. Being a history nerd, I was so interested to learn survivors’ stories and to see how Hiroshima recovered after the fateful blast in August 1945. To be completely honest, if the Atomic Bomb Dome wasn’t sitting centre stage as a reminder of the past, you would never guess the atrocity that happened here over seventy years ago. Aside from its fateful history, Hiroshima is located in a beautiful region of Japan and is worth spending a few nights to explore beyond the Peace Park. Getting from Kyoto to Hiroshima Getting there 1 hour 40 minutes from Kyoto Station on Nozomi shinkansen Cost Adult Nozomi ticket JPY 11,940 ea, or free on included trains with the Japan Rail Pass. HIROSHIMA HIGHLIGHTS 1 Hondori Arcade ~ 2 & 4 Children’s Peace Memorial ~ 3 View from Royal RIGHA Hotel ~ 5 Jizoson with its nuclear shadow ~ 6 Peace Memorial Museum ~ 7 Peace Arch & Atomic Bomb Dome ~ 8 A-Bomb Dome TIP If you book a stay at the Royal RIHGA Hotel, request a corner room if possible as you’ll be treated to a 180° view over the city, which is quite breathtaking Where to eat in Hiroshima Plenty of restaurants to choose from along the Hon-dori. Try the local okonomiyaki savoury pancake, at Okonomimura, a four-storey building packed with okonomiyaki eateries! You can’t really go wrong in here as each restaurant is its own business, specialising in cooking this dish their own way. I also enjoyed sampling Japan’s famous soufflĂ© pancakes at Happy Pancake and I didn’t have to wait in line. Want to discover more of the hidden eateries and drinking spots? For an authentic Japanese experience, you can take a Hiroshima bar hopping tour with a small group led by a local, or a best of Hiroshima foodie tour. Or even take a “Sake Town” tour in Saijo to learn more about Japanese food, culture and even make some new friends along the way! Ideas for things to do in Hiroshima TIP The following locations are part of my complete meaningful and fun things to do in Hiroshima travel guide, be sure to take a look for more detailed information! Eat, explore and shop along the Hondori Arcade. You’ll also find wonderful little souvenirs to remember your visit. Reflect at the A-Bomb Dome ćŽŸçˆ†ăƒ‰ăƒŒăƒ  UNESCO World Heritage site, be amazed by thousands of colourful paper cranes at the Children’s Peace Monument and find Jizoson. The atomic bomb struck Jizoson and left it with a nuclear shadow, incredible and eerie. You’ll also see the Peace Arch on your way to the Hiroshima Peace Memorial Museum ćșƒćł¶ćčłć’Œèš˜ćż”èł‡æ–™é€š. Artefacts that survived the blast are on display in the museum, including ceramics that were fused together due to the extreme heat from the explosion. It’s difficult to get your head around but the museum does a great job of helping you gain a better understanding about nuclear bombs and their consequences. The Peace Flame located by the Peach Arch will burn until the last nuclear weapon on Earth is destroyed, and nearby are Phoenix Trees that were blasted by the atomic bomb and miraculously survived, their charred trunks hollowed by the explosion. One of the most moving places to visit in Hiroshima is the National Peace Memorial Hall for the Atomic Bomb Victims. Here you’ll learn why the symbolism of water is so significant to many monuments in Hiroshima, listen to stories of survivors and see a huge soil sample of the city dating from 400 years until after the Peace Memorial Park was created in 1954. Seeing the blacked debris wedged beneath the soil is eye-opening. If you would prefer a local guide to show you around the city and explain the sights in more detail, a Hiroshima walking tour may be a good option for you. With a personalised touch and stories from a local who calls Hiroshima home, you’ll gain a greater understanding about this beautiful city. Lunch is included, too! OPTIONAL Day trip from Hiroshima to Miyajima Itsukushima Shrine To extend your Hiroshima itinerary, nearby Itsukushima Shrine ćŽłćł¶ç„žç€Ÿ is a UNESCO World Heritage site. The present shrine dates back to the mid-13th century and is one of Japan’s National Treasures. The shrine is famous for its giant floating torii gate, but there is so much more to discover here! Getting there Aquanet Ferry from Hiroshima Peace Park to Miyajima island, approx 45mins. Cost Not included with the JR Pass, an adult roundtrip JPY 4,000 ea. I’ve written a detailed guide for your Hiroshima to Miyajima day trip here! Take a look for more photos, ferry comparison with and without the JR Pass and why I don’t recommend using the JR Pass in this instance, and what NOT to do to help make the most of your visit. TIP Check the tide information before your trip to find out whether the Grand Torii will be in high or low tide during your visit. At high tide, it appears to float on the water and makes for stunning photos. In low tide, you can walk right beneath it and appreciate the bright vermilion colour up close. MIYAJIMA HIGHLIGHTS 1 Miyajima Natural Botanic