Tokio (東京)
De bruisende hoofdstad van Japan: serene heiligdommen naast neonwijken, topmusea en het beste spoornetwerk ter wereld. (Sensō-ji Temple (Asakusa), Meiji Jingu, Shibuya Crossing & Shibuya Sky · Sushi, Ramen)
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Meer dan duizend jaar keizerlijke historie: zentuinen, het bamboebos van Arashiyama, de rode torii van Fushimi Inari en theehuizen in Gion. (Fushimi Inari Taisha, Kiyomizu-dera, Kinkaku-ji · Kaiseki, Yudofu & shojin ryori)
Osaka (大阪)
De culinaire hoofdstad van Japan: streetfood in Dotonbori, het Kasteel van Osaka, Kuromon-markt en dé uitvalsbasis voor Kansai. (Osaka Castle, Dotonbori, Kuromon Market · Takoyaki, Okonomiyaki)
Sapporo & Hokkaido (札幌・北海道)
Poedersneeuw in de winter, koele zomers vol lavendel in Furano, miso-ramen, verse zeevruchten en vulkanische onsen. (Sapporo Snow Festival, Mt Moiwa Ropeway, Sapporo Beer Museum · Miso ramen, Soup curry)
Hiroshima (広島)
Het indrukwekkende Vredespark, groene boulevards, gelaagde Hiroshima-okonomiyaki en de veerboot naar het eiland Miyajima. (Hiroshima Peace Memorial Museum, Atomic Bomb Dome, Itsukushima Shrine · Hiroshima-style okonomiyaki, Oysters)
Nara (奈良)
Japans eerste vaste hoofdstad: de gigantische bronzen Boeddha van Todai-ji, duizenden lantaarns bij Kasuga-taisha en tamme herten. (Todai-ji, Kasuga Taisha, Kofuku-ji · Kakinoha-zushi, Kuzu sweets)
Okinawa & Ryukyu-eilanden (沖縄)
Subtropische koraalriffen, helderblauw water bij de Kerama-eilanden, Shuri-kasteel en de unieke cultuur van het Ryukyu-koninkrijk. (Shuri Castle, Okinawa Churaumi Aquarium, Kerama Islands · Okinawa soba, Goya champuru)
Fukuoka & Hakata (福岡)
De gastvrije toegangspoort tot Kyushu: beroemde yatai-eetkraampjes, romige tonkotsu-ramen en een luchthaven op 10 minuten van het centrum. (Yatai food stalls, Kushida Shrine, Dazaifu Tenmangu · Hakata ramen, Motsunabe)
Nagoya (名古屋)
Het hart van Centraal-Japan: Ghibli Park, Toyota-musea, het Kasteel van Nagoya en hartige gerechten zoals miso-katsu en hitsumabushi. (Nagoya Castle, Toyota Commemorative Museum of Industry and Technology, SCMAGLEV and Railway Park · Hitsumabushi, Miso katsu)
Kanazawa (金沢)
De beroemde landschapstuin Kenroku-en, intacte geisha- en samoeraiwijken, bladgoudambacht en verse zeevruchten op de Omicho-markt. (Kenroku-en, 21st Century Museum of Contemporary Art, Omicho Market · Seafood, Jibuni)
Hakone & Mt. Fuji (箱根・富士山)
Warmwaterbronnen (onsen), ryokan-verblijven, het Openluchtmuseum, de kabelbaan over Owakudani en uitzicht op Mount Fuji vanaf het Ashi-meer. (Hakone loop, Hakone Open-Air Museum, Owakudani · Kuro-tamago, Hoto noodles)
Nikko (日光)
Het rijkversierde UNESCO Toshogu-heiligdom tussen eeuwenoude ceders, de Kegon-waterval en het Chuzenji-meer ten noorden van Tokio. (Nikko Toshogu, Shinkyo Bridge, Kegon Falls · Yuba, Nikko soba)
Yokohama (横浜)
Yokohama (横浜), Kanto: bezienswaardigheden (Sankeien Garden, Cup Noodles Museum, Red Brick Warehouse (Aka-Renga Soko)), specialiteiten (Chinatown dumplings & buns, Iekei ramen) en verblijfsduur (2–3 days).
Kamakura (鎌倉)
Kamakura (鎌倉), Kanto: bezienswaardigheden (Great Buddha (Kōtoku-in), Hasedera, Tsurugaoka Hachimangu), specialiteiten (Shirasu, Shōjin ryōri) en verblijfsduur (2–3 days).
Takayama (高山)
Takayama (高山), Chubu: bezienswaardigheden (Miyagawa & Jinya-mae morning markets, Takayama Jinya, Hida Folk Village (Hida no Sato)), specialiteiten (Hida beef, Hoba miso) en verblijfsduur (2–3 days).
Shirakawa-go (白川郷)
Shirakawa-go (白川郷), Chubu: bezienswaardigheden (Shiroyama observation deck, Wada House, Kanda House & Nagase House), specialiteiten (Hida beef, Gohei-mochi) en verblijfsduur (2–3 days).
Kobe (神戸)
Kobe (神戸), Kansai: bezienswaardigheden (Mt Rokko & Rokko Island views, Nunobiki Herb Gardens & Ropeway, Kitano Ijinkan), specialiteiten (Kobe beef, Sobameshi) en verblijfsduur (2–3 days).
Himeji (姫路)
Himeji (姫路), Kansai: bezienswaardigheden (Himeji Castle, Kokoen Garden, Engyō-ji on Mt Shosha), specialiteiten (Himeji oden, Anago (conger eel)) en verblijfsduur (2–3 days).
Miyajima (宮島)
Miyajima (宮島), Chugoku: bezienswaardigheden (Itsukushima Shrine, Great Torii (Ōtorii), Mt Misen), specialiteiten (Oysters, Anago-meshi) en verblijfsduur (2–3 days).
Matsumoto (松本)
Matsumoto (松本), Chubu: bezienswaardigheden (Matsumoto Castle, Matsumoto City Museum of Art, Former Kaichi School), specialiteiten (Shinshu soba, Sanzoku-yaki) en verblijfsduur (2–3 days).
