Japan's Cultural Circuit

Arrive via Haneda and transfer into Tokyo, keeping the pace soft: handle hotel check-in, have a gentle lunch, and leave the rest of the day open for recovery after the flight.

Start at Meiji Jingu, continue the relaxed walk through Yoyogi Park, and keep the afternoon flexible for a Shibuya or Shinjuku dinner without overpacking the day.

Ease into east Tokyo with Shimokitazawa in the morning, then shift across town for a calm late visit to Kameido Tenjin Shrine and local food nearby.

Take it slow at Nezu Shrine and Yanaka Ginza, then head to Ryogoku Kokugikan Sumo Arena for sumo-country atmosphere and dinner.

Start quietly at Nezu Shrine, drift through Yanaka Ginza for an old-Tokyo lunch, then head to Ryogoku Kokugikan Sumo Arena late for sumo atmosphere and an easy dinner nearby.

From Shinjuku, ride the JR Shonan-Shinjuku Line to Kamakura for Kotoku-in, Hase Temple, and Engaku-ji, then return to Tokyo after an unhurried full day.

Ride the JR Shonan-Shinjuku Line from Shinjuku to Kamakura, spend the day at Kotoku-in, Hase Temple, and Engaku-ji, then return to Tokyo at night.

Transfer to Nikko in the morning, settle in, and spend the rest of the day around Nikkō Tōshōgū and Shinkyō Bridge for cedar-lined ambience and an easy first night.

Transfer to Nikko in the morning, settle in, then visit Nikkō Tōshōgū and cross Shinkyō Bridge before an atmospheric early evening back near the ryokan.

Spend the day on Lake Chūzenji and Kegon Waterfalls, then keep the evening restful with a relaxed onsen soak.

Spend the day around Lake Chūzenji and Kegon Waterfalls, then ease into an onsen finish.

Base in Nikko for a playful day at Edo Wonderland Nikko Edomura, then keep the evening slow with ryokan downtime and dinner.

Transfer from Nikko to Kyoto, keep the afternoon light at Nishiki Market, and settle into central Kyoto for an easy evening.

Head out for a tea-country outing around Yamashiro, then return without rushing.

Walk the Kurama-to-Kibune ridge via Kurama-dera Temple and Kifune Shrine, then unwind at Kurama Hot Spring.

Leave Kyoto for Himeji Castle, then continue to Okayama for the night.

Start with Korakuen, then move on to Matsue and finish by Lake Shinji for an easy overnight.

Focus on Yasugi with Adachi Museum of Art and the indigo-dye workshop with artisan Amano.

Spend the day in Yasugi with Adachi Museum of Art and Yasugi, then make the short transfer to Matsue for the night at Kitatono Guesthouse.

• JR Limited Express / local rail from Matsue area to Izumo; keep the morning focused on one anchor and leave the rest of the day unhurried.
• Return to Lake Shinji for sunset or an easy dinner rather than stacking more stops.

Start from Matsue, head out to Izumo Ōyashiro (Izumo Taisha), and then continue past Lake Shinji as the route moves onward.

• Use a simple Hiroshima transfer and keep this as a lighter city day; the Peace Park area works well without adding too much walking.
• Leave room for a calm evening after the rail day.

• Plan the Miyajima crossing as a straightforward day trip and expect a return to Hiroshima after dark.
• Keep the island wandering flexible so the shrine/torii time doesn’t feel rushed.

• Shinkansen to Mishima, then a short onward transfer to Kawaguchiko; scenic but not overloaded.
• One night only here, so keep the afternoon open and avoid squeezing in too much.

• Return from Fuji area to Tokyo by rail, then settle into the Nakano/Shinjuku base.
• Use this as a transition day; don’t try to do too many sights after checking in.

• Keep the east-side loop compact: Kappabashi, Senso-ji, and Nakano Broadway can be split between morning and evening if needed.
• This is a final Tokyo-style day, so leave some breathing room.

Simple Haneda departure day: keep this airport-only with a comfortable buffer for the transfer, check-in, and security before the flight.