Garden ~ 2 & 6 Grand Torii Gate ~ 3 Coins left for good luck between barnacles on the Grand Torii Gate ~ 4 Sacred deer roaming freely on the island ~ 5 Pagoda ~ 7 Tƍrƍ stone lanterns lining a walkway ~ 8 Itsukushima Shrine DAYS 12 – 14 OSAKA Known as the “Kitchen of Japan,” you can literally eat and shop until you drop in Osaka! Prepare for all your senses to be delighted in this city, from the aromas of sizzling takoyaki to the dizzying sounds of Pachinko parlours and bright neon signs assaulting your eyes. Osaka’s origins are that of a merchant city rather than samurai, so be sure to stand on the RIGHT side of escalators instead of left like the rest of the country! Getting from Hiroshima to Osaka 1h20 from Hiroshima on Nozomi shinkansen Cost Adult Nozomi ticket JPY 10,950 ea or free on included trains with the Japan Rail Pass. OSAKA HIGHLIGHTS 1, Namba Shrine ~ 2 Dotonbori ~ 3 Hozen-ji ~ 4 Hozen Yokocho ~ 5 Osaka Castle ~ 6 Shinsekai ~ 7 Osaka Castle Observation Deck ~ 8 Artistic manhole cover Where to eat in Osaka World famous for its delicious street food, no Osaka trip would be complete without trying as much as possible! Kurmon Ichiba Market is popular with visitors and locals alike, or you can fish for your own dinner at Zauo Restaurant. I personally enjoyed eating my way around the Shinsekai neighbourhood with a local to show me the hidden spots I would never have found on my own. Ideas for things to do in Osaka TIP Be sure to check out my in-depth Osaka itinerary for more details than I’ve listed here. See the famous Glico Man over the river from Dotonbori 道頓栀, keep an eye out out for artistic drain covers pictured below, be amazed at all the shops and how meticulously the products are arranged. Spend the day at Osaka Castle Museum 性é˜Ș柎, check out the 360Âș view from the observation deck and wander the beautiful grounds. During February, the peach and plum grove behind the castle is a great alternative to the overcrowded cherry blossoms of late March. Embrace the foodie scene The Japanese phrase kuidaore eat til you drop is well known in Osaka as you can literally do just that! Some great places to start your foodie adventure are Shinsaibashi-suji Arcade and Kuromon Ichiba Market. Find Hozen-ji Yokocho An Osaka hidden gem buried away in the quiet backstreets along with Mizukake Fudo. Head to the retro Shinsekai and America-mura neighbourhoods before visiting the lion’s head at Namba Shrine. OPTIONAL Day trip from Osaka or Kyoto to Nara An Osaka to Nara day trip is simple and fun! Holding a great historical significance to the country, Nara ć„ˆè‰Ż was Japan’s first permanent capital in 710 AD. The city was heavily influenced by Buddhism, with many structures reflecting this. Deer are believed to be messengers to the gods, and roam freely around the city. To me, Nara has a spiritual aura that is not found in many other places, I just adore exploring in the late afternoon during the “golden hour!” Kyoto Station to Nara 35 mins on limited express Kintetsu train to Kintestu Nara Station closer to the Nara Deer Park, or 45mins to JR Nara Station. Cost Kintestu Limited Express 1,490 yen, or JR train free with the Japan Rail Pass. Osaka Namba Station to Nara 50mins on limited express Kintetsu train to Kintestu Nara Station, or 45mins to JR Nara Station. Cost Kintestu train 680 yen, or JR train free with the Japan Rail Pass. TIP If using the Kintestu line for your Nara 1 day itinerary, you may need to pay cash for the Limited Express portion of your ticket on board if using a Suica card to pass through the ticket gates. A member of staff will pass through to check tickets and you can pay a few yen in coins. NARA HIGHLIGHTS 1 & 4 Yoshikien Gardens ~ 2 Tƍdai-ji Temple ~ 3 Some of the 3,000 tƍrƍ stone lanterns at Kasuga-Taisha ~ 5 One of Buddha’s guardians at Tƍdai-ji ~ 6 Bronze Buddha ~ 7 Kƍfuku-ji pagoda, first built in 730 AD rebuilt 1426. Ideas for things to do in Nara TIP My detailed Nara one day itinerary from Osaka or Kyoto covers the below locations and more in further detail, and includes plenty of travel tips from my two visits. Todai-ji Temple æ±ć€§ćŻș, a UNESCO World Heritage site and the largest wooden structure in the world. Be amazed by the giant bronze Buddha and see if you’re small enough to fit through the pillar with a hole the size of Buddha’s nostril for good luck! Yoshiki-en Gardens 搉柎朒 are a breathtaking world of moss and leafy surrounds. Sarusawa Pond Park & Ukimido Pond for lovely views with old structures as backdrops. Naramachi old town with its interesting English-focused Naramachi Museum. Todai-ji Nigatsu-do äșŒæœˆć ‚ for lovely panoramic views over Nara especially at sundown! Kasuga-Taisha Shrine æ˜„æ—„ć€§ç€Ÿ for 3,000 stone lanterns and golden suspended lanterns. Kofuku-ji 興犏ćŻș, family temple of the Fujiwara clan and some of the oldest structures in Nara. TIP For more day trip locations nearby that aren’t Universal Studios, check my detailed guide to