Kawaguchiko & Fuji Five Lakes (河口湖・富士五湖)
Kawaguchiko & Fuji Five Lakes (河口湖・富士五湖), Chubu: bezienswaardigheden (Chureito Pagoda (Arakurayama Sengen Park), Oishi Park, Mt Fuji Panoramic Ropeway), specialiteiten (Hōtō, Yoshida udon) en verblijfsduur (2–3 days).
Naoshima & the Art Islands (直島)
Naoshima & the Art Islands (直島), Shikoku: bezienswaardigheden (Chichu Art Museum, Benesse House Museum, Yellow Pumpkin), specialiteiten (Island cafés, Sanuki udon) en verblijfsduur (2–3 days).
Sendai (仙台)
Sendai (仙台), Tohoku: bezienswaardigheden (Zuihoden, Sendai Castle Ruins (Aobayama Park), Osaki Hachimangu), specialiteiten (Gyutan, Zunda) en verblijfsduur (2–3 days).
Kagoshima (鹿児島)
Kagoshima (鹿児島), Kyushu: bezienswaardigheden (Sakurajima, Sengan-en, Shiroyama Observatory), specialiteiten (Kurobuta (Berkshire black pork), Shirokuma) en verblijfsduur (2–3 days).
Nagasaki (長崎)
Nagasaki (長崎), Kyushu: bezienswaardigheden (Nagasaki Atomic Bomb Museum, Peace Park, Dejima), specialiteiten (Champon, Sara udon) en verblijfsduur (2–3 days).
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Bekijk Alle 1,745 Steden →Hokkaido (北海道)
Hoofdstad Sapporo · 179 steden in prefectuur Hokkaido (Hokkaido): Vast national parks (Daisetsuzan, Shiretoko, Akan-Mashu), powder ski resorts (Niseko, Furano), volcanic calderas, port towns (Hakodate, Otaru), and Japan's richest seafood and dairy.
Aomori (青森県)
Hoofdstad Aomori · 40 steden in prefectuur Aomori (Tohoku): Hirosaki Castle cherry blossoms, Lake Towada & Oirase Gorge, Shirakami-Sanchi UNESCO beech forest, Nebuta Matsuri floats, and Tsugaru Strait coastal scenery.
Iwate (岩手県)
Hoofdstad Morioka · 33 steden in prefectuur Iwate (Tohoku): UNESCO World Heritage temples of Hiraizumi (Chuson-ji & Motsu-ji), dramatic Geibikei Gorge boat rides, Tono folklore village, and the rugged Sanriku Rias coastline.
Miyagi (宮城県)
Hoofdstad Sendai · 35 steden in prefectuur Miyagi (Tohoku): Pine-clad islands of Matsushima Bay (one of Japan's Three Views), Date Masamune samurai heritage in Sendai, emerald Zao Okama crater lake, and Naruko Onsen.
Akita (秋田県)
Hoofdstad Akita · 25 steden in prefectuur Akita (Tohoku): Kakunodate samurai district, milky hot springs of Nyuto Onsenkyo, cobalt-blue Lake Tazawa (Japan's deepest lake), Oga Peninsula Namahage folklore, and Shirakami-Sanchi.
Yamagata (山形県)
Hoofdstad Yamagata · 35 steden in prefectuur Yamagata (Tohoku): Gas-lit Taisho-era ryokan along the river in Ginzan Onsen, cliffside Yamadera temple (Risshaku-ji), sacred Dewa Sanzan mountains, and Zao Onsen ski slopes.
Fukushima (福島県)
Hoofdstad Fukushima · 59 steden in prefectuur Fukushima (Tohoku): Samurai castle town of Aizu-Wakamatsu, thatched Edo post town of Ouchijuku, volcanic lakes of Urabandai & Mount Bandai, and historic Higashiyama & Iizaka onsen.
Ibaraki (茨城県)
Hoofdstad Mito · 44 steden in prefectuur Ibaraki (Kanto): Hitachi Seaside Park flower hills, Kairakuen (one of Japan's Three Great Gardens), Oarai Isosaki Shrine's ocean torii gate, Mount Tsukuba, and Fukuroda Falls.
Tochigi (栃木県)
Hoofdstad Utsunomiya · 25 steden in prefectuur Tochigi (Kanto): UNESCO World Heritage shrines and temples of Nikko (Toshogu), Kegon Falls & Lake Chuzenji, Ashikaga Flower Park's giant wisteria, Nasu Highlands, and Mashiko pottery town.
Gunma (群馬県)
Hoofdstad Maebashi · 35 steden in prefectuur Gunma (Kanto): Kusatsu Onsen (famous Yubatake hot-spring field), Ikaho Onsen stone steps, Shima & Minakami Onsen, UNESCO Tomioka Silk Mill, and Takasaki's Daruma dolls.
Saitama (埼玉県)
Hoofdstad Saitama · 63 steden in prefectuur Saitama (Kanto): Kawagoe 'Little Edo' clay-walled warehouse district, Chichibu mountain shrines & Nagatoro river gorge, the Railway Museum in Omiya, and Omiya Bonsai Village.
Chiba (千葉県)
Hoofdstad Chiba · 54 steden in prefectuur Chiba (Kanto): Tokyo Disney Resort (Urayasu), Naritasan Shinshoji Temple, Edo-period canal town of Sawara (Katori), Nokogiriyama cliff carvings, and Boso Peninsula beaches.
Tokyo (東京都)
Hoofdstad Tokyo (Shinjuku) · 63 steden in prefectuur Tokyo (Kanto): 23 historic & futuristic special wards (Asakusa, Shibuya, Shinjuku, Ginza) plus leafy Western Tokyo Tama cities (Kichijoji/Musashino, Mitaka, Tachikawa, Hachioji/Mount Takao).
Kanagawa (神奈川県)
Hoofdstad Yokohama · 33 steden in prefectuur Kanagawa (Kanto): Yokohama Minato Mirai & Chinatown, ancient temples and Great Buddha of Kamakura, Enoshima Island, Odawara Castle, and Hakone hot springs overlooking Mt. Fuji.
