Want to Visit East Asia

Japan

Duration 14 days Cost ~EUR 3,500 for two Season March-May (Cherry Blossom), October-November (Autumn Colors) Currency JPY (Japanese Yen) USD 1 USD = 157 JPY Lang Japanese

“To learn something new, take the path that you took yesterday.”

— John Burroughs

Japan blends ancient tradition and cutting-edge modernity, from serene shrines to neon-lit Tokyo streets.

Why Japan Is on My List

World-renowned cuisine, stunning landscapes, and futuristic cities alongside deeply rooted cultural traditions.

Planned Itinerary

Tokyo (4 days) - Shibuya, Shinjuku, Akihabara, Asakusa, Tsukiji Market
Hakone (1 day) - Hot springs with Mount Fuji views
Kyoto (4 days) - Temples, bamboo groves, geisha district, tea ceremonies
Osaka (2 days) - Street food capital
Hiroshima & Miyajima (2 days) - Peace Memorial, floating torii gate
Nara (1 day) - Deer and ancient temples

What I’m Most Excited About

Cherry blossom season (hanami)
Traditional tea ceremony in Kyoto
Authentic ramen in a tiny Tokyo shop
Fushimi Inari’s thousands of torii gates

Where to Eat

Fuunji (Tokyo) — Legendary Shinjuku tsukemen shop with queues worth the wait. ~JPY 1,000-1,500. 📍 Maps
Sushi Dai (Tokyo) — Counter-only sushi bar inside Toyosu Fish Market. ~JPY 4,000-6,000. 📍 Maps
Kikunoi (Kyoto) — Refined kaiseki restaurant in Higashiyama with seasonal multi-course menus. ~JPY 15,000-25,000. 📍 Maps
Ichiran (Tokyo) — Famous solo-booth ramen chain for Hakata-style tonkotsu. ~JPY 900-1,500. 📍 Maps
Nishiki Market Food Stalls (Kyoto) — Bustling market street for grazing on Kyoto specialties. ~JPY 500-2,000. 📍 Maps

Where to Stay

Mitsui Garden Hotel Ginza Premier ★★★★ (Tokyo) — Stylish Ginza hotel with panoramic city views. ~JPY 18,000/night. Book
Hotel Kanra Kyoto ★★★★ (Kyoto) — Boutique hotel blending machiya style with modern comfort. ~JPY 22,000/night. Book
Nishiyama Ryokan ★★★ (Kyoto) — Traditional inn with tatami rooms. ~JPY 12,000/night. Book
Remm Akihabara ★★★ (Tokyo) — Budget-friendly Akihabara hotel with massage chairs. ~JPY 9,000/night. Book

Tours & Excursions

Tokyo Food Tour — Guided sampling of ramen. 3h, ~JPY 12,000. Book
Kyoto Temple & Shrine Tour — Kinkaku-ji, Fushimi Inari torii gates, and Arashiyama bamboo groves. 6h, ~JPY 15,000. Book
Mt Fuji Day Trip from Tokyo — Visit the 5th Station, Lake Kawaguchi, and scenic viewpoints. 10h, ~JPY 14,000. Book
Osaka Street Food Tour — Dotonbori tastings of takoyaki, okonomiyaki, kushikatsu, and gyoza. 3h, ~JPY 10,000. Book
Hiroshima & Miyajima Island Day Trip — Peace Memorial Park and floating torii gate on Miyajima Island. 11h, ~JPY 18,000. Book