inspiring day trips from Kyoto or Osaka that covers popular destinations and alternatives to crowded spots. Day 14 TRANSIT TO TOKYO Once you arrive back in Tokyo from Osaka or Kyoto, you can spend the day revisiting a favourite neighbourhood, exploring a new one or taking a day trip from Tokyo. I have some exciting suggestions below so read on! Getting back to Tokyo from Kyoto or Osaka 2 hours 40 minutes from Osaka Station / 2 hours 10 minutes from Kyoto Station on Nozomi shinkansen Cost Adult Nozomi ticket Osaka JPY 14,720 ea / Kyoto 14,170 ea, or free on included trains with the Japan Rail Pass. Ideas for day trips from Tokyo Here are some ideas for how to spend your last day around Tokyo Yokohama 30 minutes from Tokyo One of the easiest day trips from Tokyo! So many fun things to see and do, such as the Cup Noodles Museum, Japan’s largest Chinatown, Minato Mirai, giant Gundam robot and beautiful harbour view parks. Read my full guide to things to do in Yokohama for more. Kawagoe 30mins from Tokyo If you love preserved Edo Period architecture, you’ll adore Kawagoe! Complete with and old-world bell tower, stunning Hikawa Shrine, a laneway full of cheap candies and a riverbed of cherry blossoms in spring, it’s one not to miss! My Kawagoe day trip itinerary has all the details. Kamakura 50 minutes from Tokyo Read my full day trip guide for a Kamakura itinerary! Japan’s ancient capital with many temples and shrines, Kamakura is popular for its famous giant Buddha and easy hikes nearby. Discover hidden caves, Hasedera Temple and enjoy a traditional lunch. Kawaguchiko Fuji Five Lakes 2 hours from Tokyo Lavender fields and reflective lakes paired with a backdrop of Mt Fuji means you really can’t go wrong! Nikko 2 hours from Tokyo This stunning UNESCO World Heritage site is home to many temples and shrines pictured below nestled within nature’s finest scenery. There are 3 ways to get there using different discount passes, which I detail in my guide to planning a Nikko day trip itinerary. And don’t forget the lesser-known Tobu World Square here, with your favourite landmarks in miniature! Tokyo Disneyland & DisneySea 25 minutes from Tokyo If you’re into all things Disney, these theme parks are the obvious choice for you. Don’t forget to book your Disney tickets in advance! 1 Yokohama ~ 2 Kamakura ~ 3 Kawagoe ~ 4 Nikko Day 15 TRANSIT Home Here’s how to head back to the airports for your flights home. I’m sure you’ll be sad as I am every time I have to leave Japan! Getting back to Haneda Airport from Tokyo Getting there Tokyo Hamamatsuchƍ to Haneda Airport via Tokyo Monorail, 15 minutes Cost Adult JPY 500 ea Getting back to Narita Airport from Tokyo Getting there Narita Airport to Tokyo via Narita Express, approx. 1 hour. Cost Adult Narita Express Ticket JPY 3,250 ea You can also get the Narita Airport Limousine Bus back to the airport. For more information and prices, click here to book your Narita Airport Limousine tickets. 2 weeks in Japan budget To make things even easier for you, I’ve added up the totals I’ve mentioned in this itinerary to give you an overall 2 weeks in Japan cost. This total is travelling with a mid range budget for two adults. By all means, don’t take this as absolute gospel, my preferences may differ to yours in terms of using the JR Pass and the exchange rate may alter a little but feel free to use it as a ballpark figure. You can always spend more or less than this! Things to keep in mind for your Japan two week itinerary Busy Periods and Public Holidays in Japan Once you’ve locked in your flights, it’s wise to book accommodation well in advance to avoid disappointment during the expected busy travel periods. Note some accommodations only show availability 3-4 months in advance. New Year’s This extends from just after Christmas to the first week of January. Expect a lot of store closures and bullet trains to be very crowded as people travel home from the cities to celebrate. And remember, some ATMs take a holiday break from 1st – 3rd January, too – they won’t dispense any cash during this time. Late March – mid-April is the popular cherry blossom season so plan in advance. Find out when is the best time to visit for cherry blossoms depending on the locations you wish to view, and my spring in Japan guide has tips for avoiding crowds In late April – early May, Golden Week is the busiest time of year for travel in Japan, mainly from locals travelling around the country during these holidays. The holidays begin on 29th April and will run through to 5th May. Be prepared for crowds, or try to avoid this time as everyone in Japan is moving around and visiting their families over the break. Fall foliage Another popular time to visit Japan when the Japanese maples turn red! The season ranges from September to November throughout Japan. Silver Week Occurs every five to six years when several Japanese holidays align in mid-September to create a 4-day weekend. The next Silver