Niigata (新潟県)
Hoofdstad Niigata · 30 steden in prefectuur Niigata (Chubu): Over 80 sake breweries (including Ponshukan tasting halls), Sado Island gold mines & tub boats, Echigo-Tsumari Art Field, Yahiko Shrine, and Yuzawa/Myoko ski resorts.
Toyama (富山県)
Hoofdstad Toyama · 15 steden in prefectuur Toyama (Chubu): Tateyama Kurobe Alpine Route & Kurobe Dam, Kurobe Gorge scenic railway, UNESCO-listed Gokayama thatched villages (Nanto), Takaoka Great Buddha, and Toyama Glass Art Museum.
Ishikawa (石川県)
Hoofdstad Kanazawa · 19 steden in prefectuur Ishikawa (Chubu): Kenroku-en Garden, Higashi Chaya geisha district, Nagamachi samurai lanes, 21st Century Museum of Contemporary Art, Omicho Market, and Kaga Onsenkyo (Yamanaka, Yamashiro, Katayamazu).
Fukui (福井県)
Hoofdstad Fukui · 17 steden in prefectuur Fukui (Chubu): Fukui Prefectural Dinosaur Museum (Katsuyama), serene Zen headquarters of Eiheiji Temple, dramatic Tojinbo sea cliffs (Sakai), Maruoka Castle, and Ichijodani Asakura Ruins.
Yamanashi (山梨県)
Hoofdstad Kofu · 27 steden in prefectuur Yamanashi (Chubu): Northern slopes of Mount Fuji, the Fuji Five Lakes (Kawaguchiko, Yamanakako), Chureito Pagoda (Fujiyoshida), Koshu wine-country vineyards, and Shosenkyo Gorge.
Nagano (長野県)
Hoofdstad Nagano · 77 steden in prefectuur Nagano (Chubu): Original black-walled Matsumoto Castle, Zenko-ji Temple in Nagano, Jigokudani Snow Monkey Park, Nakasendo post towns (Narai-juku, Tsumago, Magome), Kamikochi, and Hakuba/Nozawa Onsen.
Gifu (岐阜県)
Hoofdstad Gifu · 42 steden in prefectuur Gifu (Chubu): Preserved Edo streets of Takayama, UNESCO thatched farmhouses of Shirakawa-go, Gero Onsen (one of Japan's Three Famous Springs), Gifu Castle, Gujo Hachiman, and Magome-juku.
Shizuoka (静岡県)
Hoofdstad Shizuoka · 35 steden in prefectuur Shizuoka (Chubu): Southern views of Mount Fuji (Miho no Matsubara, Nihondaira, Fujinomiya), Izu Peninsula hot springs and coastline (Atami, Ito, Shimoda, Shuzenji), and Hamamatsu.
Aichi (愛知県)
Hoofdstad Nagoya · 54 steden in prefectuur Aichi (Chubu): Nagoya Castle & Atsuta Shrine, Ghibli Park (Nagakute), original hilltop Inuyama Castle, Toyota industrial & automotive museums, Tokoname & Seto pottery towns, and Okazaki.
Mie (三重県)
Hoofdstad Tsu · 29 steden in prefectuur Mie (Kansai): Ise Jingu (Japan's most sacred Shinto shrine complex) and Okage Yokocho lane, Meoto Iwa (Wedded Rocks), Toba pearl islands, Iga-Ueno ninja castle town, and Suzuka Circuit.
Shiga (滋賀県)
Hoofdstad Otsu · 19 steden in prefectuur Shiga (Kansai): Lake Biwa (Japan's largest freshwater lake), original National Treasure Hikone Castle, Mount Hiei Enryaku-ji UNESCO monastery, Omihachiman canal merchant town, and Shirahige Shrine's floating torii.
Kyoto (京都府)
Hoofdstad Kyoto · 26 steden in prefectuur Kyoto (Kansai): 17 UNESCO World Heritage sites in Kyoto City, Fushimi Inari & Arashiyama, Uji's Byodoin Temple & tea fields, Amanohashidate sandbar (Miyazu), and Ine funaya boathouses.
Osaka (大阪府)
Hoofdstad Osaka · 43 steden in prefectuur Osaka (Kansai): Dotonbori neon canal, Osaka Castle, Kuromon Market, Shinsekai, Universal Studios Japan, Minoo Park waterfall, and Sakai's UNESCO-listed ancient keyhole kofun tombs.
Hyōgo (兵庫県)
Hoofdstad Kobe · 42 steden in prefectuur Hyōgo (Kansai): UNESCO World Heritage Himeji Castle, Kobe harbor & Mount Rokko, Arima Onsen (gold & silver waters), willow-lined Kinosaki Onsen, Takeda 'Castle in the Sky' (Asago), and Awaji Island.
Nara (奈良県)
Hoofdstad Nara · 39 steden in prefectuur Nara (Kansai): Nara Park's 1,300 sacred deer, Todai-ji Great Buddha, Kasuga Taisha lanterns, Horyu-ji (world's oldest wooden buildings), Asuka ancient capitals, and Mount Yoshino.
Wakayama (和歌山県)
Hoofdstad Wakayama · 30 steden in prefectuur Wakayama (Kansai): Sacred mountain monastery of Koyasan (Okunoin Cemetery), UNESCO Kumano Kodo pilgrimage shrines (Kumano Nachi Taisha & Nachi Falls, Hongu Taisha), Wakayama Castle, and Shirahama Onsen.
Tottori (鳥取県)
Hoofdstad Tottori · 19 steden in prefectuur Tottori (Chugoku): Sweeping Tottori Sand Dunes & Sand Museum, sacred Mount Daisen ('Fuji of Hoki'), Kurayoshi white-walled storehouses, radium-rich Misasa Onsen, and Sakaiminato's Mizuki Shigeru Road.
Shimane (島根県)
Hoofdstad Matsue · 19 steden in prefectuur Shimane (Chugoku): Izumo Taisha (one of Japan's oldest and grandest Shinto shrines), original lakeside Matsue Castle, Adachi Museum of Art (Yasugi), UNESCO Iwami Ginzan Silver Mine (Oda), and Tsuwano.
