Last reviewed: · Prices are approximate and for orientation only.
Aperçu Général
This relaxed-paced 6-day itinerary uses 4 bases — Hiroshima (1 night), Hagi (2 nights), Shimonoseki (1 night), Fukuoka (2 nights) — to keep hotel changes low while covering Hiroshima, Hagi, Shimonoseki, Fukuoka. Daily spend for mid-range travelers is around ¥15,000 per person including accommodation.
Day-by-day
Arrive in Hiroshima
Arrive, pick up an IC card and settle in. Easy first afternoon: Peace Memorial Park & Museum, Shukkei-en and okonomiyaki.
Travel to Hagi
Morning transfer to Hagi (forward big luggage with takkyubin the day before). Afternoon: Samurai townscape and Hagi-yaki pottery.
Flexible day in Hagi
Free day in Hagi: revisit favourites, shop, or rest at an onsen/sento. Ideas: Samurai townscape and Hagi-yaki pottery.
Travel to Shimonoseki
Morning transfer to Shimonoseki (forward big luggage with takkyubin the day before). Afternoon: Karato Market fugu and Kanmon Strait tunnel walk.
Travel to Fukuoka
Morning transfer to Fukuoka (forward big luggage with takkyubin the day before). Afternoon: Canal City, Ohori Park, Dazaifu Tenmangu and Nakasu yatai stalls.
Flexible day in Fukuoka · depart
Free day in Fukuoka: revisit favourites, shop, or rest at an onsen/sento. Ideas: Canal City, Ohori Park, Dazaifu Tenmangu and Nakasu yatai stalls. Head to the airport in the afternoon.
Accès & Transports
Use an IC card (Suica/ICOCA) for local trains and buses. Point-to-point tickets are usually cheaper than a JR Pass for this route.
Frequently asked questions
Is 6 days enough for Hiroshima, Hagi, Shimonoseki?
Yes — this plan gives Hiroshima (1 night), Hagi (2 nights), Shimonoseki (1 night), Fukuoka (2 nights), which is enough for the main highlights at a relaxed pace.
How much does this 6-day Japan trip cost?
Roughly ¥90,000 per person for 6 days (≈¥15,000/day) excluding international flights.
Do I need a JR Pass for this itinerary?
Enter your legs in our JR Pass Calculator; single tickets or regional passes are often cheaper.
When is the best time to do this route?
Late March–May and October–November for the best weather.