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Relaxation in Japan - 7-Day Itinerary

  1. Day 1: Tokyo
    20 minutes (6 miles) from Haneda Airport

    Start your trip with a visit to the serene Meiji Shrine in the morning, followed by a peaceful walk in Ueno Park in the afternoon. In the evening, relax at an authentic Japanese onsen.

    • Meiji Shrine: £0, 1-2 hours
    • Ueno Park: £0, 2-3 hours
    • Authentic Japanese Onsen: £20, 1-2 hours
  2. Day 2: Kyoto
    2 hours (220 miles) from Tokyo

    Visit the enchanting Arashiyama Bamboo Grove in the morning, explore the exquisite Kinkaku-ji Golden Pavilion in the afternoon, and take a relaxing boat ride along the Hozu River in the evening.

    • Arashiyama Bamboo Grove: £0, 1-2 hours
    • Kinkaku-ji Golden Pavilion: £5, 1-2 hours
    • Hozu River Boat Ride: £30, 2-3 hours
  3. Day 3: Hakone
    2.5 hours (80 miles) from Kyoto

    Relax in the famous Hakone Open-Air Museum in the morning, indulge in a traditional kaiseki lunch, and unwind in the natural hot springs of Owakudani in the evening.

    • Hakone Open-Air Museum: £15, 2-3 hours
    • Traditional Kaiseki Lunch: £50, 1 hour
    • Owakudani Hot Springs: £10, 1-2 hours
  4. Day 4: Nara
    1 hour (25 miles) from Kyoto

    Start your day by feeding the friendly deer in Nara Park, explore the stunning Todaiji Temple in the afternoon, and relax with a cup of matcha tea in a traditional tea house.

    • Nara Park: £0, 2-3 hours
    • Todaiji Temple: £10, 1-2 hours
    • Traditional Tea House: £20, 1 hour
  5. Day 5: Osaka
    30 minutes (25 miles) from Nara

    Start your day with a relaxing stroll in the beautiful Osaka Castle Park, indulge in delicious street food at Dotonbori in the afternoon, and unwind with a soothing river cruise in the evening.

    • Osaka Castle Park: £0, 2-3 hours
    • Dotonbori Street Food: £10, 1-2 hours
    • Osaka River Cruise: £30, 1-2 hours
  6. Day 6: Hiroshima
    2.5 hours (200 miles) from Osaka

    Visit the serene Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park in the morning, explore the historic Hiroshima Castle in the afternoon, and relax in the tranquil Shukkeien Garden in the evening.

    • Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park: £0, 2-3 hours
    • Hiroshima Castle: £5, 1-2 hours
    • Shukkeien Garden: £5, 1-2 hours
  7. Day 7: Okinawa
    1.5 hours (700 miles) from Hiroshima

    Relax on the stunning beaches of Okinawa in the morning, snorkel in crystal-clear waters in the afternoon, and unwind with a sunset yoga session on the beach in the evening.

    • Okinawa Beaches: £0, 2-3 hours
    • Snorkeling: £20, 1-2 hours
    • Sunset Yoga: £10, 1 hour

Recommendations

If you're looking for more relaxation, consider visiting the Jigokudani Monkey Park near Nagano, where you can observe snow monkeys bathing in hot springs. For day trips, Nikko offers beautiful nature and historic temples. To maximize your fun, try traditional Japanese tea ceremonies or experience the tranquility of Zen meditation in Kyoto.

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