9-Day Adventure Itinerary in Japan

  1. Day 1: Tokyo Tower
    30 minutes (16.9 km) from Narita International Airport

    Enjoy panoramic views of Tokyo from the observation deck of this 333-meter tower.

  2. Day 2: Mount Fuji
    2 hours (135 km) from Tokyo Tower

    Take a scenic drive to Mount Fuji and hike or take a cable car to the summit for breathtaking views.

  3. Day 3: Snow Monkey Park
    3.5 hours (230 km) from Mount Fuji

    Observe wild Japanese macaques bathing in hot springs at this unique park in the mountains.

  4. Day 4: Kenrokuen Garden
    5.5 hours (340 km) from Snow Monkey Park

    Explore one of Japan's most beautiful gardens, featuring traditional Japanese landscaping and stunning floral displays.

  5. Day 5: Himeji Castle
    3.5 hours (250 km) from Kenrokuen Garden

    Visit this national treasure, a stunning 17th-century castle and UNESCO World Heritage Site.

  6. Day 6: Shikoku Island
    3.5 hours (260 km) from Himeji Castle

    Take a ferry to the smallest of Japan's main islands and hike the 88 Temple Pilgrimage or enjoy the beaches and seafood.

  7. Day 7: Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park
    3.5 hours (270 km) from Shikoku Island

    Pay your respects at this moving park that serves as a reminder of the atomic bombing of Hiroshima.

  8. Day 8: Kyoto
    1.5 hours (90 km) from Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park

    Explore Japan's cultural heartland, including the stunning Fushimi Inari Shrine and the historic Gion district.

  9. Day 9: Tokyo DisneySea
    2.5 hours (450 km) from Kyoto

    End your adventure at this magical Disney park, unique to Japan and featuring rides and attractions based on sea myths and legends.

Time and Cost Estimates

  • Tokyo Tower (1-2 hours, £10-£20)
  • Mount Fuji (4-8 hours, £20-£50)
  • Snow Monkey Park (2-3 hours, £5-£10)
  • Kenrokuen Garden (2-3 hours, £5-£10)
  • Himeji Castle (2-3 hours, £10-£20)
  • Shikoku Island (1-3 days, variable costs)
  • Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park (1-2 hours, Free)
  • Kyoto (2-3 days, variable costs)
  • Tokyo DisneySea (1 day, £50-£100)
  • Total Estimated Costs: £550-£1270

Useful tips

If you have more time, consider adding a visit to Nara to see the famous deer park and Todai-ji Temple, or a trip to the stunning island of Okinawa. If you have less time, consider skipping Shikoku Island or reducing your stay in Kyoto.

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