10-Day Adventure Itinerary for Japan

1. Day 1: Tokyo
   Estimated Time from Previous Location: 0 minutes

   Visit the Tsukiji Outer Market for fresh seafood and try making your own sushi at Tsukiji Cooking. Take a Sumida River Boat Cruise at sunset and admire the city skyline.

2. Day 2: Tokyo
   Estimated Time from Previous Location: 35 minutes via train

   Explore the Meiji Shrine in Harajuku and then go to the Robot Restaurant for a futuristic show and dinner.

3. Day 3: Kyoto
   Estimated Time from Previous Location: 145 minutes via bullet train

   Visit the stunning Fushimi Inari Taisha shrine, hike the famous Philosopher's Path, finish the day with a quiet tea ceremony at En.

4. Day 4: Kyoto
   Estimated Time from Previous Location: 25 minutes via taxi

   Explore Arashiyama Bamboo Grove, visit the Togetsukyo Bridge and then relax in a natural hot spring at Funaoka Onsen.

5. Day 5: Mount Fuji
   Estimated Time from Previous Location: 130 minutes via bus and train

   Make the climb to the summit of Mount Fuji for sunrise. Stop by Kawaguchiko Lake to take in the breathtaking views.

6. Day 6: Takayama
   Estimated Time from Previous Location: 160 minutes via train and bus

   Step back in time walking through the ancient streets of Sanmachi Suji, and then visit Takayama Jinya for a glimpse of history. Try the famous Hida Beef for dinner at Maruaki.

7. Day 7: Kanazawa
   Estimated Time from Previous Location: 120 minutes via train

   Visit the imposing Kanazawa Castle, the elegant Kenrokuen Garden , and the Nagamachi Samurai District to learn more about traditional Japanese culture.

8. Day 8: Hiroshima
   Estimated Time from Previous Location: 230 minutes via train and ferry

   Visit the sobering Atomic Bomb Dome and the moving Hiroshima Peace Memorial Museum to pay respect to the victims of the atomic bomb. Head out for a true Japanese lunch at Orizuru Tower Restaurant.

9. Day 9: Miyajima Island
   Estimated Time from Previous Location: 60 minutes via ferry and train

   Visit the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Miyajima Island and see the iconic floating Torii Gate. Admire the many native deer and hike to the summit of Mt Misen.

10. Day 10: Osaka
    Estimated Time from Previous Location: 90 minutes via train

    Find hidden gems at the vibrant Namba Walk and eat your way through Dotonbori. Visit the Osaka Castle for a historical end to your trip.

Time and Cost Estimates

• Tsukiji Cooking (2 hours, 10,000 JPY)
• Sumida River Boat Cruise (1 hour, 1800 JPY)
• Robot Restaurant (2 hours, 8000 JPY)
• En Tea Ceremony (1.5 hours, 4000 JPY)
• Funaoka Onsen (2 hours, 1000 JPY)
• Mount Fuji Climb (10 hours, 5500 JPY)
• Maruaki Hida Beef (1.5 hours, 10,000 JPY)
• Orizuru Tower Restaurant (1.5 hours, 5000 JPY)

Useful Tips

If you have more time, spend an extra day in Tokyo to explore more districts and visit Disneyland. If you have less time, eliminate the hike in Takayama and spend another day in Kyoto.