Thirteen-Day Adventure in Japan

1. Day 1: Tokyo Skytree
   1 hour 5 minutes (29 km) from Narita International Airport

   Tallest tower, views.

2. Day 2: Tsukiji Fish Market
   48 minutes (23 km) from Tokyo Skytree

   Fresh seafood vendor.

3. Day 3: Mount Fuji
   1 hour 30 minutes (99 km) from Tsukiji Fish Market

   Hiking, scenery.

4. Day 4: Himeji Castle
   4 hours 45 minutes (366 km) from Mount Fuji

   Historic fortress.

5. Day 5: Miyajima Island
   2 hours 20 minutes (191 km) from Himeji Castle

   Shinto temples, deer.

6. Day 6: Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park
   20 minutes (10 km) from Miyajima Island

   Memorials, museum.

7. Day 7: Osaka Castle
   2 hours 35 minutes (317 km) from Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park

   Castle grounds, gardens.

8. Day 8: Universal Studios Japan
   20 minutes (9.1 km) from Osaka Castle

   Theme park rides.

9. Day 9: Todai-ji Temple
   47 minutes (40 km) from Universal Studios Japan

   Buddhist temple, deer.

10. Day 10: Kobe Mosaic
    1 hour 5 minutes (87 km) from Todai-ji Temple

    Views, cafes.

11. Day 11: Arashiyama Bamboo Grove
    1 hour 5 minutes (55 km) from Kobe Mosaic

    Bamboo garden walk.

12. Day 12: Fushimi Inari Shrine
    17 minutes (6.1 km) from Arashiyama Bamboo Grove

    Shinto shrine, torii gates.

13. 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.