So many friends visiting Japan for the first time don’t know how to plan their itinerary? Today, I’m sharing this 7️⃣-day free-and-easy travel route, which you can adjust based on your schedule—just take it and go! 🙌
🌀 Itinerary 🌀 Transportation 🌀 Food 🌀 Tips
🚘 7-Day, 6-Night Japan Route
✔️ Day 1: Tokyo
Asakusa Temple — Tokyo Tower — Shibuya Sky — Kabukicho
✔️ Day 2: Mount Fuji
Kawaguchiko — Lawson — Aokigahara Forest — Lake Yamanaka
✔️ Day 3: Kamakura
Great Buddha of Kamakura — Shichirigahama Beach — Kamakura High School Station — Enoshima
✔️ Day 4: Kyoto
Fushimi Inari Shrine — Kiyomizu-dera — Ninenzaka & Sannenzaka — Kamo River
✔️ Day 5: Nara
Uji — Todai-ji — Nara Park — Mount Wakakusa
✔️ Day 6: Kobe
Ikuta Shrine — Nankinmachi — Meriken Park — Suma Beach
✔️ Day 7: Osaka
Osaka Castle Park — Tsutenkaku — Shinsaibashi — Umeda Sky Building
🔵 Transportation Guide
🚈 JR: Japan Railways covers the entire country, making it easy to travel between regions.
🚊 Subway: Most cities have their own subway systems, offering fast and dense urban transit.
🚌 Bus: Buses are widely available in both cities and rural areas, and some tourist spots are only accessible by bus.
🚕 Taxi: 💰 Expensive—usually only considered when other transport is inconvenient or late at night.
🚗 Private Car: Ideal for families or groups, cost-effective, and offers high flexibility.
🟡 Japanese Food Guide
🍣 Cuisine: Sushi, tempura, sashimi, takoyaki, grilled eel, wagyu beef, soba noodles
🍤 Snacks: Onigiri, miso soup, cold noodles, okonomiyaki, kushikatsu, matcha ice cream
🥗 Food Streets: Tsukiji Market (Tokyo), Nishiki Market (Kyoto), Dotonbori (Osaka)
👨✈️ 24-hour airport transfers + Chinese-speaking driver-guide
💗 Thoughtful service, flexible travel arrangements
💌 More Japan travel guides coming soon~
This itinerary looks amazing! I especially love the mix of traditional spots like Asakusa Temple and modern landmarks like Tokyo Tower. Do you have any insider tips for avoiding crowds at these popular places?
Thank you so much for your kind words! To avoid crowds, try visiting Asakusa Temple early in the morning or just before it closes—fewer tourists tend to be around at those times. For Tokyo Tower, consider going during weekdays or purchasing skip-the-line tickets online in advance. Insider tip: The observation deck’s lower level can sometimes feel less crowded too! Enjoy your trip—it’s an incredible journey.