Week will occur in 2026. See the full list of public holidays in Japan here. Flights to Tokyo If possible, book a red-eye overnight flight for your Japan 14 day itinerary. Most international flights will land at Tokyo Narita Airport. Haneda is better if possible as it’s only 15mins into the city by the monorail. Get a good sleep and you’ll wake up the next morning in Japan saying â€œă“ă‚“ă«ăĄăŻâ€ konnichiwa ready for a full day of action! Choosing night flights means maximising every waking moment having a blast exploring. Do I need a Japan Rail Pass? Here’s how to catch the shinkansen bullet trains in Japan Contrary to popular belief, you DO NOT need to buy a JR Pass before you visit Japan. As mentioned earlier, JR has announced a huge price increase from October 2023, so read my Instagram post detailing how you can skip the price rise until December. If you have calculated how many shinkansen trips you’ll be using on your trip, the JR Pass may be for you. By purchasing this pass, train travel across JR trains in Japan where your pass is valid is free. Prices vary depending on whether you purchase a 7 day, 14 day or 21 day pass. I personally have and haven’t used the pass during my Japan trips for reasons I explain below, but if you think it will benefit you, make sure you purchase a JR Pass here before you enter Japan as previously mentioned they are more expensive once you arrive! The types of shinkansen in Japan Here’s why you may not need to buy a Japan Rail Pass before you visit, especially if you’re travelling with a mid-range budget. There are 3 kinds of shinkansen in Japan, some fast facts for each Nozomi ぼぞみ and Mizuho みずほ shinkansen reach speeds of 300km/h Hikari ăČかり shinkansen reach speeds of 230km/h Kodama ă“ă ăŸ shinkansen stop at all stations. The Nozomi and Mizuho shinkansen are the fastest trains but are not covered by the JR Pass. Additionally, Metro tickets in all cities are only a few hundred yen each way USD and aren’t covered by the JR Pass the Metro are owned by different companies and are their own systems. If following this itinerary, you may be able to get by with a 7 day Japan Rail Pass and a 7 day Tokyo Subway Pass, as I personally find the Tokyo metro is better connected. In contrast, the popular JR Yamanote line is a loop around Tokyo, which is also fine but it’s full of tourists using their JR Passes. How much time you can save using Nozomi shinkansen Over the duration of this 2 weeks in Japan trip, I saved 3 hours of time using Nozomi over Hikari trains, and saved 5 hours of time using Nozomi over Kodama trains. Personally, I prefer to pay as I go and not sacrifice exploration time. With only 15 days including all travel time, every hour counts. My advice would be to weigh up the cost saving vs extra travel time and what that means to you before you consider purchasing a Japan Rail Pass. If you’re worried about lengthy queues to purchase tickets, don’t be. Purchasing shinkansen tickets It’s simple to purchase shinkansen tickets a day or so in advance from JR stations, especially not during peak times. I can honestly say doing it this way meant I’ve never had to wait long to purchase tickets and I was ready to go on the day of travel. Plan ahead and you’ll be sweet! If you are travelling with a large suitcase as I usually am, you will need to reserve a space for it on the Nozomi bullet trains. This is a space at the back of the carriage. Just tell the ticket office staff you have a big bag when reserving your ticket. NOTE If using the Japan Rail Pass, you cannot take your large suitcase into the unreserved seating areas on the trains. There is not enough luggage space for everyone. You’ll need to reserve a seat or have your luggage forwarded according to rules introduced in May 2020. TIP Buy your shinkansen tickets a few days in advance to ensure you will get reserved seating. While English is spoken at ticket offices, when purchasing it’s useful to have pre-printed information in Japanese or English to give to the sales clerk. This is easy with a little help from Google Translate. If you know the time you’d prefer from the timetables I’ve linked below, add that in too. That way nothing will be lost in translation and your transaction will be swift and efficient! You can find the Japan Rail shinkansen timetables used for this itinerary here Westbound from Tokyo & Eastbound from Hiroshima. Mt Fuji from a bullet train travelling 300km/h between Tokyo and Kyoto Concluding my two weeks in Japan itinerary So there you have it with my 2 weeks in Japan itinerary sample! I’m a little biased, but I firmly believe visiting these cities in a loop as described here is the best itinerary for Japan. After much research I concluded this was the most efficient way to see all the main sights and also wander off the beaten path without backtracking or being short on time. The last day in Tokyo isn’t necessary from a sight-seeing perspective but to allow a buffer to