The most complete route: Tokyo, Kamakura's coast and temples, Kyoto, Osaka, Nara and the sea of Okinawa. Fifteen days to live Japan end to end, from the world's largest city to its tropical islands.
Highlights
- All of the Golden Route and Okinawa
- Kamakura's Great Buddha and Hase-dera temple by the sea
- Enoshima island and its views of Mount Fuji on clear days
Tailored price
It adjusts to your group, your dates and the stays you choose.
Your dates
You choose when to travel. In spring, cherry blossom season (usually late March to early April in Tokyo and Kyoto) is one of the most beautiful and sought-after times: book well ahead.
Day-by-day itinerary
Day 1Arrival in Tokyo
Arrive, settle in and spend your first night in Shinjuku.
Day 2Traditional Tokyo
Asakusa and Senso-ji temple in the morning; afternoon in Ueno.
Day 3Today's Tokyo
Meiji Shrine, Harajuku and the Shibuya crossing at dusk.
Day 4Tokyo at your pace
Tsukiji outer market in the morning and a free afternoon.
Day 5Kamakura
Train to Kamakura (one hour); the Great Buddha and Hase-dera by the sea.
Day 6Enoshima
Enoshima island, its caves and sunset on the coast.
Day 7Bullet train to Kyoto
Shinkansen to Kyoto; at sunset, a walk through Gion.
Day 8Kyoto of temples
Fushimi Inari early, before the crowds, and Kiyomizu-dera.
Day 9Kyoto of bamboo and gold
Arashiyama's bamboo grove and the Golden Pavilion (Kinkaku-ji).
Day 10Osaka
Train to Osaka, its castle and dinner in Dotonbori.
Day 11A day in Nara
Nara Park and its deer, and the Great Buddha of Todai-ji; back to Osaka.
Day 12Flight to Okinawa
Fly from Osaka to Naha; afternoon on Kokusai-dori street.
Day 13Kerama Islands
Boat to the Kerama Islands: beach and snorkeling.
Day 14Northern Okinawa
Churaumi Aquarium and the northern coast.
Day 15End of the route
Flight home, or carry on to Miyajima or Tokyo.