Okayama (岡山県)
Hoofdstad Okayama · 27 steden in prefectuur Okayama (Chugoku): Korakuen (one of Japan's Three Great Gardens) and black-walled Okayama Castle, Kurashiki Bikan Historical Quarter's willow-lined canal, Bitchu-Matsuyama hilltop castle (Takahashi), and Uno Port (gateway to Naoshima).
Hiroshima (広島県)
Hoofdstad Hiroshima · 24 steden in prefectuur Hiroshima (Chugoku): Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park & Museum, Miyajima's floating Itsukushima Shrine (Hatsukaichi), hillside port town of Onomichi, the 70 km Shimanami Kaido island cycling route, and Tomonoura harbor (Fukuyama).
Yamaguchi (山口県)
Hoofdstad Yamaguchi · 19 steden in prefectuur Yamaguchi (Chugoku): Five-arched wooden Kintaikyo Bridge in Iwakuni, cliffside red torii of Motonosumi Shrine (Nagato), Samurai castle town of Hagi, Karato Fish Market (Shimonoseki), and Akiyoshido limestone cave (Mine).
Tokushima (徳島県)
Hoofdstad Tokushima · 24 steden in prefectuur Tokushima (Shikoku): Giant tidal Naruto Whirlpools (Naruto), remote vine bridges and misty gorges of the Iya Valley (Miyoshi), Awa Odori Kaikan dance hall, and temples #1–#23 of the 88-Temple Shikoku Pilgrimage.
Kagawa (香川県)
Hoofdstad Takamatsu · 17 steden in prefectuur Kagawa (Shikoku): Ritsurin Garden in Takamatsu (one of Japan's finest landscape gardens), Naoshima & Teshima contemporary art islands, 1,368 steps of Kotohira-gu (Konpira-san), and original hilltop Marugame Castle.
Ehime (愛媛県)
Hoofdstad Matsuyama · 20 steden in prefectuur Ehime (Shikoku): Dogo Onsen Honkan (3,000-year-old bathhouse that inspired Spirited Away) & hilltop Matsuyama Castle, the Shimanami Kaido cycling terminus at Imabari, and preserved Edo wax-merchant streets of Uchiko & Ozu.
Kōchi (高知県)
Hoofdstad Kōchi · 34 steden in prefectuur Kōchi (Shikoku): Original hilltop Kochi Castle, lively Hirome Market food hall, Katsurahama Beach (Sakamoto Ryoma statue), crystal-clear Shimanto River chinkabashi (submersible bridges), and Cape Ashizuri.
Fukuoka (福岡県)
Hoofdstad Fukuoka · 60 steden in prefectuur Fukuoka (Kyushu): Nakasu & Tenjin open-air yatai food stalls, Dazaifu Tenmangu Shrine & Kyushu National Museum, Yanagawa canal punting boats, Mojiko Retro port in Kitakyushu, and Itoshima coast.
Saga (佐賀県)
Hoofdstad Saga · 20 steden in prefectuur Saga (Kyushu): Porcelain towns of Arita, Imari, and Okawachiyama ('Village of the Secret Kilns'), Yutoku Inari Shrine (Kashima), Takeo Onsen Library & Mifuneyama Rakuen, Ureshino green-tea hot springs, and Karatsu Castle.
Nagasaki (長崎県)
Hoofdstad Nagasaki · 21 steden in prefectuur Nagasaki (Kyushu): Nagasaki Peace Park, Glover Garden & Dejima Dutch trading post, Mount Inasa ('10-million-dollar night view'), Hashima (Gunkanjima / Battleship Island), Unzen Onsen, Sasebo's Kujukushima islands, and Shimabara Castle.
Kumamoto (熊本県)
Hoofdstad Kumamoto · 45 steden in prefectuur Kumamoto (Kyushu): Imposing black-walled Kumamoto Castle & Suizenji Jojuen Garden, vast active volcanic caldera of Mount Aso (Kusasenri & Nakadake), cedar-shaded Kurokawa Onsen, and Amakusa dolphin-watching islands.
Ōita (大分県)
Hoofdstad Ōita · 19 steden in prefectuur Ōita (Kyushu): Beppu's 'Eight Hells' (Jigoku Meguri) & sand/mud baths, boutique foot-of-Mount-Yufu resort town of Yufuin, Usa Jingu Shrine, Kitsuki samurai slopes, and Kunisaki Peninsula stone Buddhas.
Miyazaki (宮崎県)
Hoofdstad Miyazaki · 26 steden in prefectuur Miyazaki (Kyushu): Basalt columns and waterfall of Takachiho Gorge, cliff-cave shrine of Udo Jingu (Nichinan), Aoshima Island ('Devil's Washboard' rock formations), and Sun Messe Nichinan's ocean-view Moai statues.
Kagoshima (鹿児島県)
Hoofdstad Kagoshima · 43 steden in prefectuur Kagoshima (Kyushu): Smoking volcano of Sakurajima across the bay (15m ferry), Sengan-en samurai garden, Ibusuki natural volcanic sand baths (Sunamushi), Kirishima Onsen, and UNESCO World Heritage island of Yakushima.
Okinawa (沖縄県)
Hoofdstad Naha · 41 steden in prefectuur Okinawa (Okinawa): Subtropical Ryukyu Kingdom heritage (Shuri Castle in Naha), Churaumi Aquarium (Motobu), Kerama Islands coral reefs, and the turquoise Yaeyama & Miyako islands (Ishigaki, Taketomi, Miyakojima).
14 Interactieve Reis-Tools (¥)
Interactieve Tools →Japan Reisbudget Calculator (in Yen ¥)
Bereken je dagelijkse en totale reiskosten in Yen (¥) voor hotels, eten, treinen en bezienswaardigheden.
Shinkansen Treinprijzen & Routeplanner (¥)
Vergelijk reistijden, tarieven in Yen (¥) en JR Pass-dekking op 38 hogesnelheidsroutes.
JR Pass Waardecalculator (¥)
Tel je geplande treinritten in Yen (¥) bij elkaar op en zie direct of een JR Pass voordeliger is.