not miss your flight home. Although highly unlikely in Japan, it’s wise to factor in train delays in case something unforeseen like an earthquake were to happen. We don’t want to be stuck down in Hiroshima or Osaka with no way of getting to Tokyo for our flight that same night. Why stress? Planning this way allows us to spend extra time exploring Tokyo. Go visit a new neighbourhood or revisit one of your favourites before you fly home! Although it may look like my partner and I crammed a lot when seeing Japan in 2 weeks, I can honestly say we never felt rushed. Because we were prepared it allowed us to leisurely stroll between many attractions and enjoy taking our time uncovering the wonders that make this incredible country so unique. Travelling as an invisible tourist is about being efficient and making the best use of your travel time. Finally, you don’t need to head back to Tokyo if you’ve chosen to fly out of Osaka at the end of your trip. From my home of Australia at least, I personally find return flights from Tokyo cheaper than an open-jaw Tokyo/Osaka ticket – and this includes the bullet train back to Tokyo! Feel confident travelling in Japan knowing you won’t be doing something wrong that you weren’t aware of by checking out my 30+ crucial do’s and don’ts in Japan. Worried about the language barrier? Remember to download your FREE PDF of 20+ useful Japanese phrases cheat sheet I created specifically for visitors to Japan. Simply print it out to take with you, or store it on your phone for offline use when you’re adventuring around! You’ll find hotel staff speak English and in Tokyo many people do, too. They may just be shy to speak to you in English as the Japanese are perfectionists but are very eager to help. Kindly greet someone in Japanese first before using English if you can. The further south from Tokyo you venture however, English is less widely spoken and understood. Hand gestures go a long way! In terms of getting around there are signs in English and the Metro is colour coded – very simple to navigate without knowing Japanese. 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Reading Time 8minutesAnakJajan menjelajahi Jepang untuk liburan musim gugur Oktober 2019 ini. Intip yuk itinerary mereka!Liburan ke Jepang memang sayang banget sih kalo cuma bentar dan mengunjungi satu kota aja. Soalnya Jepang punya banyak banget tempat yang menarik banget buat dikunjungi. Direkomendasikan banget buat menjelajahi Jepang selama lebih dari satu minggu biar liburan ke Jepang kamu lebih yang dilakukan pasangan AnakJajan, yaitu Julia Veronica dan Marius Tjenderasa, pas liburan musim gugur Oktober 2019 kemarin. Nggak tanggung-tanggung, mereka sampai menjelajahi Jepang ke 4 kota berbeda dalam 12 hari Fukuoka, Osaka, Nagoya, dan Tokyo!Kredit Foto yuk itinerary mereka! Siapa tau bisa jadi inspirasi kamu juga untuk liburan ke Jepang Ke-1 FukuokaEnggak kayak orang umumnya yang biasanya masuk ke Jepang melalui Tokyo atau Kansai, Julia dan Marius memilih Fukuoka sebagai destinasi pertama mereka di Jepang musim gugur ini. AnakJajan memang memilih akan travel dari Kyushu, wilayah paling selatan di Jepang, terus ke utara dengan Tokyo sebagai di Fukuoka Airport, AnakJajan langsung jalan ke pusat kota Fukuoka menggunakan kereta subway dan turun di Stasiun Hakata. Di sana, mereka sekalian menukarkan JR Pass yang akan mereka perlukan untuk naik berbagai kereta di jalur JR, termasuk kereta cepat ke kota-kota dan Marius sebelumnya sudah memesan JR Pass melalui Klook. Exchange ordernya bisa dikirim ke rumahmu langsung lho kalau beli lewat Klook! Jadi ketika di kantor JR Pass yang ada di seluruh Jepang, kamu tinggal menukarkan Exchange JR Pass didapatkan, AnakJajan mampir ke Hakata Canal City yang letaknya gak sampai 1km dari Hakata Station. Inilah waktunya makan Tonkotsu Ramen – jenis ramen yang paling ngetop di Indonesia! Ssstt.. Fukuoka adalah tempat lahirnya Tonkotsu Ramen lho. Tapi Fukuoka, ramen jenis ini disebutnya Hakata ya, biar enggak nyasar, kamu sebaiknya selalu membekali dengan internet selama di Jepang! Kamu bisa membeli SIM card lokal Jepang atau menyewa pocket wifi Jepang melalui Klook dan mengambilnya di Bandara Ke-2 Eksplor HiroshimaSalah satu tempat wisata menarik di wilayah selatan Jepang adalah Pulau Miyajima yang letaknya tak terlalu jauh dari Kota Hiroshima. AnakJajan pun memilih untuk mengeksplor Miyajima dan Hiroshima untuk hari keduanya ke Jepang Miyajima dari dulu disebut-sebut sebagai salah satu tempat terindah di Jepang – dengan Kuil Itsukushima dan O-Torii yang ikonik menuju Pulau Miyajima dari Fukuoka atau kota lainnya di Jepang, kamu bisa naik shinkansen ke Hiroshima lalu melanjutkan perjalanan dengan kereta lokal ke Stasiun Miyajimaguchi. Dari situ, kamu jalan sedikit ke pelabuhan kapal ferry, dan kamu bisa naik kapal dengan gratis ke Pulau Miyajima karena kapal ferry ini juga dicover dengan JR penting Ada dua perusahaan berbeda yang menawarkan layanan ferry ke