Nature Lovers' Itinerary for Tokyo, Kyoto, Osaka, Hiroshima

  1. Day 1: Tokyo Imperial Palace
    30 minutes (8.9 miles) from Narita International Airport

    Explore the spacious park with gardens and stone walls that encircle the residence of the Emperor of Japan.

  2. Day 2: Mount Fuji
    2 hours (68.6 miles) from Tokyo Imperial Palace

    Visit the UNESCO World Heritage site and climb Japan's highest mountain.

  3. Day 3: Arashiyama Bamboo Grove
    3 hours (226 miles) from Mount Fuji

    Walk through the serene bamboo forest, a popular spot for nature photography.

  4. Day 4: Fushimi Inari Taisha
    1 hour (11.5 miles) from Arashiyama Bamboo Grove

    Experience the famous bright orange torii gates lining the trails leading up to the shrine.

  5. Day 5: Nara Park
    1 hour 30 minutes (30 miles) from Fushimi Inari Taisha

    Interact with wild deer while visiting ancient temples in the peaceful park.

  6. Day 6: Osaka Castle Park
    1 hour (26.7 miles) from Nara Park

    Experience the history of Japan while walking through the lush greenery surrounding Osaka Castle.

  7. Day 7: Miyajima Island
    3 hours 30 minutes (285 miles) from Osaka Castle Park

    Visit one of Japan's most scenic spots while hiking in the mountains and seeing the floating torii gate at sunset.

Time and Costs Estimates

  • Tokyo Imperial Palace (2 hours, free)
  • Mount Fuji (8 hours, $100)
  • Arashiyama Bamboo Grove (2 hours, free)
  • Fushimi Inari Taisha (2 hours, free)
  • Nara Park (3 hours, $20)
  • Osaka Castle Park (2 hours, free)
  • Miyajima Island (5 hours, $50)
  • Total Estimated Costs ($170)
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