Interactieve Japan Routeplanner (3–21 Dagen)
Stel een dag-tot-dag reisschema samen op basis van aankomstluchthaven, reistempo en regio's.
Japans Taalgidsje met Audio & Allergiekaarten
Meer dan 40 handige reiszinnen met uitspraak en aanwijskaarten voor dieetwensen en allergieën.
Shinkansen 160cm Bagage- & Kluisjeschecker
Controleer of je koffer een Shinkansen-bagageplaats nodig heeft, in een locker past en wat Takkyubin kost.
Voorbeeldroutes van Dag tot Dag
Reisroutes →10 Dagen Tokio, Hakone (Mt. Fuji), Kyoto & Osaka
Tien uitgebalanceerde dagen met Tokio, een ryokan-overnachting bij Hakone en de hoogtepunten van Kyoto, Nara en Osaka.
7-Daagse Eerste Reis Japan: Tokio & Kyoto
De klassieke weekroute tussen Tokio en Kyoto per Shinkansen, inclusief dagtrip naar Nara of Osaka.
14-Daagse Klassieke Rondreis Japan: Tokio, Kyoto, Osaka & Hiroshima
De complete tweeweekse route langs Tokio, Hakone of Kanazawa, Kyoto, Nara, Osaka, Himeji, Hiroshima en Miyajima.
21 Days in Japan: The Grand Tour from Hokkaido to Kyushu
A 21-day Nationwide route for long-stay explorers covering Tokyo, Sendai, Hakodate, Sapporo, Kanazawa and more. Budget about ¥22,000 per person per day.
10 Days in Japan: Tokyo, Kyoto, Hiroshima & Miyajima
A 10-day Golden Route route for first-timers covering Tokyo, Kyoto, Hiroshima, Osaka. Budget about ¥21,000 per person per day.
10 Dagen Kindvriendelijk Japan: Rustig Tempo voor Gezinnen
Ontspannen gezinsroute met slechts twee uitvalsbases (Tokio & Kyoto/Osaka), interactieve musea en Nara-herten.
5 Days in Japan: Tokyo, Mt. Fuji & Hakone
A 5-day Kanto route for short trips covering Tokyo, Fujikawaguchiko, Hakone. Budget about ¥23,000 per person per day.
7 Dagen Japanse Alpen & Hokuriku: Takayama, Shirakawa-go & Kanazawa
Bergkastelen, UNESCO-boerderijen met rieten daken in Shirakawa-go, samoeraiwijken in Kanazawa en berg-onsen.
12-Daagse Budgetreis Japan: Slimme Treinpassen, Streetfood & Hostels
Ontdek Tokio, Kyoto en Osaka voordelig met regionale passen, lokale eethuisjes en gratis uitzichtpunten.
14 Days in Japan: Golden Route plus Hokkaido
A 14-day Nationwide route for second-timers covering Tokyo, Kyoto, Osaka, Sapporo, Otaru. Budget about ¥23,000 per person per day.
7 Days in Kansai: Kyoto, Osaka, Nara, Kobe & Himeji
A 7-day Kansai route for first-timers covering Kyoto, Osaka, Nara, Himeji, Kobe. Budget about ¥18,000 per person per day.
10-Day Japan Honeymoon: Ryokan, Kyoto & Naoshima
A 10-day Golden Route route for couples covering Tokyo, Hakone, Kyoto, Naoshima, Osaka. Budget about ¥38,000 per person per day.
7-Day Hokkaido Summer Road Trip: Sapporo, Furano, Biei & Otaru
A 7-day Hokkaido route for road-trippers covering Sapporo, Furano, Biei, Otaru. Budget about ¥20,000 per person per day.
7 Days in Kyushu: Fukuoka, Nagasaki, Kumamoto, Beppu
A 7-day Kyushu route for second-timers covering Fukuoka, Nagasaki, Kumamoto, Beppu. Budget about ¥17,000 per person per day.
10 Days in Tohoku: Sendai, Hiraizumi, Kakunodate, Aomori
A 10-day Tohoku route for off-the-beaten-path covering Sendai, Matsushima, Hiraizumi, Morioka, Kakunodate (Semboku) and more. Budget about ¥16,000 per person per day.
5 Days in Kyoto: Temples, Gardens, Uji & Nara
A 5-day Kansai route for culture lovers covering Kyoto, Uji, Nara. Budget about ¥20,000 per person per day.
6 Days in Shikoku & Setouchi: Naoshima, Takamatsu & Matsuyama
A 6-day Shikoku route for art lovers covering Okayama, Naoshima, Takamatsu, Matsuyama. Budget about ¥17,000 per person per day.
7 Days in Okinawa: Naha, Churaumi & Ishigaki Islands
A 7-day Okinawa route for beach lovers covering Naha (Okinawa), Ishigaki. Budget about ¥20,000 per person per day.
10-Day Winter Japan: Snow Monkeys, Shirakawa-go & Onsen
A 10-day Japanese Alps route for winter travelers covering Tokyo, Yamanouchi, Nagano, Kanazawa, Shirakawa-go and more. Budget about ¥21,000 per person per day.
7-Day Ski Trip: Niseko Powder & Sapporo
A 7-day Hokkaido route for skiers covering Niseko (Kutchan), Sapporo. Budget about ¥32,000 per person per day.
4 Days in Tokyo: First-Timer Highlights
A 4-day Kanto route for short trips covering Tokyo. Budget about ¥18,000 per person per day.
3 Days in Kyoto: Essential Temples & Gion
A 3-day Kansai route for short trips covering Kyoto. Budget about ¥19,000 per person per day.
12-Day Japan Food Lover's Route: Tokyo, Osaka, Fukuoka & Hokkaido Seafood
A 12-day Nationwide route for foodies covering Tokyo, Osaka, Fukuoka, Sapporo. Budget about ¥24,000 per person per day.
8 Days: Nakasendo Trail, Matsumoto & Takayama
A 8-day Japanese Alps route for hikers covering Tokyo, Matsumoto, Tsumago (Nagiso), Takayama, Kanazawa. Budget about ¥19,000 per person per day.
