1 hour 5 minutes (29 km) from Narita International Airport
Tallest tower, views.
Day 2: Tsukiji Fish Market
48 minutes (23 km) from Tokyo Skytree
Fresh seafood vendor.
Day 3: Mount Fuji
1 hour 30 minutes (99 km) from Tsukiji Fish Market
Hiking, scenery.
Day 4: Himeji Castle
4 hours 45 minutes (366 km) from Mount Fuji
Historic fortress.
Day 5: Miyajima Island
2 hours 20 minutes (191 km) from Himeji Castle
Shinto temples, deer.
Day 6: Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park
20 minutes (10 km) from Miyajima Island
Memorials, museum.
Day 7: Osaka Castle
2 hours 35 minutes (317 km) from Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park
Castle grounds, gardens.
Day 8: Universal Studios Japan
20 minutes (9.1 km) from Osaka Castle
Theme park rides.
Day 9: Todai-ji Temple
47 minutes (40 km) from Universal Studios Japan
Buddhist temple, deer.
Day 10: Kobe Mosaic
1 hour 5 minutes (87 km) from Todai-ji Temple
Views, cafes.
Day 11: Arashiyama Bamboo Grove
1 hour 5 minutes (55 km) from Kobe Mosaic
Bamboo garden walk.
Day 12: Fushimi Inari Shrine
17 minutes (6.1 km) from Arashiyama Bamboo Grove
Shinto shrine, torii gates.
Day 13: Kinkaku-ji
40 minutes (22.9 km) from Fushimi Inari Shrine
Golden temple.
Time and Cost Estimates
Tokyo Skytree (2 hours, ¥3,000)
Tsukiji Fish Market (2 hours, cost varies)
Mount Fuji (6-8 hours, free)
Himeji Castle (2 hours, ¥1,000)
Miyajima Island (4-6 hours, ferry ¥360-¥740)
Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park (2-4 hours, free)
Osaka Castle (2 hours, ¥600)
Universal Studios Japan (1 day, ¥7,400)
Todai-ji Temple (2 hours, ¥500)
Kobe Mosaic (2-4 hours, cost varies)
Arashiyama Bamboo Grove (2 hours, free)
Fushimi Inari Shrine (2-4 hours, free)
Kinkaku-ji (1-2 hours, ¥400)
Total Estimated Costs (per person): ¥16,240-¥21,140
Useful Tips
If you have more time, consider visiting Kyoto, Nikko, or Nara. For less time, remove Mount Fuji or Kobe Mosaic from the itinerary. Check opening and closing times in advance and consider purchasing tickets beforehand for popular attractions.