Pulau Miyajima. Jika tidak memiliki JR Pass, kamu bebas memilih manapun yang pas untukmu, tetapi jika kamu memiliki JR Pass, kamu bisa naik JR Miyajima Ferry gratis. Tinggal pergi ke area dermaga JR Miyajima Ferry lalu tunjukkan JR Pass kamu ke petugas. Informasi selengkapnya, klik di puas berkunjung ke Itsukushima Shrine dan Daisho-in Temple, AnakJajan memilih untuk mampir dulu ke kota Hiroshima untuk melihat kota bersejarah ini dari dekat. Kalau kamu ingat dari pelajaran sejarah dulu, Kota Hiroshima ini adalah salah satu dari dua kota yang dibom atom oleh Amerika Serikat di akhir Perang Dunia II. Enggak heran, salah satu daya tarik utama kota ini adalah Hiroshima Peace Park & lelah day trip ke Miyajima dan Hiroshima, saatnya pulang kembali ke Fukuoka untuk beristirahat! Fiuhhh
Hari Ke-3 Menikmati Ke-kawaii-an Tokoh-Tokoh Sanrio!Salah satu destinasi wisata paling menarik di Kyushu adalah Sanrio Harmonyland, yang terletak di Hayami, Prefektur Oita. Kalau dari Fukuoka, kamu juga bisa menggunakan JR Pass dari Stasiun Hakata ke Stasiun Kitsuki. Dari situ, tinggal menggunakan bus dan Sanrio Harmonyland ini, kamu bisa menemui banyak tokoh Sanrio seperti Hello Kitty! Didominasi warna pink, taman bermain ini bener-bener kawaii!Hari Ke-4 Seharian Mengelilingi Mini Eropa di NagasakiMumpung di Kyushu, AnakJajan memutuskan untuk sekalian mampir ke Nagasaki! Di kota ini, ada salah satu tempat yang udah sejak lama masuk dalam wishlist mereka Huis Ten Ten Bosch adalah sebuah theme park unik yang memberikan atmosfer negeri Belanda buat para wisatawan di Jepang! Kamu bakal merasa kayak bukan di Jepang deh saat mengunjungi taman bermain ini. Oya, usahakan untuk mengunjungi taman ini seharian hingga malam karena di malam hari, lampu-lampunya lucu bangeeet!Untuk menuju ke Huis Ten Bosch, kamu bisa gunakan JR Pass kamu untuk naik kereta JR atau limited express ke Stasiun Huis Ten Bosch dari Stasiun Ke-5 Menuju Osaka!Hari kelima adalah waktunya menuju Osaka! Cara terbaik untuk berpindah dari Fukuoka ke Osaka adalah dengan shinkansen. Dari Hakata, kamu bisa naik kereta langsung menuju Stasiun perjalanan Fukuoka ke Osaka dengan shinkansen hanyalah sekitar 2,5 jam, jadi kamu masih punya banyak waktu untuk mengeksplor Osaka di hari yang sama! Pada hari kelima ini, pasangan AnakJajan langsung pergi ke ikon kota ini, yaitu Osaka Castle. Istana kuno ini wajib banget kamu kunjungi kalau mampir Osaka, karena inilah ikon Osaka yang sebenarnya! Btw, tiket masuknya murah kok, cuma 600 puas jalan-jalan di Osaka Castle, kamu bisa mengunjungi The Illusion Museum dan Magic Show di MIRAIZA. Tempatnya deket banget dari Osaka Castle, jadi kamu bisa kunjungi puas jalan-jalan, saatnya kulineran! AnakJajan merekomendasikan makan Yukke Don di sebuah restoran bernama Gembei yang gak jauh dari Stasiun Namba. Lihat deh videonya ini. YUMMM!!Hari Ke-6 Seharian di Universal Studios JapanKalau ke Osaka, memang kurang sah rasanya kalo enggak ke Universal Studios Japan! Jadwal AnakJajan di hari keenam ini adalah benar-benar mengeksplor USJ seharian sampai puas dengan 1-Day Pass Universal Studios makin puas, mending sekalian beli Express Pass biar kamu bisa melewati antrian di beberapa atraksi pilihan! Express Pass ini penting banget terutama kalaiu kamu datang ke USJ di periode sibuk. Jadi, kamu gak harus menghabiskan waktu lama cuma buat ngantri makin mudah, kamu juga bisa memesan tiket shuttle bus ke USJ dari pusat kota Osaka melalui Klook di Ke-7 Terbius Keindahan Cahaya di Nabana no SatoDestinasi hari ketujuh adalah Nagoya, yang bisa dicapai dengan shinkansen dalam waktu kurang dari dua jam dari Stasiun early check-in di hotel, manfaatkan waktu kamu untuk keliling pusat Nagoya di hari ketujuh ini. Ada beberapa tempat yang direkomendasikan untuk kamu berwisata di Nagoya dari Nagoya Castle sampai Osu Kannon puas berkeliling kota Nagoya, sorenya, kamu bisa pergi ke Nabana no Sato! Apalagi dari Oktober sampai Mei, taman bunga yang terletak di Kawana, kota tetangga Nagoya, ini memiliki atraksi cahaya yang luar biasa. Walau kamu harus pakai kereta ke Stasiun Kuwana dari Nagoya ditambah bus ke Nabana no Sato dari stasiun, perjalananmu ke sana akan terbayar ketika kamu melihat lautan cahaya yang fantastis di taman ini!Hari Ke-8 Seharian di Shirakawa-go dan TakayamaKalau lagi di Jepang bagian barat, memang nggak pas rasanya kalo enggak mampir ke Shirakawa-go! Meski letaknya agak jauh dari Nagoya, tapi Shirakawa-go bener-bener harus banget dikunjungi ketika kamu liburan di Jepang aja, kamu bisa ikutan tur satu hari ke Shirakawa-go dan Takayama biar enggak ribet. Kamu tinggal naik bus, dan akan dipandu dan diantarkan ke tempat-tempat terbaik untuk liburanmu ke dari AnakJajan jangan lewatkan kesempatan makan Hida Beef Sushi kalau ke Takayama!Hari Ke-9 Merasakan Pengalaman Berbeda di Robot Restaurant!Hari ke-9 adalah waktunya ke Tokyo!!! Ke Jepang memang rasanya enggak lengkap kalau enggak ke Tokyo, makanya AnakJajan pun memasukkan Tokyo