14-Day Japan Adventure Itinerary

  1. Day 1: Exploring Tokyo
    From Narita International Airport: Take the JR Narita Express train to Tokyo Station (~1hr, $30). From Tokyo Station, take the Yamanote Line to Shinjuku Station (~15min, $2).

    Bustling city streets

  2. Day 2: Mt. Fuji Hike
    From Shinjuku Station: Take the JR Chuo Line to Otsuki Station (~1hr, $10). From Otsuki Station, take the Fujikyu Railway to Kawaguchiko Station (~50min, $9).

    Spectacular mountain views

  3. Day 3: Kyoto Temples
    From Kawaguchiko Station: Take the Fujikyu Railway to Otsuki Station (~50min, $9). From Otsuki Station, take the JR Chuo Line to Kyoto Station (~2.5hr, $60).

    Traditional Japanese shrines

  4. Day 4: White Water Rafting
    From Kyoto Station: Take the JR Tokaido Shinkansen to Nagoya Station (~1hr, $60). From Nagoya Station, take a bus to the Kiso River for white water rafting (~2hr, $60).

    Bumpy river rapids

  5. Day 5: Hiking in Nara
    From Kiso River: Take a bus back to Nagoya Station (~2hr, $60). From Nagoya Station, take the JR Kansai Main Line to Nara Station (~2hr, $50).

    Sacred deer roaming

  6. Day 6: Exploration of Hiroshima
    From Nara Station: Take the JR Kansai Main Line to Shin-Osaka Station (~1hr, $20). From Shin-Osaka Station, take the Sanyo Shinkansen to Hiroshima Station (~1.5hr, $70).

    Historic city sights

  7. Day 7: Miyajima Island
    From Hiroshima Station: Take the JR Sanyo Line to Miyajimaguchi Station (~30 min, $5). Take the ferry from Miyajimaguchi Station to Miyajima Island (~10 min, $3).

    Peaceful island serenity

  8. Day 8: Snowboarding in Nagano
    From Miyajima Island: Take ferry back to Miyajimaguchi Station. Take the JR Sanyo Line to Shin-Osaka Station. From Shin-Osaka Station, take the Shinkansen to Nagano Station (~2.5hr, $120). Take a bus to the snowboarding resort (~1hr, $20).

    Snowy slopes adventure

  9. Day 9: Onsen in Hakone
    From Nagano Station: Take a bus to Nagano Station. Take the Shinkansen to Odawara Station (~2hr, $100). From Odawara Station, take the Hakone Tozan Railway to Gora Station (~45min, $5).

    Japanese hot springs

  10. Day 10: Skydiving in Okinawa
    From Gora Station: Take the Hakone Tozan Railway back to Odawara Station. From Odawara Station, take the JR Tokaido Shinkansen to Tokyo Station (~1hr, $30). From Tokyo Station, take a flight to Okinawa Island (~2.5hr, $150).

    Thrilling free fall

  11. Day 11: Scuba Diving in Ishigaki
    From Okinawa Island: Take a domestic flight to Ishigaki Island (~1hr, $80). From the airport, take a bus or taxi to the scuba diving site (~30min, $10).

    Underwater treasures

  12. Day 12: Yakushima Island Trekking
    From Ishigaki Island: Take a domestic flight back to Okinawa Island. From Okinawa Island, take a flight to Yakushima Island (~1hr, $100). From the airport, take a bus to the Yakusugi Land hiking trail (~30min, $5).

    Enchanting forest landscapes

  13. Day 13: Surfing in Chiba
    From Yakushima Island: Take a flight back to Tokyo Haneda Airport (~2.5hr, $150). From Haneda Airport, take the Keikyu Line to Soga Station (~30min, $5). From Soga Station, take a bus or taxi to the surfing beach (~30 min, $10).

    Thrilling wave rides

  14. Day 14: Tokyo Tour
    From Chiba: Take the bus or taxi back to Soga Station. From Soga Station, take the Keikyu Line back to Tokyo Station (~1hr, $10).

    City landmarks finale

Time and Costs Estimates

  • Tokyo Skytree (2-3 hours, $32)
  • Kinkaku-ji Temple (1-2 hours, $5)
  • White Water Rafting (4-5 hours, $60)
  • Arashiyama Bamboo Forest (1-2 hours, $5)
  • Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park (2-3 hours, free)
  • Miyajima Island (3-4 hours, $3 for ferry)
  • Snowboarding in Nagano (6-7 hours, $100)
  • Hakone Onsen (2-3 hours, $20)
  • Okuma Beach Skydiving (3-4 hours, $300)
  • Ishigaki Scuba Diving (3-4 hours, $100)
  • Yakushima Island Trekking (4-5 hours, $15)
  • Ichinomiya Beach Surfing (4-5 hours, $50)
Total Estimated Costs: $725

Useful Tips

If you have more time, consider adding a day trip to Nikko for its scenic shrines and hikes. For fewer days, you can skip some activities or opt for half-day versions of some adventures. Remember to book accommodations and activities in advance during peak seasons. Also, bring appropriate outdoor gear and comfortable walking shoes.

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