Best 14-day Japan trips and itineraries

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Fourteen days in Japan can support very different trip styles, from fast-paced city routes to slower regional circuits. Some itineraries follow the classic triangle of Tokyo, Kyoto, and Osaka, using the shinkansen for straightforward hops between major hubs.

Others build in onsen time in Hakone, or mountain stays in Takayama, trading museums and malls for morning markets and narrow old streets. You might shape your trip around food in Osaka, neighborhood walks in Tokyo, or temple and geisha districts in Kyoto.

More expansive routes can also include Hiroshima and nearby Miyajima, adding focused time for recent history and island shrines.

These Japan itineraries are created by local travel experts who know the country beyond the obvious sights. Each trip is an example, not a fixed package, and can be customized to your pace, budget, and interests with help from our Japan travel specialists.

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