6 Days: Kumano Kodo Pilgrimage & Koyasan Temple Stay
A 6-day Kansai route for hikers covering Osaka, Koyasan, Wakayama, Kyoto. Budget about ¥20,000 per person per day.
9 Days in Japan with Teens: Anime, Theme Parks & Ninja Towns
A 9-day Golden Route route for families covering Tokyo, Kyoto, Osaka. Budget about ¥22,000 per person per day.
7-Day Luxury Japan: Ryokan, Kaiseki & Private Guides
A 7-day Golden Route route for luxury covering Tokyo, Hakone, Kyoto. Budget about ¥75,000 per person per day.
5 Days in Osaka with Day Trips to Kyoto, Nara & Kobe
A 5-day Kansai route for budget covering Osaka, Kyoto, Nara, Kobe. Budget about ¥13,000 per person per day.
10-Day Cherry Blossom Route: Tokyo, Kyoto & Hirosaki
A 10-day Nationwide route for spring travelers covering Tokyo, Kyoto, Osaka, Sendai, Hirosaki. Budget about ¥26,000 per person per day.
10-Day Autumn Foliage Route: Nikko, Hakone, Kyoto
A 10-day Golden Route route for autumn travelers covering Tokyo, Nikko, Hakone, Kyoto, Nara and more. Budget about ¥24,000 per person per day.
7 Days in Western Honshu: Hiroshima, Izumo, Matsue & Tottori
A 7-day Chugoku route for off-the-beaten-path covering Hiroshima, Izumo, Matsue, Tottori. Budget about ¥15,000 per person per day.
5-Day Hokkaido Winter: Sapporo Snow Festival & Otaru
A 5-day Hokkaido route for winter travelers covering Sapporo, Otaru, Noboribetsu. Budget about ¥22,000 per person per day.
6 Days: Mt. Fuji, Izu Peninsula & Shizuoka
A 6-day Chubu route for nature lovers covering Fujikawaguchiko, Shizuoka, Atami, Ito (Izu). Budget about ¥19,000 per person per day.
7-Day Onsen Hopping: Kusatsu, Hakone, Kinosaki & Arima
A 7-day Nationwide route for relaxation covering Tokyo, Kusatsu Onsen, Hakone, Kyoto, Kinosaki Onsen. Budget about ¥25,000 per person per day.
4 Days: Hiroshima, Miyajima & Onomichi
A 4-day Chugoku route for short trips covering Hiroshima, Miyajima (Hatsukaichi), Onomichi. Budget about ¥16,000 per person per day.
10 Days in Kyushu: Volcanoes, Onsen & Yakushima
A 10-day Kyushu route for nature lovers covering Fukuoka, Kumamoto, Aso, Kurokawa Onsen area (Oguni), Kagoshima and more. Budget about ¥19,000 per person per day.
14 Days Off the Beaten Path: Alps, Hokuriku, San'in & Shikoku
A 14-day Nationwide route for second-timers covering Matsumoto, Takayama, Kanazawa, Amanohashidate (Miyazu), Matsue and more. Budget about ¥17,000 per person per day.
3-Day Tokyo Stopover: Shibuya, Asakusa & Kamakura
A 3-day Kanto route for short trips covering Tokyo, Kamakura. Budget about ¥19,000 per person per day.
7 Days in Tokyo & Day Trips: Nikko, Kamakura, Yokohama, Kawagoe
A 7-day Kanto route for single-base covering Tokyo, Nikko, Kamakura, Yokohama, Kawagoe. Budget about ¥18,000 per person per day.
10 Days in Japan Solo: Hostels, Capsules & Easy Trains
A 10-day Golden Route route for solo covering Tokyo, Hakone, Kyoto, Osaka. Budget about ¥11,000 per person per day.
12-Day JR Pass Loop: Tokyo, Kanazawa, Kyoto, Hiroshima, Sendai
A 12-day Nationwide route for rail fans covering Tokyo, Kanazawa, Kyoto, Hiroshima, Sendai. Budget about ¥18,000 per person per day.
5 Days: Tateyama Kurobe Alpine Route & Kanazawa
A 5-day Japanese Alps route for nature lovers covering Nagano, Toyama, Kanazawa, Shirakawa-go. Budget about ¥19,000 per person per day.
6 Days: Sapporo, Otaru, Noboribetsu & Hakodate by Rail
A 6-day Hokkaido route for rail fans covering Sapporo, Otaru, Noboribetsu, Hakodate. Budget about ¥18,000 per person per day.
7 Days in Eastern Hokkaido: Shiretoko, Kushiro & Asahikawa
A 7-day Hokkaido route for wildlife lovers covering Asahikawa, Shiretoko (Shari), Kushiro, Sapporo. Budget about ¥21,000 per person per day.
5 Days in Hokuriku: Kanazawa, Shirakawa-go & Toyama
A 5-day Hokuriku route for culture lovers covering Kanazawa, Shirakawa-go, Toyama. Budget about ¥17,000 per person per day.
8 Days in Japan with Toddlers: Easy Bases & Parks
A 8-day Golden Route route for families covering Tokyo, Kyoto, Osaka. Budget about ¥20,000 per person per day.
7 Days in Japan Under ¥10,000 a Day
A 7-day Golden Route route for budget covering Tokyo, Kyoto, Osaka. Budget about ¥9,500 per person per day.
6 Days: Shimanami Kaido Cycling & Setouchi Islands
A 6-day Chugoku route for cyclists covering Onomichi, Matsuyama, Hiroshima. Budget about ¥16,000 per person per day.
4 Days: Nagoya & Ise Grand Shrine
A 4-day Chubu route for culture lovers covering Nagoya, Ise. Budget about ¥16,000 per person per day.
10 Days: Okinawa, Miyakojima & Ishigaki
A 10-day Okinawa route for beach lovers covering Naha (Okinawa), Miyakojima, Ishigaki. Budget about ¥21,000 per person per day.
7-Day Slow Route Tokyo to Osaka via Hakone, Nagoya & Ise
A 7-day Golden Route route for second-timers covering Tokyo, Hakone, Nagoya, Ise, Osaka. Budget about ¥19,000 per person per day.
