14-Day Nature Itinerary in Japan

  1. Day 1: Tokyo
    Meiji Jingu Shrine

    Spiritual serenity

  2. Day 2: Nikko
    Nikko National Park

    Majestic waterfalls

    Edo Wonderland

    Samurai adventure

  3. Day 3: Yamagata
    Mogami River

    Scenic rafting

    Dewa Sanzan

    Holy mountain trek

  4. Day 4: Aomori
    Oirase Gorge

    Untouched beauty

    Hirosaki Castle

    Cherry blossom bliss

  5. Day 5: Sapporo
    Mt. Moiwa

    City view hike

    Hokkaido Shrine

    Nature tranquility

  6. Day 6: Shiretoko
    Shiretoko National Park

    Fox and bear spotting

  7. Day 7: Hakodate
    Mount Hakodate

    Night view heaven

    Onuma Quasi-National Park

    Pristine lakes

  8. Day 8: Sendai
    Matsushima Bay

    Island hopping

    Zuihoden Mausoleum

    Samurai history

  9. Day 9: Kanazawa
    Kenrokuen Garden

    Nature's artistry

    Higashi Chaya District

    Traditional charm

  10. Day 10: Kyoto
    Fushimi Inari Shrine

    Hike to heaven

    Sagano Bamboo Forest

    Nature's symphony

  11. Day 11: Hiroshima
    Miyajima Island

    Deer Wonderland

    Mt. Misen

    Panoramic views

  12. Day 12: Yakushima
    Yakusugi Land

    Ancient forest hike

    Shiratani Unsuikyo Ravine

    Fantasy land trek

  13. Day 13: Kumamoto
    Amakusa Islands

    Beach bliss

    Aso Caldera

    Nature's wrath

  14. Day 14: Okinawa
    Kerama Islands

    Snorkelling paradise

    Okinawa Churaumi Aquarium

    Marine wonderland

Time and Costs Estimates

  • Edo Wonderland (3-4 hours, ¥4,800)
  • Mogami River Rafting (2-3 hours, ¥7,500)
  • Hirosaki Castle (1-2 hours, ¥310)
  • Shiretoko National Park (1-2 days, free)
  • Onuma Quasi-National Park (2-3 hours, free)
  • Zuihoden Mausoleum (1-2 hours, ¥550)
  • Amakusa Islands (1-2 days, free)
  • Aso Caldera (2-3 hours, free)
  • Kerama Islands (1-2 days, free)
  • Okinawa Churaumi Aquarium (2-3 hours, ¥1,850)
  • Total Estimated Costs: ¥14,360

Useful Tips

If you have more time, you can spend a few extra days in each location to explore more of what nature has to offer. If you have less time, you can skip some locations and focus on a few key places that interest you the most. You can also consider hiring a private tour guide for a more personalized experience. Remember to pack comfortable shoes, sunscreen, insect repellent and clothes suitable for the weather and activities.

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