sebagai salah satu destinasi di itinerary mereka. Dari Nagoya, lagi-lagi naik shinkansen untuk mencapai Tokyo – dan lagi-lagi enggak bayar karena AnakJajan udah punya JR Pass!Setelah sampai di Tokyo dan check-in hotel, AnakJajan main-main ke Ginza dan Shinjuku. Sorenya, baru deh main ke Robot Restaurant, sebuah tempat dengan pertunjukan dance dan nyanyian unik yang cuma bisa kamu dapatkan di Jepang!Hari Ke-10 Berkimono Ria di AsakusaSalah satu cara untuk mendapatkan foto dengan feel yang Jepang-banget adalah dengan berfoto di Asakusa dengan kimono. Asakusa memang daerah yang masih mempertahankan atmosfer tradisionalnya, jadi pas banget untuk pakai kimono di sini. Cek deh foto AnakJajan pakai kimono ini. KEREN BANGET!Kalau ingin lebih maksimal lagi, kamu juga bisa tur naik becak tradisional Jepang. Dengan becak tradisional ini, kamu akan diajak keliling Asakusa dan diceritakan sejarah daerah ini. Enggak usah khawatir, kamu juga bisa memesan Tokyo Asakusa Rickshaw Tour lewat Klook!Hari ke-11 Terbius Merahnya Kochia di Hitachi Seaside ParkKalau kamu berkunjung ke daerah Tokyo pada musim gugur atau musim semi, Hitachi Seaside Park adalah salah satu destinasi yang wajib kamu kunjungi. Soalnya, di musim gugur, taman ini akan menampilkan warna merah sempurna dari tanaman kochia, sementara di musim semi, giliran nemophila yang mengambil panggung dengan warna biru mudanya yang beruntung datang ke Hitachi Seaside Park pas banget kochia menampilkan merah sempurnanya. Cek fotonya di bawah ini. KEREN BANGET!Hitachi Seaside Park agak jauh dari Tokyo, letaknya berada di Prefektur Ibaraki dan untuk ke sana, dibutuhkan 1,5 jam mengendarai mobil dan hampir 2 jam dengan kendaraan umum. Makanya AnakJajan memutuskan ikut tur satu hari aja untuk ke Hitachi Seaside Park ini, yang juga kunjungan ke Mito Kairakuen Park. Kamu bisa memesannya melalui Klook juga Ke-12 Pulang!Enggak terasa, udah 12 hari AnakJajan berada di Jepang! Hari ke-12 adalah saatnya pulang – bisa juga menyempatkan diri beli oleh-oleh kalau sempat!Kalau kamu ingin tahu lebih banyak tentang Jepang, kamu juga bisa membaca panduan lainnya dari Klook di siniSudah Siap Liburan ke Jepang? Jangan lupa untuk memesan semua kebutuhan liburanmu di Jepang melalui Klook! Dari JR Pass sampai tiket Universal Studios Japan, semua bisa kamu pesan terlebih dahulu di Klook agar kamu bisa liburan dengan tenang di lupa manfaatkan promo Klook untuk semua kebutuhan traveling kamu! Kalau kamu pengguna baru Klook, kamu bisa gunakan kode promo IDFIRSTBLOG untuk mendapatkan potongan Rp dengan minimal pembelian Rp juga bisa mengecek berbagai promo Klook lainnya yang sedang berlangsung di sini.

Saatini saya juga sedang mengatur itinerary kami untuk perjalanan berikutnya. Menikmati alam, melihat aktifitas keseharian penduduk dan hal menarik lainnya yang belum pernah kami lihat. Tiba di amerika, perbedaan waktu 13 jam dengan Indonesia, seharian tiba dan sore ini bangun dan jalan-jalan sore.

Pertama kali pergi ke Jepang? Gunakan itinerary ini untuk menyusun acara muItinerary Jepang 10 Hari - Jepang adalah salah satu negara yang populer sebagai destinasi wisata. Sayang banget jika berkunjung ke Jepang hanya dalam waktu singkat. Kamu pun tidak bisa mengeksplorasi eksotisme Negeri Sakura itu dengan menjelajahi Jepang, kamu setidaknya harus menyediakan waktu sekitar seminggu atau lebih. Waktu yang panjang itu bisa digunakan untuk mengunjungi kota-kota besar di Jepang, yaitu Kyoto, Osaka, Tokyo, dan pengalaman yang tak terlupakan, berikut itinerary Jepang 10 hari yang bisa kamu terapkan. Yuk, simak sampai tuntas, ya!Itinerary Jepang 10 HariHari Pertama Menjelajahi Pusat Kota TokyoHari pertama, kamu bisa langsung menjelajahi Tokyo, ibu kota negara Jepang. Jika masuk ke negara ini melalui Bandara Narita, kamu perlu naik Narita Express menuju pusat kota yang merupakan kota yang sangat megah. Selain teknologi super canggih, budaya Jepang juga masih kental terlihat di tengah kehidupan masyarakat. Perpaduan keduanya menciptakan kesan yang berbagai tempat menarik yang bisa kamu kunjungi di Tokyo. Mulai dari Kuil Sensoji Buddha kuno, Tokyo Skytree, dan berbagai destinasi wisata lain yang berada di distrik Shibuya, Harajuku, dan lupa, kamu harus mengunjungi lokasi ikonik di Jepang, yaitu Shibuya Crossing yang terletak di pusat kota. Bukan hanya keramaian, kamu juga dapat melihat deretan toko-toko yang menawarkan produk terbaik di & Penginapan Terbaik di TokyoTemukan lebih banyak pilihan hotel dan penginapan di Tokyo dengan penawaran terbaik di TravelokaHari Kedua Mengunjungi Distrik Tepi Laut OdaibaPada hari kedua, kamu bisa meluncur ke Odaiba, distrik tepi laut yang berada di sebuah pulau buatan. Untuk mencapai tempat ini, kamu harus melewati Jembatan Pelangi yang menawarkan pemandangan menakjubkan pada malam sejumlah destinasi yang bisa dikunjungi di Odaiba, salah satunya Oeda-Onsen Monogatari, taman hiburan dengan mata air panas. Kamu juga bisa memilih mengunjungi Miraikan National