5 Days: Tohoku Hot Springs — Ginzan, Yamadera & Matsushima
A 5-day Tohoku route for relaxation covering Sendai, Matsushima, Yamagata, Ginzan Onsen (Obanazawa). Budget about ¥20,000 per person per day.
9 Days: Kansai & Shikoku Loop
A 9-day Kansai route for second-timers covering Osaka, Kyoto, Tokushima, Kochi, Takamatsu. Budget about ¥17,000 per person per day.
6 Days: Hakuba, Kamikochi & Matsumoto Summer Hiking
A 6-day Japanese Alps route for hikers covering Matsumoto, Hakuba, Nagano. Budget about ¥18,000 per person per day.
7-Day Anime & Pop Culture Japan: Akihabara, Ghibli & Osaka
A 7-day Golden Route route for pop culture fans covering Tokyo, Kyoto, Osaka. Budget about ¥19,000 per person per day.
5 Days in July: Furano Lavender & Biei
A 5-day Hokkaido route for summer travelers covering Sapporo, Furano, Biei. Budget about ¥20,000 per person per day.
4 Days: Fukuoka & Nagasaki
A 4-day Kyushu route for short trips covering Fukuoka, Nagasaki. Budget about ¥15,000 per person per day.
8-Day Japanese Castles Tour: Himeji, Matsumoto, Hikone & Kumamoto
A 8-day Nationwide route for history buffs covering Matsumoto, Nagoya, Hikone, Himeji, Okayama and more. Budget about ¥18,000 per person per day.
5 Days in June: Hydrangeas, Museums & Hokkaido Escape
A 5-day Nationwide route for shoulder season covering Tokyo, Kamakura, Sapporo. Budget about ¥18,000 per person per day.
6 Days: Osaka to Okayama via Kobe & Himeji
A 6-day Kansai route for first-timers covering Osaka, Kobe, Himeji, Okayama, Kurashiki. Budget about ¥16,000 per person per day.
10 Days Western Japan: Osaka to Fukuoka by Shinkansen
A 10-day Chugoku route for second-timers covering Osaka, Himeji, Okayama, Hiroshima, Shimonoseki and more. Budget about ¥17,000 per person per day.
3 Days: Hakone Onsen Escape from Tokyo
A 3-day Kanto route for couples covering Hakone. Budget about ¥32,000 per person per day.
4 Days: Sendai, Matsushima & Yamadera
A 4-day Tohoku route for short trips covering Sendai, Matsushima, Yamagata. Budget about ¥15,000 per person per day.
7 Days: Karuizawa, Kusatsu & Snow Monkeys
A 7-day Japanese Alps route for relaxation covering Karuizawa, Kusatsu Onsen, Yamanouchi, Nagano. Budget about ¥20,000 per person per day.
14 Days in Japan at a Gentle Pace
A 14-day Golden Route route for seniors covering Tokyo, Hakone, Kyoto, Osaka. Budget about ¥26,000 per person per day.
5 Days: Kagoshima, Sakurajima & Ibusuki
A 5-day Kyushu route for nature lovers covering Kagoshima, Ibusuki. Budget about ¥16,000 per person per day.
6 Days: Yakushima Ancient Forest Hiking
A 6-day Kyushu route for hikers covering Kagoshima, Yakushima. Budget about ¥18,000 per person per day.
7 Days: Beppu, Yufuin, Aso & Takachiho
A 7-day Kyushu route for relaxation covering Beppu, Yufuin, Aso, Takachiho, Kumamoto. Budget about ¥18,000 per person per day.
4 Days in Kanazawa & Noto
A 4-day Hokuriku route for short trips covering Kanazawa. Budget about ¥17,000 per person per day.
10-Day Japan Photography Route: Fuji, Kyoto, Shirakawa-go
A 10-day Nationwide route for photographers covering Tokyo, Fujikawaguchiko, Takayama, Shirakawa-go, Kyoto. Budget about ¥22,000 per person per day.
5 Days in Tokyo with Kids: Disney, Ghibli & teamLab
A 5-day Kanto route for families covering Tokyo. Budget about ¥24,000 per person per day.
7 Days on the Hokuriku Arch Pass: Tokyo, Kanazawa, Kyoto
A 7-day Hokuriku route for rail fans covering Tokyo, Karuizawa, Kanazawa, Kyoto. Budget about ¥19,000 per person per day.
6 Days: Kyoto by the Sea — Amanohashidate & Kinosaki
A 6-day Kansai route for second-timers covering Kyoto, Amanohashidate (Miyazu), Kinosaki Onsen. Budget about ¥22,000 per person per day.
5 Days: Gero Onsen, Takayama & Shirakawa-go
A 5-day Japanese Alps route for relaxation covering Nagoya, Gero, Takayama, Shirakawa-go. Budget about ¥20,000 per person per day.
4 Days: Nikko Shrines & Lake Chuzenji
A 4-day Kanto route for nature lovers covering Nikko, Tokyo. Budget about ¥17,000 per person per day.
7-Day Hokkaido Winter: Sapporo, Otaru & Niseko
A 7-day Hokkaido route for winter travelers covering Sapporo, Otaru, Niseko (Kutchan). Budget about ¥26,000 per person per day.
8 Days by Rail: Tokyo to Sapporo via Tohoku
A 8-day Tohoku route for rail fans covering Tokyo, Sendai, Morioka, Aomori, Hakodate and more. Budget about ¥19,000 per person per day.
5 Days: Matsuyama, Dogo Onsen & Uchiko
A 5-day Shikoku route for relaxation covering Matsuyama. Budget about ¥15,000 per person per day.
3 Days in Osaka: Street Food Weekend
A 3-day Kansai route for foodies covering Osaka. Budget about ¥14,000 per person per day.
6 Days: Tokyo & Minakami Outdoor Adventure
A 6-day Kanto route for adventure covering Tokyo, Minakami. Budget about ¥18,000 per person per day.
7 Days: Kyoto Countryside, Lake Biwa & Hikone
A 7-day Kansai route for second-timers covering Kyoto, Otsu, Hikone. Budget about ¥17,000 per person per day.
4 Days: Kochi & the Pacific Coast
A 4-day Shikoku route for off-the-beaten-path covering Kochi. Budget about ¥14,000 per person per day.
5 Days: Izumo & Matsue Shinto Mythology Route
A 5-day Chugoku route for culture lovers covering Izumo, Matsue. Budget about ¥15,000 per person per day.
6 Days: Hagi, Shimonoseki & Western Yamaguchi
A 6-day Chugoku route for off-the-beaten-path covering Hiroshima, Hagi, Shimonoseki, Fukuoka. Budget about ¥15,000 per person per day.
4 Days: Yokohama, Kamakura & Enoshima
A 4-day Kanto route for short trips covering Yokohama, Kamakura. Budget about ¥17,000 per person per day.
5 Days: Hakodate & Southern Hokkaido
A 5-day Hokkaido route for foodies covering Hakodate, Noboribetsu. Budget about ¥17,000 per person per day.
3 Days: Nara & Koyasan Temple Lodging
A 3-day Kansai route for culture lovers covering Nara, Koyasan, Osaka. Budget about ¥18,000 per person per day.
7 Days: Work-Friendly Fukuoka Base with Kyushu Weekends
A 7-day Kyushu route for remote workers covering Fukuoka, Nagasaki. Budget about ¥13,000 per person per day.
10 Days: Accessible Japan for Wheelchair Users
A 10-day Golden Route route for accessibility covering Tokyo, Kyoto, Osaka. Budget about ¥22,000 per person per day.
4 Days: Ishigaki & Taketomi Islands
A 4-day Okinawa route for beach lovers covering Ishigaki. Budget about ¥19,000 per person per day.
5 Days: Shizuoka Green Tea & Fuji Views
A 5-day Chubu route for off-the-beaten-path covering Shizuoka, Fujikawaguchiko. Budget about ¥16,000 per person per day.
6 Days: Aomori, Hirosaki & Oirase Gorge
A 6-day Tohoku route for nature lovers covering Aomori, Hirosaki. Budget about ¥16,000 per person per day.
3 Days in Local Tokyo: Setagaya, Shimokitazawa & Yanaka
A 3-day Kanto route for repeat visitors covering Setagaya (Tokyo), Tokyo. Budget about ¥15,000 per person per day.
5 Days: Nagano, Snow Monkeys & Nozawa Onsen
A 5-day Japanese Alps route for winter travelers covering Nagano, Yamanouchi, Nozawa Onsen. Budget about ¥19,000 per person per day.
4 Days: Okayama, Kurashiki & Naoshima
A 4-day Chugoku route for art lovers covering Okayama, Kurashiki, Naoshima. Budget about ¥17,000 per person per day.
6 Days: Miyakojima Beach Break
A 6-day Okinawa route for beach lovers covering Miyakojima. Budget about ¥18,000 per person per day.
7 Days: North Kanto Loop — Nikko, Kusatsu & Karuizawa
A 7-day Kanto route for second-timers covering Nikko, Kusatsu Onsen, Karuizawa, Tokyo. Budget about ¥18,000 per person per day.
5 Days: Tokushima, Naruto & Iya Valley
A 5-day Shikoku route for off-the-beaten-path covering Tokushima, Kochi. Budget about ¥14,000 per person per day.
4 Days: Asahikawa & Biei in Winter
A 4-day Hokkaido route for winter travelers covering Asahikawa, Biei. Budget about ¥17,000 per person per day.
3 Days: Toyama Bay & Kurobe Gorge
A 3-day Hokuriku route for off-the-beaten-path covering Toyama. Budget about ¥15,000 per person per day.
Praktische Reisgidsen
Praktische Gidsen →First Trip to Japan: Planning Checklist
Complete step-by-step planning checklist for your first trip to Japan: when to book flights, Tokyo and Kyoto hotels, Shinkansen tickets, Ghibli & teamLab reservations, Visit Japan Web QR codes, eSIM, and yen cash.
Japan Visa & Entry Requirements Explained
Do you need a visa for Japan? Complete guide to Japan's 90-day visa-free countries (US, UK, Canada, EU, Australia), eVISA rules, passport validity, Visit Japan Web QR codes, and customs allowances.
JR Pass & Rail Travel in Japan: Complete Guide
Is the Japan Rail Pass worth buying? Compare current 7, 14 & 21-day JR Pass prices against point-to-point Shinkansen tickets, Nozomi supplement rules, regional JR passes, and oversized baggage reservations.
IC Cards in Japan: Suica, PASMO, ICOCA & Mobile
How to use Suica, Welcome Suica, PASMO, and ICOCA transit cards in Japan: instant Apple Wallet setup on iPhone, where to buy physical cards at Haneda/Narita, cash top-ups, and subway/bus coverage.
Airport Transfers in Japan: Narita, Haneda, Kansai & More
How to get from Narita (NRT), Haneda (HND), and Kansai (KIX) airports to your hotel: Narita Express vs. Keisei Skyliner, Tokyo Monorail, Keikyu Line, JR Haruka to Kyoto, Limousine Bus fares, and travel times.
Money in Japan: Cash, Cards, ATMs & Tipping
How to pay in Japan: where credit cards and Apple Pay work, why you still need ¥5,000–¥10,000 daily cash, using 7-Eleven Seven Bank and Japan Post ATMs with foreign debit cards, and why you never tip.
Staying Connected in Japan: eSIM, SIM Cards & Pocket Wifi
Compare travel eSIMs (Ubigi, Airalo, Holafly), prepaid airport SIM cards, and Pocket WiFi rentals for Japan: NTT Docomo vs. SoftBank coverage, daily costs, hotspot sharing, and setup tips.
Japanese Etiquette for Visitors: Do's and Don'ts
Practical guide to Japanese manners and etiquette for visitors: when to remove shoes, quiet train rules, chopstick taboos, temple and shrine bowing, onsen bathing, trash disposal, and Gion photography rules.
How Much Does a Trip to Japan Cost? Budget Breakdown
Realistic Japan trip cost breakdown per day for budget (¥8,000–¥14,000), mid-range (¥18,000–¥35,000), and luxury travelers—covering hotels, ryokan, Shinkansen tickets, ramen to omakase dining, and admission fees.