Museum of Emerging juga bisa merencanakan kunjungan singkat ke Tokyo Tower melalui kereta bawah tanah. Menara yang dibangun pada 1958 ini lebih tinggi 13 meter dari Menara Eiffel yang ada di Ketiga Membeli Suvenir di Distrik YanakaLanjut pada hari ketiga, kamu bisa mengunjungi salah satu distrik yang tenang di Jepang, yaitu Yanaka. Tempat ini masih menghidupi tradisi lokal. Kamu bisa bersantai sejenak saat berlibur ke satu tempat yang tidak boleh dilewatkan di distrik ini adalah Yanaka Ginza, yaitu tempat untuk membeli oleh-oleh suvenir. Kamu juga bisa mengunjungi beberapa museum terkenal dengan naik kereta bawah itu, kamu juga bisa menghabiskan malam di Roppongi, distrik Minato Ward. Daerah ini dikenal sebagai tempat yang sangat ramai pada malam hari. Ada banyak bar, restoran, dan klub malam di Keempat Waktunya Keluar KotaPada hari keempat, kamu bisa merencanakan untuk berlibur ke luar kota Tokyo. Ada banyak situs indah yang bisa dikunjungi, yaitu Kamakura, Hakone, Nikko, atau area di sekitar Gunung singkat, perjalanan ini sangat berarti karena menawarkan perspektif yang berbeda. Kamu bisa melarikan diri sejenak dari kesibukan di pusat Kelima Mengunjungi Kota Tua TakayamaPada hari kelima, kamu bisa mengunjungi Takayama, salah satu kota yang berada di Pulau Honshu. Takayama merupakan kota yang identik dengan pabrik sake. Suasana tradisional sangat kental terasa di kota bisa datang ke toko-toko lokal dan museum di Takayama. Selain itu, distrik Sanmachi Suji merupakan destinasi pilihan lain yang bisa dicoba selama berada di Keenam Mengunjungi Kedai Teh di KanazawaHari keenam, dari Takayama kamu bisa menuju Kanazawa dengan menggunakan shinkansen. Kanazawa merupakan kota yang indah dan luar berbagai situs menarik di kota ini, yaitu Taman Kenroku-en, Kastil Kanazawa, dan Pasar Omicho. Salah satu pengalaman menarik di sini adalah mengunjungi kedai teh lokal yang berada di area Higashi Ketujuh dan Hari Kedelapan di KyotoDari Kanazawa, kamu bisa ke Kyoto dengan menggunakan Limited Express Thunderbird. Lokasi yang perlu didatangi adalah Arashimaya dan Kinkaku-Ji. Kedua tempat ini sebaiknya dikunjungi pada hari pertama di kamu bisa menuju Kiyomizu-dera dan Fushimi Inari-taisha pada hari kedua di Kyoto. Dengan waktu yang tersedia, kamu bisa mengunjungi kuil-kuil terkenal yang ada di daerah lagi tempat yang menjadi favorit wisatawan di Kyoto adalah Fushimi Inari. Objek wisata ini memiliki spot yang unik, yaitu deretan gerbang berwarna oranye dalam jumlah sangat Inari sendiri adalah kuil Shinto. Namun, bukan hanya melihat-lihat ke dalam kuil, kamu pun bisa menikmati wisata kuliner di bagian luar. Ada banyak penjual jajanan, aksesori, dan suvenir di tempat & Penginapan Terbaik di KyotoTemukan lebih banyak pilihan hotel dan penginapan di Kyoto dengan penawaran terbaik di TravelokaHari Kesembilan Memberi Makan Rusa di NaraHari kedua sebelum pulang liburan, kamu bisa menyempatkan diri mengunjungi Nara. ini adalah ibu kota Jepang selama tahun 710 hingga Nara, ada banyak situs yang terdaftar sebagai Warisan Dunia Unesco. Situs tersebut dikenal dengan nama Monumen Bersejarah Nara di Nara, kamu harus siap menjelajah sudut-sudut kota yang indah. Mulailah perjalanan dari Taman Nara-koen, tempat populasi rusa semi-liar. Untuk menarik perhatian rusa, kamu bisa memberikan makanan berupa kerupuk juga bisa menuju Kuil Kasuga-Taisha. Ini merupakan salah satu kuil terkenal yang ada di Nara. Kuil ini memiliki ikon berupa lentera perunggu yang dinyalakan saat Festival Lentera dua kali saja dalam menarik lainnya di Nara adalah Nara-machi, jalur bekas distrik pedagang. Di jalur ini, kamu bisa menemukan galeri dan toko-toko. Setelah puas menjelajahi kota tersebut, kamu pun bisa pergi menggunakan kereta & Penginapan Terbaik dekat Nara ParkTemukan lebih banyak pilihan hotel dan penginapan dekat Nara Park dengan penawaran terbaik di TravelokaHari Kesepuluh di Osaka Sebelum PulangHari terakhir di Jepang, waktunya untuk menjelajahi Osaka. Salah satu destinasi wisata di Osaka adalah Osaka Castle, yaitu istana kuno yang menjadi ikon kota ini. Untuk masuk ke Osaka Castle, kamu hanya perlu membayar 600 masih ada waktu, kamu juga bisa datang ke The Illusion Museum dan Magic Show yang berada di Miraiza. Lokasinya berdekatan dengan Osaka Castle sehingga bisa dijangkau dengan berjalan hanya itu, ada pilihan destinasi lain yang tak kalah menarik yaitu Universal Studios Japan. Ada juga Instant Ramen Museum yang wajib didatangi oleh pecinta kamu perlu mempertimbangkan waktu yang tersedia supaya jadwal perjalanan pulang tidak & Penginapan Terbaik dekat Osaka CastleTemukan lebih banyak pilihan hotel dan penginapan dekat Osaka Castle dengan penawaran terbaik di TravelokaNah, inilah ulasan lengkap mengenai itinerary Jepang 10 hari. Seru banget, bukan? Karena itu, bagi kamu yang ingin segera mewujudkan mimpi jalan-jalan di Negeri Sakura, yuk persiapkan bujet sesuai itinerary ini.

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